The new year has arrived, and you’re likely ready to get your home into pristine shape to welcome 2021. If you can’t remember the last time you had your furniture upholstery cleaned, it’s time for the fabric of your home’s seating surfaces to get an update. Check out these signs that it might be time to call in the professionals for an upholstery cleaning . There’s a visible difference between used and unused areas of furniture. It’s normal for the color of your furniture to fade a little bit with time, especially if it’s in an area of your home that gets a lot of sunlight. When you pull up a cushion or look at an area of your upholstery that’s typically covered with a pillow or a blanket, notice the color. If the unused areas are lighter than the used areas, it means that it’s time to get your upholstery cleaned. Your furniture no longer smells fresh. Get up close to your favorite couch and take a whiff. Does it have the fresh-from-the-store smell, or does it smell sta...