Common Sofa Cleaning Concerns

Most professional carpet cleaning companies are able to provide you with a lot more than just carpet cleaning, the majority will also provide curtain cleaning, upholstery cleaning and rug cleaning services too.

Thats what we are here to discuss, sofa cleaning or upholstery cleaning. Many people have concern about allowing a carpet cleaner loose on their brand new furniture rest assured as, you should expect professional steam cleaners to have a history of experience dealing with a variety of fabrics. Companies with true experience will know how to deal with common fabrics right through to some of the rarest leathers on the planet.

So, how do carpet cleaners clean your sofa?
Well any steam cleaner should be able to adapt their carpet cleaning procedure to suit your sofa or other upholstery. Rather than the large hot water extraction machine, the technician will have a hand tool designed to clean across the fabrics. This also prevents the need to pour any solution directly onto the upholstery.

What method should the cleaner be using?
Steam cleaning or hot water extraction. There are other methods of sofa cleaning the same as carpets but these should be avoided as they do not provide the same standard of cleaning.

How long will it take to dry?
If the carpet cleaning company you have contacted use the correct equipment, they should be able to have your sofa clean and dry in just a couple of hours. It is always a good idea to ask your carpet cleaning company if they do have specialist modern equipment as this has been designed to reduce drying times.

If the company does not have this equipment, I would recommend contacting an alternative company because otherwise you could have to wait for days to have your sofa back. There are other negatives to leaving a sofa damp for a long time, such as the increased risk of mould and mildew, and re-soiling.

Does it matter if the sofa is leather?
If the carpet cleaning company you are working with is equipped to carry out a professional sofa cleaning service, it should not be a problem to work with leathers. The company should have a specific procedure for leathers which differs slightly from the fabric process. You should expect the technician to be able to remove stains and dirt from your leather whilst revitalising it by replenishing the colours and oils. Regular maintenance like this will add on years to the life of your sofa and prevent premature replacement.

Will I have to move the sofa?
No, the steam cleaning company should be able to visit your home and carry out the relevant cleaning with the sofa in situ. You should never expect to have to transport your sofa anywhere.

Is sofa cleaning expensive?
Your professional cleaning company should be able to offer you a good price for sofa cleaning, particularly if you order more than one service. The price will likely depend on the fabric of your sofa, but you could expect it to cost upwards from 15.