Professional upholstery & couch cleaning in Melbourne

Refresh sofas, armchairs and fabric furniture with professional steam and dry upholstery cleaning in Melbourne.

  • Same-day bookings available
  • Licensed and insured cleaners
  • Stain and odour treatment
  • Transparent upfront pricing

from $37 per seat

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*Every additional seat will be charged $37/seat. Price applies to upholstery in normal condition. Heavily soiled pieces may be quoted on site.

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How much does couch cleaning cost in Melbourne?

Couch cleaning in Melbourne costs from $37 per seat with steam cleaning, $42 per armchair and $16 per dining chair. Delicate fabrics that need dry cleaning are $55 per seat.

Hot Water ExctractionPrices
Armchair$42
Sofa per seat$37
Dining chair$16
Sanitisation, Stain protection, & DeodoriserCan be additionally added with our Premium Package
Leather CleaningPrices
Dark colour armchair/ottoman$50
Dark colour sofa per seat$50
Dark colour dining chair$15
White/beige colour armchair/ottoman$55
White/beige colour sofa per seat$55
White/beige colour dining chair$20
Dry CleaningPrices
Armchair$65
Sofa per seat$55

Minimum callout: $125 ($85 for Fantastic Club members). Parking isn't included in the price.

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What is upholstery cleaning in Melbourne and why is it worth it?

Upholstery cleaning in Melbourne is a professional deep cleaning service designed to remove dirt, stains, allergens, odours, and bacteria from sofas, couches, armchairs, lounges and upholstered furniture. Using specialised steam cleaning and fabric-safe techniques, professional upholstery cleaners help restore freshness, hygiene, and appearance without damaging delicate materials.

Sofas and upholstered furniture absorb dust, body oils, pet hair, allergens, and odours over time. DIY cleaning often struggles to remove deep stains and may damage delicate fabrics. Professional couch and sofa cleaning helps refresh your furniture, improve indoor hygiene, and extend the life of expensive lounges and upholstery without the cost of replacement.

Tried cleaning the couch yourself?

Most of us reach for a cloth and a supermarket spray first. The trouble is that rubbing pushes the stain deeper into the fabric, and the wrong product can set it for good. If that’s already happened, don’t worry: our technicians see it every day and will do their utmost to clean it. The sooner we get to a stain, the better the result, so it’s worth booking while it’s fresh.

Everything happens in your living room. Your couch never leaves the house. No pick-up, no waiting days to get it back, and no wondering what’s happening to it. The technician works around your floors and furniture, and you can use the room again the same day.

Perfect for homes with kids, pets, or allergies.

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Why Melbourne customers book our upholstery cleaning service

Whether your sofa needs a refresh or your upholstered furniture has built-up stains and odours, our upholstery cleaning service in Melbourne is designed to restore freshness, improve appearance and help extend the life of your furniture

Remove stains and everyday spills

From drink marks to general everyday use, professional upholstery cleaning helps lift visible stains and freshen up tired-looking fabric.

Refresh sofas, couches and armchairs

Regular use can leave upholstered furniture looking dull and worn. A deep clean helps brings back a cleaner, brighter look and more cared-for appearance.

Reduce pet odours, dust and allergens

Soft furnishings can trap odours, dust and allergens over time. Professional upholstery cleaning helps freshen up high-use furniture and support a cleaner-feeling indoor environment.

Safe cleaning for delicate and high-use fabrics

Different fabrics need the right treatment. Professional cleaning methods are selected according to the upholstery type to help achieve good results while protecting the material.

Fast drying times, usually within a few hours

Steam-cleaned couches dry in 4-6 hours, dry-cleaned fabrics in minimal time.

Improve the room without replacing furniture

A professional clean can make a noticeable difference to the way your furniture and living space look, without the cost of buying new pieces.

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Couch, sofa & lounge cleaning services in Melbourne

Couch cleaning

Deep couch steam cleaning for fabric couches and lounges to remove stains, dust, and odours.

Sofa cleaning

Refresh sofas and upholstered furniture with professional sofa steam cleaning and fabric-safe cleaning methods designed to remove dirt, stains, and odours.

Lounge suite cleaning

Detailed upholstery cleaning for larger lounge suites and sectional sofas.

Upholstery steam cleaning

Hot water extraction lifts dirt, allergens and bacteria out of the fabric. Want an extra layer? Add antiviral upholstery sanitising, which eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses.

Pet stain & odour treatment

Targeted treatment for pet accidents, smells, and deep fabric contamination.

Ottomans, dining chairs & other fabric furniture

Additional fabric cleaning solutions for healthier indoor spaces.

Need your mattress done too? See our mattress cleaning in Melbourne page.

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How our upholstery steam cleaning works

Our upholstery cleaning process is designed to treat fabric safely, remove embedded dirt and help your furniture dry as quickly as possible.

Inspection and fabric assessment

Your technician starts by inspecting the upholstery, identifying the fabric type, checking the level of soiling and spotting any stains or problem areas. A small hidden patch may be tested first to help ensure the chosen cleaning method is suitable for the material.

