When planning for any home renovation project, its always a good idea to ‘shop around’ and get at least 3 different quotes from different companies. We’re here to provide an additional layer of information based on the research of 5 local home service providers so you can approach each company with some extra negotiating fire-power. In this article, we will discuss national average costs by material, cleaning method and furniture type to give you a comprehensive realistic snap-shot of how much it really costs to clean just about any piece of upholstered furniture.
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Upholstery Cleaning In A Nutshell
Upholstery cleaning is a nuanced process of cleaning the fabric that covers your furniture to include Dining Chairs, Office Chairs, Ottomans, Arm Chairs, Lounge Chairs, Recliners, Mattresses, Loveseats, Couches, Sofas and Sectionals. The importance of upholstery cleaning can not be understated, some of the benefits include: reduction or removal of allergens, elimination of dust mites and other fabric consuming insects, extending the life of your furniture, and simply making your furniture look amazing and inviting to you and your guests or customers. All of these benefits sound great, but how much will it cost? Lets dive in.
Upholstery National Average Costs
Let’s start with the biggest ballpark out there, the national average upholstery cleaning cost. If you’re considering having your upholstered furniture cleaned but haven’t nailed down which pieces and when, the following table is helpful to get the ball and the budgeting rolling. This table represents, on a nationwide average, how much a fully completed upholstery cleaning job will cost.
| National Average | $171 |
| Normal Range | $114-$232 |
| Low-end | $69 |
| High-end | $421 |
Upholstery Cleaning Cost By Method
Upholstery Steam Cleaning
Upholstery steam cleaning uses either vaporized or extremely hot water that is injected into the fabric of your furniture by a cleaning wand and then, almost immediately removed by a powerful vacuum attached to the cleaning wand. Steam cleaning is one of the oldest and most trusted cleaning methods for upholstery, carpets, and other items made of fabric type materials. This cleaning method is typically used on chairs, sofas, couches, mattresses etc. Steam cleaning your upholstered furniture can cost anywhere between $18 to $300 depending on the piece of furniture, it’s size, material make up, and age.
Upholstery Chemical Cleaning
Chemical upholstery cleaning is typically reserved for materials that tend to harbor more stubborn, difficult to remove stains such as silk, wool and cotton. Dry chemical cleaners are applied to the upholstery and encapsulate, dirt, dust and debris which are then vacuumed up. This type of cleaning can cost between $18 to $400 depending on what is being cleaned.
Upholstery Stain Cleaning
If your beloved cat has just knocked over a plate of spaghetti on your otherwise immaculate couch, you are in need of upholstery stain cleaning services which will run you between $25 and $57.
Sanitization
Sometimes you just want to know that there is nothing besides yourself inhabiting your furniture. Sanitization is a handy in-between type of cleaning that solely focuses on exterminating, germs, bacteria and insect invasions plaguing your furniture. Sanitization will cost you between $25 and $50 per piece of furniture.
Protective Treatment
This is typically an add-on service after your furniture has been thoroughly cleaned. An upholstery sealant is applied to the fabric to add a layer of stain resistance. Protective treatments can cost between $30 and $72.
| Method | Low-end | High-end | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Cleaning | $18 | $300 | $159 |
| Chemical Cleaning | $18 | $400 | $209 |
| Stain Removal | $25 | $57 | $41 |
| Sanitization | $25 | $50 | $38 |
| Protective Treatment | $30 | $72 | $51 |
Upholstery Cleaning Cost By Material
Upholstery comes in many different shapes, sizes and materials. As you might suspect, they type of material dictates both the cleaning method and the cleaning solutions used. For convenience, costs by material type are typically broken into 3 categories, Leather, Fabric and Vinyl.
Leather Upholstery
The cost to clean leather upholstered furniture typically runs between $161 and $351. The costs tend to be on the higher end due to the special cleaners and techniques used to lift off dirt, oils and other contaminants without disturbing the color and texture of the leather.
Fabric Upholstery
Fabric upholstery is actually a very broad category made up of a large variety of materials to include wool, cotton, silk, polyester, nylon, acrylic, olefin and more. This wide variety explains why the cost can range from $41 to $300.
Vinyl Upholstery
Vinyl upholstery is in a similar position to leather in that it requires its own specialized cleaning solution and technique. The cost to clean vinyl upholstery ranges from $92 to $233.
| Material Type | Low-end | High-end | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather | $161 | $351 | $256 |
| Fabric | $41 | $300 | $171 |
| Vinyl | $92 | $233 | $163 |
Upholstery Cleaning By Furniture Type
It’s time to get more specific and examine the costs to clean different types of furniture. The cost driver here its primarily the physical size of the piece of furniture, the larger the more expensive. The following costs consider average of costs associated with material types, cleaning methods and furniture sizes to capture the price fluctuation that different materials, cleaning methods, and furniture sizes bring to the table.
| Furniture Piece | Low-end | High-end | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Chair | $19 | $45 | $32 |
| Office Chair | $24 | $54 | $39 |
| Ottoman | $28 | $63 | $45 |
| Arm Chair | $38 | $75 | $56 |
| Lounge Chair | $40 | $77 | $58 |
| Recliner | $50 | $90 | $70 |
| Mattress | $55 | $150 | $103 |
| Loveseat | $73 | $200 | $137 |
| Couch | $85 | $225 | $155 |
| Sofa | $97 | $317 | $207 |
| Sectional | $130 | $400 | $265 |
Conclusion
We hope this information will help guide your decision making in the best direction possible. Understanding the cost of upholstery is more challenging than other cleaning services because the price depends on each individual piece of furniture rather than a more convenient metric like price per square foot or price per hour. What we have provided is a menu of costs that you can reference as you navigate and negotiate your way to the best clean for the best value. If you have any specific upholstery cleaning questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at (617) 855~0481. Thanks for reading and good luck!
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