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Carpet Cleaning Canberra
Carpet steam cleaning in Canberra
Reviewer: Huy Hoang
Quick answer: For a Canberra carpet clean, agree the selected areas and the handover timetable before choosing an appointment. Simply Maid uses hot-water extraction on suitable, accessible carpet. Enter the property address to check availability with an equipped cleaner.
Choose the work you need, describe your access and check the complete price before confirming.
Calculator prices checked 12 October 2026. AUD. Service rates and checkout totals are labelled separately.
Book carpet cleaningNeed the rest of the home cleaned too? See regular house cleaning in Canberra.
Quick quote · Canberra
$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.
Carpet steam cleaning in Canberra at a glance
- Next available
- Available on request: book online or call 1300 009 363
- Method
- Hot-water extraction with the cleaner's own machine; suitability checked first
- Also cleaned
- Sofas, mattresses, armchairs and synthetic rugs, in the same booking
Give the cleaner a usable access window
Write down when entry is possible, who provides the key and when the property must next be used. Keep that access window separate from the appointment's booked working time and the carpet's drying time.
If you are moving out, do not cancel water or power before the cleaning visit. If another contractor or removalist will be there, coordinate who needs which rooms and when. A timetable with overlapping work is something to discuss in advance, not an assumption the cleaner can resolve on arrival.
An empty room still needs an agreed scope
List bedrooms, living spaces, passages and carpeted stairs separately. Measure oversized rooms and unusual landings. Tell us if cupboards or other fitted features affect the accessible area, and explain any stain, damage or previous treatment you want assessed.
Vacuum before a standalone carpet visit. If you are booking carpet extraction with the relevant house clean, vacuuming is part of that house-cleaning checklist. Extraction remains a separately selected service.
Match rental guidance to the address
For a property in the ACT, use the ACT Renting Book with the entry condition record and agreement. The standard terms discuss returning the premises with reference to their starting cleanliness and condition; this page does not infer a universal requirement to steam clean every carpet.
For a property across the border in NSW, check NSW guidance instead. Advertising for the Canberra region does not make the rules the same on both sides of the border, and it does not confirm a cleaner's availability for a particular address.
Keep the agreed room list and any completion record. They explain what was booked and performed, but they do not guarantee a bond decision.
Avoid turning a move-in deadline into a drying promise
Ask the cleaner how the actual carpet and conditions affect aftercare. If ventilation is restricted or the room must be secured, say so. There is no reliable drying promise that follows from a Canberra postcode alone.
Arrange the move-in so furniture is not placed back merely because the cleaning appointment has ended. Follow the cleaner's advice and the carpet manufacturer's instructions before using or covering the carpet.
Use Canberra carpet cleaning prices to compare standalone and bundled offers. The move-out guide provides a practical checklist for records, scope and the handover sequence.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Canberra?
$60 for each bedroom or study up to 12 m², including GST. A living or large room counts as two of those, a hallway as half and a flight of stairs as one and a half. A $150 minimum applies once to the whole carpet booking, before booking fees. The same rates apply everywhere in Canberra: there is no suburb loading.
A three-bedroom house with a carpeted living room and hallway is five and a half room units, whether it is in Belconnen, Gungahlin or Tuggeranong. The rate is the same whether you book carpets alone or add them to an end-of-lease clean; one combined booking simply avoids paying booking fees twice. For worked checkout totals, see the carpet cleaning price guide.
| 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 |
Price your carpets
Count the areas you want cleaned in your Canberra home. The total comes from the same calculator as booking, including GST and the booking fee, and the time is how long one cleaner is booked for. Room sizes, worked examples and local comparisons are in the Canberra carpet cleaning prices guide.
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.
Sofa and couch cleaning in Canberra
Fabric sofas, couches and lounges are steam cleaned in your Canberra home, on their own or in the same visit as your carpets. Choose the sofa size below: seat and back cushions are included, and one minimum covers the carpets and furniture in the same booking. More on sofa and couch cleaning.
$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.
Mattresses, armchairs, dining and office chairs, ottomans, headboards and synthetic rugs are priced in the same calculator; see mattress cleaning and upholstery cleaning. Your cleaner checks each fabric's care label and suitability before wet cleaning.
Carpet cleaning availability in Canberra
Available on request in Canberra: no cleaner with their own carpet extraction machine is active here at the moment. Book online or call 1300 009 363, and we confirm an equipped cleaner and your date before any charge. If we cannot cover your date, we contact you to change it. Check your postcode below for the latest.
Checked against our cleaners' calendars every few minutes. Booking still checks your address, travel time and the exact arrival window.
How our price compares with other Canberra carpet cleaners
We checked 7 Canberra carpet cleaners, price guides and marketplace listings on 11 October 2026. All 3 providers that publish a single-room rate advertise less than our $60 bedroom unit, from $29.70 to $49.50. Most also set a minimum or sell rooms in packages, so the room rate is rarely the price of a small job. Ours is a $150 minimum, and one bedroom totals $160 with GST and the booking fee. What's The Damage puts a typical Canberra steam-cleaned room at $43.
