Clean or replace?
Soft furnishings such as mattresses, box springs, sofas, upholstered chairs and cushions are made of fabric over foam, fiber and padding. Surface contamination can often be cleaned. Fluids that soak through the fabric into the foam usually can't be reliably removed, no matter what the cleaner promises. Part of our job is telling you honestly which is which.
Often cleanable:
- Surface soil, light spills and dried residues on fabric or vinyl
- Items exposed to illness (such as a household norovirus case) without fluid saturation
- Leather and vinyl surfaces, cleaned and disinfected with compatible products
- Hard frames, legs and wood components
Usually replaced:
- Mattresses and cushions saturated with blood, urine, vomit or decomposition fluids
- Furniture exposed to sewage or floodwater (Category 3 water)
- Items with heavy odor from long-term smoking or decomposition
- Pieces infested with bed bugs when treatment isn't practical
How the work is done
- Inspect each item, including seams, the underside and the foam where accessible.
- Clean the surfaces with extraction or methods suited to the fabric.
- Disinfect with products compatible with the material, following label directions.
- Deodorize if needed.
- Dispose of items that can't be saved, with documentation for insurance.
Valuable and sentimental pieces
Antiques, heirlooms and high-value furniture sometimes justify professional reupholstery: removing contaminated padding and fabric while keeping the frame. We can refer you to upholstery specialists.
Common questions
Can a mattress be disinfected after a bodily fluid accident?
Small surface accidents on a mattress protector or cover, yes. If fluids soaked into the mattress itself, replacement is usually the safe choice.
Will insurance replace contaminated furniture?
Many homeowner and renter policies cover contents damaged by sudden events. We document items for your claim.
Do you clean for hotels and landlords?
Yes. We handle bulk items for hospitality and rental turnovers.