Carpet Cleaning Cost

The industry recommended time to have carpets cleaned is every 12-18 months, yet the average homeowner has her carpets cleaned every 7 years. “If it vacuums up, then it ain’t dirty,” as the old saying goes. The reason for the discrepancy between the time recommended and the span before they are actually cleaned results from the public not knowing how often this should be done, not to mention some misconception about costs. This article works towards solving these issues and a few others as well.

Average Carpet Cleaning Costs

The average home has about 1000 square feet (sq ft) of carpet. The national average for carpet cleaning costs on this size home is $.30/sq ft, which brings the actual carpet cleaning cost to $300. So the typical home spends around $43 a year for clean carpets, if the carpets in that home are being cleaned every 7 years.

If you happen to have more carpet than a typical home, you are likely to get a per sq ft discount, since your home is a bigger job. However, cleaning carpet costs will go up if you have less.

Our carpet cleaning cost averages to about $.22/sq ft, which is well bellow national average but yet you receive superb quality of cleaning with the latest equipment. Our average does depend on total workable sq ft of your home, that is of your total workable carpet area.

Less is More

In order for carpet cleaning companies to make a profit on homes with less than 1000 sq ft of carpet, they have to raise the price per sq ft. The company still has to drive out to your house, unroll all of their hoses, set up their equipment, do the work, and the break it all back down. This takes time. So don’t feel that you are being ripped off if your price per square foot is higher than your neighbors’. This is an industry standard.

Trick of the Trade

If carpet cleaning costs are more than you think they should be, here are a few ways that we can help you cut down on costs.

If you schedule a regular yearly cleaning with COGO Building Maintenance, you will be able to receive a lower price. With homeowners cleaning their carpets every 7 years, you will be way ahead of the curve and in the position to ask for a discounted price, since you are our regular customer.

Next, our company also does other cleanings, such as upholstery and ducts cleaning. If you bundle all of the chores together and have them performed by the COGO Building Maintenance on the same trip, even though the entire cleaning will cost more, you will be saving money on each individual process, since we are only making one trip.

The Final Word

The items and prices listed above are just averages that we have gathered from our competitors across the nation. Not every service will give you the same price or negotiate for the same kind of deals. However, if you think that the price you were quoted for your cleaning is too high or too low, be sure to get estimate from us,  so that you can see if you are victim of carpet cleaning  scam.

*Remember. Carpets last longer and look better with regular cleanings, plus carpet traps dust, dander, and allergens that can cause health issues. This is an inexpensive process that does wonders for your home and family.