What renting involves
- The machine for a day, usually with a deposit.
- Cleaning product, bought separately.
- Transport of the machine.
- Your time: setting up, cleaning, emptying tanks, returning.
Approximate costs
The real cost adds rental, product and your time. A professional charges from €65 for a 2-seat sofa, €75 for a 3-seater, plus a €30 travel fee per order.
Comparison
| Rent a machine | Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Who cleans | You | Us |
| Experience | None needed, but it shows | Yes |
| Power and extraction quality | Lower in household machines | Professional textile extractor |
| Product | Bought separately | Included |
| Risk | Rings, excess water, residue | Lower |
| Time for you | Several hours | Minimal |
| Fabric assessment | No | Yes |
When renting can make sense
- Durable fabric and light soiling.
- You want to clean several items and have the time.
- No difficult stains or odour.
When a professional is better
- Grease, wine or urine stains
- Delicate fabrics
- Mattresses
- Little time or a bad previous experience
A warning
The most common problem with rented machines is too much water and too much product: the sofa takes long to dry and can be left with residue or rings.