Cost guide
Area rug cleaning cost, by size and fiber
Area rug cleaning runs $80–$200 for a 5x8, $150–$400 for an 8x10 and $250–$600 for a 9x12 on Angi’s 2026 figures. Hand-washed wool, oriental and Persian rugs are priced by the square foot instead, at $5–$8 per square foot.
In Moorpark: area rug cleaning from about $80 for a 5x8 rug, priced before any work. Services fulfilled by our affiliated service partner, Maid VIP. Downtown and High Street, Mountain Meadows, Peach Hill and Carlsberg, Moorpark Highlands, Campus Park, Northwest Moorpark. Call (805) 552-5198
What does area rug cleaning cost by size?
Area rug cleaning costs about $80–$200 for a 5x8 rug, $150–$400 for an 8x10 and $250–$600 for a 9x12, on Angi’s 2026 national figures. HomeAdvisor says rug cleaning runs 25% to 40% more in high cost-of-living areas; local companies set their own prices, so compare written quotes.
| Rug size | Square feet | National range |
|---|---|---|
| 5x8 | 40 | $80–$200 |
| 8x10 | 80 | $150–$400 |
| 9x12 | 108 | $250–$600 |
Typical national figures, not quotes. The cleaning company confirms the price before any work.
What a 9x12 rug costs to clean
A 9x12 rug costs $250–$600 to clean on Angi’s 2026 figures. Hand washing, which wool, oriental and Persian rugs need, runs $5–$8 per square foot on HomeAdvisor, so a hand-washed 9x12 of 108 square feet comes to about $540 to $864.
Wool, oriental and Persian rugs
Wool rugs cost $3–$8 per square foot to clean on HomeAdvisor, and hand-woven oriental and Persian rugs are usually hand washed, at $5–$8 per square foot. Wool takes gentler chemistry and cooler water than synthetic fibers, and natural dyes can move when wet, so these rugs are worth sending to a cleaner who handles them often.
In-home or plant rug cleaning
Synthetic area rugs are usually cleaned in the home, often in the same visit as the carpet. Wool, oriental and hand-knotted rugs often go to a cleaning plant, where they can be dusted, washed on both sides and dried flat with controlled airflow; pickup and delivery are usually priced separately, so ask for the total and the turnaround.
Fringe, dyes and colors that bleed
Rug dyes are tested before any cleaning: the cleaner presses a damp white cloth on each color and checks it for dye, and changes the method or sends the rug to a plant if a color moves. Fringe is usually cotton and is cleaned by hand, gently, because it frays more easily than the pile.
Pet urine in an area rug
Pet urine in an area rug soaks through the pile into the foundation, and often into the rug pad and the floor beneath. A surface cleaning won’t reach it: the rug needs a urine treatment or a full wash at a plant. Keep heat and hot water off the spot until it is treated.
Sources
Prices are typical national figures, not quotes, read October 2026; no Moorpark averages are published. Local facts come from the pages listed.