Clean fabrics in a dusty climate
Sofa, carpet, curtain and mattress cleaning
In the Kingdom’s climate, dust gets into homes however tightly the windows are closed, and fabrics absorb a lot of it: sofas, Arabic floor seating, carpets, wall-to-wall carpet, curtains and mattresses. Over time they change colour, hold on to smells and coffee and food stains, and collect fine dust an ordinary vacuum can’t lift.
Machine cleaning restores fabrics’ cleanliness and appearance and reduces dust in the home. With SaudiCleaning you give the number of sofa seats, the rough carpet area and what you want cleaned, and your request reaches specialist companies in your city who contact you with offers.
What can be cleaned
Sofas and upholstered chairs
Fabric, velvet and leather sofas, armchairs and corner sofas, with suction and washing machines suited to the fabric.
Arabic seating and majlis
Floor mattresses, back cushions and pillows — among the items most exposed to dust and use.
Carpets and wall-to-wall carpet
Loose carpets are washed at home or taken to the company’s workshop; fitted carpet is cleaned in place.
Curtains
Cleaned in place with steam or suction, or taken down and washed depending on the fabric, then rehung.
Mattresses
Cleaning the mattress surface and removing dust, stains and smells as far as possible.
What can realistically be achieved
Not every stain comes out. Old stains, stains set by heat, or stains that have changed the fabric’s fibres may fade without disappearing completely. A serious company checks the fabric first and tells you what to expect, rather than making absolute promises.
Repairing tears, replacing foam and reupholstering are different jobs that cleaning doesn’t include. Valuable or old handmade carpets need special care, so mention them in your request so the company can choose a suitable method.
How it’s done, and how long drying takes
The technician usually starts by checking the fabric and its colourfastness in a hidden spot, then vacuums dry dust, pre-treats stains, and washes the fabric with a machine that sprays water and cleaner and extracts it at the same time, leaving only a little moisture. Some fabrics are steam-cleaned or cleaned with low-moisture methods.
Drying time depends on the fabric, its thickness, ventilation and temperature: a few hours for sofas and light carpets, longer for thick fitted carpet and mattresses. In hot summer weather with good ventilation, fabric dries faster. Ask the company for the expected time, and don’t sit on the sofa or put furniture back on the carpet until it’s dry.
Loose carpets can also be taken to the company’s workshop, where they’re washed more deeply and dried in a dedicated space, then returned a few days later. This suits large or very dirty carpets, while cleaning at home is enough for light carpets and fitted carpet. Either way, ask how drying is handled, because carpet that stays damp too long can develop a smell — especially in humid coastal cities.
How to prepare
- Count the sofa seats and estimate the carpet area — offers are usually based on these.
- Clear cushions and items off the sofas, and move small tables off the carpets.
- Photograph clear stains, and tell the company what you know about their source.
- Mention the fabric if you know it, especially velvet, leather and silk.
- Plan to air the room afterwards, and keep children and pets off until the fabric is dry.
Equipment, products and team
This service needs specialist machines that not every general cleaning company has: extraction machines, steam machines and brushes suited to each fabric. So it helps to ask about the equipment used and the technician’s experience with your type of fabric.
The company usually brings its own products, so ask whether they’re suitable around children, pets and people with allergies. If you’ve tried cleaning a stain yourself before the visit, tell the technician what you used, and don’t mix different cleaners on the same stain — some combinations damage fabric and can release harmful gases.
Questions to ask the company
- Do you clean at home or take carpets to your workshop? How long until they come back?
- Which machines do you use, and do they suit velvet, leather or handmade carpets?
- Do you test colourfastness before washing?
- Roughly how long will drying take?
- What happens if a stain that should have come out remains?
- Do you offer compensation if fabric is damaged during washing?
What drives the price?
- The number of sofa seats and the type of fabric.
- Carpet and fitted-carpet area in square metres, and thickness.
- The number and length of curtains, and whether they’re cleaned in place or taken down.
- The condition of the fabrics and the number of stains.
- Cleaning at home or at the workshop, including transport.
Read the cleaning cost guide to see how to compare offers.
Sofa and carpet cleaning: FAQ
How often should sofas and carpets be cleaned?
Once or twice a year is enough for many homes; more often in dusty homes or homes with children and pets. Read caring for sofas and carpets in a dusty climate.
Will every stain come out?
Not always. Old or set stains may only fade, and a serious company tells you so before starting.
Can leather sofas be cleaned?
Yes, but they need different products and methods from fabric. Mention it in your request.
Can I sit on the sofa straight away?
It’s best to wait until it’s fully dry; the technician will say how long based on the fabric and ventilation.
Can I add sofa cleaning to a deep clean?
Yes — choose deep cleaning in the form and add sofas and carpets as extras. Read about deep cleaning.
Are the products safe around children and pets?
Ask the company which products it uses, and mention children, pets or allergies in your request. Either way, air the room well after cleaning and keep them off the fabric until it’s fully dry.
Request sofa and carpet cleaning offers
Give the number of seats and rough carpet area, and let specialist companies contact you with offers.