Sofas, Sectionals & Chairs
- Fabric identified and spot-tested first
- Vacuum and dry-soil removal, cushions out
- Arms, headrests, and seat fronts pre-treated
- Extraction or low-moisture clean by fabric
- Cushions cleaned both sides, reset to dry
Upholstery & Rug Care · Fabric-Matched Cleaning
Upholstery & Rug Cleaning Service
★ 4.6 across 82 Google reviews(805) 380-5586
Armchair from $75 · loveseat $110 · sofa $150 · sectional $40 per seat · outdoor cushions $15–$28 · $150 visit minimum. Restoration work 2–3×.
Fabric-matched: hot-water extraction for synthetics and blends; low-moisture for wool, linen, silk and velvet. Cleaned in place. Referred across all eight Maid VIP hubs, Thousand Oaks to Beverly Hills.
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Flat QuoteBefore the Visit
24-Hour Re-CleanIn Writing
The Scope
What Upholstery & Rug Cleaning Includes
The professional inspects the fabric, tests an inconspicuous spot, and only then chooses the method. Everything is cleaned where it sits — no pickup unless a rug or a restoration job calls for it.
Outdoor Cushions & Patio Fabric
- Sunbrella and solution-dyed acrylic cleaned in place
- Salt-air film, sunscreen, and body-oil lanes lifted
- Mildew spotting treated where fabric allows
- Large and small cushions priced separately
- Set out to dry the same visit
Area Rugs — On-Site
- Wool, synthetic, and blended rugs cleaned in place
- Dye-stability tested before any moisture
- Both sides vacuumed, fringe detailed
- Pet spots and odors treated
- Silk, antique, and hand-knotted rugs quoted as restoration
Protection & Finish
- Fabric protector applied on request
- Pile groomed so it dries evenly
- Typical dry time 2–6 hours by fabric
- Clear note on which tier the job was
- Satisfaction re-clean within 24 hours
The Difference
Standard Clean vs. Restoration — Two Published Tiers
| What decides it | Standard cleanPublished per piece | Restoration — quoted from photos |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Synthetic, blended, most cottons | Wool, linen, silk, velvet, natural fiber |
| Soiling | Everyday use, light stains, dust | Mildew, pet urine, set-in stains, a season outdoors |
| Color | Mid and dark tones | Cream, white, and pale pieces that show everything |
| Method | Hot-water extraction, one pass plus spot work | Low-moisture or multi-pass with dwell time |
| Price | Per piece, published below and on the cost guide | Typically 2–3× standard, confirmed from photos first |
| Who decides | The professional, at the door, before starting | The professional, from photos, before booking |
Who It's For
When Upholstery & Rug Cleaning Makes Sense
Cream & Light Furniture
Pale sofas and sectionals that show every hand, head, and hem.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Patio cushions after a Malibu or Conejo season of sun, salt, and sunscreen.
Homes with Pets & Kids
Odor, dander, and accidents on the pieces the family actually uses.
Rugs Worth Keeping
Wool and hand-knotted rugs that deserve a professional, not a rental.
Why Maid VIP
Four-stage vetting, re-checked.
Maid VIP is a California domestic referral agency. Every independent professional is interviewed, reference-checked and background-screened, with general-liability insurance verified before and after the first visit. Work is done against an itemized checklist and backed by a written 24-hour re-clean. NDAs are available on request. Full methodology.
01
Vet
In-person interviews, references & background screening.
02
Match
Paired to your fabric, pieces & soil level.
03
Clean
Extraction or low-moisture by fabric, tested first.
04
Stand Behind
Insured, bonded referrals & a satisfaction re-clean.
Request a Quote
Tell us about your furniture and rugs
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll prepare a custom quote for your home — no obligation. We’ll review your details and reach out with your proposal shortly.
Call
(805) 380-5586
Replies
Typically within 1 business hour
Terms & scope
Upholstery cleaning terms, defined.
| Term | What it means at Maid VIP |
|---|---|
| Upholstered furniture | Sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, dining chairs, ottomans, headboards, mattresses and couch cushions, cleaned in place in the home. Mattresses are cleaned by extraction. How often: upholstery and mattress schedule. |
| Steam cleaning / hot-water extraction | For synthetics and blends: heated solution injected and extracted. Wool, linen, silk, velvet and viscose get low-moisture (dry) cleaning instead. Leather is a separate protocol: fine leather care. |
| Stain removal | Pre-treatment of spots before extraction; set-in stains and pet odor are quoted per piece as restoration (2–3× the standard rate). |
| Sofa cleaner / fabric cleaner | The method depends on the fabric tag (W, S, WS, X) and a spot test before work begins. |
| Carpet and rugs | Priced separately under carpet cleaning: $30–$75 per room; area rugs by size. |
| Price | Armchair from $75 · loveseat $110 · sofa $150 · sectional $40 per seat · outdoor cushions $15–$28 · $150 visit minimum. Upholstery cleaning cost guide. |
Residential only; commercial seating is quoted under commercial cleaning.
Common Questions
Upholstery & Rug Cleaning FAQ
How much does upholstery cleaning cost?
Standard-clean prices are published per piece: armchairs from $75, loveseats from $110, sofas from $150, sectionals from $40 per seat, outdoor cushions from $15 small and $28 large, area rugs from $3 per square foot, with a $150 visit minimum. Restoration work — natural fibers, mildew, pet urine, cream fabric that has lived outside — is quoted from photos and typically runs 2–3× standard. Full ranges and the two-tier logic are in the upholstery cleaning cost guide.
How do I know which tier my job is?
You will be told before booking. Send photos with your inquiry; the professional confirms standard or restoration from those, and confirms again at the door before starting. The price on the phone matches the page unless the piece turns out to be a restoration job on inspection — and then you get the number before any work begins.
What method is used on upholstery?
It depends on the fabric tag and a spot test. Synthetic and most blended fabrics get hot-water extraction, the same method used on carpet. Wool, linen, silk, velvet, and anything marked S or S/W on the care label get low-moisture or solvent-based cleaning. The professional decides at the piece, not over the phone.
Can you clean outdoor cushions and patio furniture?
Yes. Sunbrella and solution-dyed acrylic cushions clean well in place and are priced per cushion by size. Coastal homes see more salt film, sunscreen, and mildew than inland ones, so cushions that have sat out a full season are often restoration-tier; photos settle that before the visit.
Do you clean area rugs on site or take them away?
Most wool and synthetic rugs are cleaned on site. Silk, antique, and hand-knotted rugs are quoted as restoration and may need off-site care, which the professional will say up front. Wall-to-wall carpet is a separate service — see carpet cleaning.
How long does furniture take to dry?
Two to six hours depending on fabric and method; low-moisture cleans dry fastest. The professional sets cushions and pile so they dry evenly, and you can use the room the same day.
Pairs Well With
Related services.
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Where We Refer
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