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Upholstery Cleaning in Johannesburg & Gauteng

Deep cleaning for sofas, couches, dining chairs, ottomans, and headboards. Pet-safe chemistry. Stain, urine and odour treatment included.

Clean grey fabric couch after professional upholstery cleaning , The Carpet Guys Johannesburg

Professional Upholstery Cleaning

Upholstered furniture accumulates the same allergens, dust mites, skin cells, and spill residue as carpet , but it sits at the level where your family and pets spend most of their time. A lounge suite that looks clean is often host to a significant biological load that vacuuming alone cannot address.

Our upholstery cleaning uses low-moisture water extraction adapted specifically for fabric seating , the correct water pressure and extraction rate for upholstery fabric without saturating the foam beneath. We use normal-temperature water, which protects delicate dyes and natural fibres from the shrinkage and bleed that heat can cause. Over-wetting foam padding leads to mould and permanent structural damage. We avoid this by using the right tool for the job.

Pricing Guide

R399

Arm chair

All treatments included

R899

Dual seater sofa

All treatments included

R1,199

Triple seater / sleeper sofa

All treatments included

R1,499

L-shaped couch

All treatments included

R99

Dining / office chair

All treatments included

R199

Small ottoman

All treatments included

Full price list including throw pillows, ottomans, headboards, car seats, and extra-large upholstery on our pricing page.

What's Included

  • Pre-vacuum to remove pet hair and loose debris
  • Colorfastness test before any solution is applied
  • Stain and spot pre-treatment
  • Low-moisture water extraction
  • Urine treatment (at no extra cost)
  • Deodorisation treatment
  • Hypoallergenic rinse
  • Cushion repositioning and grooming

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does upholstery take to dry after cleaning?
Most fabric sofas and chairs dry in 2–4 hours. Thicker, denser fabrics like velvet or chenille may take up to 6 hours. We recommend leaving cushions standing upright after cleaning to allow airflow on all sides, and running a fan to speed drying.
Can you remove pet hair and pet urine from a couch?
Yes. We vacuum and pre-treat for pet hair before deep cleaning. Our urine treatment is included in every quote at no extra cost and neutralises uric acid crystals that cause persistent odour , even from older stains soaked into foam padding, in most cases.
What fabric types can you clean?
We clean cotton, linen, polyester, nylon, velvet, chenille, microfibre, suede-look fabrics, and most upholstery blends. We do not clean genuine leather (which requires conditioning, not washing) or raw silk. We test every fabric for colorfastness before applying solution.
Can you clean a couch that has been stained for years?
Often, yes , with some caveats. Old stains that have set into fibres are harder to remove than fresh ones, but our pre-treatment protocol and professional-grade spotting agents handle most aged stains. We will assess on-site and tell you honestly what we expect to achieve before we start.

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