Introduction
When it comes to keeping your home clean and inviting, upholstery often goes overlooked. Yet your sofas, armchairs, and soft furnishings endure daily wear and tear — spills, pet hair, dust, allergens, and general grime that build up over time. While professional upholstery cleaning tackles these issues effectively, many homeowners in Borehamwood miss out on the added value that comes from including optional extras.
At Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning, we offer a range of upholstery cleaning add-ons that can significantly enhance both the appearance and longevity of your furniture. These extras aren’t gimmicks — they provide real benefits for households that care about hygiene, air quality, and long-term maintenance.
Here are five of the most worthwhile upholstery cleaning add-ons to consider for your next service.
1. Fabric Protection Treatment
Prolong the life of your furniture
One of the most popular and effective add-ons is fabric protection treatment. After deep cleaning your upholstery, a protective coating can be applied to create a barrier against future stains and spills. This treatment doesn’t alter the appearance or texture of your furniture but offers peace of mind — especially in busy homes with children or pets.
Benefits of fabric protection:
- Repels liquids and helps prevent permanent staining
- Makes day-to-day cleaning easier
- Extends the life of upholstery fabric
- Ideal for dining chairs, sofas, and footstools
At Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning, we often recommend this treatment for households who want to safeguard their investment and reduce the impact of daily use.
2. Odour Neutralising Treatment
Say goodbye to stubborn smells
Even the cleanest-looking furniture can harbour odours from cooking, smoke, pets, or everyday use. Standard cleaning removes surface dirt, but deeper smells often linger within the fibres and padding of upholstery.
An odour neutralising treatment is designed to eliminate these unpleasant smells at the source, not just mask them. It leaves your home smelling fresh and your furniture feeling truly clean.
Common odours tackled include:
- Pet odours (especially from dogs or cats)
- Smoke or fire damage
- Food and drink spills
- Damp or musty smells
This treatment is especially useful for upholstered furniture in small flats, rented properties, or high-traffic living spaces.
3. Anti-Allergen Cleaning
A must-have for allergy sufferers
Dust mites, pollen, pet dander, and mould spores can all settle into your upholstery — triggering allergic reactions and worsening asthma symptoms. While general cleaning helps, an anti-allergen cleaning treatment offers an additional level of protection.
These specialised products break down allergenic proteins found in common triggers, helping to neutralise their effects and create a healthier indoor environment.
Who should consider this add-on:
- Households with allergy or asthma sufferers
- Homes with pets
- Nurseries or bedrooms
- Seasonal deep cleans during spring or autumn
Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning frequently applies anti-allergen treatments in homes across Hertfordshire, particularly for families looking to improve indoor air quality without resorting to harsh chemicals.
4. Sanitising and Disinfection Treatment
Go beyond visible cleanliness
Sometimes a clean surface isn’t enough — especially after illness, during flu season, or if you’ve just moved into a new home. Upholstery can harbour germs and bacteria that aren’t removed with standard cleaning alone.
A sanitising and disinfection treatment ensures that your soft furnishings are hygienic and safe to use, helping to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and mould spores.
Best used in cases of:
- Illness or post-viral recovery
- Pet accidents or biological stains
- Second-hand furniture cleaning
- After water or smoke damage
This service gives homeowners confidence that their living spaces are not just clean, but hygienic as well — something we at Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning take seriously with every job.
5. Mattress Cleaning Add-On
Don’t forget where you sleep
While not technically upholstery in the traditional sense, mattresses fall into the same cleaning category and are often neglected. Adding mattress cleaning to your upholstery service can save time and ensure a healthier sleeping environment.
Mattresses accumulate sweat, skin cells, dust mites, and more — making regular deep cleaning an essential part of home hygiene.
Mattress cleaning is ideal for:
- Allergy-prone individuals
- Young children’s beds
- Guest bedrooms or holiday lets
- Post-illness cleaning routines
Adding this to your upholstery service means a single visit from the team at Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning covers both rest and relaxation zones in one go.
Conclusion
While basic upholstery cleaning provides a valuable service, the right add-ons can transform the results — giving you cleaner, fresher, longer-lasting furniture and a healthier home environment. From protecting fabrics against spills to eliminating allergens and bacteria, each add-on brings its own unique benefit.
At Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning, we tailor our upholstery services to the needs of each home in Borehamwood and throughout Hertfordshire. If you want to go beyond surface cleaning and truly care for your furniture and family, consider adding these expert treatments to your next service.
Ready to refresh your home the smart way? Contact Borehamwood Carpet Cleaning and discover the difference that professional upholstery care can make.
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