Thinking about hiring a professional carpet cleaner? If so, here are some factors that affect the total carpet cleaning cost that you might want to know.
Time and Cost
Here’s a short list of some variables that should be taken into consideration when pricing a carpet cleaning job:
- Is the work you are doing residential or commercial?
- Is it a big job or a small job?
- Is there anything special, out of the ordinary or unique about the job that will take more time?
- Are you doing interim cleaning or deep/restorative cleaning?
- What is the soil level and are spots present?
- Are pre-vacuuming, pile lifting or pre-spraying and agitation required?
- Are you hiring employees or using sub/independent contractors?
- Is it a one-time job or a repeat job you can do several times per year that will likely lead to additional work? Source: CmmOnline
Carpet Type
Different types of carpet vary in their difficulty to clean, which can impact the amount you’ll pay a carpet cleaning professional. Some common carpet types and their difficulty and average prices to clean include:
Berber: easiest to clean, around $90
Cut and level loop: somewhat difficult to clean, between $60 and $120
Cotton and wool: most difficult, around $100 to $150
It’s important to note that your carpet type and its optimum method of cleaning is determined by the loops in the carpet. There are different types of fibers. The way in which they’re twisted in the carpet — loose, medium, tight — determines how much dirt or debris they conceal. You should consult with the carpet cleaning professional about what you can do to cut down on the build-up based on the type of carpet fibers you have, especially if they’re tightly wound. Source: HomeAdvisor
Optional Services
While most light furniture is moved at no charge, each carpet cleaning service has it’s own furniture moving policy. You can also have your furniture cleaned through most carpet cleaners.
Pre-spotting and deodorizing will be necessary for stains, odors, or pet urine in the carpet. Some carpet cleaning services offer these services for free. Otherwise, stain removal, usually charged by size and type of the stain, can run an additional 10 cents per square foot ($30 for 300-square feet); deodorizing averages 5 cents per square foot ($15 for 300-square feet). Source: RestorationMasterFinder
