Cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture

In short: Carpets and upholstered furniture bind dust, dust mites, and odours over time, which is why regular cleaning benefits both appearance and indoor air quality. The right method depends heavily on the material and type of soiling.

In more detail: Surface vacuuming only removes part of the embedded dirt that settles deeper in the fibres.

In detail

• Regular vacuuming: Thorough vacuuming at least once a week, more often with pets or allergies, significantly reduces dust and allergen levels.
• Treating stains immediately: Fresh stains are usually much easier to remove than dried-in ones, so fast action matters.
• Material-dependent cleaning: Natural fibres like wool require different cleaning agents and methods than synthetic fibres or microfibre.
• Deep cleaning: Professional carpet or upholstery cleaning with steam or extraction equipment removes embedded dirt that normal vacuuming can’t reach.
• Odour neutralisation: Baking soda or special carpet fresheners can bind unpleasant smells before more thorough cleaning takes place.
• Dust mites: Regular ventilation, vacuuming with a HEPA filter, and occasionally beating rugs outdoors significantly reduce mite levels.
• Mind drying time: After wet cleaning, there should be adequate ventilation, since residual moisture in upholstery can promote mould growth (flecken-entfernen-hausmittel, raumklima-und-luftfeuchtigkeit).