| Provider | What they advertise | Minimum | GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Maid | $60 per bedroom unit up to 12 m²; one bedroom $160 at checkout | $150 | Included |
| Aussie DuoLocal operator | $49.50 per room ($4.95 per m²); $33 per room with an end-of-lease clean | $176 | Included |
| Canberra Carpet Cleaning DealsLocal operator | Bedroom from $27, lounge from $46, hallway from $27, plus a base fee of about $73; all + GST | About $73 base fee + GST | Excluded |
| Hawker BrosLocal operator | 2 bedrooms and hallway $110, 3 bedrooms and hallway $140; extra room $30; lounge up to 30 m² $60 | $110 (2 bedrooms and a hallway) | Not stated |
| Ministry of CleaningLocal operator | $35 per room | $105 (3 rooms) | Not stated |
| Bond Carpet CleaningLocal operator | 1 room $110, 2 rooms $130, 3 rooms $150 (specials) | Not stated | Not stated |
| What's The DamagePrice guide | Steam cleaning $28–$57 per room, typically $43; a 3-bedroom house $140–$330 | Says most cleaners charge one; no figure | Included |
| AirtaskerMarketplace | $124–$210 per task (median $165); single-room tasks $60–$120 | Not stated | Not stated |
Room sizes, methods, inclusions and booking terms for each provider are in the Canberra carpet price guide. Advertised prices, not quotes for the same home: room sizes, methods, minimums and GST differ, so we do not average them. A condition a page does not state is unknown, not free. Where we cost more per room, you get a fixed online price with GST included, and carpets, upholstery and a deep or end-of-lease clean in one booking. Check any provider's current written quote before relying on it.
Areas we cover in Canberra
We take carpet bookings across these Canberra areas. Enter your address in booking to confirm it; where no equipped cleaner is free, the visit is available on request.
- Belconnen
- Gungahlin
- Inner North
- Inner South
- Woden
- Weston Creek
- Tuggeranong
How long will the cleaner be there?
Allow about 40 minutes of cleaner time for each bedroom-sized room, with a minimum visit of 100 minutes. A larger room, hallway or flight of stairs takes time in proportion to its share of the price.
Cleaner time is how long the work takes, not when you can use the room again. Moving small items, vacuuming before a carpet-only visit and drying all sit outside it. If you need to move in, lay rugs or return furniture on the same day, plan around drying, not the finish time.
Drying carpet in Canberra's weather
Canberra's cold winters are the slowest time for carpet to dry. Book a morning visit, run the heating with a door or window slightly open, and avoid closing up a damp room overnight. Canberra's dry air helps once the room is warm.
In summer, cross-ventilation on a mild day is usually enough. Wait until the pile feels dry before putting furniture back. The drying and aftercare guide covers what to ask before the cleaner leaves.
Questions about carpet cleaning in Canberra
Can I book carpet steam cleaning on its own in Canberra?
Yes. Book carpets only, or add them to a deep or end-of-lease clean. Enter your address in booking: times are only offered where a cleaner who owns hot-water extraction equipment can attend.
Do carpet cleaning prices change between Canberra suburbs?
No. A bedroom costs $60 including GST across Canberra, and the $150 minimum applies once to the whole carpet booking.
Do you cover Queanbeyan?
Enter the address in booking to check. Queanbeyan is in NSW, so NSW rental rules apply there, not the ACT's.
Is carpet cleaning required when I leave an ACT rental?
Not automatically. Check your agreement, the condition report and any pet terms against the ACT Renting Book, then book the areas that are actually required.
Do you use deodoriser or carpet protector?
Not at this stage. The service is hot-water extraction with suitable pre-treatment. Deodoriser, sanitiser and stain-protection packages are not offered.
Can I book carpet steam cleaning in Canberra this week?
Available on request in Canberra: no cleaner with their own carpet extraction machine is active here at the moment. Book online or call 1300 009 363, and we confirm an equipped cleaner and your date before any charge. If we cannot cover your date, we contact you to change it. Check your postcode below for the latest.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Canberra?
Simply Maid charges $60 for each bedroom or study up to 12 m², GST included; a living room counts as two of those, a hallway as half and a flight of stairs as one and a half. A $150 minimum applies once, so one bedroom totals $160 with the booking fee. Other Canberra providers we checked advertise $29.70–$49.50 a room, usually with their own minimum. Use the calculator on this page for your rooms.
Is Simply Maid cheaper than other Canberra carpet cleaners?
Often not per room. All 3 providers that publish a single-room rate advertise less than our $60 bedroom unit, from $29.70 to $49.50. Most also set a minimum or sell rooms in packages, so the room rate is rarely the price of a small job. Ours is a $150 minimum, and one bedroom totals $160 with GST and the booking fee. What's The Damage puts a typical Canberra steam-cleaned room at $43.
Which Canberra suburbs do you cover for carpet cleaning?
We take carpet bookings across Belconnen, Gungahlin, Inner North, Inner South and 3 other Canberra areas; enter your address to check it.
How long until I can walk on the carpet and put furniture back?
It depends on the fibre, how wet the carpet needed to be, airflow and the weather, so your cleaner tells you on the day rather than us promising a fixed number of hours. Open windows or run fans where you can, keep pets and shoes off, and wait until the carpet is dry to the touch before furniture goes back. The cleaner time in the calculator is the visit itself; drying continues after it.
What the carpet visit covers
Your cleaner checks the selected carpet's suitability, carries out professional hot-water extraction on the agreed accessible areas and provides drying and aftercare advice. Carpet work can be booked alone or selected with a deep or end-of-lease clean.
Heavy furniture moving, repairs, mould remediation, leather and dry-clean-only fabrics are outside the service. Stain and odour removal cannot be guaranteed. Suitable furnishings are separately selected. Check the complete price and address availability before confirming.
Book your selected areas at this price
Choose the carpet areas you need, describe access and check availability for your address. Review the complete total before confirming.
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