Most carpet cleaning projects cost between $100 and $300 per job, with a typical price near $180. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical carpet cleaning cost
$100 – $300
per job · typical $180
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Carpet cleaning cost breakdown
- 1–2 rooms$100 – $150typical $120
- 3–5 rooms$150 – $250typical $200
- Whole home (staircase included)$250 – $300typical $280
What Carpet Cleaning costs
Covers steam cleaning of carpets using truck-mounted equipment, including pre-treatment and stain removal. Prices are usually per room or by square footage, with minimums. Additional charges for stairs, pets, or heavy soiling apply.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much does carpet cleaning cost?
Typical is $180 for a few rooms. Whole-home cleaning runs $250–$300.
What drives carpet cleaning pricing?
Number of rooms, carpet condition, pet accidents, and whether stairs are included. Travel fees may apply.
How to save money?
Bundle rooms, ask for package deals, and vacuum before they arrive to reduce time. Compare quotes.