Pet hair on sofas and chairs can collect well beyond the visible seat cushions. The seams, arms and base beneath removable cushions may need separate attention. A useful cleaning plan starts with those dry deposits, then considers any body oils, spills or odours affecting the fabric.
For upholstery cleaning in Calgary, tell us whether your main concern is loose hair, hair worked into the fabric, or hair combined with stains. Each description helps us understand the work you want done.
Check the fabric before choosing a tool
Look for the furniture’s care label and any manufacturer instructions. A tool that works on a sturdy woven sofa may be unsuitable for a delicate finish or a loose weave. Check both the furniture guidance and the vacuum attachment instructions before use.
Use gentle pressure and stop if a tool catches threads, pulls the fabric or changes its appearance. Avoid scraping upholstery with a sharp edge or forcing a brush across a loose seam. When you are unsure about the material, leave the area for assessment instead of experimenting.
Work through the sofa in a sensible order
- Clear the surface. Remove blankets, toys and personal items so the fabric is accessible.
- Vacuum the seats and arms. Use an upholstery attachment approved for the material, making controlled passes without pressing hard.
- Pay attention to seams. A suitable crevice attachment can reach narrow spaces. Keep the tool moving gently and avoid drawing loose fabric into the nozzle.
- Check beneath removable cushions. Lift only cushions designed to come off. Collect small objects before vacuuming the accessible base, then check the cushion edges.
Vacuum manufacturers offer different attachments for fabric surfaces and narrow gaps. For example, Dyson’s attachment guide distinguishes upholstery tools from crevice tools. Use the equivalent suitable attachment for your own vacuum; a particular brand is not required.
When some hair stays behind
Do not keep increasing pressure just because one pass has not removed everything. Check whether the attachment is clear and whether the vacuum needs routine maintenance according to its instructions. Persistent hair is worth pointing out before the professional visit, especially where it is concentrated around seams or beneath cushions.
Tell us about damaged seams and fixed cushions as well. Those details help establish what is accessible. Taking furniture apart is different from lifting a removable cushion and should not be assumed to be part of upholstery cleaning.
Pet hair, stains and odours are separate concerns
Removing hair does not explain or resolve every mark or smell on a sofa. Share any known pet accident and earlier product use so the treatment can be selected for the fabric and its condition.
For upholstery suited to our deep steam cleaning method, AD Spotless follows dry vacuuming, pre-treatment, scrubbing and agitation, deep steam cleaning, and extraction. Dry vacuuming is included as the first step; you do not need to make the sofa hair-free before requesting a visit.
We will do our best to remove stains, but cannot guarantee the removal of everything. Read our upholstery stains and odours guide for more about the factors affecting treatment.
Plan the cleaning around your household
Keep pets away from the work area and arrange another place to sit while the furniture dries. Follow the technician’s aftercare advice before replacing throws or allowing normal use. Our upholstery drying guide explains what to plan for.
If you also want the carpets cleaned, mention both services when requesting a quote. You can review our whole-home carpet and couch cleaning bundle and confirm that it suits the work you need.
Get an upholstery-cleaning quote or call 587-579-2797. Tell us the furniture type, number of items and main concerns.
Explore more advice in our Upholstery Cleaning Resource Center.