PRICE GUIDE · CLEANING · 2026–2027
Curtain Cleaning cost in the UK
£25–£110 per pair. Typically £55.
Curtains cost £25–£110 a pair to clean professionally, typically about £55. Lined, interlined and blackout pairs take longer than unlined ones, and taking curtains down for an off-site dry clean adds collection and re-hanging to the bill.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does curtain cleaning cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | unlined half-length curtains cleaned on the rail |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £55 | what most people pay |
| High end | £110 | interlined or blackout curtains, taken down, in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the cleaning companies and cleaners near you.
What moves the price
- Length — half-length curtains to the sill cost less to clean than full-length curtains to the floor
- Lining — lined, interlined and blackout curtains are heavier and slower to clean than unlined ones
- On the rail or taken down — a curtain dry clean off site adds take-down, collection and re-hanging
- Fabric — silk, velvet and other delicate curtains need specialist dry cleaning at a higher price
- Minimum charge — a single pair of curtains often costs the cleaner's minimum visit price
- London and the South East — curtain cleaning there runs above the rest of the UK
Domestic cleaning prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical curtain cleaning would have cost about £45 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a curtain cleaning booking includes
Takes: About 30 minutes a pair on the rail; an off-site dry clean takes several days. Not included: Take-down and re-hanging, blinds, pelmets and nets are often priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common curtain cleaning jobs
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How to pay less
- Have every pair of curtains cleaned on one visit so the minimum charge is spread across them
- Choose an on-rail curtain clean where the fabric allows, which avoids take-down and re-hanging
- Vacuum curtains with a soft brush every few weeks so they need professional cleaning less often
Before you book
- Read the curtain care label first — lined and interlined pairs can shrink or pucker in a home washing machine
- Measure the drop and say whether the curtains are lined, interlined or blackout
- Clear window sills and furniture in front of the curtains so the cleaner can reach them
- Ask about shrinkage on a curtain dry clean, which can shorten a long drop slightly
Curtain Cleaning cost: questions people ask
£25–£110 per pair, about £55 for most. Light unlined pairs cleaned on the rail are the cheapest; heavy interlined or blackout curtains taken away for dry cleaning are the dearest.
About 30 minutes a pair when cleaned on the rail. An off-site dry clean takes several days, including collection and re-hanging.
On the rail is quicker and cheaper for most fabrics. Heavy soiling, smoke damage and delicate fabrics such as silk and velvet are better taken down and dry cleaned.
Usually not. Lined and interlined curtains can shrink or pucker in a washing machine, so follow the care label or have them dry cleaned.
Take-down and re-hanging, blinds, pelmets and nets are often priced separately from the curtains.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK curtain cleaning cost guides — a national range, not a quote. Your price depends on the curtains and the method.
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