Sofa and Leather Cleaning at Home: What to Expect

Sofas take a lot. Meals, drinks, pets, children and everyday life all leave their mark, and a big sofa cannot easily go anywhere to be cleaned. So we bring the clean to you. Here is what happens when we clean a sofa or leather suite in your home.

Before we arrive

• Clear the cushions of throws, toys and anything that has slipped down the sides.
• Move small items and anything fragile from around the sofa. We are happy to help with light furniture on the day.
• Tell us about any stains you are worried about, and what caused them if you know.
• If the sofa still has its label, have it handy. It tells us what the fabric is made of.

How a fabric sofa is cleaned

• Look first. We check the fabric, then test a small hidden area so we know how it will react.
• Vacuum. Crumbs, dust and pet hair come out first, from the seams and under the cushions too.
• Treat the stains. Stubborn marks get their own treatment before the main clean.
• Pre clean. A gentle, pet and child safe solution suited to your fabric goes on to loosen the dirt.
• Work it in. Soft brushes or a mitt work it into the fabric without roughing it up.
• Rinse and lift out. A rinse takes the dirt and solution away, and we freshen the fabric as we go.
• Groom and dry. We set the fabric back to its proper texture and help it dry faster with fans or fresh air.

How a leather suite is cleaned

Leather gets a gentler clean. We lift the dirt and body oils, then condition it so it stays soft and is less likely to dry out and crack. See a real before and after of a leather sofa.

Fabrics that need extra care

Most fabrics can be cleaned. A few are marked dry clean only or react badly to water, such as some velvets, silks and viscose. If a fabric is not safe to clean, we will tell you before we start.

How long does it take to dry?

A fabric sofa is usually dry within a few hours, depending on the fabric, the weather and how well the room is aired. Opening a window or running a fan helps. Keep pets off the sofa until it is dry.

What about repairs?

We clean sofas and leather, we do not repair them. If a frame is broken, a seam has split or the leather is torn, a furniture repairer is the right person to call.

When to book

• Every 12 to 18 months suits most sofas.
• Sooner if you have pets or young children, or after a spill you cannot shift.
• Before you move in or out of a home.

We clean sofas, armchairs, dining chairs and leather suites in homes across Glasgow and the surrounding towns. You can reach us 7 days, 7am to 10pm. Get in touch or send us photos on WhatsApp for a price.