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Carpet Cleaning Cost in Adelaide

Steam and dry cleaning for carpets and rugs. Adelaide runs 22% below the national median.

Observed range

$78–$312

Median $172

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$78$312
Low endMedian $172High end

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Adelaide marketStandardised scope
Last reviewed by Delah

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By job type

Carpet Cleaning prices by job type in Adelaide

Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Adelaide.

1-2 rooms

$78–$125

3 rooms

$117–$172

4-5 rooms

$156–$250

Whole house

$218–$312

Add-ons

Common carpet cleaning add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

Stain treatment$15–30/stain
Deodorising$30–60
Scotchgard$30–50/room
Upholstery$80–150

Typically included

  • Pre-vacuum
  • Steam clean
  • Standard stain treatment
  • Light furniture move

Usually charged extra

  • +Heavy stain treatment
  • +Scotchgard
  • +Upholstery
  • +Heavy furniture

How we calculated this: The Adelaide range is derived from the national carpet cleaning observed range ($100–$400), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Adelaide's cost-of-service multiplier (0.78×). Full methodology →

Price drivers

What drives carpet cleaning price in Adelaide

Heavy staining/pet odour

Scotchgard

Furniture moving

Stairs

Weekend booking

Avoid these

Common carpet cleaning quote mistakes

Per-room pricing only

Room sizes vary. Per-sqm is fairer.

Expecting miracles on old stains

Some are permanent.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does carpet cleaning cost in Adelaide?+
Carpet Cleaning in Adelaide typically ranges from $78 to $312, with a median around $172. Final pricing depends on scope, access, urgency, and any add-ons.
Drying time?+
4-8 hours.
How often?+
Every 12-18 months.
Steam vs dry?+
Steam is deeper.

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