Sofa Cleaning in Flatbush, Brooklyn

Getting a couch out of a fourth-floor walk-up off Church Avenue, or around the tight landing of an old Victorian staircase, is a job most people would rather skip. In many Flatbush buildings the sofa came in through a window or in pieces, and it is not leaving the same way.

So the cleaning comes to the couch. Our technician vacuums deep into the crevices and under every cushion, sprays a pre-treatment on the darkest areas, and then washes the fabric using a rinse that matches the material. Powerful suction lifts the dirty water back out, which keeps the drying window short.

In a busy household the couch does a little of everything. It is the TV spot, the homework desk, the nap zone and the extra bed when cousins visit for the holidays. All of that shows up first on the armrests, on the top of the back where heads lean, and along the front lip of the seat.

Those zones get a second round of agitation with a soft brush before the rinse. The rest of the fabric gets a full, even cleaning so the couch does not end up looking two-toned.

Big L-shaped sectionals are popular in Flatbush apartments because they seat a crowd in a modest living room. We slide each section a few inches from the wall so the back panels and the hidden sides get cleaned too.

Fresh spills, from sorrel and coffee to kids' juice boxes, are far easier to remove than old ones. If something just landed on the cushions, blot it with a dry towel and call us.

Zippered cushion covers should stay on the foam. Putting them through a home washer often shrinks them, and then they will not close again.

Expect the fabric to feel slightly damp for a few hours. In August, a box fan in the window speeds things up a lot.

Armchairs in the same room can be added through our upholstery service in Flatbush, and the Flatbush overview lists the rest. Relatives a little south can book couch cleaning in Ditmas Park. Want a price? Ring 1-800-589-4364 or send the quote form for sofa cleaning in Flatbush, 11226.