Sofa Cleaning Manchester

Fabric, velvet and leather — cleaned with methods matched to the material, across Manchester, Cheshire and the surrounding areas.

Professional sofa and upholstery cleaning across Manchester, Cheshire and the surrounding areas — fabric, velvet and leather, cleaned with methods matched to the material rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Why sofas need a different approach to carpets

A sofa isn’t just a smaller carpet. Upholstery fabric sits closer to the frame and padding, dries more slowly in enclosed cushions, and different materials react very differently to moisture and cleaning agents. Velvet crushes and watermarks if over-wetted. Leather needs conditioning, not extraction. We check the material and construction before choosing a method, not after.

What we clean

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Fabric sofas & armchairs

Hot water extraction with fabric-appropriate pre-treatment for everyday soiling, pet hair and odour.

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Velvet upholstery

Low-moisture methods to avoid crushing the pile or leaving watermarks.

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Leather sofas & chairs

Cleaned and conditioned, not extracted, to protect the material and prevent cracking.

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Dining chairs & occasional furniture

Cleaned alongside a sofa booking or as a standalone visit.

Common problems we solve

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Pet hair, dander and odour worked deep into fabric weave

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Red wine, food and drink stains, including older marks that have already set

General greying and body-oil build-up on arms and headrests from everyday use

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A previous owner’s stains and smells on a sofa that came with a new home

Sofa cleaning prices

🥁 Armchairfrom £30–£45
🛋️ 2-seater sofafrom £45–£65
🛋️ 3-seater sofafrom £55–£80
📐 Corner sofafrom £80–£120

Leather and velvet upholstery typically sit toward the higher end of these ranges due to the specialist products and slower, more careful process involved. See our full pricing guide for carpet and whole-property pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a sofa take to dry after cleaning?
Most fabric sofas are dry within 4–8 hours with good airflow. Velvet and heavily padded cushions can take longer. We’ll tell you what to expect for your specific sofa before we start.
Can you clean a leather sofa?
Yes. Leather is cleaned and conditioned using leather-specific products, never the hot water extraction method used on fabric — using the wrong method on leather can crack or dry out the material.
Is sofa cleaning safe for pets and children?
Yes, once fully dry. We use pH-neutral, non-toxic cleaning products throughout.
Can you remove old, already-set stains?
In many cases, yes, though older and deeply set stains are harder to fully remove than fresh ones. We’ll tell you honestly what’s realistic before we start rather than guaranteeing 100% removal on every mark.

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