Best Carpet Cleaning Services
Electrodry 🏆 2026
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Wonderful experience with Ben from electrodry tamworth. Very professional & friendly. Done a wonderful job and very efficient with the work done. Would recommend!
Power Steam Cleaning
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Very happy - they removed some very tough stains from our carpet and left it all hygenic
Everdry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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I needed my 2 rugs & 4 lounge chairs I had in storage deep cleaned. They were in quite terrible condition lots of dust & mildew considering they had… Read more
been in storage for a few years. I was recommended Everdry by an Interior Designer & I was absolutely blown away at how fantastic & fresh the rugs & furniture turned out! Micheal is an absolute professional, he took his time to assess & suggest the best plan of action to tackle this difficult Job, it was done with precision & care. Highly recommended 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ results & service.
Pure Dry Home Services
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I am extremely disappointed with the service provided by Pure Dry Cleaning, specifically the technician, Jeff. Jeff sprayed my three rugs and then… Read more
used a small machine, stating that he had “steam cleaned” them. I have engineered floors, and Sandra from Pure Dry Cleaning had previously advised me that the rugs should be taken outside and not cleaned on the engineered flooring. That advice was not followed. While there was no damage to the floors, the actual rug “cleaning” consisted of about five minutes of vacuuming per rug, which he then considered complete.
The couch was another major disappointment. Jeff stated that the marks were “stains,” which they were not. The clean was extremely quick and superficial. I later re-cleaned the couch myself using a basic Kmart cleaner, and the amount of dirt that came out was significant — enough to fill a vase — which clearly shows the job was not done properly - see attached picture for the dirt.
I want to acknowledge that the office team were professional and polite. However, the technician’s workmanship and the claims about his years of experience are highly questionable based on the outcome of this service.
Unfortunately, I would not recommend this service based on my experience
Drymaster Carpet Cleaning
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I had the carpets in the two bedrooms in our unit cleaned and pest control completed through out the unit. Luke from Dry Master Sunshine Coast did a… Read more
great job. He arrived at the scheduled time and completed the work in a professional manner. Luke was great to deal with and highly respectful of our property.
UrbanYou
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Worst bond cleaning service ever – The worst service ever. I booked a bond clean and paid 10 days in advance. And then 2 days before I receive an email saying they cannot find any… Read more
cleaners to do the job. I had to cancel and find new cleaners with one day notice, which I did whereas these so called professional couldn't... I do not recommend UrbanYou as they seem to be highly unreliable. I would give 0 star if I could.
Carpestology
Great service. Great communication. Wonderful results. Highly recommend this company.
Britex
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Brilliant machine easy to use also cleaned upholstery which was just perfect
Optima Cleaners
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I received a call advising that the cleaner would be late, and then he arrived at the amended time. Christian was friendly and courteous - a nice guy.
Red Rose Carpet Cleaning
Excellent service. My lounge and rug were in a poor state and red rose made them look as good as new. Very thankful for the time and attention to detail shown by Peter and his team. Definitely recommend!
Pure N Bright
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I am very grateful for Pure n Bright who did a wonderful job of picking up, cleaning then returning my carpets to Elwood Victoria. The fellow who… Read more
came was super knowledgeable, attentive, caring and they did a great job. I recommend them and would absolutely use them again. Thank you!! Pamela Webb
Allpro Cleaning Service Melbourne
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Friendly, well-delivered service – Quality service and a friendly face. I hired Allpro to help clean my carpets for my end of lease. The floors were incredibly clean. I really appreciated the job that Allpro Cleaning Service did.
Best Bond Cleaning Group
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Deepti and Garry did an amazing job with our bond clean. The property was left spotless, and their attention to detail was excellent. They were… Read more
professional, efficient, and friendly throughout the process. Highly recommended. Thank you, Deepti and Garry! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Maidforyou.com.au
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Cleaners were very quick to respond to our requests. Booked a deep clean at short notice and the cleaners arrived on our door step by 12pm. The job… Read more
was fantastic, I've never seen my home cleaner. I'm most impressed by the ease of booking and how professional the cleaning team were. Easily the best cleaners we've used by far.
