Lesson 1Smell Take-Off Plan: Enzyme Cleaners for Living Smells, Baking Soda Put-On and Vacuum, Active Carbon Place, Air-Out WaysThis covers smell take-off for sofas hit by pets, spills, and family daily use. You put enzyme cleaners, baking soda, and active carbon, with air 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, Dry Ways to Stop ShrinkingLearn to deep clean removable sofa covers safe by picking good soaps, setting right wash heat, and dry ways that stop shrinking, colour gone, fibre harm, and bad 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-Treat Food and Protein Marks: Blotting, Enzyme Pre-Sprays, Oil/Grease Handle with Solvent Spotters, Test FirstKnow how to pre-treat new food and protein marks safe. You practice blotting, picking enzyme pre-sprays, handling oily bits with solvent spotters, and always test hidden spots before full put-on.
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 Dirt Take-Off: Step-by-Step Vacuum with Motor Pet Tool, Upholstery Rake Use, Lint Roller EndMaster fast pet hair and dirt take-off using motor pet tool, upholstery rake, and lint rollers. You learn tool set, vacuum patterns, safe shake, and end passes that leave cloth clean no 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 Pull vs Hand-Scrub Way, Mix and Shake Best Ways, Stop Too WetLearn general wet-cleaning way for cloth upholstery, comparing low-wet pull and hand-scrub. Focus on right mix, watched shake, and wet limits to stop brown, shrink, 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, Shape Fix Cushions, Post-Clean Soft: Air Flow Place, Guard Foam Centres, Groom Cloth FeelFind best ways for drying and shape fix cushions after clean. Learn air place, guard foam centres, groom cloth feel, and put post-clean soft 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 Mark Find, Smell MapUse a set check list fit for Apartment A. You check removable cushions, find pet hair hot spots, spot food and drink marks, map smell sources, and write finds for client talk and follow.
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 Advice for Families with Pets and Kids: Vacuum Times, Fast Mark Action, Washable Covers, Pet Groom Tips to Cut HairThis explains how to teach families with pets and kids on daily and weekly sofa care, like vacuum routines, quick spill answer, pick washable covers, and pet groom habits that 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 9Prep and Guard: Guard Floors and Near Furniture, Use Drop Cloths, Move Cushions to Air Area, Keep Pets and Kids SafePrep work area to guard floors, walls, and near furniture before clean. You use drop cloths, move cushions to air zones, and make sure pets and kids stay safe from mixes 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 Take-Off for Old Marks: Watched Use of Oxi (Oxi Boosters) and Repeat TestsLook into ways for taking old marks using watched oxi. Learn when oxi fit, how to test, layer put-on, watch colour change, and stop treat before harming fibre or colour.
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
