Basic
$1.78 – $4.45 per sq ft
Rug vacuumed and dusted, then hot-water extraction with a fiber-safe detergent, common spots treated

Professional cleaning of a synthetic or wool area rug (in-plant or on-site), priced per square foot of rug.
Clean Area Rugs in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $2.09 to $5.23 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for clean area rugs.
National average: $2 – $5 per sq ft
$1.78 – $4.45 per sq ft
Rug vacuumed and dusted, then hot-water extraction with a fiber-safe detergent, common spots treated
$2.09 – $5.23 per sq ft
Thorough dry-soil dusting, fiber-matched shampoo and rinse, fringe cleaned, spots treated, rug dried flat
$2.62 – $6.54 per sq ft
In-plant immersion wash with wool-safe cleaner, pet odor and spot treatment, fringe hand-cleaned, rug dried in a controlled drying room
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.95 – $2.36 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.73 – $1.82 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.25 – $0.63 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.17 – $0.42 | sq ft |
Rug dusting machine beating dry soil from an area rug
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