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Upholstery & Sofa Cleaning in Watford & the surrounding areas

Tired, marked or smelly sofas brought back to life — gently and thoroughly. We clean sofas, armchairs and dining chairs with fabric-safe hot-water extraction that lifts dirt, stains and odours while caring for the fabric.

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Gentle & fabric-safe 25 Years' Experience Fully Insured & DBS-Checked Touch-dry in just a few hours Replies within 15 minutes

★ 100% satisfaction guarantee — if you're not happy, we re-clean free.

A brown suede sofa after deep cleaning by Jay's Cleaning The same brown sofa before cleaning — heavily stained seat cushions BEFORE AFTER
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100+ reviews across Google, Facebook & Trustpilot
Fully insured
DBS-checked technicians
25 years' experience · family-run since 2014

Got a specific stain? Our free Stain Removal Guide has safe, step-by-step methods for 40 stains and smells — including make-up and red wine on sofas.

How We Clean Your Upholstery

A gentle, fabric-safe deep clean

Sofas take a daily battering — spills, pets, sun cream, kids and years of everyday use. We give your upholstery a proper professional clean that lifts what's worked its way deep into the fabric.

We use professional Prochem machines and Prochem cleaning solutions with the hot-water-extraction (steam) method. In simple terms, a warm cleaning solution is worked gently into the fabric to release dirt, then powerfully extracted back out along with the dirt and moisture — so your sofa is left clean and only lightly damp, not soaked.

Because upholstery fabrics vary so much, we always check the fabric first and choose the gentlest effective approach. It's the careful option, not a harsh one — fabric-safe and suitable for most sofas, armchairs and dining chairs.

Drying time: most upholstery is touch-dry within a few hours and fully dry within around 4–6 hours, depending on the fabric, the room and ventilation. We'll give you simple aftercare advice before we leave.

Ask about Scotchgard fabric protection too — applied after cleaning, it helps your upholstery resist future spills and stains so the fresh clean lasts longer. Is fabric protector worth it?

Clear, Honest Prices

Upholstery & sofa cleaning prices

Straightforward pricing with no surprises. A £50 minimum call-out applies. Your final quote is always free and no-obligation.

Carpets

  • Living room / bedroom — small £20 · medium £25 · large £30
  • Through-lounge — £40
  • Hall / stairs / landing / bathroom — £20 each
  • Rug — extra small £10 · small £15 · medium £20 · large £25
  • Door mat — £10
  • Stain protector (Scotchgard) — +£5 per room

Upholstery & sofas

  • Armchair — £30
  • 2-seater sofa — £40
  • 3-seater sofa — £60
  • 4-seater sofa — £80
  • 3-seater corner — £70
  • 4-seater corner — £90
  • 5-seater corner — £110
  • 6-seater corner — £130
  • Dining chair / pouffe — £10 each
  • Scotchgard — +£5 per seat

Mattresses & extras

  • Single mattress — £15
  • Double mattress — £20
  • King mattress — £25
  • Super king mattress — £30
  • Stain protector (Scotchgard) — +£5 per mattress

Mattress stain removal can't be guaranteed — results depend on the material. We'll always be honest about what's achievable.

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£50 minimum call-out. Not sure how many seats you have, or got a mix of pieces? Use our instant quote tool or just give us a call and we'll work it out with you.

Before & After

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A real piece of upholstery we cleaned — drag the slider across to reveal the before and after.

An upholstered dining chair after professional cleaning by Jay's Cleaning — fresh and clean The same chair before cleaning — soiled and worn BEFORE AFTER

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Real Results

Real jobs, real results

More sofas we've brought back — drag the sliders across to reveal the difference.

A grey fabric sofa after cleaning by Jay's Cleaning — drink rings gone The same grey sofa before cleaning — drink rings and grime on the seat and arm BEFORE AFTER

Drink rings soaked into the seat and grime down the arm — lifted right out.

