Cleaning prices · Carpet care
Carpet cleaning prices
Reviewer: Huy Hoang
Quick answer
Simply Maid carpet steam cleaning is $60 per standard bedroom unit, with a $150 service minimum before booking fees. A one-bedroom booking currently totals $160, including GST and booking fees. Living rooms, hallways and stairs have separate allowances. The tables below show exactly what each selection covers.
Quick quote
$240service price incl. GST, before the booking fee
- 4 units: $240
- Cleaner time: about 2 h 40 min
Pay after your clean · free cancellation up to 24h
Every calculator on this page adds to the same total. Booking opens with these areas already chosen, and you confirm them before paying. Coupons and surcharges are not included here.
A per-room rate is only the starting point. Use this guide to count your carpet areas, understand the minimum and compare a complete quote. Our service uses hot-water extraction, commonly called steam cleaning.
Calculator prices checked 12 October 2026. AUD. Service rates and checkout totals are labelled separately.
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Per room
How much does carpet steam cleaning cost per room?
| Area / item and allowance | Units each | Listed service price |
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms / studies — Up to 12 m² per room | 1 | $60 |
| Living / large rooms — Up to 24 m² per room | 2 | $120 |
| Hallways — Up to 6 m² per hallway | 0.5 | $30 |
| Flights of stairs — Up to 15 steps, including a small landing | 1.5 | $90 |
These are service rates, not standalone totals for each row. The minimum and booking fees still apply. Measure oversized and open-plan areas before booking; ask us to confirm any space that does not fit the allowances.
Does a three-bedroom house mean three rooms to clean?
Measure length × width in metres for each carpeted area and compare it with the allowances above. Include the lounge or dining area even when it connects to another room. For an oversized room, an unusual landing or an open-plan layout, send the dimensions before booking rather than guessing how many rooms it counts as.
Real totals
What would my carpet cleaning booking cost?
| Selected carpet areas | Units | Total | Cleaner time allocated | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One standard bedroom (minimum charge) | 1 | $160 | 100 minutes | Book this |
| Three standard bedrooms | 3 | $191 | 120 minutes | Book this |
| Two bedrooms and one living room | 4 | $253 | 160 minutes | Book this |
Adding carpet cleaning to a house clean produces one combined booking. Use that combined quote: adding two standalone checkout totals would count booking fees twice.
Work out your price and cleaner time
Add sofas, mattresses, chairs and rugs
$240service price incl. GST, before the booking fee
- 4 units across 2 selections: $240
- Cleaner time: about 2 h 40 min
- , they should finish about 11:40 am. Then allow drying time before furniture goes back.
Pay after your clean · free cancellation up to 24h
This total includes everything chosen on this page. Booking opens with these areas already chosen, and you confirm them before paying. Coupons and surcharges are not included here.
A one-off visit without a coupon or same-day surcharge. Drying continues after the cleaner leaves and is not part of the booked time.
Why is there a minimum charge?
A minimum is not an extra charge on top of the room total. Once your room total exceeds it, the room total applies. Only book areas that need cleaning; adding rooms to use the minimum still creates work and must be selected.
What is included, and what costs extra?
Sofas, mattresses, cushions, chairs, ottomans, headboards and suitable synthetic rugs are separately selected extras. Carpet repairs, mould remediation, leather, dry-clean-only fabrics, chemical-treatment packages and moving heavy furniture are excluded. General house cleaning is separate. Tell us about pet accidents, delicate fibres, damage, stains and access restrictions in advance; permanent stains and odours cannot be guaranteed to disappear.
Can I add carpet cleaning to a deep or end-of-lease clean?
It is also available as a standalone service. The regular-cleaning selection does not include this extra. If you have a regular clean and need carpets done, arrange a separate carpet booking. Upholstery and mattress extras can be selected in the same booking, with one steam-cleaning minimum across the selected areas and items.