Scourdry
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Manny did an excellent job deep cleaning my three armchairs and footstool. He was lovely, friendly, and very professional throughout the whole… Read more
process. The furniture looks fantastic, and I’m so happy with the results. I wouldn’t hesitate to use his services again and will definitely be calling him next time.
Eco Carpet Cleaning Brisbane
Note that they later trade as General Cleaning Solutions. Very disappointing experience. I paid a premium price for what was sold as a "heavy carpet… Read more
clean" based on assurances of excellent after care if there were any issues. Within 24 hours a fresh pet accident mark and odour remained, but instead of honouring those promises the company simply relied on generic disclaimers and refused to return to inspect the work. Poor customer service, poor after sales support, and not the premium service that was promised.
Up to me to clean the carpets...
Superior Carpet Care
Aili the best carpet Did best carpet cleaning I am happy
Carpetmaster
We engaged Dermott from Carpetmaster to clean our bedroom curtains which had mould on them and also to refresh our lounge. Dermott was prompt… Read more
arriving on time, did an excellent job and was very helpful giving us a few tips on brushing our curtains down to prevent mould returning longer . Highly recommend
Wow Carpet Cleaning Brisbane
Booked them for steam carpet cleaning for our fabric lounge chair 2 sets of 1seater and 1 3seater its been a year since the proper cleaning and… Read more
looking faded on each corner, also our 2 bedroom. The cleaning is good they mention about the hypo-alergenic they used so it's been great knowing that.
Wow Carpet Cleaning Melbourne
Wasn’t sure if the old carpet could be saved after the dog’s accidents, but they worked some magic. Friendly fella, no upselling or pressure. Floors look miles better and smell fresh again. Cheers for that.
Eco Carpet Cleaning Sydney
Amazing job cleaning and restoring my grandmother’s carpet. It had years of stains and wear, but they brought it back to life and made it look fresh… Read more
and well cared for again. The team was respectful, professional, and very gentle with such a sentimental piece. I also loved that they used eco-friendly products, which gave us peace of mind. The carpet smells clean, looks brighter, and feels soft underfoot.
Wow Carpet Cleaning Sydney
Safe for Kids – As a parent, I was concerned about the cleaning products used. They assured me that everything was non-toxic and safe for my little ones.
Angel Carpet Cleaning
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My carpet is 8 years old, with large spot stains and areas of high traffic wear with general grime.The technician firstly examined the floor area,… Read more
made recommendations then provided a quote. For the service I accepted his advice. All spot stains where removed, carpet sanitised then Scotch Guarding applied. The result was a carpet that looked like new, pile lifted and increased stain resistance.
Smart Carpet Cleaning Gold Coast
Found them through a neighbour who’d used them before. The cleaner showed up bang on schedule, did a quick walkthrough, and cracked on. Took care of a coffee stain that’d been there for months. Looks brand new now.
No1 Bond Cleaning
The cleaning process was fast but no trace of any dirt the technician was professional everything is great after the cleaning.
Cleaning Mate
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They are absolute worst and have damaged my plants and carpet with her cleaning. It should've rang a bell when she came with a different company name… Read more
than the actual one I looked at online. I don't mean to discriminate but she was Indian and when they reach out they have english names like the one they used (John). Don't bother ever reaching out to them and truly make sure when someone comes in they introduce themselves for the same company
Clean & Dry Carpet Cleaning
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My experience with Clean & Dry has been the worst service experience I've ever had. After 'dry cleaning' the white cushions of an occasional chair, I… Read more
was left with liquid marks that were not there prior to cleaning. I photographed the marks and emailed the company stating my disappointment. There was no response. I emailed again and sent more photos to show how obvious the marks were. The response I received came from a Sales Consultant advising she would pass this onto the manager (who I had addressed the email to). Again, I received no response. Absolutely no customer service whatsoever, and to this day, I've still had no response from communication to them in early October '25. I do not advise anyone to seek this company's service, their lack of care and customer service is shameful and the cost of $180 for 40 minutes of time to end up with marks I cannot remove, lacks professionalism and integrity.
