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Today, we’re tackling a common question: “Can you clean my upholstery in the winter?” The answer is a resounding yes—and you might be surprised to learn why winter could actually be the perfect time. Let’s explore!
It’s easy to think cold weather might make upholstery cleaning more challenging, especially when it comes to drying. However, winter offers some unexpected benefits. Believe it or not, your furniture could dry faster during winter than in the summer.
The key lies in something called relative humidity—essentially, the amount of moisture in the air. During the winter, cold air holds less moisture, which creates a drier environment indoors. When this cooler air is brought inside and warmed, it becomes even more capable of absorbing moisture. This means it can help dry your freshly cleaned upholstery faster than you’d expect.
Here are just a few reasons why winter might be the ideal time to clean your sofas, chairs, and other upholstered furniture:
While winter has its perks, summer cleaning is still a great choice. That said, summer’s higher humidity can make drying take a little longer. Imagine a sponge already full of water—that’s how humid air behaves. When the air is saturated, it can’t absorb as much additional moisture.
Thankfully, at Art of Clean, we’re equipped with advanced tools and techniques, like high-powered extraction machines and air movers, to combat these challenges. Whether it’s warm or cold outside, we ensure your upholstery dries efficiently and beautifully.
Have you ever noticed condensation on your windows? This is because of the difference in temperature between warm air indoors and cold surfaces outside. In winter, this process can make it seem like your furniture will take longer to dry, but this isn’t necessarily the case. By keeping your home well-ventilated after cleaning, you’ll create the ideal conditions for moisture to escape from your upholstery.
The short answer? It’s whenever works best for you! Winter has its advantages with lower humidity and quicker drying times, but summer can also be effective with the right approach. The important thing is to choose a trusted, professional team like Art of Clean to handle the job. We tailor our methods to your home and the season to give you the best results.
At Art of Clean, we’ve made it our mission to help homeowners in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk keep their homes fresh and welcoming all year round. Our upholstery cleaning service uses the latest techniques and equipment to tackle stains, odours, and everyday grime. Plus, we’ll guide you on how to create the perfect drying environment for your furniture, whether it’s winter or summer.
If you’re not within our catchment area, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Head over to the National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) website to find an accredited upholstery cleaner near you.
If it’s time to refresh your furniture, why wait? Winter or summer, we’re here to help. Book your free quote today at Art of Clean. Let us take care of your upholstery so you can enjoy a fresher, cosier home.
We hope this article has answered your questions about upholstery cleaning and given you confidence that it’s a great idea—whatever the season. Thanks for reading, and we look forward to helping you bring new life to your furniture!
For further advice or information on our Carpet and Soft Furnishing care, please do not hesitate to contact the Art of Clean team on 01223 901551 in Cambridge. Our services include Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, oriental and area Rug Cleaning, Curtain Cleaning, Patio, and Driveway Pressure washing, Leather Cleaning, Stone and Tile Floor Cleaning, and Wood Floor Sanding and Restoration. We also supply new flooring and carpets through our sister company Art of Flooring. Farthings Cambridge provides our Dry-Cleaning service
