Sofa & Carpet Cleaning Prices in Cairo 2026 — Steam or Dry?

Sofa & carpet cleaning — indicative table

These are ranges for comparison, not an official tariff. Sofas are usually priced per seat (a three-seater counts as three units), carpets by the square metre, and mattresses by size and how many faces are cleaned.

Steam generally costs more than dry cleaning on the same piece — longer work, more expensive machine. Difficult fabrics (suede, leather, wool) push the price up, and old stains or odour needing sanitising is a separate line item.

Steam or dry? This is the key decision

This is where everyone hesitates, and the answer isn't "steam is always better" — it depends on the fabric and its condition.

Steam cleaning: hot water and vapour reach deep into the fibres, lift saturated dirt and sanitise (killing dust mites, bacteria and odour). Best for fabric sofas that haven't been cleaned in a while, for mattresses, and where there are allergies or children. Its one downside: it leaves the piece wet, so it must dry properly.

Dry cleaning (foam/dry shampoo): far less water, works on the surface, dries faster. Right for delicate fabrics that water can damage (some silks and suede), and for light routine cleaning before dirt sets in.

The practical rule: a fabric sofa with stains, dirty for a long time → steam. Thin, delicate fabric, or just a quick refresh → dry. If unsure of the fabric, a good professional checks the care tag under the sofa (the W / S / WS / X codes tell you whether water is allowed) before deciding.

What changes the price

• Fabric type — cotton, linen and microfibre are standard. Suede, silk, wool and genuine leather need special handling and cost more.
• Number of pieces — one sofa is one thing; a full majlis plus two armchairs and a footstool is another. Ask for a price on the whole set, usually cheaper than piece by piece.
• Stain condition — a water mark is easy, but blood, ink, oil or a months-old stain is different work and may not come out 100%. Anyone promising it'll vanish completely without seeing it first — be wary.
• Odour and sanitising — pet, damp or mite smell means steam sanitising plus special products, an added item.
• Size and thickness — a large mattress or a heavy wool rug takes more time and water.
• Removal, refitting and access — curtains need taking down and rehanging, carpets are sometimes taken away and returned. Ask whether that's included.

Carpets, mattresses and curtains aren't all the same

Carpets: synthetic (moquette, acrylic) clean easily and cost less. Handmade, wool and silk rugs are very delicate — too much hot water can make colours run or the rug shrink, so they need an expert hand. Per-metre carpet ranges are in the table above.

Mattresses: steam cleaning here isn't a luxury — a mattress soaks up sweat, dust and mites over time, and steam sanitises it without leaving lots of chemicals next to your face while you sleep. Especially important with allergies or asthma.

Curtains: sometimes cleaned in place with steam, sometimes they must be taken down and washed. Ask which method — particularly for fabric that creases or whose colour runs.

Before you agree — a simple test and red flags

• Ask for a test on a hidden spot first — a corner inside the sofa or under a cushion. It shows the colour is fast and the fabric will cope, before they work the whole visible surface. A professional who refuses this — walk away.
• Ask about colour-fastness — dark or coloured fabric can "bleed" with steam. The hidden-spot test is what saves you from that disaster.
• Drying time — ask how many hours the sofa will take to dry, and give it space to air. A sofa left wet for 24 hours in a closed room can mildew and smell worse than before. Professional steam extraction pulls most of the water out with the machine, so it dries faster.
• Agree on stains up front — have them look at the old stains and tell you honestly whether they'll come out, before you pay. "They'll all disappear" without a look is empty talk.
• Don't pay in full before you see the result and the piece has dried. Inspect it dry, not wet — dampness temporarily masks stains.
• Ask who supplies the materials and what they are — important if there are children, allergies or a pet in the home.

Eidak: instead of calling the first advert

"Sofa cleaning company" on Facebook is a thousand adverts all saying the same thing. On Eidak you post the job once — with a photo of the sofa, the fabric type and the stains — and nearby specialists send offers. You compare price, rating and past work side by side instead of betting on an advert.

And you don't pay cash before the work. The money sits in escrow until you've seen the upholstery clean, dry and up to standard. Minimum task value is 200 EGP, Eidak adds 10% on top of the bid, and the professional receives 100% of what they bid.

Because every job carries a visible rating, someone who promises and doesn't deliver loses future work — a real incentive to be straight with you up front and stick to it.

Frequently asked questions

How much does sofa cleaning cost?

It's usually priced per seat: roughly 50–120 EGP per seat, so a three-seater is that multiplied by three. A full majlis or living-room set runs roughly 400–1,200 EGP depending on the number of pieces and the fabric. Steam is usually higher than dry.

Is steam cleaning worth it, or overkill?

Worth it for fabric sofas dirty for a while or with odour, and where there are allergies or children — steam reaches deep into the fibres and sanitises. But for thin or water-sensitive fabrics, dry cleaning is safer. It's not "always better" — it depends on the fabric and its condition.

How long does a sofa take to dry after steam?

Usually two to six hours if the room is aired and the machine extracted the water well, and up to a full day in humid weather or a closed room. Leave windows open or a fan on, and don't sit on it while wet. Left wet longer than that, it can develop a smell.

Does steam remove old stains?

Recent stains and water marks usually come out. Old stains like blood, ink, oil and ones sitting for months may fade but won't necessarily vanish 100%. Have the professional look at the stain and tell you honestly before you pay — anyone promising total removal without seeing it is selling talk.

Who provides the materials, and are they safe for children?

It varies by professional — ask directly before agreeing, as it changes the price. With children, allergies or a pet in the home, ask specifically about the products and whether there's a steam-sanitising option without lots of chemicals.

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