Mobile sofa and mattress cleaning

Homeowners, families with children or pets, landlords, letting agents and end of tenancy cleaners.

A fixed price per item (for example per sofa seat or mattress), with extras for stain treatment or fabric protection. Multi-item bookings raise the value of each visit.

• Recognising fabric types and stains
• Careful, tidy working in other people's homes
• Friendly customer service and clear quotes

• Public liability insurance, ideally covering damage to customers' items
• Delicate or unlabelled fabrics can be damaged or shrink, so always test a hidden patch first
• Check what the chemicals you use require for safe storage and handling (COSHH)
• A car or van big enough for your equipment, and check that your insurance covers carrying it

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the portable extraction machine and equipment you choose. You will also need a car or van big enough to carry your kit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many jobs you take on. Customers can include homeowners, families with children or pets, landlords, letting agents and end of tenancy cleaners.

Things to check include public liability insurance, ideally covering damage to customers' items, and COSHH requirements for storing and handling chemicals. Always test a hidden patch on delicate or unlabelled fabrics, and check your vehicle insurance covers carrying equipment.