The salty breezes and moist air from the seaside are always fighting against every soft surface in your home. If you want to know more about cleaning upholstery on the Northern Beaches, don’t look under the couch for dust bunnies. Instead, look at the fibers of your favorite chair. Find here for more information!
When it comes to keeping your home in good shape, living near the seaside has both pros and cons. After a day at the beach or a stroll with the dog, the family always brings home fine sand, salty air, and even bits of sunscreen. Studies have shown that the air on the Northern Beaches has up to 40% more salt than the air further inland in Sydney. That salt? It doesn’t just sit on top; it penetrates into materials and pulls in moisture, which makes the material stiffer over time.
But moisture is the adversary that you can’t see. When it’s cool outside, the wetness from the beach stays around and seeps into cushions and armrests. That’s when mold starts to grow slowly. Your nose senses it, too. Musty scents after it rains or dark patches on your couch are definite signs. The CSIRO says that mold can start to develop on furniture in less than 72 hours if the conditions are correct (or wrong).
What about sprays you buy in the store? They might hide the problem for a short time, but temporary remedies don’t get rid of deeper allergies like sand, sunscreen residue, pet dander, or other things that become stuck in the fibers. This causes stains that won’t come out over time, and the cloth can wear down or fade.
Your living room shouldn’t be a place for science experiments. It’s meant to be a place to relax. If you clean your couch regularly, salt and moisture won’t be able to hurt it.
Northern Beaches Carpet Cleaning
90 Mona Vale Rd, Warriewood NSW 2102
(02) 8311 0608