Pre-treatment for stains and heavy-use areas

A suitable pre-treatment is applied to help loosen built-up dirt, body oils and common stains before the main clean begins. Extra attention is given to armrests, seat cushions and other high-contact areas.

Steam or dry upholstery cleaning

The most suitable cleaning method is selected based on the fabric and condition of the item. Steam cleaning is commonly used for durable upholstery fabrics and helps lift dirt from deep within the fibres. Dry cleaning may be used for more delicate materials or fabrics that require lower-moisture treatment.

Drying and finishing

Around 95% of the moisture is extracted. Steam-cleaned upholstery is usually dry in 4-6 hours, and dry-cleaned fabrics need little to no drying time.

Optional fabric protection

If available, fabric protection can be added after cleaning to help reduce future staining and make ongoing maintenance easier.

Optional fabric protection

After cleaning, optional fabric protection can be applied to help reduce future staining and make day-to-day maintenance easier.

Applied straight after steam cleaning, Scotchgard fabric protection keeps upholstery cleaner for up to 2x longer, so spills blot up instead of soaking in and you need professional cleans less often. Fabric upholstery only.

It creates a protective barrier on suitable upholstery fabrics, helping spills stay on the surface for longer before soaking in. This can help preserve the appearance of sofas, couches, dining chairs, and other upholstered furniture while extending the time between professional upholstery cleaning appointments.

Fabric protection is especially useful for homes with pets, children, or heavily used lounge furniture.

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Couch & sofa dry cleaning in Melbourne for delicate fabrics

Some fabrics shouldn't get wet. Velvet, 100% cotton, suede and nubuck can shrink or watermark if they're steam cleaned, so we dry clean them instead with a solvent, by hand.

How our dry solvent clean works

  1. Inspect and vacuum - We confirm the fabric and lift loose dust and grit.
  2. Mist the solvent - A misting bottle spreads the cleaning solvent evenly over the fabric. No machines are used at this stage.
  3. Wipe and brush - Terry towels lift the solvent and the dirt with it. A velvet fluffing brush then goes over the fabric in one direction only, so the pile sits neatly.
  4. Drying time: minimal to none - You can usually sit on a dry-cleaned couch straight away.

Not sure what your couch is made of? Just book - we'll handle the rest. Your technician checks the fabric on arrival and uses the right method in the same visit.

What we clean

Our upholstery cleaning service in Melbourne covers the furniture and fabric surfaces customers most often want professionally cleaned. From sofas and couches to dining chairs and car seats, we treat a wide range of upholstered items with the most suitable cleaning method.

Sofas and sectionals

We clean sofas of all sizes, including standard sofas, corner units and sectional lounges. This service helps remove built-up dirt, stains, dust and everyday wear from high-use furniture.

Couches

Couches are one of the most commonly booked items for upholstery cleaning. Whether it is a fabric couch used every day or a guest-room piece that needs freshening up, professional cleaning can improve both appearance and comfort.

Armchairs and recliners

Armchairs and recliners often collect body oils, dust and marks in high-contact areas such as headrests and armrests. We clean these pieces carefully to help refresh the fabric and restore a cleaner overall look.

Dining chairs and ottomans

Dining chairs and ottomans can quickly pick up food stains, spills and everyday grime. Upholstery cleaning helps freshen up these smaller upholstered items and improve the look of the room as a whole.

Fabric upholstery

We clean a wide range of fabric-upholstered furniture, using the method most suitable for the material and condition of the item. This helps achieve a deeper clean while treating the fabric with appropriate care.

Leather upholstery

Leather couches get their own treatment: we vacuum, clean with a professional leather cleaner, then condition the leather so it stays supple and keeps its colour.

Car upholstery cleaning

Need more than household upholstery cleaned? Our car upholstery cleaning service helps refresh fabric seats and interior upholstery affected by spills, dust, odours and everyday use.

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Why choose our upholstery cleaning service in Melbourne

  • Fully insured and vetted cleaners

    Work with trained, background-checked professionals you can trust in your home.

  • Certified upholstery cleaning technicians

    Experienced specialists who select the right method for each fabric type.

  • Fabric-safe, eco-friendly cleaning

    Suitable products and methods designed to treat upholstery with care.

  • Fast drying times

    Most upholstery dries within a few hours, depending on fabric and airflow.

  • Transparent upfront pricing

    Clear pricing with no hidden fees. Check your quote online before booking.

  • Satisfaction guarantee

    If something is not right, we’ll work to resolve it.

Related services you can book with upholstery cleaning in Melbourne

Book upholstery cleaning with other fabric-cleaning services to refresh more of your home in one visit. It is a practical way to tackle multiple soft surfaces at the same time and get better overall results.

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Carpet cleaning

Book carpet and upholstery cleaning together for a more complete room refresh. It is a convenient way to treat carpets, couches and other high-use fabric surfaces in one appointment.

