Wondering what it costs to get your rug cleaned in Louisville? Pricing comes down to two things: which cleaning method your rug needs and its size. In-shop deep cleaning — the method recommended for area rugs — starts at about $4.00 per square foot, while lighter on-site surface cleaning runs about $1.50 per square foot. Here is the full breakdown so you know exactly what you are paying for.
The figures below are typical Louisville prices to help you plan. Every rug is different — we provide a free, exact quote before any work begins.
The Two Ways to Clean a Rug (and What Each Costs)
1. Surface cleaning (on-site) — about $1.50/sq ft. A controlled steam/surface clean done in your home. We lower the pressure and temperature to prevent color bleeding, regulate the equipment, and protect surrounding wood floors. Good for lightly soiled rugs and quick refreshes.
2. In-shop deep cleaning — from $4.00/sq ft. This is what we recommend for area rugs, because a rug can only be fully, safely cleaned at our rug plant. It is a complete submersion wash, not a surface pass.
Our In-Shop Rug Cleaning Process
Here is exactly what your rug goes through — and why in-shop cleaning costs more than a surface clean:
- Inspection to confirm the rug is colorfast and safe to wet-clean.
- Dusting to remove dry soil embedded deep in the fibers.
- Wet wash — front and back scrubbed and flushed with a wool-safe product.
- Rug centrifuge to extract the water, followed by a final rinse.
- Hang to dry in a controlled environment.
- Second inspection and spot cleaning if needed, then dried again.
- Wrapped in paper for return, to prevent condensation or damage.
Rug Cleaning Cost by Size
In-shop deep cleaning for wool, cotton, and synthetic rugs is about $4.00 per square foot. For the most common rug sizes that works out to roughly:
| 5′ x 7′ rug (35 sq ft) | ~$140 |
| 8′ x 10′ rug (80 sq ft) | ~$320 |
| 9′ x 12′ rug (108 sq ft) | ~$432 |
More delicate fibers — sisal, viscose, and silk — carry an additional per-square-foot charge because they require extra care. Wool, silk, and oriental rugs go through the same thorough process; synthetic rugs clean a little faster because the fibers are stronger, but the price is about the same since the process is the same.
What’s Included vs. Add-Ons
Your base in-shop price (about $4/sq ft for wool) includes dusting, washing, drying, and a fresh fragrance. Optional add-ons:
| Odor & pet-urine decontamination (deodorizer) | +$2.50/sq ft — 100% odor-removal guarantee |
| Rug pad (prevents slipping & floor scratches) | +$2.50/sq ft |
| Moth treatment | +$2.50/sq ft |
| Fiber protector (3-year warranty — free spot cleaning if you spill) | Available — ask for pricing |
On pet urine and odor, our deodorizer treatment flushes and neutralizes the urine and is backed by a 100% odor-removal guarantee — if it needs another pass, we redo it at no charge.
Pickup & Delivery
Pricing usually includes free pickup and delivery. For a large rug (like an 8×10) that needs a second person, there is a one-time $75 fee that also covers moving furniture in the first room. Each additional room where we move furniture is $50.
What Drives the Price Up
Your total comes down to the combination of services your rug needs and how much contamination is present. A clean, lightly used wool rug is at the base rate; a pet-soiled silk rug needing deodorizing and a pad will be higher.
How Long Does It Take?
Typical turnaround is about two weeks from the day we pick up your rug to the day we call to schedule its return. Add-ons like odor treatment can extend that slightly.
Why Professional Rug Cleaning Is Worth It
This is not a DIY job. You cannot flush a rug or dry it the way a rug plant can, and without the right training it is easy to cause color bleeding, shrinkage, or permanent damage. Professional cleaning protects the rug and its value.
Get a Free Rug Cleaning Quote in Louisville
Rodriguez Cleaning & Restoration has 600+ five-star reviews, the training, proven systems, technology, and wool-safe products to clean and restore your rugs safely — without damaging them. Explore our area rug & oriental rug cleaning service, or see why we are rated the best area rug cleaner in Louisville.
Want an exact price for your rug? Call us at (502) 365-6779 or request your free quote — pickup and delivery included.
Ready to book? Rodriguez Cleaning & Restoration provides oriental & area rug cleaning in Louisville, KY backed by 600+ five-star reviews. Call (502) 365-6779 or request a free quote today.
