What is a deep upholstery cleaning?
Deep upholstery treatment is the professional cleaning of any upholstered furniture in your home. The method is used to sanitise armchairs, sofa, dining chairs and other soft furniture items in depth.

Do I need to vacuum the furniture before professional cleaning?
We recommend light vacuuming of the upholstery, but it’s okay to leave this to us. What’s more important is removing items off and near the furniture – plants, mirrors, lamps, books, or clothes before the sofa cleaning service

How long will it take to clean my sofa?
On average, a full professional cleaning of a 3 piece lounge suite takes around 1 hour. However, the cleaning time can go up to 3 hours, depending on the number of cushions, the level of soiling, are there any tough stains etc.

How do you clean furniture?
We have a tried-and-tested cleaning method that includes vacuuming, stain removal and deodorising of soft furniture. We use water extraction method, which is suitable for most types of furniture upholstery. It deals with old and stubborn dirt on sofas, armchairs and other furniture. Our professional upholstery cleaning service removes stains, dust and kills harmful bacteria.

How does the upholstery cleaning work?
Water extraction is carpets and upholstery treatment, which differs from the standard cleaning method. Here is how it works: 
Water and cleaning detergent are mixed into a solution and sprayed through a high-pressure nozzle into the upholstery fabric. The water solution kills bacteria and allergens settled into the furniture.
At the same time, a suction nozzle extracts the liquid back together with the dirt and grime, leaving the upholstery sanitised and refreshed.

How long will it take for my upholstery to dry after cleaning?
Upholstery fabrics made from wool and wool blends take between 4 and 7 hours before it dries. All of the other upholstery types require between 3 to 6 hours to dry.

How often should I have my sofa cleaned professionally?
It depends. Big families usually need to clean their upholstered furniture more often than small ones. Treating the sofa with professional stain protection products like Scotchguard can also prolong the cleanliness of the upholstery. We recommend professional sofa cleaning twice a year for home furniture used daily.

Can you remove old stains from the upholstery?
The efficiency of stain cleaning products depends on the origin of the dirt. Thanks to our professional-grade cleaning products, most of the time, we can remove even old and stubborn stains without leaving a trace. However, some spots are from substances that can permanently damage or discolour the fabric. The age and type of upholstery are also factors that determine the success of the stain removal procedure. And although not 100% of the ugly spots can be removed, our upholstery cleaning team will do everything in their power to remove them from your furniture.

What stain protection do you offer, and why should I use it?
We can provide mastergard – professional-grade stain protection upon your request. The product significantly prolongs the span of your upholstery’s cleanliness when applied after a deep carpet cleaning. The stain-repellent layer also helps extend the life of your sofa. We give a six-months guarantee for the anti-stain product we use on your furniture.

When can I book upholstery cleaning?
We at Carpet Addicts provide professional upholstery cleaning for your furniture throughout London 7 days/week, late evenings, and even on holidays at no extra cost to your bill.

How can I pay for the sofa cleaning service?
You can pay for our upholstery cleaning service with cash for any amount less than R1,500 or EFT.