MOTHERS 155900 Carpet and Upholstery Brush, Red

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Carpet, fabric, and upholstery brushes and soft leather brushes are also available – perfect for agitating tougher stains. The ultimate detailing brush for cleaning interior carpets, fabrics, leather and car mats, the Auto Finesse Upholstery Brush is a kitbag essential designed to be effective on a wide range of interior detailing tasks.

Never rub spills or stains, always blot them – rubbing pushes marks further into the fabric rather than lifting them out. You may have heard more and more recently about “micro velvet,” which is a fancy way of describing real velvet woven with a polyester microfiber in the pile. “It has a softer, silkier hand than velvet woven with heavier fibers, which is desirable for pillows, bed frames, cushions and soft furnishings,” George says. While many cleaners are formulated to work safely on most types of fabric, it’s essential to read the label on a product before applying it in your home. Always perform a spot test on a small patch of inconspicuous fabric and wait to see if it causes any issues. This way you can be extra sure that a product won’t damage the texture or colour of your soft furnishings. Look for a large water tank if you’ve got a big pile of clothes to plough through, as it will ensure you don’t have to keep stopping and refilling. The Good Housekeeping Institute tests each handheld vacuum on four different floor types: long- and short-piled carpet, laminate and floorboards.

What’s the best way to clean velvet fabric?

The Swissvax Interior and Leather Cleaning Brush is a practical and handy utensil for the effortless, efficient, thorough but gentle cleaning of leather, fabric and plastic surfaces. It is made from recycled PET bristles woven into a natural wood handle. Recycled PET bristles are gentle to the leather, fabric and plastic surfaces to be cleaned and cannot rot when the damp brush is re-stored again after use. They are colourfast and provide immaculate and powerful cleaning results when combined with Swissvax Leather Cleaner or Swissvax Fabric. X’ means vacuum only – these delicate fabrics can only be cleaned with a vacuum or brush. So, if you’ve got a stain on a piece of furniture marked X, a trip to the dry cleaners is in store. Top tips for cleaning upholstery The Auto Finesse Upholstery Brush is handmade in the UK and also serves as the ideal detailing product for safe deep-cleaning of convertible soft tops, especially when used in conjunction our powerful Rag Top Convertible Fabric Hood Cleaner. Keeping your car exterior clean is a great way to take care of the aesthetic of your car as well as its longevity. Follow our step by step guide.

They considered how easy and comfortable each garment steamer felt to use and noted if it dripped or spat. Its manoeuvrability, controls and overall design were also taken into account before awarding a final score. The best fabric steamers offer a range of steam settings, allowing you to alter the power depending on the delicacy of the fabric – whether that be cotton, linen, silk or viscose. Dust mites are tiny microscopic insects that live on bedding, carpets, curtains and furniture, feeding on the flakes of skin left behind by people and pets. While they won't actually leave bites on your skin, they can cause a nasty rash and allergies. Mould and mildewS-W’ means you can use both dry solvents and wet cleaning products on these types of fabrics (you might also come across “W-S”, which is essentially the same thing). Cleaning your furniture isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, as different fabrics require different cleaning solutions. Included accessories such as travel bags and folding hangers can also be useful, particularly if you're looking for a handheld steamer to take travelling.

You should try to clean your upholstery a couple of times per year; once every six months, if you can. If you have children or pets in the home or like to entertain often, you may need to increase the frequency of your cleaning sessions to avoid set-in stains. If you’re regularly dealing with really tough stains and large surface areas, you should consider a dedicated cleaning machine such as a spot cleaner or a carpet cleaner. We’ve included a couple of affordable spot cleaners in this roundup, but you should also take a look at our guide to the best carpet cleaners. Do different fabrics require dedicated cleaners? Spilt food and drink, dirt from pets and sweat can all cause bad odours in the house, so regular cleaning will stop these from becoming an issue. Bacteria

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