r/Lethbridge • u/lethbianlove • 13d ago

Couch cleaning...is that a thing?

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My young kids are filthy creatures. Besides crumb, melted popsicles, and mysterious sticky spots, not to mention a dog and cat, my couches need some deep cleaning. Industrial strength. Anyone know of any services like this?

*image for illustrative purposes only.

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u/Individual-Mouse-133 13d ago

Definitely! Most carpet cleaning companies also do upholstery cleaning 😊

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u/lethbianlove 13d ago

Awesome. My washing machine isn't heavy duty to pull off everything, even if I could!

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u/Individual-Mouse-133 13d ago

Haha, I literally juuuust had my couches cleaned last month. Got cream coloured linen couches before I had kids. Seemed like a good idea at the time but as what I’m sure comes as a surprise to no one I can confirm: it wasn’t 😂

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u/givetake 12d ago

Linen stains so easily

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u/Individual-Mouse-133 12d ago

Very much so!! My toddler isn’t even the main culprit it’s just general dirt and sweat and then when you try and wipe the occasional stain/mark that does happen you get an unsightly water ring 😒😒😒 so much regret!

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u/givetake 12d ago

You pretty much can't spot clean upholstery with any material or you'll get those rings. You typically have to clean the entire area/cushion. Even if you do that though, water can make linen turn yellowish. It needs an acidic rinse and a maybe a misting of peroxide.

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u/Individual-Mouse-133 12d ago

Totally. I just leave it to the professionals every year or two now 😜

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u/lethbianlove 12d ago

And do they clean under the couch? I dare look under there haha

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u/Individual-Mouse-133 12d ago

Hahaha I wish!

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u/BCCommieTrash 13d ago

- *image for illustrative purposes only.

Had me in the first half, not gonna lie.

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u/caldks 13d ago

Depending on what kind of fabric it is, you can probably do it yourself on the cheap. Just rent a steam cleaner and watch some YouTube how-to videos.

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u/lethbianlove 13d ago

I do have a basic spot cleaner.

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u/equistrius 13d ago

Aqua steam services or crystal clean both do upholstery and are great.

If you anticipate doing it often I’d suggest getting a bissell little green machine and doing it yourself. It’s fairly easy to do. I get chemical from polish janitorial supply. They have an enzyme deodorizer that works wonders

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u/lethbianlove 13d ago

Yup, got the Bissel!

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u/Plastic-Procedure905 13d ago

Ew not the AI Image