How Much Does Rug Cleaning Cost in NYC? (2026 Pricing Guide)
Rug Cleaning in NYC Costs $7.00 Per Square Foot at Rug Refinery
Professional rug cleaning at Rug Refinery costs a flat $7.00 per square foot. That rate includes our complete five-step immersion hand-washing process and free standard pickup and delivery across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding NYC areas.
What Common Rug Sizes Cost to Clean
- 4' × 6' rug (24 sq ft): $168
- 5' × 8' rug (40 sq ft): $280
- 6' × 9' rug (54 sq ft): $378
- 8' × 10' rug (80 sq ft): $560
- 9' × 12' rug (108 sq ft): $756
For context, professional rug cleaning in New York City generally ranges from about $4 to $10 per square foot depending on the company, cleaning method, and rug type, with silk and antique pieces often priced higher. Our flat rate always includes full submersion hand-washing rather than surface-only cleaning.
What's Included at $7.00 Per Square Foot
Every rug receives our five-step Refinery Standard process: pre-wash inspection and dye testing, harmonic dust extraction, pH-balanced submersion hand-washing, fresh-water rinse with centrifuge moisture extraction, and climate-controlled drying with hand grooming. Standard pickup and delivery are included.
What Can Affect Your Final Price
Specialized treatments are quoted separately after inspection: pet urine enzyme extraction, moth treatment and prevention, and deep-set stain lifting for wine, coffee, and other organic stains. Structural work such as fringe repair and edge binding or restoration is priced as a separate service.
Rug Cleaning Cost FAQs
How much does it cost to clean an 8x10 rug in NYC?
An 8' × 10' rug is 80 square feet, so cleaning costs $560 at our $7.00 per square foot rate, including standard pickup and delivery.
Is pickup and delivery included in the price?
Standard pickup and delivery is included at no extra charge across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding NYC areas. That covers collecting your rug at your door, in your lobby or from your doorman, plus any certificate of insurance or freight-elevator coordination your building requires. In-home white-glove service — where we come inside, move furniture and roll the rug for you — is quoted separately, as are oversized rugs and multi-flight walk-ups. See our rug pickup and delivery page for the full breakdown.
Do wool, Persian, or antique rugs cost more to clean?
Our cleaning rate is the same $7.00 per square foot for wool, Persian, Oriental, and other handmade rugs. If a rug needs restoration or specialized treatment beyond cleaning, we provide a separate quote after inspection. Learn more about our professional rug cleaning process.
How do I get an exact quote?
Send us photos of your rug along with its approximate dimensions and your location through our free estimate form. We confirm the price and arrange pickup, usually the same day you reach out.
