Just Clean
Worn, stained office chairs shape the impression of a business more than you might think: at reception, in the meeting room, at the workstation. Many companies ask themselves whether having office chairs cleaned instead of replacing them actually pays off. This article shows companies in Switzerland what professional office chair cleaning costs per chair, how often it makes sense, and how it works on-site, with no business interruption.
In short: Professional office chair cleaning in Switzerland costs from CHF 27–33 per chair, depending on quantity and material. We clean on-site, fibre-friendly by spray extraction, on request outside business hours. Binding price after a photo assessment.
What does it cost to have office chairs cleaned?
Anyone looking to have office chairs cleaned usually asks about the cost first. Professional office chair cleaning in Switzerland costs from CHF 27–33 per chair. The price depends mainly on the number of chairs and the material. The larger the order, the lower the price per chair:
| Quantity | Guide price per chair |
|---|---|
| 1–10 chairs | from CHF 33 |
| 11–30 chairs | from CHF 30 |
| from 30 chairs | from CHF 27 |
Example: An office with 25 swivel chairs pays from CHF 30 per chair, so from CHF 750 for the entire set. The larger the chair inventory, the lower the price per chair.
These amounts are guide prices (from-values). The definitive price depends on material, quantity and soiling. Travel and materials are included in the quote. We name the binding price after a short photo assessment or a site visit. From 10 chairs there is a volume discount; the full overview is on our pricing page for business customers.
Having office chairs cleaned instead of replacing them: the maths for companies
A high-quality ergonomic office chair quickly costs CHF 400–900 or more. Across a whole floor, a replacement adds up to a five-figure sum fast. The cost of professional office chair cleaning is well below that. Especially with ergonomic branded chairs, cleaning almost always pays off financially, as long as the upholstery and mechanism are intact.
For larger offices, it is not only the price per chair that counts, but also effort, downtime and replacement costs:
- ROI: cleaning costs a fraction of buying new and extends the service life by years.
- Sustainability: value retention instead of disposal, relevant for companies with sustainability goals.
- Planning certainty: no delivery times, no disposal, no furniture handling. The chairs stay in the building.
Whether cleaning is worth it in your case, we tell you honestly after a short assessment.
When is cleaning not worth it?
Cleaning is not always the right choice. If the upholstery is damaged, the foam has crumbled or the mechanism is defective, a replacement is sometimes the better option. That is exactly what we tell you honestly after a short assessment, even when it argues against an order.
How often should companies have office chairs cleaned?
Office chairs are among the most-used furniture in a business, in service eight hours a day and more. As a rule of thumb:
- Normal office use: a professional deep clean once or twice a year.
- Heavily used workstations, shift operation, call centres: about every six months.
- Occasion-based: after a staff change, before an audit, an open day or important client visits.
Between deep cleans, regular vacuuming helps prevent heavier soiling from building up in the first place.
How does office chair cleaning work? In 4 steps
- Enquiry & quote: you send us the quantity and a few photos. You receive a binding fixed-price quote.
- Scheduling: we come when it least disrupts your operation: in the evening, at the weekend or during off-peak times. No business interruption.
- Cleaning on-site: stain pre-treatment, spray extraction of the upholstery, cleaning of plastic parts and the base, and a final function check of castors and mechanism. The chairs stay in the building and are not transported away.
- Drying: after spray extraction the upholstery is slightly damp and needs around 8–10 hours to dry. If we clean overnight, the chairs are ready to use again the next morning.
Which method, which materials?
We clean ergonomic office chairs, swivel chairs, executive chairs, conference and visitor chairs in a fibre-friendly way, with the method matched to the cover type:
- Fabric & microfibre: spray extraction with fibre-friendly agents that lift dirt from deep within the weave.
- Mesh: gentle cleaning without over-wetting, so the tension is preserved.
- Faux leather & leather: material-appropriate care without wet extraction.
A professional deep clean removes dust, skin flakes, sweat residue and stains, and leaves the chairs hygienically clean. On request we then seal the fabric with an impregnation, so liquids and dirt penetrate less easily. We use the same on-site method for cleaning conference and hospitality seating.
Recurring instead of one-off: framework contract
For companies with recurring needs, such as hotels, offices with a large chair inventory or training centres, we offer framework contracts with fixed terms and periodic appointments (e.g. every six months). This keeps the chair inventory in good shape year-round and gives you planning certainty. Many companies combine office chair cleaning with carpet floor cleaning in the office in a single appointment. More on this in the commercial service.
Which businesses we clean office chairs for
Offices and company headquarters, conference and training rooms, coworking and meeting rooms, law firms, banks and insurers, practices and clinics, as well as hotels and hospitality (lobby and back-office chairs). We clean office chairs for companies of every size, from the small office to the large corporate site. As an on-site service we operate across German-speaking Switzerland, in 11 cantons.
FAQ: having office chairs cleaned
What does office chair cleaning cost per chair?
As a guide, expect from CHF 27–33 per chair, depending on quantity, material and soiling. From 10 chairs there is a volume discount. We name the binding price after a short photo assessment, travel and materials included.
How often should you have office chairs cleaned?
In normal offices a professional clean once or twice a year is enough. For heavily used workstations, in shift operation or after a staff change, a shorter interval can make sense.
Is office chair cleaning worth it for companies?
In most cases, yes: cleaning costs a fraction of buying new (an ergonomic office chair quickly costs CHF 400–900) and extends the service life considerably, as long as the upholstery and mechanism are intact.
Can heavily soiled office chairs be cleaned?
Often, yes. Even older stains and heavily used chairs can frequently be improved noticeably. We cannot promise complete removal, though. Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly in advance what is realistic.
Do the chairs have to be transported away?
No. We clean directly at your premises, the chairs stay in the building, and there is no downtime from transport.
How long until the chairs can be used again?
After spray extraction the upholstery needs around 8–10 hours to dry. If we clean overnight, the chairs are ready the next morning.
Can you clean outside business hours?
Yes. In offices especially, we are happy to schedule cleaning in the evening, at the weekend or during off-peak times, so your operation is not disrupted.