Rent an Upholstery Cleaner
in NYC

An upholstery cleaner (or upholstery steam cleaner) is built for fabric furniture — smaller tanks, narrower nozzles, gentler suction so you don't soak through cushions or damage delicate fabric. Most full-size carpet cleaners on Green Gooding also include an upholstery attachment, which handles couches, chairs, and car interiors just fine. If you're only cleaning furniture and want the lightest, most maneuverable option, a dedicated upholstery cleaner or handheld steam cleaner is usually the better fit.

You're renting the full unit — the attachment comes with it. Owners list either a dedicated upholstery cleaner, a steam cleaner, or a carpet cleaner with an upholstery attachment included; each listing states exactly what's included before you book.

Most fabric upholstery is touch-dry in 1–3 hours and fully dry in 4–8 hours — faster than carpet, since there's less fabric to saturate. Open a window, point a fan at the cushions, and avoid sitting on damp spots until they're dry.

Same-day pickup is available in most covered neighborhoods. Book before noon and you can often pick up within a few hours. Scheduled delivery is available on select listings for next-morning drop-off.

Both. Green Gooding lists machines from individual neighbors and from professional local rental shops side by side — neighbors are often the cheapest and closest, while shops tend to have more units and predictable availability. Some listings also offer door delivery for a small fee set by the owner; when it's available, you'll see the option, with its price and coverage radius, right on the listing before you book.

We currently cover Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, and parts of Manhattan (Lower East Side, East Village, Astoria). More neighborhoods added weekly — check availability for your zip code.