Checked before cleaning
Fibre, backing and dyes are tested so the method suits the rug.
From £20
Rug cleaning
A rug takes the same traffic as the carpet around it, with less protection underneath. We check what it's made of first, then clean it the way it needs.
- Living room and bedroom rugs
- Hallway runners
- Adding to a carpet or sofa clean
Rugs cleaned the way they need
Rugs vary much more than carpets. A synthetic hallway runner and a wool living room rug need different treatment, and some dyes run if they get too wet. We check the fibre, backing and colours before we start, then choose a method that's safe for that rug. Rug cleaning is easy to add to a carpet or sofa booking.
Rugs sit in the busiest parts of a room and take as much traffic as any carpet, but they vary much more in what they're made of and how they react to water.
We check the fibre, backing and dyes first, then clean with a method that's safe for that rug. Most rugs can be cleaned at your home alongside your carpets or sofa.
Why book rug cleaning
Cleaned at home
No need to roll it up and take it anywhere.
From £20 a rug
Priced by size and material, and easy to add to a carpet clean.
What's included
What rug cleaning covers
Your quote confirms the exact list for your property. Anything under add-ons is priced separately.
Included
- Fibre, backing and dye checked before cleaning
- Thorough vacuum front and back where possible
- Pre-treatment of marks and walkways
- Cleaning with a method suited to the rug
- Drying advice
Add-ons
- Extra stain treatment
- Pet odour treatment
- Carpet, sofa and mattress cleaning in the same visit
Checklist
Rug Review and Quote Setup
- Number of rugs, rough size, and visible condition reviewed
- Standalone rug cleaning or carpet-cleaning add-on agreed in advance
- Decorative or delicate rugs described clearly where special handling matters
Checklist
Core Rug Cleaning Scope
- Professional cleaning of the selected rugs
- Focus on visible dirt, dullness, and room presentation
- Approach matched to the rug type and overall condition
Checklist
Important Limitations
- Fading, fibre wear, and older damage are not the same as removable dirt
- Some older stains may lighten rather than disappear completely
- Photos help set accurate expectations for valuable or heavily affected rugs
How it works
What happens on the day
- 1
Test
Fibre, backing and dye stability are checked.
- 2
Vacuum
The rug is vacuumed thoroughly to remove grit.
- 3
Clean
Marks are pre-treated and the rug is cleaned to suit its material.
- 4
Dry
You get advice on drying and when it can go back down.
Prices
Rug cleaning prices
Rug cleaning starts at £20 a rug. The size, material and condition of each rug decide the final price.
What affects the price
- Size of the rug
- How many rugs
- What the rug is made of
- Condition and marks
Before we arrive
- Clear the rug of furniture if you can
- Tell us what it's made of if you know
- Mention any marks and what caused them
Being honest about results
- Silk, antique and hand-dyed rugs may need specialist off-site cleaning; we'll tell you if yours does.
- Colour run and fading that have already happened can't be reversed.
- Fringes can be cleaned but not always brought back to white.
Our work
Photos from recent jobs
Rug and carpet
Living room
Rug cleaning
Extraction cleaning
Rug cleaning
Light colours
Questions
Rug cleaning questions
How much does rug cleaning cost?
Rug cleaning starts at £20 a rug, depending on size, material and condition.
Can you clean my rug at home?
Most rugs can be cleaned at home. Silk, antique and some hand-dyed rugs may need specialist off-site cleaning, and we'll tell you if yours does.
Can I book it with my carpets?
Yes. Rugs are often cleaned in the same visit as carpets or a sofa.
Often booked together
Carpet cleaning
Room-by-room carpet cleaning for traffic marks, spills, stairs and landings.
About carpet cleaningUpholstery and sofa cleaning
Fabric sofas, chairs and cushions cleaned for marks, odours and everyday wear.
About sofa cleaningMattress cleaning
Mattresses cleaned and freshened for dust, marks and odours.
About mattress cleaningEnd of tenancy cleaning
Move-out cleaning for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas, with carpets and ovens as add-ons.
About end of tenancyBefore you book
Everything you might want to check first
Prices, checklists and answers to the usual questions, all in one place.
Price guide
Starting prices for every service, plus the package table for tenancy and deep cleans by bedrooms and bathrooms.
See the price guideWhat's on the checklist
Room-by-room lists of what each clean covers, so you can spot anything you need to add before you ask for a quote.
Open the checklistsQuestions people ask
Drying times, stains, deposits, access, parking and how the final price is worked out.
Read the FAQsOur promise
What we agree to before the visit, and what happens if something on the agreed list has been missed.
Read our promiseWhere we work
The eight cities we cover and the towns around them. Not sure about your postcode? Ask anyway.
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Send a booking requestAbout Fresh Care Direct
How we work, who comes to your door, and why we ask so many questions before we quote.
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