Professional Residential Upholstery Cleaning in Metro Detroit

Every piece of upholstered furniture should have a manufacturer's tag indicating the recommended cleaning method. Understanding these codes helps ensure your furniture receives appropriate care. The most common codes are W (water-based cleaners), S (solvent-based cleaners), WS (either water or solvent), and X (vacuum only, no liquid cleaning).

Our technicians are trained to identify these codes and select appropriate cleaning methods. For furniture marked "S" or "X," we use specialized dry cleaning methods that effectively clean without introducing moisture that could damage the fabric. Water-safe fabrics can be cleaned with our powerful hot water extraction system for the deepest clean possible.

If your furniture lacks care codes or you're unsure of the fabric type, don't worry. Our technicians perform spot tests in inconspicuous areas before proceeding with full cleaning, ensuring the method we use is safe and effective for your specific furniture.

If you have pets, you know that accidents on furniture are inevitable. Pet urine can be particularly challenging because it penetrates fabric layers, cushion foam, and sometimes even wooden frames. Standard cleaning methods often only address surface staining while odors continue to emanate from deeper layers.

At Dechord, we use enzyme-based treatments specifically designed to break down the proteins in pet urine that cause persistent odors. These treatments penetrate into the same layers the urine reached, neutralizing odors at the source rather than just masking them with fragrances.

For severe pet odor situations, we may recommend multiple treatments or specialized deodorizing services. We're honest about what we can achieve and will give you realistic expectations during our assessment. Our goal is complete odor elimination, not temporary masking.

Your upholstered furniture is a collection point for dust, allergens, pet dander, skin cells, pollen, and other particles that affect indoor air quality. Studies show that a typical sofa can harbor millions of dust mites, along with their waste products that are a major trigger for allergies and asthma.

Professional upholstery cleaning removes these accumulated allergens, creating a healthier indoor environment for your family. For households with allergy or asthma sufferers, regular upholstery cleaning can provide noticeable relief from symptoms. Even in healthy households, clean furniture contributes to fresher, cleaner indoor air.

We recommend professional upholstery cleaning at least annually for typical households, more frequently for homes with pets, children, or family members with allergies. Between professional cleanings, regular vacuuming with an upholstery attachment helps maintain cleaner furniture.

After professional cleaning, we recommend applying fabric protector to help guard against future staining. Quality fabric protectors create an invisible barrier that causes liquids to bead on the surface rather than absorbing immediately, giving you time to blot up spills before they become stains.

Fabric protection also makes routine vacuuming more effective and reduces overall soil accumulation between professional cleanings. While no protector makes fabric completely stain-proof, it significantly improves your chances of successfully removing spills and maintains cleaner-looking furniture for longer.

Our professional-grade fabric protectors provide superior performance compared to retail products. They're applied evenly and thoroughly by trained technicians who ensure complete coverage without over-saturation.