Carpet Cleaning Cost Calculator: Price by Square Foot or Room
Professional carpet cleaning costs about $0.41 to $0.51 per square foot according to homewyse’s January 2026 figures, or $40 to $125 per room according to Angi. Our carpet cleaning cost calculator below works out a price by square feet or by rooms, adds stairs, and shows where your number sits in that range.
Carpet cleaning cost calculator
How to use the carpet cleaning calculator
- Choose square feet or rooms. Square feet is more accurate for offices and open areas. Rooms is quicker for homes with standard bedrooms.
- Measure the carpet. Multiply the length by the width of each room and add them up. Leave out areas under fixed furniture that will not be cleaned.
- Set your rate. The box starts at the middle of the market range. Type your own price per square foot or per room.
- Add stairs. Stairs take longer per square foot than open floor, so we price them per step. Enter the number of steps and your price per step.
- Add a minimum charge if you have one, so small jobs still cover travel and setup.
How much does carpet cleaning cost per square foot?
homewyse puts professional carpet cleaning at $0.41 to $0.51 per square foot in January 2026. That figure covers more than the cleaning pass: it includes pre-treating light stains on up to 5 percent of the area, a rinse, deodorizing and machine drying, plus a daily rental allowance for a heated carpet extractor. homewyse bases its figure on a 250 square foot minimum, so very small areas cost more per square foot.
| Carpet area | At $0.41 per sq ft | At $0.51 per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $205 | $255 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $410 | $510 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $820 | $1,020 |
| 5,000 sq ft office | $2,050 | $2,550 |
How much is carpet cleaning per room?
Angi gives $40 to $125 per room. That works out to:
| Rooms | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room | $40 | $125 |
| 3 rooms | $120 | $375 |
| 4 rooms | $160 | $500 |
Per room pricing is simple for customers, but rooms vary a lot in size. For a large living room or an open office we would switch to square feet.
How much to charge for carpet cleaning
If you run a cleaning business, the market range is a check, not your price. Your price has to cover your time on site, travel, chemicals and the cost of the extractor. For a recurring commercial account, work out the labor hours first with our commercial cleaning bid calculator and add carpet extraction as a separate line, priced from this calculator.
The machine decides how fast you work and how dry you leave the carpet. A commercial box extractor with stronger vacuum motors pulls out more water than a household carpet cleaner, so the carpet dries sooner and customers can use the room again. Our guides compare the best commercial carpet extractors and explain carpet extractor vs carpet cleaner.
How often should commercial carpet be cleaned?
Sunbelt Rentals says most facilities need extraction once or twice a year, while SweepScrub suggests every 1 to 3 months for high traffic areas such as entrances and hallways. Daily vacuuming and walk-off mats stretch the time between deep cleans. For daily vacuuming, see our best commercial upright vacuums.
What makes carpet cleaning cost more
- Heavy soiling and set-in stains need extra pre-treatment time. homewyse’s base figure only covers light staining on 5 percent of the area.
- Stairs and furniture moving are slow work for the area cleaned.
- Small jobs carry the same travel and setup as large ones, which is why a minimum charge matters.
- Machine problems. An extractor that will not spray stops the job. Our guide to a carpet extractor not spraying lists the checks in order.
Frequently asked questions
How much does carpet cleaning cost per square foot?
homewyse puts it at $0.41 to $0.51 per square foot in January 2026, including light stain pre-treatment, deodorizing and an allowance for a heated extractor.
How much does carpet cleaning cost for one room?
Angi gives $40 to $125 per room. Larger rooms and heavy stains push the price toward the top of that range.
How much is carpet cleaning for 3 rooms?
At Angi’s $40 to $125 per room, three rooms come to $120 to $375, before stairs or extra stain treatment.
Are stairs included in carpet cleaning prices?
Usually not. Stairs take longer per square foot than open floor, so they are commonly priced per step. Enter your steps and price per step in the calculator.
Is it better to price carpet cleaning by room or by square foot?
Square feet is more accurate because rooms vary in size. Per room pricing is quicker to quote for homes with standard rooms. The calculator does both.
Sources
- homewyse, Cost to clean carpet
- Angi, How much does carpet cleaning cost