How often should you clean upholstery in Florida's humidity?
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If you live in South Florida, you already know that the climate here is unlike anywhere else in the country. The combination of high heat, persistent moisture, and year-round indoor air conditioning creates a unique environment inside your home. That environment does not just affect your comfort. It actively works against the condition of your furniture. Most homeowners think about upholstery cleaning the way they think about painting a room. Something you do once in a while, maybe when things look visibly dirty. But in Florida, waiting until things look dirty can mean your sofa is already harboring mold spores, dust mites, and allergens that no surface spray will ever reach. Why Florida's climate shortens your cleaning schedule Relative humidity in Broward County regularly sits between 70 and 90 percent, especially during summer and rainy season. Upholstery fabrics are porous. They absorb that moisture, along with body oils, pet dander, and airborne particles that circulate throug...