Upholstery Cleaning in Gramercy, Manhattan

Many Gramercy homes have furniture that has been around for a long time. A wing chair that belonged to a parent, a set of upholstered dining chairs, an ottoman that has been re-covered twice. These pieces are not easy to replace, so cleaning them must be done the right way.

We begin every job with a test. We check the cleaning code on the tag, if there is one, and try our solution on a hidden spot. Only then do we pick the method: water-based for sturdy fabrics, low-moisture or solvent-safe for delicate ones.

Older upholstery may have natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk blends, and dyes that are not as stable as modern ones. We work slowly on these pieces and check the color often as we go.

Dining chairs get food spots on the seat and hand marks on the back. We treat the spots one by one, then clean the whole seat so there are no clean circles in a dull field.

Wing chairs and armchairs darken on the arms and headrest. A gentle clean there brings back the color without rubbing the pile flat.

Ottomans, benches and fabric headboards are easy to forget, but they hold dust too. We can clean them on the same visit.

Townhouse bay windows often have a built-in seat with a fitted cushion. Sun and street dust hit it every day, and it can be cleaned in place.

Slipcovered chairs are a special case. Some covers can be cleaned on the chair; others should go to a dry cleaner. We will tell you which.

If a piece has a fragile fabric that should only be handled by a specialist, we tell you plainly rather than risk it.

The products we use are non-toxic and eco-safe. Most fabrics are dry in two to four hours, and the cushions and throw pillows are part of the job.

For the sofa, see sofa cleaning in Gramercy, or the full Gramercy page. We also clean upholstery for homes and cafes in the East Village. A free quote is a call away at 1-800-589-4364.