Carpet cleaning cost in Sydney
Carpet cleaning is quoted per room in Sydney, not per hour, so the price comes down to how many carpeted rooms you have, the condition of the pile and whether stairs or pet treatment are involved. These are the ranges we see across the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and CBD.
Typical Sydney prices
| Property | Steam clean price |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom apartment (2 carpeted rooms) | $90 – $130 |
| 2 bedroom apartment (3 carpeted rooms) | $120 – $170 |
| 3 bedroom house (4–5 carpeted rooms) | $170 – $250 |
| 4+ bedroom house | Quoted on inspection |
| Stairs | $30 – $50 |
| Pet odour / stain treatment | From $30 per area |
Prices are indicative for an empty property. Booking carpet cleaning together with an end of lease clean is almost always cheaper than booking the two separately.
Steam cleaning vs dry cleaning
Hot water extraction (steam)
A machine injects hot water and detergent into the pile and immediately extracts it with the loosened soil. It handles traffic lanes, pet odour and ground-in dirt best, and it is the method Sydney property managers usually name in a lease. Carpets stay damp for a few hours afterwards.
Dry compound cleaning
A moist absorbent compound is brushed through the pile and vacuumed out. It is fast, the room is usable straight away, and it suits offices or occupied homes — but it lifts less from a heavily soiled carpet, so it is a poor choice right before a final inspection.
What changes the price
- • Number of carpeted rooms — hallways and walk-in robes usually count as a room.
- • Stairs, which are charged separately because they are cleaned by hand.
- • Pet odour, urine or heavy staining needing pre-treatment.
- • Access: multi-storey walk-ups and tight parking add time.
- • Whether furniture still needs moving, which is why empty properties cost less.
Carpet cleaning and your bond
For a vacate clean, keep the receipt. NSW agents commonly ask for proof of professional steam cleaning, and a missing receipt is one of the easiest reasons for a bond deduction. Our bond cleans include a receipt, and the same 72-hour re-clean guarantee covers the carpets. If you are cleaning yourself, work through our end of lease cleaning checklist first.
Carpet cleaning FAQs
How much does carpet steam cleaning cost in Sydney?
Most Sydney homes pay between $90 and $250 depending on the number of carpeted rooms. Prices are usually quoted per room, with a minimum call-out, and are cheaper when booked together with an end of lease clean.
Steam cleaning or dry cleaning — which should I choose?
Steam (hot water extraction) rinses dirt out of the carpet pile and is what most Sydney property managers expect on a bond clean. Dry cleaning uses a compound with very little moisture, dries in under an hour and suits occupied homes or moisture-sensitive carpets, but it lifts less embedded soil.
Is carpet cleaning required to get my bond back?
If your lease says the carpets were professionally cleaned at the start of the tenancy, or you kept pets, most NSW agents require a professional clean and a receipt at the final inspection.
How long do carpets take to dry after steam cleaning?
Typically 4 to 6 hours with good ventilation. Empty properties dry faster because there is more airflow and no furniture on the pile.
Want a fixed carpet cleaning price?
Tell us the suburb and how many carpeted rooms you have and we'll confirm a fixed price — discounted when booked with a bond clean.