Six cleaning jobs, and what each one costs
Carpet by the room, upholstery by the piece, rugs by size, tile and wood by the square foot.
| Job | Maid VIP estimate | Typical national cost range, not a quote |
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| Carpet cleaning | about $30–$75 per room, with a $150 visit minimum; most homes about $150–$400 | $75–$125 per room or $0.20–$0.40 per square foot; the national average job is $183 |
| Pet urine and odor treatment | estimated per spot, with an enzyme pre-treatment | $40–$300 for stain removal, depending on how bad it is, or $0.10–$0.30 per square foot for deodorizing |
| Upholstery cleaning | about $75 per piece and $150 for a sofa, with visits from $150 | $100–$300 per sofa ($200–$500 for leather) and $10–$30 per dining chair |
| Area rug cleaning | estimated by size and fiber | $80–$200 for a 5x8, $150–$400 for an 8x10 and $250–$600 for a 9x12; hand-washed wool, oriental or Persian rugs $5–$8 per square foot |
| Tile and grout cleaning | about $0.50–$3 per square foot | $0.50–$3 per square foot, with a $100–$200 call-out minimum at some companies, or $300–$500 for a room of 150 to 250 square feet; cleaned and sealed $1.50–$2.50 per square foot |
| Wood floor cleaning | about $0.40–$0.80 per square foot | $0.49–$0.61 per square foot; refinishing is separate flooring work |
National figures come from published cost guides; nobody publishes Ventura averages. Maid VIP’s figures are its own estimates. The price is confirmed before any work. Every rate and its source.
Which job is it?
| Job | What it reaches | Priced by | Often booked with | National figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet cleaning | Wall-to-wall carpet, stairs and traffic paths | Room or square foot | Pet treatment, stairs, protector | $75–$125 per room |
| Pet urine and odor treatment | Urine in the backing, the pad and the subfloor | Spot, area or square foot | A carpet cleaning | $40–$300 for stain removal |
| Upholstery cleaning | Sofas, sectionals and chairs | The piece | A carpet cleaning | $100–$300 per sofa |
| Area rug cleaning | Synthetic, wool and oriental rugs | Size and fiber | A carpet cleaning | $80–$200 for a 5x8 |
| Tile and grout cleaning | Floor, shower and counter tile | Square foot, sometimes with a minimum | Grout sealing | $0.50–$3 per sq ft |
| Wood floor cleaning | Wood, laminate and vinyl plank | Square foot | Furniture moving | $0.49–$0.61 per sq ft |
The six jobs
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Carpet cleaning
Wall-to-wall carpet, pre-vacuumed and spot-treated, then cleaned by hot water extraction or a low-moisture method.
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Pet urine and odor treatment
Urine and accident treatment that reaches the backing and the pad, added to a carpet cleaning or booked by itself.
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Upholstery cleaning
Sofas, sectionals and chairs cleaned by the method the fabric allows; leather and delicate fabrics priced on their own.
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Area rug cleaning
Synthetic rugs cleaned in the home; wool and hand-knotted rugs often washed at a plant, with pickup and delivery priced separately.
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Tile and grout cleaning
Floor, shower and counter tile with the grout lines machine-scrubbed; sealing and natural stone priced separately.
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Wood floor cleaning
Wood, engineered wood, laminate and vinyl plank, scrubbed with a pH-neutral cleaner and dried; refinishing is separate flooring work.
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