Couch & Upholstery Cleaning Ferntree Gully

Upholstery cleaning in Ferntree Gully

We clean fabric couches, modulars, armchairs, dining chairs and bedheads in Ferntree Gully homes without taking anything away. After testing the fabric, the technician uses hot water extraction or a low-moisture dry clean, and stain treatment and deodorising are included. Tell us what needs doing on the quote form and we will give you a fixed price before we start.

• Price Fixed quote before we start
• Drying Dry in 4 to 6 hours
• Hours Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm
• Book 1300 841 383

The dog’s end of the couch

On the leafy, garden-heavy blocks of Ferntree Gully, plenty of dogs spend the day outside and the evening on the lounge. They bring in soil, leaf bits and damp fur, and they always choose the same spot. That end of the couch ends up darker, greasier and smellier than the rest, even if it is vacuumed every week.

Pet hair weaves itself into fabric, so a quick pass with the vacuum only takes the loose layer. We start with a slow, thorough vacuum with an upholstery tool, then pre-treat the oily body soil that dogs leave behind. Deodorising is included, and pet urine and odour treatment is available where an accident or a sick pet has soaked into the foam. Our guide to pet urine odour removal explains why masking sprays only last a few days.

Between cleans, a washable throw or a fitted cover on the dog’s spot does more than any spray. Wash it weekly, brush the dog outside before they come in for the evening, and vacuum that end of the couch more often than the rest. If the dog has a bed of its own, putting it right next to the couch can win the argument over the cushions.

Couch cleaning or a new couch?

A tired-looking couch is not always a worn-out one. If the frame is solid, the cushions still hold their shape and the fabric has no rips or thin patches, a clean will usually bring back much of its colour and freshness. It is worth trying before replacing it.

Cleaning will not fix broken springs, flattened foam, sun fading or fabric that has worn through on the arms. If that is the problem, a reupholsterer or a new lounge is the answer. We will be honest with you on the day if a clean is not going to make enough difference.

Common marks and what helps

More detail is in our sofa stain removal guide.

• Muddy paw prints: let mud dry fully, then vacuum before treating, as wet mud spreads.
• Grease on the arms and headrests: body oil and hair products, which lift with pre-treatment and extraction.
• Coffee, tea and juice: blot with cold water straight away and do not rub.
• Texta and pen: leave these for us rather than trying alcohol or hairspray at home.
• Pet vomit and urine: remove what you can, blot, then leave the odour treatment to us.

Dining chairs, bedheads and mattresses

Fabric dining chairs collect food and spills just as much as the couch, and upholstered bedheads quietly gather hair oil and dust. Both can be done on the same visit. Mattresses can be added and are dry and usable by the same evening.

Upholstery needs four to six hours before it can be used. With the cooler air in the foothills, open a window and run a fan or gentle heating to keep air moving, stand cushions on their edges, and keep the dog outside until the couch is fully dry.

Questions from Ferntree Gully customers

Do you clean couches in The Basin, Boronia and the rest of Knox?

Yes. We work across Knox as part of our eastern suburbs work, with no travel charge anywhere in metropolitan Melbourne.

Can you clean the carpet while you are here?

Yes. Carpet can be steam or dry cleaned on the same visit and goes on one quote. See our carpet cleaning page for Ferntree Gully.

Is the cleaning safe for pets?

Yes. We use products suited to family homes and rinse and extract thoroughly. Keep pets off the couch until it is dry. Our article on whether carpet cleaners are pet safe answers the common questions, and the same applies to upholstery.