Carpet cleaning prices in NSW (2026)
Updated 4 August 2026
Professional carpet cleaning in NSW is usually priced per room. In 2026, steam cleaning (hot water extraction) typically costs $30–$50 per room with minimum call-outs of $90–$120; whole-house jobs for a 3-bed home commonly land between $120 and $200.
| Per room (steam) | $30 – $50 |
| 3-bed home (all carpets) | $120 – $200 |
| Stairs | $3 – $5 per step |
| Stain / pet odour treatment | add $20 – $60 |
| Rug or mattress | $40 – $100 each |
Steam vs dry cleaning
Truck-mounted steam gives the deepest clean and is what most real-estate leases mean by 'professionally cleaned', but carpets take 2–6 hours to dry. Dry cleaning costs slightly more per room, dries in under an hour, and suits offices or quick turnarounds.
For pet stains and odours, ask specifically for enzyme treatment — a standard clean masks the smell but doesn't remove it.
Common questions
How much does carpet cleaning cost per room?
Typically $30–$50 per room for steam cleaning in 2026, with a minimum call-out of roughly $90–$120.
How long until carpets are dry?
Steam-cleaned carpets take 2–6 hours; dry-cleaned carpets under an hour. Airflow and warm weather speed it up.
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