W
Water-based cleaning is fine
Most common. We still test a hidden spot before extraction.
Delicate fabrics
White, linen, velvet & bouclé couch cleaning, done carefully.
The couches people are most nervous about cleaning are the ones that need it most. We read the tag, test a hidden spot and match the method to the fiber. If a piece shouldn’t be cleaned in place, we’ll tell you.
Read the tag first
What your couch’s cleaning code means.
Look under the seat cushions or on the deck for a small tag with one of these letters. Text us a photo of it with your request.
S
Solvent only, no water
Water can leave rings or browning. We check whether a safe in-place method exists, and tell you plainly if it doesn’t.
W/S
Either, with care
We test first, then use the gentlest method that does the job.
X
Vacuum only
No liquids at all. We’ll vacuum and groom it, and won’t pretend it can be wet-cleaned.
Fabric by fabric
What can go wrong, and how we avoid it.
White & cream couches
The risk: old stains and yellowing can be stubborn, and too much water lets a stain wick back up as it dries.
How we handle it: realistic expectations from your photos, then thorough extraction and drying so marks don’t resurface.
Linen & cotton
The risk: natural fibers can brown or shrink when they’re soaked or cleaned with the wrong product.
How we handle it: a tested pre-treatment, the least moisture that works, and fast drying.
Velvet
The risk: the pile crushes and marks when it’s rubbed or overwet.
How we handle it: blot, never scrub, and brush the nap in one direction as it dries.
Bouclé
The risk: the loops fuzz and distort under friction or heat.
How we handle it: gentle blotting, a soft brush, no heat.
Performance fabric
The risk: it’s stain-resistant, not stain-proof. Body oil and old spills still build up.
How we handle it: it handles extraction well; a yearly clean keeps light colors bright.
Cloud-style & slipcovered sofas
The risk: many slipcovers are linen tagged “dry clean only”, and they can shrink if washed.
How we handle it: we read the tag, test a seam, and tell you whether in-place cleaning or dry cleaning is the safer call for that cover.
Leather
The risk: water and harsh products dry it out and crack the finish.
How we handle it: send a photo first. We’ll tell you whether it’s a job for us or for a leather specialist.
Our test-first routine
If the test fails, we stop.
- 1Read the tag and identify the fiber.
- 2Test a hidden spot for dye bleed, shrinkage and texture change.
- 3Choose the method and how much moisture the fabric can take.
- 4Dry it properly, with air movement where it helps, and leave you drying steps.
If a test shows a problem, we stop and talk it through with you before anything else happens.
Get a price from photos
Not sure what your couch is made of? Send the tag.
A photo of the piece and its cleaning tag is all we need for a range.