Sofas, mattresses and upholstery
Sofa, mattress and upholstery cleaning calculator
$240service price incl. GST, before the booking fee
- 4 units across 2 selections: $240
- Also in your clean: bedrooms / studies × 2, living / large rooms × 1
- Cleaner time: about 2 h 40 min
- , they should finish about 11:40 am. Then allow drying time before furniture goes back.
Pay after your clean · free cancellation up to 24h
Your cleaner checks each fabric's care label first; leather and dry-clean-only fabrics are excluded. This total includes everything chosen on this page. Booking opens with these items already chosen, and you confirm them before paying. Coupons and surcharges are not included here.
Sofa seat and back cushions are included with the sofa. Mattress prices cover one sleeping surface and its edges. Your cleaner checks suitability before wet cleaning. More on sofa and couch cleaning, mattress cleaning and upholstery cleaning.
Sofa and couch cleaning prices
| Area / item and allowance | Units each | Listed service price |
|---|---|---|
| 2-seater sofa — Fabric sofa; seat and back cushions included | 2 | $120 |
| 3-seater sofa — Fabric sofa; seat and back cushions included | 3 | $180 |
| 4-seater sofa — Fabric sofa; seat and back cushions included | 4 | $240 |
| Additional chaise / modular seat — One extra section beyond the selected sofa size | 1 | $60 |
| Loose cushion — Up to 60 × 60 cm; both sides. Sofa cushions already included | 0.25 | $15 |
Sofa and couch cleaning: what is cleaned, what to check first and how to book.
Mattress cleaning prices
| Area / item and allowance | Units each | Listed service price |
|---|---|---|
| Cot mattress — One accessible sleeping surface and edges | 0.5 | $30 |
| Single / king-single mattress — One accessible sleeping surface and edges | 1 | $60 |
| Double mattress — One accessible sleeping surface and edges | 1.5 | $90 |
| Queen mattress — One accessible sleeping surface and edges | 2 | $120 |
| King mattress — One accessible sleeping surface and edges | 2.5 | $150 |
Mattress cleaning: what is cleaned, what to check first and how to book.
Upholstery cleaning prices
| Area / item and allowance | Units each | Listed service price |
|---|---|---|
| Armchair / recliner — One fabric chair; accessible upholstered surfaces | 1 | $60 |
| Dining chair — seat only — One upholstered seat; no upholstered back | 0.25 | $15 |
| Dining chair — seat and back — One upholstered seat and back | 0.5 | $30 |
| Office chair — One fabric seat and back; not leather or mesh-only | 0.5 | $30 |
| Ottoman / footstool — Up to 1 m × 1 m | 0.5 | $30 |
| Fabric headboard — Up to king width; accessible front and edges | 1 | $60 |
| Small rug — Up to 4 m²; suitable synthetic rugs only | 0.5 | $30 |
| Large rug — Over 4 m², up to 6 m²; suitable synthetic rugs only | 1 | $60 |
Mattress prices cover one accessible sleeping surface and edges. Rugs must be suitable synthetic fibres. Your cleaner checks the care label and suitability before wet cleaning. Leather, dry-clean-only fabrics and delicate natural-fibre rugs require a different service. Sanitiser, deodoriser and stain-protection packages are not offered at this stage. Upholstery cleaning: chairs, ottomans, headboards and rugs.
Availability
Carpet cleaning prices and availability by city
| City | Our bedroom unit | Advertised room rates checked | Price-guide typical room | Next equipped date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $60 | $30–$66 (5 providers) | $52 | Tue 13 Oct |
| Melbourne | $60 | $33–$55 (5 providers) | $47 | Tue 13 Oct |
| Brisbane | $60 | $45 (2 providers) | $45 | Tue 13 Oct |
| Perth | $60 | $35–$85 (3 providers) | $47 | Available on request |
| Adelaide | $60 | $35 (1 provider) | $41 | Available on request |
| Canberra | $60 | $29.70–$49.50 (3 providers) | $43 | Available on request |
| Gold Coast | $60 | $30 (1 provider) | $44 | Available on request |
Market figures are advertised starting rates from operators and national brands, with GST added where a page excluded it; price guides and marketplaces are not counted. Open each city guide for the providers, conditions and sources.
