Shape and size
Share dimensions, seat count and chaise arrangement. List each module if sections separate, and explain any unusually deep seats or broad arms.
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Freshen the place everyone sits.
A sofa sees daily use: drinks on the arm, pets on a favourite cushion and crumbs down the seams. Tell us its shape, fabric and condition so care can be planned around the whole piece. Include a chaise, recliner or separate footstool in the enquiry rather than leaving it until the visit.

START WITH THE DETAILS
This page focuses on fabric sofas, cushion construction and the areas in everyday use. Choose Leather Sofa Cleaning for leather furniture, or Upholstery Cleaning for a mixed set of upholstered items.
Start with care information and an overall photograph. Seat count helps, but a compact two-seater and a large modular sofa have different surface areas. Show arms, backs and movable sections. Mention sofa beds or recliner mechanisms so handling and access can be considered. A label beneath one module may not describe a replacement cushion, so flag anything that has changed.
Focus on the areas you use most. Arms and headrests collect body oils, seams trap crumbs and a single cushion may have a drink mark. Explain home stain treatments and rings they left. Cleaning does not repair sagging cushions, loose stitching, damaged fabric or faded upholstery; those concerns should be kept distinct in the brief.

PLAN THE WORK
A complete item description makes the quote useful. Review the faces to be treated and the material limits before booking, including any separate stool or chaise that shares the room.
Share dimensions, seat count and chaise arrangement. List each module if sections separate, and explain any unusually deep seats or broad arms.
Agree the surfaces included. A sofa against a wall needs different access if the outside back is requested. Fixed cushions can limit reachable faces.
Describe crumbs, pet hair and staining by location. Note mark history and earlier products; these details are more useful than calling the sofa very dirty.
Include matching stools, recliners and sofa-bed features. Confirm handling of moving parts separately rather than assuming internal mechanisms form part of upholstery care.
HOW IT WORKS
Labels and construction come first. Position, surrounding space and entry to the room help explain how the visit can be arranged. Flag loose legs and unstable sections.
Identify the cushions and faces requested. Ask how the method suits the material and how particular marks will be assessed. Washing loose covers is not automatically included.
Arrange alternative seating and ask when use can resume. Thick cushions may retain moisture after the face fabric feels dry. Follow the guidance for the chosen treatment.

BEFORE THE VISIT
Remove throws, decorative cushions and loose belongings. Keep original sofa cushions fitted unless asked otherwise. Move the coffee table and light items to create working room; agree movement of a heavy or modular sofa before trying it.
Photograph marks in daylight and note their causes. Keep the label accessible where practical without awkward lifting. Arrange where pets will stay during the visit and drying, especially if the sofa is their usual bed. Plan meals or evening seating around the advice you receive.
For recliners or sofa beds, explain the moving parts and whether they operate normally. Show the furniture in its usual position and flag anything that catches or feels unstable. Upholstery treatment should not be expected to service hinges, motors or the bed mechanism.
If a cover has shrunk or a cushion no longer fits well, mention that before cleaning. Fit and filling problems are different from dirt. A useful quote explains care for the fabric without suggesting that treatment will restore the original cushion shape or seating support.
PRICES & QUOTATIONS
Send seat count, measurements and photos for a sofa quote. Mention large arms, extra-depth seats and matching stools. Describe a modular corner sofa section by section so the quotation reflects the piece accurately rather than a generic number of seats.
Confirm surfaces, access to the outside back and any agreed movement. Ask about preparation and drying. Leather furniture and loose-cover washing need separate discussion from fixed fabric upholstery; naming them early helps keep the scope accurate.
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Share your Oxford postcode, sofa description and preferred date. Explain narrow access, stairs, entry instructions and parking restrictions. If elsewhere in Oxfordshire, confirm coverage and availability before moving furniture or making plans around a visit.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Questions about shape and size, arms, backs and cushions.
Send a complete photograph, width and depth, and module count. Include chaise, recliner and matching footstool. Seat count alone may not show the size or amount of upholstery.
Ask for faces and sides in the scope. Some cushions are fixed or have different reverse materials. Labels and construction can affect which surfaces can be treated.
Explain the drink, age of mark and anything applied since. Some spills leave soil; others change dyes or fabric. Ask for an assessment rather than expecting every mark to disappear.
Discuss movement first, especially for heavy or modular furniture. If the outer back is requested, suitable access is needed. Clear light items nearby and explain a tight layout.
This depends on fabric, padding, method and conditions. Ask before booking if it is your only seating. Have another place to sit while the upholstery dries.
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