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Carpet Cleaning Cost Calculator

Estimate carpet cleaning cost: supplies and cleaning per square foot, with U.S. prices. Your entries stay on this device.

JOB INPUTS

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Carpet area in sq ft

sq ft
Carpet area in sq ft

Detergent and cleaning products per sq ft

$
Detergent and cleaning products per sq ft

Steam or dry cleaning per sq ft

$
Steam or dry cleaning per sq ft
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total carpet cleaning cost$160.00
Supplies$80.00
Cleaning labor$80.00
Per sq ft$0.40
Total cost$160.00
FORMULA USED400 × ($0.20 + $0.20) = $160.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Carpet Cleaning Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Measure the carpet area to clean in square feet.

  2. 2

    Enter supplies per sq ft (detergent, spot remover).

  3. 3

    Add cleaning per sq ft and review the total.

THE MATH

Carpet cleaning formula

Total cost = area × (supplies + cleaning)

Carpet cleaning is priced per square foot and includes supplies (detergent, spot remover) plus the cleaning: steam, hot water extraction or dry cleaning.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

A 400 sq ft carpeted area

400 sq ft × ($0.20/sq ft supplies + $0.20/sq ft cleaning) = $160.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Steam or dry?

Hot water extraction (steam) cleans deep but needs drying time; dry cleaning dries fast and suits delicate carpets. Ask which the company uses.

Do I need to move furniture?

Ask — some pros move it, others charge extra. Plan access to electrical outlets for the equipment.

How often?

1-2 times a year depending on traffic. High-traffic areas may need more frequent passes.