Know your fabric
Look for a care label under the cushions or on the frame. Its letters or symbols tell a cleaner which methods the fabric will take, so read them out when you ask for a price.
If there is no label, say what the piece is covered in and roughly how old it is. Leather and suede are quoted apart by many cleaners, so mention them at the start.
On the day
Vacuum away loose crumbs if you can, and move small tables and lamps out of the way. Keep children and pets off the pieces until they are dry.
Open a window or run a fan if the cleaner suggests it. Moving air shortens the drying time.
Where to check
- ABN Lookup, Australian Business Register
Shows whether a business's ABN is active or cancelled, its business type and its GST status, and the Register says the public can use it to check a business before buying.
Read 15 October 2026