What Is the Cost of Cleaning Area Rugs?

Area rugs become quite dirty, especially when used in populated areas of your home.

Area rugs become dirty and stained from daily wear and tear. Cleaning the rugs yourself is a long and complicated process. Professionals clean the rugs faster and better than you can and most charge a price based on the size of the rug.

Average Costs

The cost of cleaning an area rug is typically based on the square footage of the rug. This is similar to the cost of cleaning carpets, at around 30 cents per square foot. The cost includes both washing and rinsing the rug, as well as drying it.

Considerations

The cost of cleaning the area rug may rise, depending on the type of stains. Cleaning urine, backwater or mold stains from your area rug will all increase the cost.

Warning

Oriental rugs and antique area rugs should be cleaned by a professional and the cost is higher. Castle Oriental Rug Cleaning and Sales charges $5 per square foot to clean Oriental rugs because the process must be done by hand.

References

• Cost Helper: Carpeting Cleaning Cost
• Servicemagic: Carpet Cleaning Costs
• Castle Oriental Rug Cleaning and Sales: Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning Rates