Always Fresh Carpet Cleaning
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Charged me almost $500 for a quote… I asked and they said it was not refundable for a person spending an hour looking at my house. Do not use
The Local Guys Cleaning
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I have been using local guys in Bunbury for over a year now and they have been pretty consistent however I recently let them know the tile floors… Read more
upstairs and downstairs had not been mopped, with spill marks and dirt still on the floor, they gave $10 discount and advised they wouldn’t be cleaning for me again? Very unprofessional
Squeaky Clean Team
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Fast-acting, caring and knowledgeable, Squeaky Clean are the team I would recommend for any house clean-up. After a house flood in the middle of the… Read more
night, Squeaky Clean were the only company who attended within an hour. Richard immediately brought calm to the chaos, working diligently to prevent damage and restore what could be saved. His whole team were great to deal with and went the extra mile. I can't recommend them enough!
How often should I clean my carpets?
Professionals recommend deep cleaning your carpets once every 12-24 months. You may need to clean your carpets more frequently than this if you have kids, pets, or live in a busy urban area with smoke and pollution often floating in through open windows.
Whether you choose to hire a professional carpet cleaner or settle for a DIY job, carpet is notorious for gathering dust, and the daily grime of life means that avoiding a deep clean can lead to bacteria and odours building up.
To get the most from your carpet in between cleans, you should vacuum at least once weekly and clean up spills straight away with carpet shampoo so stains don’t become deeply ingrained.
Types of Carpet Cleaning Services
Steam Cleaning
Also called hot water extraction, this carpet cleaning method uses a mixture of hot water and chemicals to deep clean your carpets. The carpet is pre-vacuumed to get rid of any top-layer dust. A cleaning chemical is applied and bonds with dirt within carpet fibres.
Hot water is injected into the carpet at high pressure, and extracts the dirt and grime underneath. If you have stubborn stains, they should be treated with a pre-spray to soften the surface of the carpet and get to the root of the stain under the surface.
Dry Carpet Cleaning
Dry carpet cleaning is also known as a surface clean, as it’s not as thorough as steam cleaning.
It involves pre-vacuuming carpets to remove surface dirt. A dry cleaning solvent like a powder is then pushed into carpets using a rotating brush, mixed with a small amount of water. This process breaks down oil and dirt clinging to it in the carpet. An extraction tool then removes both the powder and grime.
Bonnet cleaning
This is a type of dry carpet cleaning that uses a rotary shampooing machine fixed with a circular, cotton pad at the end. The pad is soaked in a cleaning solution.
The machine uses a high-speed motion gitate carpet fibres and dislodge dirt - making it stick to the pad. Any residual dirt left on the carpet is vacuumed afterwards.
Upholstery cleaning
This is a specialised type of cleaning to spritz up your upholstered furniture. This includes cleaning your couch, dining chairs, and even the upholstered headboard of your bed. Not all fabric is the same, and will have different 'care instructions,' so to speak. A professional cleaner will determine the material of your upholstery, for example wool, cotton or silk.
Accordingly, they’ll select a cleaning product and a cleaning method that's suited to the material so it won't shrink and will remain colourfast. For example, some upholstery fabrics can be shampooed, while this would ruin others. Similarly, upholstery can be dry cleaned or you can use a couch steam cleaner.
Should I hire a carpet cleaner or DIY?
Arguments in favour of hiring a professional - Is carpet cleaning worth the money?
- Getting your bond back: Showing that you've hired a professional to do your end-of-lease cleaning will usually help ensure you get the entirety of your bond back when moving out. Talk to your real estate agent or landlord to see if they have a recommended company that they usually work with.
- Speed and accuracy: A good carpet cleaning professional, when selected carefully, will have the equipment and the expert knowledge to clean your carpets effectively and efficiently. They'll be able to remove both surface-level stains and deeper stains the first time around.
- Deep stains like pet stains are more likely to be removed as professional carpet cleaners have the equipment and pre-spray needed to loosen carpet fibres enough to reach the stain below.
- They'll use the right cleaning products: It's true that there are plenty of carpet shampooing products on the market, some of them costing as little as $20. However, these are made with a variety of chemicals that may not suit the fibres of your particular carpet of rug. If the wrong chemical is applied, it can damage the carpet or make a stain more deeply ingrained.
- Steam cleaning done incorrectly can damage carpets as using too much water can cause the flooring underneath to become soaked and develop mould and mildew that's expensive to remove. Without an industrial-strength pre-vacuum, dirt can remain behind while hot water is injected - creating mud.
