In the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year, many households focus on visible areas such as floors, shelves, and general tidying. However, upholstery items are commonly overlooked, even though they are among the most used surfaces in the home.
Traditionally, cleaning is done before Chinese New Year begins, as cleaning during the New Year period itself is believed to sweep away good luck. This makes pre-Chinese New Year upholstery cleaning an important but often missed part of festive preparation.
Sofas, curtains, carpets, and mattresses collect dust, allergens, sweat, and bacteria over time. While regular vacuuming and surface cleaning help; they are usually not sufficient for a proper refresh, especially when preparing to host family and guests before the Lunar New Year.
Why Upholstery Cleaning Is Important Before Chinese New Year
Upholstered items:
- Are used daily and have frequent skin contact
- Trap dust and allergens deep within fabric fibers
- Absorb sweat, body oils, food particles, and odors.
As part of pre-Chinese New Year or spring cleaning, these items require more than surface-level cleaning. This ensures the home is properly refreshed before the New Year begins, rather than during the festive period itself.
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Sofa Cleaning: A Priority Area
Sofas are among the most frequently used items in the home and are also where guests spend the most time during visits.
Over time, sofas accumulate:
- Sweat and body oils from daily use
- Food crumbs and accidental spills
- Dust, allergens, and bacteria trapped within the fabric
While regular vacuuming removes surface dust, it does not address dirt embedded deeper in the upholstery. Professional sofa cleaning uses appropriate equipment to extract these contaminants more effectively.
For this reason, sofa cleaning is one of the commonly requested upholstery services before Chinese New Year, especially for households expecting visitors.
Curtain Cleaning: Often Missed, but Highly Impactful
Curtains quietly collect dust, airborne particles, and cooking fumes, yet they are rarely cleaned regularly due to the effort in removing and washing them.
Before Chinese New Year, curtain cleaning helps to:
- Reduce accumulated dust and allergens.
- Improve indoor air quality, particularly in enclosed spaces.
- Refresh the overall look and feel of a room.
Although curtains may not always show visible dirt, cleaning them can make a noticeable difference to how refreshing and comfortable a home feels during the festive period.
Carpet and Rug Cleaning: High-Traffic Areas Need More Than Vaccuuming
Carpets and rugs trap dirt deep within their fibers, especially in high-traffic areas such as walkways, living rooms, and dining spaces.
Professional carpet cleaning:
- Removes embedded dirt that vacuuming cannot reach.
- Helps reduce lingering odors.
- Improves hygiene in areas with frequent foot traffic.
This level of cleaning is especially relevant before Chinese New Year preparation, when homes see increased activity and visitors before the festive period begins.
Mattress Cleaning: Best Done Before the New Year
Mattresses accumulate sweat, dead skin, dust mites, and allergens over time, even when covered with bedsheets and mattress protectors.
Mattress cleaning is often prioritized before Chinese New Year because:
- It supports better sleep hygiene
- It helps reduce allergens in the bedroom
- It cannot be effectively addressed through surface cleaning or DIY methods.
Many households include mattress cleaning as part of their annual spring cleaning before the Lunar New Year.
Why Professional Upholstery Cleaning Is Recommended
DIY upholstery cleaning methods often fall short due:
- Before Chinese New Year
- As part of annual spring cleaning
- Before hosting guests
- When dust, stains, or odors become noticeable
Chinese New Year is peak period for upholstery cleaning services, and slots are often filled earlier than expected. Booking in advance helps ensure availability and avoids last-minute scheduling constraints.
Upholstery Cleaning Services by The Care
Upholstery cleaning is practical and often overlooked step in pre-Chinese New Year home preparation.
The Care provides professional upholstery cleaning for sofas, curtain, carpet, and mattresses, helping households refresh their homes safely and efficiently before the Lunar New Year.
Our team handles deep cleaning, so you can focus on your festive preparations with confidence and peace of mind.