Atlanta’s finest furniture deserves a specialist — not the first cleaner who answers the phone.

If you own a Restoration Hardware sectional, a Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa, an Arhaus chenille chair, or any piece of furniture you invested seriously in — the fabric that covers it was engineered for a specific performance level and requires specific care to maintain it. The wrong cleaning method, the wrong product, or the wrong technician doesn’t just leave your furniture less clean. It can damage it permanently.

I’ve been cleaning fine upholstery in Atlanta since 1992. In nearly 35 years I’ve cleaned the full spectrum — Belgian linen, Perennials performance fabric, Sunbrella, velvet, bouclé, chenille, cotton canvas, and everything in between. I’ve attended manufacturer presentations at Restoration Hardware and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams alongside Atlanta’s interior designers and stagers. I know these fabrics from the source.

I am the owner. I show up to every job personally. When you call Atlanta Fresh Start, I answer. When you book a cleaning, I arrive.

The Fabrics I Specialize In

Not every upholstery cleaner can safely clean every fabric. These are the constructions I work with every day across Atlanta’s most discerning homes.

Perennials® Performance Fabric — Used extensively by Restoration Hardware, Serena & Lily, McGee & Co., and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Perennials has a built-in stain-resistant finish that improper cleaning agents can permanently degrade. I identify the specific Perennials construction before applying any treatment — linen-like, velvet, or basketweave each require a different approach.

Serena & Lily Perennials sofa — professional cleaning, Atlanta Fresh Star

Sunbrella® — Solution-dyed acrylic used for indoor-outdoor transitional pieces. Common in Midtown high-rises, screened porches, and sunrooms. Tolerates more moisture than natural fabrics but requires correct extraction to prevent mildew in the backing material.

Sunbrella upholstery cleaning — Atlanta Fresh Start

Belgian Linen & Linen Blends — The defining fabric of the current RH and McGee & Co. aesthetic. Highly sensitive to moisture and heat. Over-wetting causes shrinkage. Aggressive extraction causes texture loss. These fabrics reward a conservative, precise approach — a technician who knows exactly when to stop.

Velvet — Cotton, performance, and mohair velvet all require directional cleaning to preserve the pile. Clean against the nap and the damage is permanent. I’ve cleaned velvet pieces from Restoration Hardware, Mitchell Gold, and Holly Hunt — each construction handled on its own terms.

Bouclé — Everywhere in the current market and one of the most cleaning-sensitive fabrics available. The looped construction distorts with standard extraction. I use a low-moisture foam cleaning method with controlled extraction and thorough drying on every bouclé piece. More importantly: clean bouclé before it shows heavy soiling — the options narrow significantly once the loops are deeply soiled.

Chenille — Soft, plush, pile-sensitive. Used across Arhaus, Room & Board, and Mitchell Gold collections. Pile direction matters. I treat it accordingly.

Mitchell Gold upholstery — professional cleaning, Atlanta Fresh Start

Crypton® — Engineered performance fabric with moisture and stain resistance built into the fiber. Tolerates more aggressive cleaning than natural fabrics but still benefits from specialist treatment to maintain the engineered finish.

Cotton Canvas & Slipcovers — Used by Cisco Home, Sixpenny, and Serena & Lily. More forgiving than natural pile fabrics but still requires correct extraction and drying to prevent browning and residue.

How I Clean Your Upholstery — 9 Steps

This is the process I follow on every job. No shortcuts. No variations based on how busy the schedule is.

Step 1 — Pre-Inspection I inspect every piece before touching it. I identify the fabric construction, note soiling patterns, and flag any areas of concern — permanent staining, fabric wear, or pre-existing damage. I tell you what I see before I start.

Step 2 — Pre-Vacuum Dry soil removal before any moisture is introduced. This is one of the most important steps in the process and one of the most frequently skipped by general cleaners. Vacuuming first prevents dry soil from turning into mud during wet cleaning.

Step 3 — Floor Protection I protect your hardwood floors, rugs, and carpet from any cleaning solution or moisture. Your floors are not collateral damage.

Step 4 — Pre-Spray & Pre-Spot I apply cleaning compounds specifically selected for your fabric type and soil condition. Not a one-size-fits-all product — the right chemistry for what I’m cleaning.

Step 5 — Pre-Agitate I work the pre-spray into the fabric with appropriate tools — soft towel or gentle-bristle brush depending on the fabric construction. This lifts soil without damaging the fiber.

Step 6 — Rinse & Extract I flush the fabric thoroughly with my upholstery extraction equipment, removing soil, cleaning compounds, and bacteria. Water pressure is regulated for the specific fabric — your upholstery is not left soaking wet.

Step 7 — Neutralize Every piece I clean is pH-balanced after rinsing to eliminate any sticky residue. Applied through the machine during extraction or as a separate step depending on soil conditions.

Step 8 — Post-Inspection You and I inspect the cleaned pieces together before I leave. If something isn’t right, I address it on the spot.

Step 9 — Follow-Up I place a quality call after every job. Feedback comes directly to me — not a call center, not an online form.

The Fabrics I’ve Cleaned — Real Jobs, Real Results

Why Atlanta Homeowners and Designers Choose Atlanta Fresh Start

Atlanta’s interior designers, home stagers, and floor covering retailers refer their clients to me — not because I’m the cheapest option, but because the result is consistent and the furniture is never at risk.

I am a preferred vendor and affiliate member of ASID, RESA, and IAHSP. I’ve sat in manufacturer presentations at Restoration Hardware and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams alongside the designers who specify this furniture for their clients. That knowledge — understanding how these pieces are constructed and what they actually require — is what separates a specialist from a general cleaning service.

I serve Atlanta’s most discerning neighborhoods: Buckhead, Tuxedo Park, Castlewood, West Paces Ferry, Sandy Springs, Vinings, Ansley Park, Morningside, Brookhaven, Druid Hills, Midtown, and throughout the metro area within 50 miles of Marietta.

Every job is backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. If the result doesn’t meet your standard, I return at no charge to correct it. If you’re still not satisfied, you owe nothing.

I personally answer every call. No voicemail, no call center.

Request a quote here or call (770) 575-5758.

Chris Kiadii — MTC, UFT, RRT, CCT, OCT, RCT, CRT, SMT, JTC Owner, Atlanta Fresh Start | Serving the Atlanta Metro Area Since 1992