Lesson 1Smell Taking-Off Plan: Enzyme Cleaners for Living Smells, Baking Soda Putting On and Vacuuming, Activated Carbon Placing, Airing WaysThis part covers smell taking off for sofas hit by pets, spills, and family daily use. You will use enzyme cleaners, baking soda, and activated carbon, mixed with airing ways to kill and stop smells coming back.
Identify odor sources and odor hotspotsApply enzymatic cleaners to organic soilsUse baking soda and vacuum after dwellPlace activated carbon near odor zonesIncrease airflow and cross-ventilationReassess and repeat targeted treatmentsLesson 2Deep Cleaning Removable Covers: Suggested Soap Kinds, Wash Heat Guide, Drying Ways to Stop ShrinkingLearn to deep clean removable sofa covers safely by picking fit soaps, setting right wash heat, and using drying ways that stop shrinking, colour loss, fibre harm, and wrong fit on cushions.
Check care labels and fiber content firstSelect pH-appropriate liquid detergentsSet safe wash temperatures by fabric typeUse mesh bags and gentle spin cyclesFlat-dry or line-dry to prevent shrinkageSteam touch-up and refit after dryingLesson 3Pre-Treating Food and Protein Stains: Blotting, Enzyme Pre-Sprays, Oil/Grease Handling with Solvent Spotters, Testing FirstUnderstand pre-treating new food and protein stains safely. You will do blotting, pick enzyme pre-sprays, handle oily bits with solvent spotters, and always test on hidden spots before full use.
Identify protein, tannin, and oil componentsBlot excess soil without aggressive rubbingApply enzyme pre-sprays with dwell timeUse solvent spotters for oily residuesTest products on inconspicuous areasRinse and neutralize after pre-treatmentLesson 4Pet Hair and Rubbish Taking Off: Step-by-Step Vacuuming with Motor Pet Tool, Upholstery Rake Use, Lint Roller FinishMaster good pet hair and rubbish taking off using motor pet tool, upholstery rake, and lint rollers. You will learn tool setup, vacuum patterns, safe shaking, and finish passes that leave cloth clean without harm.
Pre-vacuum with crevice and dusting toolsUse motorized pet tool with correct settingsWork in overlapping passes along grainLoosen embedded hair with upholstery rakeDetail seams and buttons with hand toolsFinish with lint roller on high-contact zonesLesson 5General Wet-Cleaning Way for Cloth Upholstery: Low-Wet Taking Out vs. Hand-Scrub Way, Mix and Shake Best Ways, Avoiding Too Much WetLearn a general wet-cleaning way for cloth upholstery, comparing low-wet taking out and hand-scrub ways. Focus on right mix, controlled shake, and wet limits to avoid browning, shrinking, and smells.
Assess fabric for safe wet-cleaning limitsMix detergents at correct dilutionsChoose extraction or hand-scrub methodAgitate gently with suitable brushesControl moisture and avoid overwettingPerform thorough rinse and dry passesLesson 6Drying, Reshaping Cushions, and After-Clean Softening: Air Flow Placing, Guarding Foam Centres, Grooming Cloth FeelFind best ways for drying and reshaping cushions after cleaning. Learn air flow placing, guarding foam centres, grooming cloth feel, and putting on after-clean softening to keep comfort, look, and long life.
Extract maximum moisture before dryingPosition fans for even airflowProtect and realign foam cushion coresHand-shape cushions while still dampGroom fabric nap with soft brushesApply fabric-safe conditioners if neededLesson 7Check List for Apartment A: Removable Cushion Checks, Pet Hair Hot Spots, Food Stain Naming, Smell MappingUse a planned check list fit for Apartment A. You will check removable cushions, find pet hair hot spots, name food and drink stains, map smell sources, and record findings for client talk and follow-up.
Confirm all removable covers and zippersCheck seams and crevices for pet hairIdentify food, drink, and ink stainsMap odor intensity across sofa zonesPhotograph pre- and post-clean resultsRecord recommendations for the clientLesson 8Care and Client Tips for Families with Pets and Kids: How Often to Vacuum, Quick Stain Action, Washable Covers, Pet Grooming Tips to Cut HairThis part explains coaching families with pets and kids on daily and weekly sofa care, including vacuum routines, quick spill response, picking washable covers, and pet grooming to cut hair, skin bits, and smells.
Set weekly and monthly vacuuming routinesTeach clients fast spill and stain responseRecommend durable, washable cover fabricsAdvise on pet grooming to reduce sheddingCreate kid-friendly sofa use rulesProvide a simple written care scheduleLesson 9Getting Ready and Guarding: Guarding Floors and Nearby Furniture, Using Drop Cloths, Moving Cushions to Airy Spot, Keeping Pets and Kids SafeGet the work spot ready to guard floors, walls, and nearby furniture before cleaning. You will use drop cloths, move cushions to airy zones, and make sure pets and kids are kept safe from chemicals and gear.
Walk the area and identify risk zonesLay drop cloths and protect hard floorsCover nearby furniture and electronicsMove cushions to a safe ventilated areaSecure pets and children away from workSet up chemical and tool staging areaLesson 10Spot Taking Off for Old Stains: Controlled Use of Oxi-Boosters and Repeat TestingLook into ways for taking off old stains using controlled oxi-boosters. Learn when oxi-boosters fit, how to test, layer uses, watch colour change, and stop before harming fibre or dye.
Confirm stain type and fabric sensitivityChoose suitable oxygen-based boostersPerform colorfastness tests before useApply in thin, controlled layersAllow dwell, then rinse and reassessKnow when to stop to avoid damage
