How Much to Charge for Upholstery Cleaning (Per Piece)
Upholstery cleaning typically runs $40–$80 per seat or roughly $100–$150 for a standard three-seat sofa, scaling with fabric type and soil level. Delicate fabrics that need specialty solvents price above standard synthetics, and pet-stain treatment, odor removal, and fabric protectant are priced as separate add-ons rather than folded into the base.
Base pricing
$40–$80 per seat, or about $100–$150 for a standard three-seat sofa. Fabric and soil level move the number, and a job minimum keeps a single chair worthwhile.
Per seat scales cleanly
A sectional is just more seats. A per-seat rate keeps a single chair and a big sectional priced consistently — no re-deriving a number for every configuration.
Fabric type sets the tier
- Standard synthetics — the straightforward baseline.
- Delicate / natural fabrics — specialty solvents, gentler methods, more time.
Check the fabric code before quoting; the wrong method on delicate fabric is a costly mistake.
Add-ons that raise the ticket
- Pet-stain / odor treatment — enzyme products and dwell time.
- Fabric protectant — a separate applied service that adds revenue and value.
Frequently asked questions
Per seat or per piece?
Per seat scales fairly across sofas, loveseats, and chairs — a sectional is just more seats. A per-seat rate with a job minimum keeps pricing consistent from a single chair to a large sectional.
Does fabric type matter?
Yes. Standard synthetics clean straightforwardly, but delicate natural fabrics and certain codes need specialty solvents and gentler methods, which take more time and skill — price those above the base rate.
What are the common add-ons?
Pet-stain and odor treatment, and fabric protectant. Both are distinct steps with their own product cost, so itemize them rather than burying them in the per-seat price.