Professional upholstery cleaning in Johannesburg is priced per piece, from a single throw pillow up to a large L-shaped couch, with most two- and three-seater couches in between. Pricing is all-inclusive, deodorisation, stain treatment, urine treatment and a hypoallergenic rinse are built into every price, and there are no call-out fees and no hidden extras. For current per-piece rates, see the pricing page.
How upholstery cleaning is priced
Upholstery is priced by the piece, not by the hour, so you know the cost before we arrive: throw pillows, dining and office chairs, ottomans, armchairs, two- and three-seater couches, sleeper and L-shaped couches, and oversized or modular suites each have their own rate. A full lounge suite is simply the sum of its pieces. You can see the current per-item rates on the pricing page.
What is included in every upholstery clean
The quoted price is the price you pay. Every piece includes, at no extra cost:
- Deodorisation treatment
- Stain treatment for removable stains
- Urine treatment and odour neutralisation
- Rejuvenation treatment
- A hypoallergenic rinse that removes allergen proteins and cleaning residue
- No call-out fee
What drives the price of a couch clean
- Size and number of seats. The main factor: a two-seater costs less than a three-seater, which costs less than an L-shape. We count the piece, not the cushions.
- Fabric type. Before we clean anything we find the fabric's cleaning code, W, S, W/S or X, and match the method to it. Delicate and natural-fibre fabrics need lower moisture and gentler chemistry, which we explain in how to clean a fabric sofa and what the W, S, W/S and X codes mean.
- Level of soiling. Stain, urine and odour treatment are already included, so a well-used couch is not usually more expensive, the treatments are part of the price.
Is professional upholstery cleaning worth the price?
A quality couch costs many thousands of rand, and professional cleaning is a small fraction of that. The real value is in doing it without harming the fabric: the two mistakes that ruin couches at home, over-wetting the foam core and water-marking delicate fabric, are exactly the ones a careful professional is equipped to avoid. We use controlled, low-moisture extraction so cushions dry in hours rather than staying damp inside. We cover the full case in is it worth getting your sofa professionally cleaned.
Optional fabric protection
You can add MasterGuard fabric protection to any piece after it is cleaned. It is a water-based, pet- and family-safe treatment that helps spills bead on the surface instead of soaking in. Protecting an item costs the same as cleaning it, so it effectively doubles that item's price. It is optional, and most useful on light-coloured fabric and family couches, see our guide to fabric protectors.
Common questions
How much does it cost to clean a three-seater couch?
A three-seater couch is priced as a single piece, fully treated, with deodorisation, stain, urine and odour treatment and a hypoallergenic rinse all included and no call-out fee. See the pricing page for the current rate.
Do you charge per cushion or per seat?
Per piece. A couch is priced as one item based on its size, two-seater, three-seater, sleeper or L-shape, not per cushion.
Is stain and odour treatment extra?
No. Deodorisation, stain treatment and urine and odour treatment are included in every upholstery price. Nothing is added at the end.
How often should a couch be cleaned?
Every 12 to 18 months for normal use, and every 6 to 12 months for a daily-use couch or a home with pets or young children. See how often you should clean your couch.
To get an exact price for your couch or suite, tick the items on our quote form, message us through the contact page, or read more on the upholstery cleaning page.