What do our historical bookings tell us about carpet cleaning?
| Historical measure | Completed visits | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Completed bookings recording carpet steam cleaning across recorded cities | 600 | Recorded selections, not carpet-only revenue |
| Within the move-in/move-out cohort | 314 of 1716 (18.3%) | Separately selected carpet extra |
Old-platform export matched to production booking IDs, status complete. Carpet records span 2016–2025; discovery aggregate computed 9 October 2026. The move-in/move-out subset covers 2015-12-03 to 2025-03-29, 1716 visits from 1604 customers, computed 2 October 2026. Repeat visits count separately. These cohorts differ and must not be added together. Whole-booking totals and combined extras totals are not carpet-only charges.
A booking is one completed visit. A quantity such as ‘3 × Carpet Steam Clean’ is one booking with an extra, not three completed jobs. The previous move-in/move-out package cannot reliably distinguish tenants moving out from customers moving in.
Market check
What do advertised carpet-cleaning prices tell you?
Our Sydney carpet price comparison links current local observations and their conditions. It is a Sydney sample, not a national average. Prices from Newcastle, the Hunter or another city should not be presented as Sydney quotes.
How do I compare carpet cleaning quotes fairly?
A bedroom-only offer does not price the lounge and hallway automatically. A membership price should be compared with its joining cost and conditions. A low advertised price may be a starting price; ask what could change it after inspection. We do not treat unlike packages as evidence that one company is cheaper.
Steam cleaning, dry cleaning or a hire machine?
For DIY, add machine hire, cleaning solution, collection or delivery and your own working time before comparing the cost. We have not verified a current hire quote, so we do not promise a dollar saving. Check suitability before hiring a machine, especially when the fibre or care instructions are unknown.
Good to know
When can I use the rooms again?
If you need the room back by a fixed time, tell us before booking and discuss whether extraction suits that deadline. Arrange a route through the home that avoids the cleaned areas where possible, and follow the cleaner's aftercare advice. We do not promise a universal two-hour drying time.
How long does carpet steam cleaning take?
Actual time depends on access, room layout, carpet condition and the equipment used. Drying continues after the cleaner leaves and is not included in the booked working time. Ask the cleaner for advice for your carpet and conditions; allow the carpet to dry before replacing furniture or walking on it unnecessarily.
How should I prepare the rooms?
For a standalone booking, vacuum the selected areas first. Deep and end-of-lease house cleaning includes vacuuming. Confirm any extra preparation with us before the visit so the cleaner has an accurate scope and time allowance.
Questions
More carpet cleaning questions
Is steam cleaning the same as vacuuming?
No. Vacuuming removes loose surface debris. This service uses professional hot-water extraction to clean suitable carpet fibres and extract the cleaning solution. Vacuuming alone does not book a carpet steam clean.
Is GST included?
The listed carpet service rates include GST. Our worked examples include booking fees as well. Your booking displays the itemised total before you confirm.
Do hallways and stairs count as rooms?
They have their own weights: a hallway is half a unit and a flight of stairs is one and a half units, within the displayed size limits. Count them separately from bedrooms and living rooms.
What if I only need one bedroom cleaned?
You can select one standard bedroom. The $150 carpet service minimum applies, followed by the booking fees shown in your quote.
Can you remove every stain or pet smell?
No result can be guaranteed for every stain or odour. Share details before booking. Permanent damage, dye changes and contamination beneath the carpet may require work outside this service.
Will you move my furniture?
Heavy furniture moving is excluded. Clear loose belongings and small items beforehand, and tell us what furniture will stay so we can agree the accessible areas.
