Summer in New Zealand brings warmer days, open windows and more time spent relaxing at home. While it’s great for lifestyle, it can be tough on fabric furniture. Sofas, armchairs and upholstered seating absorb sweat, body oils, spills and everyday use throughout the festive season, often without obvious signs until January arrives.
That’s why the New Year is the ideal time to refresh your upholstery. Professional fabric cleaning helps remove summer buildup and restore freshness before wear becomes permanent.
At The Fabric Doctor, we provide specialist fabric upholstery cleaning services designed to deep clean, sanitise and protect fabric furniture during the warmer months.
How Summer Impacts Fabric Upholstery
Fabric acts like a sponge, especially during summer. Common issues we see after the holidays include:
- Sweat, sunscreen and body oils trapped in fibres
- Food and drink spills from entertaining
- Odours lingering due to humidity
- Fabric looking flat, dull or tired
- Increased allergens from pets and open windows
Without professional treatment, these issues can settle deeper into the upholstery over time.
Why January Is the Right Time to Book Fabric Cleaning
Summer wear doesn’t happen overnight, it builds gradually. A professional clean in January helps reset your furniture and improve hygiene, comfort and appearance.
Our fabric services include:
- Deep upholstery cleaning
- Stain and odour removal
- Sanitisation to reduce bacteria and allergens
- Optional protection treatments to help prevent future staining
Learn more about how we care for indoor furniture through our household furniture services.
Protect Your Upholstery for the Year Ahead
Starting the year with professionally cleaned fabric furniture helps it cope better with ongoing summer use and daily routines.
We also offer fabric cleaning and protection services to help keep upholstery looking fresher for longer.
Book Your January Fabric Cleaning Service
The Fabric Doctor is now taking January bookings. Whether your upholstery needs a refresh or deeper cleaning, our technicians are ready to help.
Refresh your fabric furniture this summer with:
- Professional fabric upholstery cleaning
- Stain and odour removal
- Optional protection treatments
- Local technicians across New Zealand
Send an online enquiry today to secure your January booking.
Give your fabric furniture the care it needs after a busy Kiwi summer.