Black Gold Carpet Cleaning offers professional fabric upholstery cleaning in Melbourne using hot water extraction (steam cleaning) to remove deep-down dirt, dust, allergens and odours from sofas, chairs and other soft furnishings. Our trained technicians inspect fabrics first, apply non toxic pre-treatments, then steam clean and groom each piece to leave it fresh, hygienic and looking its best.
At Black Gold Carpet Cleaning, we provide expert fabric upholstery cleaning in Melbourne’s south-east and Bayside suburbs. Whether it’s family lounges in Carnegie, sofas in St Kilda, or office chairs in Malvern, our steam cleaning and deep extraction process removes embedded dirt, odours, dust mites and allergens to leave your furnishings fresh, hygienic and looking their best.
Just like your clothes, fabric upholstery needs regular cleaning to remove dirt, dust, odours, and allergens. We recommend:
Upholstered furniture – at least once a year
Mattresses – twice a year (plus using a mattress protector for added stain prevention)
Our preferred method is steam cleaning (hot water extraction). Unlike surface-only methods that simply wipe over the fibres, steam cleaning washes deep into the fabric to extract dirt, allergens, odours, and excess moisture. This is important because steam cleaning;
Removes deep-down dirt, dust mites & allergens that regular vacuuming misses.
Refreshes and deodorises sofas, chairs and lounges.
Prolongs the life of your furniture in high-traffic homes and businesses.
Ideal for households with pets, kids, or allergy concerns.
For delicate materials such as silk or velvet, specialist dry cleaning is required (not offered by us). Always check your manufacturer’s care label before cleaning. For leather furniture cleaning see our Leather Cleaning page.
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When you book Black Gold, here’s what you can expect:
Pre-Inspection – On arrival, our technician will walk through your property with you, checking care labels, fibre types, and the overall condition of your upholstery. Any stains will be assessed honestly so you know what results are achievable. Please note, some stains may require additional charges or may be permanent.
Seat Count Confirmation – We confirm the number of seats your sofa or couch has, based on how many people it’s designed to seat comfortably (not just cushion count). For example, a chaise or oversized cushion may count as 1.5 to 2 seats. Our Upholstery Cleaning Price Guide will explain our current pricing schedule.
Pre-Treatment – We apply a pre-spray to loosen dirt and oils, followed by targeted spot and stain removal with the most suitable products for your fabric.
Agitation & Deep Steam Clean – A soft-bristled brush gently agitates the fibres before we perform a hot water extraction steam clean. This method ensures thorough cleaning while using low pressure to prevent over-wetting, resulting in faster drying times.
Finishing Touches – The fabric is lightly brushed to reset the nap and aid drying.
Final Walkthrough – Before packing up, we do a final inspection with you to make sure you’re completely satisfied. At Black Gold, we guarantee our work and don’t leave until you’re happy with the results.
Our IICRC-certified technicians are trained to care for a wide variety of fabrics and leathers. Whether you’re in South Melbourne, St Kilda, Brighton, Malvern, Toorak, or any other Melbourne suburb, we bring professional service, great results, and peace of mind to every job.
Trusted by hundreds of five-star Google reviews and IICRC-certified technicians, Black Gold Carpet Cleaning delivers professional upholstery cleaning results across Melbourne.
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Melbourne upholstery should be professionally cleaned every 12–18 months, or sooner if you have pets, children, or notice stains and odors. Regular vacuuming in between helps keep it fresh.
As we are fully qualified, we know how best to care for your furniture. Of course, it is important to check the manufacturer’s care label before undertaking any method of cleaning. While steam cleaning is suitable for most upholstery, our technicians will always do a pre inspection. This is to determine if steam cleaning is suitable for your fabric upholstery cleaning. Regular cleaning will not only make your chairs and sofas look better, but it also prolongs their life and keeps them smelling fresh and clean.
The price of fabric upholstery cleaning, depends how many seats are cleaned not how many pieces of furniture. We price, couches, sofas and lounge suites depending on the number of seats: one seater, two seater, three seater and so on. For a chaise lounge attached to a sofa, we usually count the chaise as 1.5 – 2 seats.
Removal of stains such as ink, blood, rust, pet stains, coffee, etc. is an additional cost. Most times, we will need to see the stains to quote on them accurately and to determine if they can be removed.
Please see our upholstery cleaning services price guide for more information on pricing.
Usually a 3-4 seater sofa will take around 1 hour to clean, depending on the condition of the fabric.
Office chairs and dining chairs also benefit from regular cleaning. These types of chairs usually have a lower cleaning price point, than lounge chairs. Chairs with back and base are slightly higher in price than those with just a fabric base.
Yes we do clean mattresses and we can usually remove most stains. It is important to vacuum your mattress regularly and have it professionally cleaned at least twice a year to remove stains and other bodily fluids, dust, allergens, etc. We price mattresses according to their size.
Yes we do, please see our leather cleaning page.
A: Steam cleaning is generally safe for many types of fabric upholstery, but not all. Natural fibers like cotton and linen, as well as some synthetic fabrics, usually handle steam cleaning well. However, delicate fabrics such as silk, velvet, or certain antique materials may be damaged by heat or moisture. It’s always best to check the manufacturer’s care label before steam cleaning and, when in doubt, have a professional assess your upholstery to avoid shrinkage, color bleeding, or fabric distortion.
Generally most fabric couches and other furniture dry within 2-4 hours, depending on the type of fabric and the weather conditions on the day. Thicker, natural fibres such as wool and cotton take a bit longer to dry than synthetic fibres.
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