At ELW Environmental Carpet Cleaning Inc., I often remind people that furniture deserves as much care as the flooring beneath it. This week I was called to a home in Des Plaines, Illinois to steam clean a heavily used armchair. The piece had become the family’s favorite seat, but over the years it collected body oils, pet hair, and stains that no household cleaner could fully remove.

One of our longtime clients in Des Plaines called us about a loveseat that was looking worn out from years of use. Between pet fur, body oils, and a few urine stains, the fabric was heavily soiled and the homeowner was worried it might be beyond saving.