The upholstery Cleaning industry has evolved considerably over the last decade. There are many different fabrics and fibers used today. Some fabrics today even use a combination of numerous fibers. It is very important to apply the proper method of cleaning to the fabric to prevent damage to the fabric. Professional technicians today are faced with the challenge of properly identifying the fibers and applying the proper cleaning method.

Most fabrics today fall into one or two categories. Natural and synthetic fibers. Natural fibers are most often going to be foam cleaned or Dry Cleaned. Synthetic fibers are usually going to be cleaned with hot water extraction (steamed Cleaned).

Some upholstery manufactures have cleaning tags under the cushions. These tags will identifier the method of Cleaning required for that fabric.