- All remnants of carpet shampoo and detergent will be effectively removed. Sometimes it can be tricky to extract all detergent and shampoo, but if there's any left behind, it'll simply trap more dust and grime (if you're keen for a visual, think of dreadlocks).
Arguments in favour of a DIY job
Hiring a carpet cleaning machine
- A cost-effective option if you don't mind putting in the grunt work to achieve clean carpets. You can hire a Britex carpet machine (a carpet steam cleaner) from Woolworths or Bunnings, which costs $38.60 for 24 hours, and $47 for 48 hours. You may also have to chip in for an industrial-strength cleaning agent and a spot and stain remover (both around $25) that targets either water-based, oil-based or organic stains. This will cost you around $88.60 at the cheaper end of the spectrum.
- Cheaper than buying a carpet cleaning machine, especially considering most carpets only need to be thoroughly cleaned once a year.
- More allergy friendly as you can rest assured the cleaning products you've selected aren't laden with chemicals and won't trigger allergies or other adverse health reactions.
Buying a carpet cleaning machine
- Conveniently located at home, you won't have to bother with making the yearly trip to Woolies or Bunnings to hire equipment.
- More options available than when hiring. Along with the more standard selections of carpet shampooing machines and steam cleaners, you also have more specialised appliances like spot cleaners and upholstery cleaners.
Buying a carpet cleaning machine can be expensive
For example, cheaper carpet washers are more modestly priced at $200, while a Britex Carpet cleaner (like the ones available from Woolies and Bunnings) will set you back around $1, 500. Considering you'll be cleaning your carpets every 6 months at most, this will probably not be worth it for most people.
How much does it cost to have someone clean your carpet?
Per hour: The average cost of carpet cleaning in Australia is around $35-40 per hour. Most cleans take around 2 hours, which include 3 standard-sized rooms, with a steam clean and carpet shampooing job). This means that can cost $70 for a carpet clean.
Per room: Other carpet cleaners charge per room rather than per hour, with a national average cost at around $55 per room. Small rooms are around $25 at the cheapest rate, whereas large rooms can cost $100 per room.
At this rate-by-room, three small rooms will cost $75, while three large rooms can cost $300 in total. It can be tricky to pinpoint an exact cost however, as it depends both on the individual cleaning company's rates and a number of subjective factors outlined below.
Factors that affect your carpet cleaning quote
- The square footage of the rooms you're getting carpet cleaned.
- The type of service you're getting done and the scope of the work. For example, steam cleaning generally costs more than dry cleaning, because it provides a deep cleaner that involves more steps and time. Similarly, if you opt for a one-step service, it'll be cheaper (as low as $25 per room). If you have a dual cleaning service (both dry and steam cleaning), and any add-ons like spot cleaning, it'll fatten up your bill.
- How soiled your carpet is. If your carpets have lots of stubborn stains, they will be more time-consuming and expensive to remove.
- If the rooms have furniture in them. Unfurnished rooms will generally be cheaper to clean than those with couches or beds, as you won't have to pay the carpet cleaners to move them.
- Location of the carpeted rooms. If you live in an apartment on the 11th floor, it'll be harder for the carpet cleaner to bring up all their equipment and supplies - making the job more expensive than if you lived on the ground floor.
How to choose a carpet cleaning service
Carpet cleaners don't need to be licensed, or have formal qualifications or training to work in their trade. As a result, it's helpful to do some prior research to ensure you'll get the best quality carpet cleaning service for your home or commercial space.
- Check credentials and experience. This includes looking into how many years the company has been operating for, and whether carpet cleaners have completed any voluntary training, such as a Certificate III in Asset Maintenance - Carpet Cleaning.
- Professional association membership can be a good indicator that the carpet cleaner adheres to best practice standards for their industry.
- Ask for 3 references from past customers, written within the last month. You can also look on ProductReview.com.au to read reviews for potential carpet cleaning company near you.
- Measure your room first if the company charges based on square footage of a room, rather than an hourly rate. While it may be an innocent mistake if there are innacurate measurements, you don't want to be short-changed as a result of any errors.
- Ask for a written quote outlining the type of cleaning service and scope of work done - such as any extra charges incurred for deodorising or shifting furniture.
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