A cream fabric sofa after professional cleaning by Jay's Cleaning The same cream sofa before cleaning — soiled and worn BEFORE AFTER

A cream fabric sofa — the seats had seen years of daily life.

A grey recliner sofa after deep cleaning by Jay's Cleaning The same recliner before cleaning — marked and water-stained BEFORE AFTER

A grey recliner suite, freshened seat to armrest.

A grey armchair after deep cleaning by Jay's Cleaning The same armchair before cleaning — grubby seat BEFORE AFTER

A grey armchair, brought back to life seat to arms.

Step by step: a red suede corner sofa

Before, during, and after — the same corner sofa as we worked across it.

A red suede corner sofa before cleaning — dull and grubby
Before — years of use had flattened and dulled the fabric.
The same red sofa during cleaning — half brushed and extracted
During — agitated and hot-water extracted, seat by seat.
The same red sofa after cleaning — colour lifted and refreshed
After — colour lifted and the pile brought back to life.
Why Choose Jay's

Sofas cleaned with care, by people who know fabric

Your sofa is one of the most-used and most-expensive things in your home. We treat it that way — taking the time to clean it properly and gently, the way we'd want our own treated.

  • Gentle & fabric-safeWe check the fabric first and choose the gentlest effective method — careful, not harsh.
  • 25 years' experience · family-run since 201425 years' experience cleaning sofas, chairs and carpets, at work across Watford and the surrounding areas.
  • Insured & DBS-checkedFully insured with full public liability, and DBS-checked technicians in your home.
  • Professional Prochem kitPowerful Prochem machines and cleaning solutions — not a hired supermarket machine.

Loved by local customers

Rated 4.9 on Google reviews and 5.0 on Facebook — including homes where we've revived sofas other cleaners had given up on.

Loved Locally

Don't just take our word for it

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Google reviews
5.0
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4.5
Excellent on Trustpilot

"Jay cleaned my son's carpets in his one bed flat recently and done an amazing job! Has also cleaned the carpets in my house in the past too. I highly recommend!"

Leeanne Doogan👍 Facebook recommendation

"Fantastic service. All Jay's team were courteous and very hardworking."

Cathy TateTrustpilot review

"Was let down by another company who cancelled a prebooked appointment. Called Jay who fitted me in straight away at a cheaper price! Great job done on living room and hallway carpet. Highly recommended."

Annmarie Steadman Google review

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Good To Know

Upholstery & sofa cleaning — your questions

What types of upholstery do you clean?

Fabric sofas, corner and L-shape sofas, armchairs, pouffes and footstools, and fabric dining chairs. We always check the fabric first and choose the gentlest effective method. If you're unsure whether your piece is suitable, send us a photo or give us a call. Got a leather sofa? Here's how to clean a leather sofa at home.

Will the cleaning damage my sofa fabric?

No — our method is gentle and fabric-safe. We check the fabric before we start and adjust our approach accordingly, so your upholstery gets a thorough clean without being soaked or stressed.

How long does a sofa take to dry?

Most upholstery is touch-dry within a few hours and fully dry within around 4–6 hours, depending on the fabric, the room and ventilation. Good airflow helps it along.

Can you remove stains and smells?

We lift most everyday stains and odours — food and drink spills, pet smells, general grime — and customers are often amazed at the difference. Some older or set-in stains can be stubborn, so we'll always be honest about what we expect to achieve before we start. If you're not happy with the result, our satisfaction guarantee means we'll re-clean free.

What is Scotchgard and is it worth it?

Scotchgard is an optional fabric protector we apply after cleaning, at £5 per seat. It helps your upholstery resist future spills and stains, so your fresh clean lasts longer and the next spill is easier to wipe up. Plenty of customers add it to keep new-looking sofas that way.

How much will it cost?

Sofas are £20 per seat (2+ seats), with corner sections adding £10, armchairs at £30, pouffes at £10 and dining chairs at £10 each. Scotchgard is £5 per seat. A £50 minimum call-out applies. Use our instant quote tool for a guide price, or call us — your final quote is always free and no-obligation.

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