Upholstery Cleaning Melbourne

Your lounge suite, sofa, armchairs, dining chairs and other upholstered furniture collect dust, dirt, body oils, allergens and stains with everyday use. Regular professional upholstery cleaning not only improves the appearance of your furniture but also helps create a cleaner and healthier home

100% Satisfaction
Guarantee

Eco Safe · Pet &
Child Friendly

30+ Years
Experience

Same Day Bookings

Truck Mounted
Equipment

Fully Insured ·
Owner Operated

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Pricing

Fixed, transparent prices

Upholstery steam cleaning from $45 per room (minimum job $120). no surprise stain charges, no upsells.

2 seater sofa

$120

3 seater sofa

$135

5 seater + chaise

$225

Why book this service

The deepest sofa clean in Melbourne

Fabric safe method

Experienced technicians identify fabric and select the safest, most effective process.

Gentle deep clean

Truck-mounted system uses lower water pressure than carpet cleaning to protect delicate fabrics.

Fast 2–3 hour dry

High suction means fast drying times, with light soil drying in as little as 1 hour.

Stain treatment

Specialised pre-treatments for heavily soiled areas, stains, and delicate fabrics.

OUR WORK

Fresh, Clean Homes Across Melbourne

A look at the work we do every day carpets, upholstery, mattresses, and rugs restored for Melbourne families and businesses.

HOW IT WORKS

Our Upholstery Cleaning Process

1

Thorough inspection

Every piece of furniture is inspected before cleaning to determine the most suitable treatment.

2

Pre treatment of stains

We pre-treat heavily soiled areas and stains using solutions designed specifically for delicate fabrics.

3

Hot water extraction

Truck-mounted hot water extraction gently deep cleans, safely removing dirt, body oils, and allergens.

4

Spot treatment & discuss

Specialised treatments are applied for stubborn marks. Technician will discuss results before cleaning.

WHY FLETCHERS

6 Reasons Melbourne Homeowners Keep Coming Back to Fletchers

Truck Mounted Power

Our system runs off our own truck not your electricity or hot water. More power means deeper extraction, hotter temperatures, and faster drying than any hire machine.

Eco Safe Solutions

Highly effective on stains and completely safe for kids, pets, and your home. No harsh detergents, no toxic residue  just a genuinely clean result.

FREE DEODORISING & SANITISING

Every carpet and upholstery steam cleaning service includes complimentary deodorising and sanitising at no extra charge.

Owner Operated

Paul and his family team handle every job personally. No subcontractors, no franchisees just consistent, professional service you can trust.

25 Years of Experience

With more than 25 years in the steam cleaning industry, we have the knowledge and expertise to achieve outstanding results every time.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Not happy before we leave? We’ll re-clean any area on the spot, no charge, no debate. We don’t leave until you’re thrilled.

Why professional upholstery cleaning matters in Melbourne

Your sofa is the single most used piece of furniture in the house. It absorbs body oils, sweat, food crumbs, drink spills, dust mites, pet hair, pollen, perfume and every airborne particle that drifts through the living room. Within twelve months a family lounge can hold more bacteria per square centimetre than a toilet seat and vacuuming alone only removes the loose surface layer. The embedded soil, allergens and oils stay trapped in the fibre, slowly dulling the colour and breaking down the fabric.

Professional upholstery cleaning in Melbourne is the only method that extracts that embedded soil safely. At Fletchers we use truck mounted hot water extraction tuned for soft furnishings: hot enough to dissolve oils, gentle enough to protect delicate weaves. The result is a sofa that looks visibly cleaner, smells fresh, and lasts years longer than one cleaned with supermarket sprays or DIY rental machines.

Every fabric is different and we treat them that way

The biggest cause of damaged upholstery isn’t dirt. It’s the wrong cleaning method on the wrong fabric. Linen shrinks. Velvet crushes. Microfibre watermarks. Cotton browns if it dries too slowly. Every couch sold in Australia carries a manufacturer’s cleaning code (W, S, S/W or X), and we read it before we plug in a single hose. If the tag is missing, we test a hidden patch for colour fastness and shrinkage first. Only then do we choose the chemistry and pressure.

  • Cotton & linen sofas: low moisture extraction with controlled dwell time to prevent cellulose browning.
  • Polyester & microfibre: citrus pre spray with mid pressure rinse; safe and forgiving.
  • Velvet & chenille: gentle agitation, careful grooming, and reduced moisture to protect the pile.
  • Bonded & faux leather: pH neutral wipe down with conditioning; no aggressive solvents.
  • Wool & natural blends: wool safe chemistry only; no alkaline pre spray that would damage fibres.

