Fabric pre-check
We check the fabric type, condition, colourfastness, wear, visible marks and care labels where available so we can choose the safest cleaning approach.
Upholstery Cleaning NZ
Fresh upholstery, without replacing the furniture.
Professional upholstery cleaning for homes across NZ — sofas, couches, chairs and mattresses, with fabric pre-checks, spot treatment and clear pricing, from trained local upholstery cleaners.
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What we clean
Choose what your upholstery needs.
Most upholstery needs a careful fabric check, spot treatment and a controlled clean. Sofas, chairs, ottomans and lived-in furniture can be booked on their own or alongside carpet cleaning.
Most common
Sofas & couches
For 2-seaters, 3-seaters, modular couches and family sofas that need a refresh — fabric pre-check, spot treatment and a controlled clean where the fabric allows.
- Fabric type and condition check
- Spot treatment for visible marks
- Controlled extraction where suitable
- Cushion reset and drying advice
Add-on
Mattresses
For single, queen and king mattresses — cover pre-check, spot treatment and a controlled clean. Useful for households with pets, allergies or long-overdue beds.
- Cover and fabric pre-check
- Spot treatment for visible marks
- Controlled extraction where suitable
- Drying advice before reuse
Add-on
Stain & odour treatment
For common marks, spills, pet smell and high-use areas before cleaning. Some marks may be permanent — stain removal isn't guaranteed.
- Targeted treatment for visible marks
- Deodorising option for pet odour
- Honest read on what will and won't lift
- Quoted on top of item pricing where needed
Step-by-step process
Our upholstery cleaning process.
We check the fabric first, treat common marks, clean carefully and help the furniture dry properly.
Light vacuum & preparation
We remove loose surface dust and debris, check cushions and prepare the furniture for cleaning.
Pre-treatment & spot work
We apply pre-treatment to common marks and high-use areas before the main clean. Some stains may be permanent or need specialist handling.
Upholstery extraction
Where the fabric is suitable, we clean using controlled hot-water extraction to lift soil and residue from the upholstery fibres without over-wetting.
Deodorising where selected
We finish with deodorising where selected, especially useful for pet households, food smells and furniture that has not been cleaned in a long time.
Drying advice & reset
We reset cushions where practical and give simple drying advice. Dry time depends on fabric type, airflow, humidity and how heavily the item was cleaned.
What's included
What's included in an upholstery clean.
A standard upholstery clean covers a fabric pre-check, light vacuum, pre-treatment for common marks and a controlled clean where the fabric is suitable. The detail below is what every job is measured against.
Fabric pre-check — fabric type, condition, colourfastness, wear and care labels reviewed before we start.
Light vacuum and preparation — loose surface dust and debris removed, cushions checked, furniture prepared.
Pre-treatment for common marks — targeted treatment for visible spots and high-use areas. Stain removal is not guaranteed.
Controlled upholstery extraction where suitable — hot-water extraction calibrated to the fabric to lift soil and residue without over-wetting.
Deodorising where selected — applied after extraction. Especially useful for pet households and lived-in furniture.
Cushion reset where practical — moved cushions returned to position before we leave.
Drying and ventilation advice — practical guidance so the furniture dries cleanly. Dry time depends on fabric type, airflow, humidity and how heavily the item was cleaned.
Locally trained teams — every Spruce cleaner is signed off in our system before working on customer homes.
Pricing
Upholstery cleaning prices.
Pricing is set by the item. Add-ons — heavy staining, pet odour, delicate fabric or specialist care — get quoted on top so there are no surprises.
Upholstery cleaning
| Item | From |
|---|---|
| Dining chair | Online quote |
| Armchair | $99 |
| 2-seat sofa | $119 |
| 3-seat sofa | $139 |
| Modular, chaise or large sofa | Online quote |
| Ottoman, footstool | Online quote |
| Heavy staining, pet odour, delicate fabric, specialist care | Online quote |
All prices exclude GST. Pricing assumes standard residential upholstery and fabric suitable for wet extraction. Modular sofas, delicate fabrics, heavy staining, or pet treatment are quoted on request.
Afterpay available 
Split your upholstery clean into four.
Cleaning a sofa, chairs, ottomans or booking upholstery with carpets? Choose Afterpay at checkout and split eligible bookings into 4 interest-free payments.
Available on eligible bookings up to the current Afterpay limit. No deposit required when paying through Afterpay.
