Furniture Cleaning 101

Many house rules include not eating on the couch and not letting the dog jump up. But let’s face it: sometimes accidents happen no matter how often you say the word “no”. To clean up the mess, whether it be chocolate or pet urine, here are a few tricks to jot down:

DIY
Method 1: Make an all-purpose cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. No toxic chemicals involved. Be sure to spot check in one area before cleaning the entire surface.

Method 2: Mix a small amount of dry cleaning solvent or alcohol with one teaspoonful of white neutral detergent. Then mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of water. For stains such as chocolate or grease, use one-third cup of household vinegar with two-thirds cup of water.

Pro Cleaning
At Triple S, we offer everything from professional cleaning to spot cleaning products:

Pet Urine & Stain Eliminator: Perfect for urine, feces, and vomit. These natural ingredients eliminate organic stains, while permanently destroying the malodor source. Approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Triple S Spot Clean TWO: One of our best selling products! TWO BOTTLES is environmentally safe and does not contain perfumes, harmful solvents, or other hazardous ingredients. Non-toxic to humans, animals, and plants. Derived from renewable plant source surfactants.

For the freshest furniture, call the textile experts at Triple S! We offer upholstery cleaning to help you make your furniture look Clean, Fresh, & Bright! We are a family owned business with over 50 years of experience.

We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue

How to Get Rid of Dog Smell From Furniture

Your furniture is just as comfortable for your dog as it is for you, but when you invite your four-legged friend to sit on your upholstery don't forget that you’re welcoming dirt too! With summer being a rainy season, your pet is more likely to carry odors inside the house.

If you allow your dog to lay on the couch with you, here are a few cleaning tips to help you keep your furniture smelling fresh:

Dust and vacuum. If your not-so-fresh furniture has removable cushions, take them outside in the backyard and smack them to remove any loose pet dander or fur. Then, vacuum your cushions and the space below them, where you’re most likely to find a build-up of dirt. Don’t forget the arms and legs of your upholstery - fur can accumulate there too!

Deodorizer with baking soda. Baking soda is known to absorb the unpleasant odors in your fridge, so why not try it on your furniture as well? Sprinkling a little baking soda on your upholstery can banish funky dog odors in no time at all. Let it sit overnight for maximum absorbency and vacuum up the powder afterwards.

Use a lint roller. Lint rollers are easily accessible in stores and can get the job done well. These sticky tools helps remove fur and dander that stink up your sofa and chairs. Can’t get a hold of a lint roller? Try wrapping box tape around the outside of your fingers and use that to eliminate fur from the couch.

Spray on repellent. Sometimes getting rid of all that fur and dander doesn’t necessarily make the odor vanish. If this is the case, then freshen up your furniture using repellent spray - a stain-resistant alternative. You can also opt for adding citrus essential oil into a spray bottle. This works well because dogs don’t love the fragrance, which means they’re more likely to stay away when you need them too.

For more expert tips on how to freshen up your furniture and get rid of pet odors, connect with Triple S on Facebook and Twitter! And don’t forget to give us a call if you need a professional cleaning for your upholstery! We have three main plant locations:

Stamford Plant | 400 West Main Street
Norwalk Plant | 337 Westport Avenue
Stratford Plant | 1800 Stratford Avenue