Carpet cleaning add-on prices: pet odor, protector, stairs and more
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
Published price ranges for common carpet cleaning extras and a worked example of how each one changes the job price.
Published add-on prices
| Add-on | HomeGuide | Angi (Sep 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Moving furniture | $25–$75 per room | $10–$75 |
| Pet odor treatment | $20–$40+ per room | $20–$40 per room |
| Protector (e.g. Scotchgard) | $10–$40 per room | $10–$40 per room |
| Stain removal | $125–$250 | $40–$300 |
| Upholstery | $40–$400 per item | $50–$400 per item |
| Area rugs | – | $2–$8 per sq ft |
| Hallways / walk-in closets | $20–$35+ each | – |
| Stairs | $2–$5 per step or $45–$65 per staircase | $2–$5 per step or $45–$65 per staircase |
| Same-day / emergency | – | $50–$100 extra |
| Re-stretching | $0.50–$1.50 per sq ft | – |
Worked example: the same 3 rooms with add-ons
| Job | Price | Real $/hour |
|---|---|---|
| 3 rooms + hallway | $145 | $51.26 |
| + move light furniture | $170 | $52.96 |
| + pet odor treatment in 2 rooms | $170 | $52.58 |
| + protector in 3 rooms | $180 | $52.93 |
| + 3 tough spots | $160 | $52.13 |
| + 13 stair steps | $175 | $52.55 |
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $60 per hour target, 25 minutes per room and 10 per hallway, 30 setup minutes, $10 per cleaning hour for equipment, $3 of chemicals per area, 10 round-trip miles at $0.35 per mile, 20 minutes of driving, $125 minimum, rounded up to $5. These are not market rates. Add-on times and product costs (8 minutes per room for furniture or pet treatment, $4 pet product and $6 protector per room) are the calculator’s starter numbers.
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Open the free carpet cleaning calculatorFAQ
How much to charge for pet odor treatment?
HomeGuide lists $20–$40+ per room; Angi lists $20–$40 per room for odor removal.
How much to charge for carpet protector?
HomeGuide and Angi both list $10–$40 per room for protector such as Scotchgard.
How much to charge for moving furniture?
HomeGuide lists $25–$75 per room; Angi lists $10–$75.
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Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- HomeGuide – How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost? (Jan 21, 2025)
- Angi – How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost? [2026 Data] (updated Sep 21, 2026)