Overview
Carpet and upholstery cleaners use special equipment to clean carpets. They also clean curtains and upholstery such as sofas and chairs.
Activities
- Clean carpets, curtains and upholstery such as sofas and chairs
- Use cleaning machines
- Move furniture around to reach all areas of a carpet
Organisation
Many Carpet and upholstery cleaners in The Black Country are self-employed. Others are employed by cleaning companies that can be large or small.
Workplace
Carpet and upholstery cleaners do most of their work indoors.
Working Hours
The hours they work depend on how many customers they have and when their customers need them.
Salary
Salary varies but on average starting salary is around £15,000 however It is difficult to say how much you are likely to earn in this job. The pay can vary greatly. It depends on things like how many hours you work and where you live.
Qualifications
You can apply directly to work as a Carpet and upholstery cleaner. There are no set requirements, but it may be useful if you’ve got some experience in a related area like industrial or office cleaning.