What our upholstery clean actually removes

A professional steam clean lifts far more than the visible mark. Independent tests of hot water extraction show removal of dust mite allergens, pet dander, mould spores, pollen, body oils, sweat salts, cooking grease, drink residues and the bacteria that feed on all of it. For asthma and eczema sufferers, the reduction in indoor allergen load after a single sofa clean can be dramatic. Many of our customers in Essendon, Point Cook, Werribee, Footscray and across the inner west book us annually for exactly this reason.

Same day drying so your family can keep using the room

DIY rental machines deposit far more water than they extract, soaking the foam and timber underneath. The result is a couch that stays damp for days, often growing mildew inside the cushions. Our truck mounted equipment pulls water back out at high vacuum, leaving cushions touch dry in 2 to 3 hours and fully dry in 4 to 6 hours. You can sit on the lounge the same evening, and there’s no musty smell, only the light citrus scent of our pre spray.

Our Upholstery Cleaning Process

Every piece of furniture is thoroughly inspected before cleaning to determine the most suitable treatment. We pre-treat heavily soiled areas and stains using professional upholstery cleaning solutions designed specifically for delicate fabrics.

Our truck-mounted hot water extraction system then gently deep cleans your upholstery using lower water pressure than carpet cleaning. This safely removes embedded dirt, allergens, body oils and most common stains while protecting the fabric.

For stubborn marks, specialised spot treatments may be used where appropriate. While we achieve excellent results on most stains, some permanent stains cannot be completely removed. If this is the case, our technician will discuss the expected results with you before cleaning begins.

Drying Time

Most upholstery dries much faster than carpet.

  • Average drying time: 2–3 hours
  • Lightly soiled furniture: May dry in as little as 1 hour
  • Drying times can vary depending on the fabric type, level of soiling and weather conditions.

Why Choose Fletchers?

Fletchers is a family-owned and operated business. Paul Fletcher answers the phone, gives the quote and personally handles every job — no subcontractors, no labour-hire crews, no rotating staff who don’t know your fabric. We service every Melbourne metro suburb from Brimbank and Hobsons Bay through to Moonee Valley, Melton, Wyndham, Maribyrnong, Moreland and the surrounding western and northern suburbs. Same-day bookings are usually available, and we hold a 4.9-star Google rating across Melbourne families.

Booking your upholstery clean

Call 0412 816 479, send a text, or use the booking form on our home page. Tell us the size of the sofa (number of seats, plus any chaise or ottoman), the fabric type if you know it, and any specific concerns: stains, pet smells, asthma in the household

FAQ

Your Questions Answered By Melbourne's Most Experienced Steam Cleaner

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How long does carpet take to dry after steam cleaning?

Generally 6–8 hours with normal airflow and ventilation. We recommend opening windows and running fans where possible. Our truck-mounted equipment removes excess moisture efficiently during extraction, so you can walk on carpets carefully the same day.

Yes, completely. We use citrus based, eco certified cleaning solutions with no harsh chemicals or toxic residue. Safe for babies, toddlers, and pets including the ones who like to roll around on the carpet immediately after we leave.

In most cases, yes. Over 30 years Paul has successfully treated wine, coffee, pet urine, ink, grease, and more. We pre-treat every visible stain free of charge. We’ll always be upfront about what’s achievable  we won’t promise what we can’t deliver.

Our 3-room steam clean starts from $165 (currently on promotion). Pricing depends on room count, surface type, and condition. Call us or use the booking form and we’ll give you a fixed price no inspection required in most cases.

We service all of Melbourne, with a strong focus on western and northern suburbs including Footscray, Essendon, Point Cook, Werribee, Sunshine, Caroline Springs, Brunswick, and surrounding areas. Not sure if we cover your suburb? Just call  if it’s Melbourne, we almost certainly do.

Yes. We service offices, rental properties, retail spaces, and other commercial premises across Melbourne. Flexible scheduling available  including early morning appointments where needed.

Often the same day. Call 0412 816 479 and we’ll find the earliest available slot. Same day bookings are regularly available across Melbourne.

Still have a question?

Ready for a fresh, healthy sofa?

Same day bookings available across Melbourne. Fixed price from $120 with free deodorise included.