Cost Guide · Carpet
Carpet Cleaning Cost in Los Angeles (2026):Prices per Room & Sq Ft
Carpet cleaning runs about $30–$75 per room, with most whole-home jobs landing between $150 and $400 in the LA area. Here’s how the pricing works and what moves it.
How carpet cleaning is priced:Per room, per square foot, or per job
Carpet cleaning is usually priced per room or per square foot, with a service minimum to cover setup and equipment. Per-room pricing is simple and predictable; per-square-foot is more precise for large or open-plan homes. Stairs are almost always priced separately, typically per step.
How much does carpet cleaning cost? Typical prices (2026)
Across the market, expect roughly $30–$75 per room or $0.20–$0.50 per square foot, with most whole-home jobs landing between $150 and $400 in the Los Angeles area. Larger homes and estates run higher, and heavily soiled or pet-affected carpet adds to the total because it needs more pre-treatment and dwell time.
| Job size | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Per roomstandard room | $30–$75 |
| By areaper square foot | $0.20–$0.50 |
| Whole homemost LA jobs | $150–$400 |
| Estates & heavy soilpet · set-in stains | $400+ |
What moves the price to get your carpet cleaned
- Method — hot-water extraction (a deeper clean) costs more than low-moisture; see below.
- Condition & stains — set-in soil and pet stain and odor treatment add labor.
- Area & stairs — more square footage and separately-priced steps.
- Fiber type — wool and delicate fibers need gentler, more careful handling.
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Steam vs. dry cleaning:How the method affects the cost
The cleaning method is the biggest single variable. Hot-water extraction reaches deep, ground-in soil and does more for odor and allergens, but costs more and takes longer to dry. Low-moisture (dry) cleaning is faster and cheaper but more of a surface maintenance clean. Our guide on steam vs. dry cleaning explains which is right for your carpet — and most homes benefit from a mix on a sensible schedule.
Furniture and loose rugs are priced separately, per piece and per square foot — see the upholstery and rug cleaning cost guide for sofas, sectionals, chairs, outdoor cushions, and area rugs.
How much to professionally clean a carpet:Getting a quote
Because price tracks the area, method, and condition, the most accurate figure comes from a short description of your rooms. For how this compares to other cleaning, see house cleaning cost in Los Angeles.
Published ranges like the ones above are rare locally: in our 2026 price-transparency study, only 4 of 46 established Los Angeles and Ventura County cleaning companies posted any rates at all.
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