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How much does carpet cleaning cost in Tampa?
Per room, not per square foot, and the number you get on the phone is the number on the invoice. Use the estimator for a range, read what moves it up or down, then call to lock it in.
Price estimate in 30 seconds
A range, not a guess. The exact number is confirmed on the phone before we start — and it doesn't change at the door.
Standard rooms up to about 250 sq ft, light-to-medium soil. Heavy traffic lanes, urine in the pad and delicate fibers are quoted after the walk-through. Prices as of September 2026.
The full price list
Starting prices for a standard room of about 250 square feet with light-to-medium soil. Every job is confirmed at the walk-through before any equipment comes in.
Carpet
| Item | From |
|---|---|
| Bedroom, living, family or dining room | $45 |
| Hallway or walk-in closet | $20 |
| Staircase, up to 14 steps | $40 |
| Large room over 300 sq ft | $65 |
| Fiber protector, per room | $25 |
| Wool or natural-fiber carpet | +25% |
| Minimum charge, Hillsborough | $120 |
| Minimum charge, Pasco | $150 |
Pet and problem spots
| Item | From |
|---|---|
| Pet urine, level 1 — per spot with a room clean | $35 |
| Pet urine, level 2 — sub-surface pad treatment, per area | $85 |
| Whole-room pad saturation | $150 |
| Specialty spot (dye, rust, ink, paint) | $45–$55 |
| Bleach-spot dye repair (nylon, wool) | $85 |
| Bonded insert / patch | $120 |
Rugs, upholstery, mattresses
| Item | From |
|---|---|
| Synthetic area rug, cleaned on-site | $60 |
| Wool / oriental rug, off-site wash, per sq ft | $3.50 |
| Sofa, 3-seat | $95 |
| Loveseat | $75 |
| Sectional, per seat | $30 |
| Armchair or recliner | $55 |
| Dining chair seat, each (min. 4) | $12 |
| Mattress, queen, one side | $85 |
Tile, water, commercial
| Item | From |
|---|---|
| Tile & grout cleaning, per sq ft | $0.85 |
| Grout color seal, per sq ft | $1.75 |
| Emergency water extraction, first room | $225 |
| Commercial encapsulation, per sq ft | $0.18 |
| Rental turnover, 3-bed house | $220 |
Prices as of September 2026. After-hours water calls add $95. Pasco off-route days carry a $25 fuel charge, waived on route days.
What moves the price up
Urine in the pad
A surface spot is $35. A spot that reached the pad needs sub-surface treatment at $85 — and it’s the only thing that actually stops the smell coming back. The UV lamp decides which one you have, in front of you.
Heavy traffic lanes on polyester
Builder-grade polyester holds oil. A gray lane from the garage to the kitchen needs solvent pre-treatment, which we price as a per-room add-on rather than surprising you.
Wool and natural fibers
Cooler water, neutral chemistry, slower drying, more care. About 25% more than synthetic.
Oversized rooms
A 400 sq ft great room isn’t a $45 room. We measure and tell you.
Furniture that has to move
Standard pieces are included. A room full of heavy furniture that all has to shift is quoted as a large room.
What brings it down
Booking a route day
Pasco route days waive the fuel charge; Brandon and Riverview days often have same-week slots.
Neighbors on the same day
Two or more houses on one street: fuel charge waived and 10% off each.
Combining services
Sofa, rug or mattress with the carpet visit is cheaper than a separate trip, and it’s one dry-out instead of two.
Twice-a-year schedule
A full clean once a year and a traffic-lane clean six months later costs less over three years than one restorative clean and keeps the warranty valid.
Vacuuming before we arrive
Honestly, it doesn’t change the price — but it does shorten the visit.
Per room vs per square foot vs “whole house $99”
Three pricing models compete in Tampa. Each one is honest in a different way, and one of them usually isn’t.
Per room — what we do. Simple to quote on the phone, easy to check on the invoice, and the only surprises are the ones the walk-through finds and you approve. The catch: “room” needs a definition, which is why ours is printed above.
Per square foot — common with franchises. Accurate for large open-plan homes and commercial space, harder for a homeowner to estimate, and the measurement happens on site, so the phone number is always “about”. Fair if the rate is clear; we use it for tile and commercial for exactly that reason.
“Whole house from $99” — the mailer price. It covers three small rooms with no pre-spray, no spotting and no stairs, and the technician is paid to sell you the rest at the door. The Tampa reviews that mention “the price changed when they got here” are almost all this model. If a price sounds like a third of everyone else’s, it is a third of the job.
Pricing questions
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Why is there a minimum charge?
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How do you compare to Stanley Steemer or Zerorez on price?
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Is there a discount for repeat customers?
Want a price for your rooms?
Tell us the rooms and the fiber and we'll quote it on the phone in a couple of minutes. Same-day slots most weekdays.