Professional Carpet Cleaning Prices: How to Quote Residential Steam Cleans

Carpet Cleaning Quoting Systems Residential carpet cleaners typically use one of two pricing strategies: **per-room pricing** or **per-square-foot pricing**.

Per-Room Pricing (Most Popular for Residential) Charging $35 to $60 per room is standard. It is simple for customers to understand. Always specify a maximum room size (usually 200 to 250 sq ft) to prevent clients from combining large open basement layouts into a single room.

Per-Square-Foot Pricing (Best for Commercial) Charging $0.15 to $0.35 per square foot is standard for offices, hallways, and large open spaces. Measure the actual carpeted areas, omitting solid built-in desks and filing cabinets.

Profitable Add-Ons to Pitch * **Pet Urine Treatment**: Charge $30-$50 per area for sub-surface extraction and enzyme deodorizer. * **Carpet Protectant (Scotchgard)**: Spraying polymer protectors takes 5 minutes per room, cost cents in materials, and can be billed at $20-$30 per room.