Common upholstery jobs
The upholstery jobs we see most often.
Upholstery cleaning ranges from a single armchair refresh to a full lounge-suite reset. Below are the jobs we book most across NZ homes — choose what fits the property.
Family sofas & couches
2-seaters, 3-seaters and modular couches in the rooms that take the most wear — the everyday upholstery that picks up the most soil and needs the most regular refresh.
Dining chairs
Fabric dining chairs cleaned around the set — pre-checked for fabric type, spot-treated where needed and cleaned to a consistent finish across the chairs.
Armchairs & occasional chairs
Single-seat armchairs, reading chairs and lounge accent seats — booked on their own or alongside a sofa clean.
Ottomans & footstools
Fabric ottomans, footstools and storage poufs — typically priced per item and often added to a sofa or armchair booking.
Mattresses
Single, queen and king mattresses — cover pre-check, spot treatment and a controlled clean. Useful for pet households, allergies or beds that haven't been cleaned in a long time.
Pet odour & lived-in furniture
Upholstery that needs a fresher finish — deodorising treatment for general odour, food smells and light pet smells. Severe urine contamination may need a separate quote.
100 % Guarantee
Something not right? We come back.
If something included in your booked upholstery clean isn't right, tell us within 48 hours and we'll review it. Where it's within scope and safe to correct, we'll come back to fix it. The guarantee covers what's in the booking — stain removal is not guaranteed, as some marks and some fabrics can be permanent or need specialist care.
FAQ
Upholstery cleaning FAQs.
The things customers ask us most about upholstery cleaning.
Most common residential fabrics, yes. We start with a fabric pre-check on every booking. Some upholstery — delicate, vintage, silk, velvet, linen, viscose/rayon, leather or non-water-safe fabrics — may need specialist care or be outside our standard scope. If we can't clean an item safely, we'll tell you on the day before starting.
No — stain removal is not guaranteed. We pre-treat common marks and most fresh stains lift well, but some marks can be permanent: dye transfer, bleach, rust, ink, makeup, paint, tannins, old set-in stains, pet urine, water damage and sun fading. If we can see a stain in your photos, we'll be upfront about whether we expect it to lift.
Typically a few hours to overnight, but it depends on the fabric type, how heavily the item was cleaned, airflow and humidity. Heavier fabrics, dense weaves, cool weather and poor ventilation extend dry time. We'll give you drying advice on the day — usually opening windows, running fans and avoiding heavy use until dry.
Yes — sofas (2-seaters, 3-seaters, modular and larger), armchairs, dining chairs, ottomans and footstools are all booked individually. See the pricing table above for per-item pricing. Larger or specialist items get a quote before the day.
We can add deodorising treatment for general odour and light pet smells, and it helps in most homes. Severe urine contamination that has soaked into the foam or frame is a different job — that may need specialist restoration or replacement and is outside our standard scope. Tell us at booking and we'll let you know whether it fits a standard clean or needs a quote.
The principle is similar — pre-check, pre-treatment, controlled extraction, drying — but the equipment, pressure and water volume are different. Upholstery needs gentler handling than carpet to avoid over-wetting and to protect the fabric. We use upholstery-specific tools and settings for every job.
Sometimes — it depends on the specific item. Velvet, linen, silk, viscose/rayon, vintage and dry-clean-only fabrics carry a higher risk of shrinkage, pile damage, watermarking or colour change. We'll check the fabric and care label on the day; if we can't clean it safely, we'll tell you before starting and won't proceed.
Yes — upholstery is commonly booked alongside carpet cleaning for a full lounge reset. Add both during booking and it'll show on the same job for the team. We sequence the work so upholstery is usually cleaned before or after carpets to keep dry times manageable.
Yes — eligible bookings can be split into 4 interest-free payments through Afterpay. Select Afterpay at checkout. Useful when cleaning multiple items, adding deodorising, or booking upholstery alongside carpets or another Spruce service.
Pricing starts from $99 for an armchair — see the pricing table above. Final price depends on the items, fabric type and any heavy staining or deodorising treatment. Anything non-standard (modular sofas, delicate fabrics, severe contamination, specialist stain treatment) gets quoted before the day.
Log into your Spruce account to change the date, cancel, or add and remove services anytime. We ask for at least 24 hours' notice for changes or cancellations — otherwise a fee may apply.
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