The average sofa costs hundreds or thousands of pounds, so it’s not the kind of purchase that you’ll be wanting to make that frequently. To combat the accumulation of dirt, stains and debris that can slowly damage and shorten the life of a sofa, getting it frequently cleaned is one of the best things you can do to prolong its lifespan, and get your money’s worth from your initial investment. When it comes to sofa cleaning in London, here’s everything you need to know about the costs involved.
Size matters
When your sofa needs cleaning, it’s worth knowing that the price you’ll pay will depend on a variety of different factors, with the size of the sofa probably being the most significant variable. Essentially, the smaller the sofa, the cheaper the price – which makes sense, since it will take less time and resources to clean a small sofa compared to a large one.
Therefore, the cost can vary from as little as £15 for Londoners wanting an armchair cleaned, right up to £100 for a four-seater sofa that needs a complete refresh.
Price is normally based on the number of items you need cleaning, so if you’ve got several armchairs that need a tidy up, this will cost more than just getting a single chair cleaned.
Even the shape of the sofa can make a difference to the price of cleaning, for example, an L-shaped sofa will generally take longer to clean than a standard sofa, so cleaning may cost more.
Cleaning method
Which method an upholstery cleaning London business uses to remove the dirt and stains from your sofa will also influence what you can expect to be charged, so it’s always a good idea to ask beforehand how your sofa will be cleaned when you’re getting a quote.
In most cases, the cleaning method will be dictated by how the settee has been made, and with what sort of materials, because certain fabrics can only be cleaned in a particular way. For example, some delicate sofa fabrics can only be dry cleaned, whilst other couches may be suitable for steam cleaning.
In general, it’s cheaper to get a sofa steam cleaned than it is to dry clean it. The average cost for London folk getting a two-seater sofa steam cleaned will be around £35, but if it needs dry cleaning, this will shoot up to about £60. Steam cleaning an armchair can start from around as little as £15, but will cost approximately £40 for dry cleaning.
This is largely due to the time it takes to clean the couch, with the modern breed of steam cleaning systems producing rapid cleaning results and drying taking just a few hours.
When getting quotes for sofa cleaning in London, choose a company that invests in using modern equipment, as efficient machines will cut down the cleaning time, meaning the charges probably won’t be as much compared to others that use aging equipment that may be slower to complete the cleaning process.
Fabric type
Another factor that London homes and businesses will need to take into account when getting their sofa cleaned is what fabrics or materials it’s made from. If it’s constructed with very delicate materials, it may cost more to clean this type of sofa because it may require more specialist care and the use of additional cleaning tools or treatments, which can inflate the overall costs.
On the other hand, a material such as leather is easier and quicker to clean compared to other types of materials, so this is one of the more cost-effective cleaning options, with a two-seater leather sofa or a three-seater leather sofa costing around £40 and £50 respectively for professional cleaning.
Level of dirt and soiling
The more dirt, stains or heavy soiling a sofa has endured, the more expensive it will be to get it cleaned compared to a sofa that only needs a light pick-me-up. This is because the sofa will require more intensive cleaning, specialist treatments and will probably take longer to clean, which all add to the costs.
Additional services
When choosing an upholstery cleaning London company, it’s important to get a breakdown of the costs involved, because as well as the basic price for cleaning, additional charges may be incurred, depending on what sort of cleaning treatments your settee might need.
For example, you could pay an extra £20-£50 for stain removal, £10-£15 for deodorising your sofa so that odours are eliminated, or £15-£30 to add a stain protector to fabrics.
Some companies may include stain removal and deodorising as part of their overall price, so make sure you find out what’s included, and what isn’t. You might find that a cheap quote only delivers the very basic cleaning service, and once all the extra services are added on top, the original quote might not be as appealing as you first thought.
At our sofa and carpet cleaning North London business, we’ll always give you a complete breakdown of our costs at the start, so you know exactly what you’ll need to pay at the end.
Get a few quotes
Whether you’re a London homeowner or you run business in the Capital, keeping costs down will be key, so getting at least three quotes is a good idea when your sofa needs cleaning.
It’s worth considering that some cleaning companies charge a flat rate per sofa, whilst others may base their rates on an hourly fee, which can typically vary between £15-£30 per hour.
Work out which is the most cost-effective option for your particular needs and the type of sofa that you require cleaning.
It’s never a good idea to think you can save money by trying to clean a sofa yourself, as you’ll never get the same, high-quality results as a professional can achieve. Crucially, you might even end up making your sofa look worse, which could cost you more money to put right by the experts!
When you choose our upholstery and carpet cleaning North London company, we’ll always be as transparent and honest with our customers as possible, so you can be certain of getting good value for money when you get your sofas cleaned at Carpet Bright UK.
