Cleaning a house is somewhat easy, but cleaning a sofa can be a nightmare. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Professional cleaners can make your life a little easier by cleaning it for you. If you are looking to save some money, here is some insight into how much it costs to clean a sofa professionally.
Issues With Your Upholstery
There is a reason why sofas need to be cleaned professionally. Upholstery, much like your clothes, absorbs oils from your skin. Clothes are easy to clean though, just toss them in the washing machine, right? Upholstery is a whole different problem since it can’t be cleaned that easily.
On the same note, upholstery is usually much more delicate than, for example, carpet. As a result, is it much more tricky to clean and the colors can easily fade if you use a wrong cleaner. This can result in even bigger damages that can be expensive to fix.
Hiring a professional cleaning company to take care of that issue is probably your best bet. These companies offer deep cleaning and use special techniques to make sure the job is done correctly. Also, you can kill two birds with one stone by hiring a company and having them clean other problematic areas of the house, such as carpets and other upholstered items.
Professional Sofa Cleaning Cost
There are a variety of factors that influence the cost of having your sofa professionally clean. Here’s what you should know:
The type of fabric can greatly increase or reduce the cost of cleaning. Generally speaking, suede and leather can get a bit pricey. Vinyl is also very delicate and requires special care, thus hiking the price up a little bit. Your sofa’s tag might provide some insight into the type of fabric, as there are codes assigned for different types. Namely, a tag Code W means the fabric is man-made, such as polyester or nylon. Code S means the fabric is organic, such as silk or wool. Code X means that the fabric must be cleaned professionally, so do not try to clean it yourself, else you risk ruining the sofa.
Another factor to take into account is the size of the sofa. Sofas are usually the biggest and hardest pieces of furniture in our homes. For example, to clean armchairs and recliners, you can expect to pay around £30. For couches, £70 is a decent price. Sofas, naturally, cost a bit more. You should expect to cash out from £100 to £150 for a deep clean. If your sofa is quite large, you may even pay a bit more.
This might come as a surprise, but the age of your sofa also influences the price. Antiques have delicate finishes and need to be cleaned carefully. Many products used today are abrasive and harsh, which may harm your sofa. The most common finished are wood and lacquer, both of which require special care.
Some companies might charge differently for things such as transportation, materials used, cost of labor, etc. so make sure you check the costs with the company you want to hire. Professional cleaning can get sneakily expensive, so having all the information is crucial for avoiding surprise charges.
Why You Should Always Hire Professionals to Clean the Sofa
There are a number of reasons why you should leave cleaning your sofa to the professionals. For example, you probably don’t have the right equipment, as professionals usually use expensive, high-quality tools that aren’t common in households. Next, you might not know the fabric your sofa is made of. It happens more often than you think!
You might also use the wrong product to remove a stain. This can result in more damage, or might even ruin the sofa altogether. Even the right products with the wrong method can result in a disaster. Lastly, you might lack knowledge in treating specific stains (which is completely fine).
All of the aforementioned reasons can result in damages that can cost much more in fixing than simply paying a professional to clean the sofa for you. After all, sofas need to be cleaned relatively rarely, usually once a year, so you do not need to pay that frequently.
Lastly, even if you know what you are doing, cleaning a sofa can be very time consuming, as sofas are large and delicate. This is time that can be spent doing more important tasks, or simply relaxing and letting others do the work for you.
Just remember to hire a reliable, trustworthy company and communicate with them beforehand. They can walk you through the entire process, so you know exactly what you are paying for, and how much you are paying for it. A good company will always be happy to explain everything to you so your cleaning needs are fully met.
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