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Rug cleaning

If you have rugs in the same room as your sofa or armchairs, cleaning them together can help the whole space feel fresher. This add-on is ideal for removing dust, stains and everyday wear from fabric floor coverings.

Mattress cleaning
Mattress cleaning

Add mattress cleaning to freshen up another high-use fabric surface in your home. It helps reduce built-up dust, odours and everyday grime while making the room feel cleaner overall.

Car upholstery cleaning

Need more than household furniture cleaned? Our car upholstery cleaning service helps refresh fabric seats and interior upholstery affected by spills, dust, odours and daily use.

Bundle related cleaning services in one visit for a more complete fabric and upholstery refresh.

Upholstery cleaning services across Melbourne

We provide professional upholstery and couch cleaning services across many Melbourne suburbs, with bookings available 7 days a week. From inner-city apartments to family homes in the outer suburbs, our technicians arrive fully equipped and ready to refresh your furniture.

Popular areas we service include:

Toorak • Brighton • East Melbourne • Kew • Balwyn • Malvern • Albert Park • Middle Park • Camberwell • Heidelberg • Rosanna • Glen Iris • Surrey Hills • Mont Albert • Box Hill North • Melbourne CBD • Richmond • South Yarra • St Kilda • Brunswick • Carlton • Hawthorn • Essendon • Doncaster • Glen Waverley • Point Cook • Werribee


Couch cleaning in Melbourne’s inner east, bayside and inner south

We clean couches, lounges and armchairs in Toorak (3142), Brighton (3186), East Melbourne (3002), Kew (3101), Balwyn (3103), Malvern (3144), Albert Park and Middle Park (3206), Camberwell (3124), Heidelberg and Rosanna (3084), Glen Iris (3146), Surrey Hills and Mont Albert (3127) and Box Hill North (3129). EEnter your postcode below to check same-day availability in your area.

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How to book upholstery cleaning online

1. Enter your postcode

Check local availability and pricing for your Melbourne suburb.

2. Customise your service

Select the items you need cleaned, choose your preferred date and add any extra details.

3. Meet your upholstery cleaner

A fully equipped professional arrives ready to carry out the service.

4. Enjoy fresher furniture

Your upholstery is professionally cleaned and refreshed with the most suitable method.

Frequently asked questions about upholstery cleaning in Melbourne

Q: How much does upholstery cleaning cost in Melbourne?
A: Couch cleaning in Melbourne starts from $37 per seat for steam cleaning, $42 per armchair and $16 per dining chair, with a $125 minimum callout ($85 for Fantastic Club members). Delicate fabrics that need dry cleaning are $55 per seat. Enter your postcode for an exact quote.
Q: How long does a couch take to dry after cleaning?
A: Steam-cleaned (hot water extraction) upholstery is usually dry in 4-6 hours. Open windows or air-con speed it up. Dry-cleaned fabrics like velvet need little to no drying time.
Q: Is steam cleaning safe for all fabrics?
A: Not always. Synthetics, blends and most everyday fabrics are steam cleaned. Velvet, 100% cotton, suede and nubuck can shrink or watermark, so we dry clean those with a solvent instead. The technician confirms the fabric before starting.
Q: Do you dry clean couches?
A: Yes. For fabrics that can’t take water, we apply a solvent with a misting bottle, wipe it out with terry towels and finish with a velvet brush in one direction. There’s little to no drying time.
Q: Can you remove pet odours and stains from a couch?
A: Yes. We pre-treat pet stains and high-use areas, extract the dirt with hot water, and can add deodorising to neutralise odours. Old or previously treated stains may not lift completely, but if there's a way, we'll find it.
Q: Can you remove old couch stains?
A: It depends on what the stain is, how old it is and whether it's been treated with household products. If there's a way to remove the stain - we'll find it. Every stain is tested and pre-treated at no extra cost.
Q: Do you clean fabric lounges and armchairs?
A: Yes. We clean couches, lounges, sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, and a wide range of upholstered furniture.
Q: Do you clean leather sofas?
A: Yes. Leather is cleaned with a professional leather cleaner and finished with a conditioner that helps prevent cracking and fading. Fabric protection like Scotchgard isn't used on leather.
Q: Can upholstery cleaning help with allergies?
A: Hot water extraction pulls dust, pet dander and dust-mite debris out of the fabric rather than pushing it around, which is why we recommend it for homes with kids, pets or allergies.
Q: How often should a couch be professionally cleaned?
A: At least twice a year. Regular professional cleaning removes built-up dirt and allergens, keeps the fabric smelling fresh, and extends the lifespan of your furniture - regular sofa cleaning prevents wear and fabric breakdown.
Q: Do you service my suburb in Melbourne?
A: We cover many areas across Melbourne. Enter your postcode online to check local availability and pricing for your area.
Q: Can I book same-day upholstery cleaning?
A: Yes, when there’s a slot. Book before 11am and enter your postcode to see today’s options.
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