Can I book sofa or mattress cleaning too?
Yes. Choose suitable fabric sofas, chairs, cushions, mattresses, ottomans, headboards and synthetic rugs in the furnishings step. You can book furnishings without carpet areas. One steam-cleaning minimum applies across the selected areas and items. Your cleaner checks fabric suitability before cleaning; leather and dry-clean-only materials are excluded.
Does every end-of-lease clean need carpet steam cleaning?
It is not automatically included in our house-cleaning package. Requirements depend on your situation. Check your condition report, agreement and current state tenancy guidance rather than assuming every rental must receive the same treatment.
Are your historical figures today's carpet prices?
No. They count old-platform bookings that recorded carpet steam cleaning. Their whole-booking totals and combined Extras Total do not isolate a carpet-only charge.
How do I get an exact quote?
Open booking, choose carpet steam cleaning alone or as an extra to a deep or end-of-lease clean, then enter your address and carpet areas. Review the scope, available appointment and itemised total before confirming.
Do you offer same-day carpet cleaning?
Check the appointments offered for your address. Same-day work depends on an available, suitably equipped cleaner; it is not guaranteed. Review any same-day surcharge in the booking total.
How often should carpets be professionally cleaned?
Follow your carpet manufacturer's care guide, warranty and the condition of the carpet. The Carpet Institute gives 12–18 months as a general residential deep-cleaning guide, with the manufacturer's instructions taking priority. It is not a required Simply Maid booking schedule.
Keeping costs down
How can I keep the cost down?
We do not promise a bundle discount or a lower fixed price because a room has less furniture. The useful saving is avoiding duplicate services, misunderstood room allowances and work that was not included in the original quote.
Method
How we worked out these figures
Historical figures come from the Launch27 export matched to production booking IDs, completed visits only. Carpet labels are counted once per booking. The move-in/move-out subset uses the existing pricing study's comma-level extra parsing, excluding items merely named inside a package's inclusion list. Historical shares need at least 30 eligible visits. We do not infer a carpet price from the whole booking or its combined extras total, and imported formula-based durations are not measured time. Market observations retain their original scope, location, source and check date. Editorial updates, live price checks and history computation dates are separate.
Sources
Sources and update notes
- Residential carpet cleaning fact sheet — Carpet Institute of Australia. Read 10 October 2026. Manufacturer-led choice of cleaning method, material suitability and care; not an endorsement of Simply Maid.
- Carpet maintenance — Carpet Institute of Australia. Read 10 October 2026. General cleaning intervals; follow the specific manufacturer's instructions.
- End-of-lease pricing methodology and booking history — Simply Maid. Read 10 October 2026. The same completed move-in/move-out historical cohort; carpet selections are separately identified.
Write a room schedule before asking for a price
Count the areas you want cleaned, then describe anything that could change the scope. A home with three bedrooms may also have a carpeted lounge, passage and stairs. The same written list makes competing quotes easier to compare.
| Record | What to include |
|---|---|
| Selected rooms | Name each bedroom, living area, hallway and flight of stairs. |
| Measurements | Measure carpeted length and width, especially open-plan and oversized areas. |
| Furniture | Describe what will remain in place and which floor areas will be accessible. |
| Access | Note parking, the route to the rooms, lifts, entry arrangements, water and power. |
| Concerns | List stains, pet accidents, previous products and any care-label instructions. |
| Timing | Separate the appointment from the time the room next needs to be used. |
Ask each provider to confirm the cleaning method, room allowances, minimum, GST and any booking or access charges against that list. An unanswered condition is something to clarify; it is not automatically included or free.
A combined house and carpet clean needs one combined quote. Adding standalone checkout examples can count booking fees twice. Keep the carpet room schedule with the booking so changes can be agreed before the work starts.
For suitability, preparation and the visit sequence, read carpet cleaning services.
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