What it costs to clean an area rug, by size and fiber
On Angi’s 2026 national figures, a 5x8 rug costs $80–$200 to clean, an 8x10 $150–$400 and a 9x12 $250–$600. Wool, oriental and Persian rugs that need hand washing are charged by the square foot instead: $5–$8 per square foot on HomeAdvisor’s figures.
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Prices by size
| Rug | Square feet | Angi’s range | Works out to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5x8 | 40 | $80–$200 | $2.00–$5.00 per sq ft |
| 8x10 | 80 | $150–$400 | $1.88–$5.00 per sq ft |
| 9x12 | 108 | $250–$600 | $2.31–$5.56 per sq ft |
Per HomeAdvisor, rug cleaning goes for 25% to 40% more in high cost-of-living areas, so local prices can sit above the national range.
National figures, not quotes: the cleaning company sets the price for your home before any work.
Wool, oriental and Persian rugs
A hand-woven rug is usually hand washed, at $5–$8 per square foot on HomeAdvisor’s figures, so a 9x12 comes to about $540 to $864. Wool in general runs $3–$8 per square foot. The reasons are the fiber and the dyes: wool needs gentler chemistry and cooler water than nylon or polyester, and natural dyes can run when wet, which is why these rugs go to someone who cleans them often.
Cleaned on the floor, or at a plant
A machine-made synthetic rug is usually cleaned in the room, often on the same visit as the carpet, which saves the trip. Wool and hand-knotted rugs are often sent to a cleaning plant instead, where each rug can be dusted, washed front and back, and laid flat to dry in steady airflow. Pickup and delivery are usually priced on their own, so ask what the total and the turnaround will be. A house with several rugs can split them: the synthetics cleaned on the floor, the hand-knotted ones sent to the plant.
The color test, and the fringe
Before any water touches a rug, each color gets a damp white cloth pressed on it. If dye comes off on the cloth, the method changes or the rug goes to a plant. The fringe, usually cotton, is washed by hand because it frays and browns more easily than the pile.
Pet urine in a rug
Urine soaks past a rug’s pile to the foundation, and from there it often reaches the rug pad and, under that, the floor. A cleaning of the surface can’t get to it: the rug needs a full wash at a plant or a urine treatment, and heat and hot water stay off the spot until then. The pet urine guide explains why.
Sources
The cleaning prices on this page are national figures, read in October 2026 in the price guides listed below; none is a quote, and no Camarillo average turned up in the price guides checked. Facts about Camarillo come from the local pages listed.