What does couch cleaning cost in North Vancouver?
North Shore couches have a harder life than most. Between October and April, they meet wet dogs, damp rain jackets and whoever just came in off a Lynn Canyon or Mount Seymour trail. By spring, a lot of fabric sofas look grey on the arms and smell a little like the dog, even when nobody has spilled anything. If you’re weighing up a professional clean, here’s what it costs in North Vancouver, how seats are counted, and what changes the total.
How we price a couch
Upholstery is priced by the seat, from a published price list. Everything below is before the current promo, plus GST.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Each seat on a sofa, loveseat or sectional | $90 |
| Armchair or recliner | $90 |
| Ottoman | $65 to $90, depending on size |
| Dining chair with a padded back | $30 |
| Dining chair, padded seat only | $20 |
| Ultra Protection (fabric protector) | $30 a seat, $10 a dining chair |
A seat is one sitting space: count how many people it seats, not the cushions. A chaise counts as one seat, and so does the corner of an L-shaped sectional. A visit has a $210 minimum that covers up to 3 seats or areas. One item on its own, such as a single armchair, is $150. The promo comes off jobs above the minimum.
What common North Vancouver setups cost
Homes here range from one-bedroom condos in Lower Lonsdale to big family houses in Lynn Valley, Edgemont and Deep Cove. These examples use the price list, before the promo and GST:
| Home and setup | What’s cleaned | List price |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lonsdale condo | Loveseat (2 seats) | $210 (minimum) |
| Central Lonsdale apartment | Armchair on its own | $150 |
| Upper Lonsdale townhouse | 3-seat sofa and 4 padded dining chairs | $390 |
| Lynn Valley family room | 6-seat sectional with chaise | $540 |
| Deep Cove house | 3-seat sofa, 2 armchairs, large ottoman | $540 |
| Edgemont family room, protected | 6-seat sectional plus Ultra Protection on every seat | $720 |
If you’re booking a loveseat, the minimum already covers a third seat or area. That means an armchair, or the carpet runner by the front door, rides along for nothing extra.
What wet dogs and trail gear add to the job
They don’t change the price per seat, but they change what the technician does. A couch that a dog sleeps on usually needs:
- A thorough hair removal pass before any water touches the fabric, so the hair doesn’t mat into the weave.
- Odour treatment in the cushion, not just the cover. Damp dog smell sits in the foam. Tell us where the dog sleeps when you book, and we’ll treat that spot properly.
- Pre-treatment on the arms and headrests, where skin oils and wet fur leave the grey film you see on light fabrics.
If there are actual pet accidents on the couch, mention them too. Urine needs an enzyme treatment that goes deeper than a regular clean. If you’re also dealing with dried trail mud, our guide on getting dog hair and trail mud out of a couch covers what to do before we arrive.
Leather, microfibre and delicate fabrics
Send a photo of the fabric tag when you book. The tag tells us how the fabric can be cleaned:
- Microfibre and durable synthetics get hot water extraction, which rinses out what’s in the fabric instead of leaving soap behind.
- Delicate natural fabrics get a low-moisture clean, because too much water can shrink or brown them.
- Leather gets its own cleaner and a conditioner instead of water extraction.
If there’s no tag or the fibre is unknown, we’ll test a hidden spot first and ask you to sign a short fabric waiver before we start.
Is Ultra Protection worth it on the North Shore?
It’s optional, at $30 a seat. It makes the most sense on light fabrics and on couches that get a dog or kids every day. Spills and muddy paws bead up on the surface for long enough that you can blot them off before they soak in. On a dark leather couch, you don’t need it.
How long until you can sit on it
Most upholstery is dry in about 3 to 6 hours. North Shore air is damp for much of the year, so help it along. Run a fan, turn the heat up a couple of degrees, and crack a window if it’s not pouring. Keep the dog off until the fabric is dry to the touch, or you’ll be booking the next clean early.
Booking and seeing your price
Count your seats, chairs and ottomans, and add any carpets or rugs you want done on the same visit (see rug cleaning in North Vancouver for rug prices and fibres, and our carpet cleaners in North Vancouver page for carpet prices). When you book upholstery cleaning in North Vancouver online, you see your total before you choose a weekday time. If you add something on the day, the technician shows you the new price before starting. Before we leave, we walk through the job with you, and if anything isn’t right, we fix it.
Common questions
How do you count a sectional? Count every place someone sits, including the chaise and the corner. A six-seat sectional is $540 before the promo.
Can you get the dog smell out? Usually, yes, when it comes from hair, oils and damp. Odour from repeated urine accidents deep in the foam can be harder, and we’ll tell you honestly what to expect before we start.
Do you clean couches in condo buildings? Yes. Upholstery can be done with a portable unit that comes up in the elevator.
Is GST included? No. Prices are plus GST, and the promo comes off before tax.
Ready to book? See upholstery cleaning in North Vancouver, or call (604) 802-8500.