Upholstery work often starts with one piece, not a whole house. A sectional the dog has claimed, a chair that came from a grandparent, a couch with a spot on the arm that’s been bothering them for two months. So the first question is the same: what’s this going to cost?
What Affects the Cost
Upholstery cleaning is generally sized by the piece, not by the room. A loveseat and a five-piece sectional take different amounts of time, product and drying.
Three things move the cost:
- The piece itself. A dining chair, a recliner, a three-seat sofa and a sectional are four different jobs.
- The fabric. Microfiber, cotton blends, velvet and delicate natural fibers each need a different approach, and some need a gentler one that takes longer.
- What’s in it. General soil from years of use is straightforward. Pet urine in the cushion is a different problem from general soil.
If You Have Several Pieces
Mention every piece you’re thinking about when you call, so the estimate covers the whole job.
Pet Odor Is a Different Job
If the reason you’re calling is a smell rather than a stain, that’s a different job. Urine goes through the fabric into the foam, and cleaning the surface again doesn’t reach it. P.U.R.T.®, our Pet Urine Removal Treatment, removes pet urine odors. On synthetic upholstery, the technician decides after reviewing the fabric whether to use it.
Why the Method Matters
Technicians review the material first, and the fabric cleaning code (W, WS or S) shapes the approach. Brooke’s Chem-Dry cleans all sides of the upholstery and cushions, and down and feather-filled couches are cleaned too.
The question worth asking isn’t really what the first cleaning costs. It’s whether you’ll be calling someone again in six weeks. A piece cleaned with heavy detergent holds that detergent, and detergent attracts the next round of dirt. The Natural®, our core solution, works through carbonation instead, so there’s no dirt-attracting residue left in the fabric.
Get a Number for Your Piece
Call (785) 760-8000 for a free estimate, or see our upholstery cleaning in Lawrence, KS page for how the process works.
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