The short answer: Oriental rug cleaning at our Glenview facility typically costs $3 to $8 per square foot, with free pickup and delivery across Chicagoland. A common 8 × 10 ft rug works out to $240 to $640. Where your rug lands in that range depends on its fiber, how it was made, and its condition.
This guide is for anyone pricing Oriental rug cleaning in Chicago or the suburbs. It covers prices by rug size, what moves a rug up or down the range, what the price includes, and what two real jobs cost.
Key Takeaways
- Facility price: $3–$8 per square foot, with free pickup and delivery.
- Quick estimate: multiply length by width in feet, then multiply by $3 and by $8.
- In-home price: a $180 minimum per visit, for machine-made synthetic and lightly soiled machine-made wool rugs only.
- Where Oriental rugs go: hand-knotted, silk, viscose, antique, and urine-soaked rugs are cleaned at our facility.
- Easy savings: drop your rug off yourself and save $30 on invoices of $100 or more.
Oriental Rug Cleaning Prices by Size
Rug cleaning is priced by the square foot, so size is the first number to know. Measure the length and width in feet and multiply them. A 6 × 9 ft rug is 54 square feet, which comes to $162 to $432 at our standard range.
| Rug size | Square feet | Typical price range |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 ft | 24 sq ft | $72–$192 |
| 5 × 8 ft | 40 sq ft | $120–$320 |
| 6 × 9 ft | 54 sq ft | $162–$432 |
| 8 × 10 ft | 80 sq ft | $240–$640 |
| 9 × 12 ft | 108 sq ft | $324–$864 |
| 10 × 14 ft | 140 sq ft | $420–$1,120 |
| 2.5 × 10 ft runner | 25 sq ft | $75–$200 |
Ranges are for cleaning at our facility, at $3–$8 per square foot. Add-ons are separate, and your exact price is confirmed after inspection.
What Moves Your Rug Within the Range?
Two rugs of the same size can land at different ends of the range. Three things make the difference:
- Fiber: wool, silk, viscose, and cotton need gentler chemistry, more testing, and more time than synthetics, so they cost more to clean.
- Construction: a hand-knotted Oriental rug takes more care than a machine-made one, because soil settles deep in the foundation and the rug has to be handled by hand.
- Condition: heavy soil, set-in stains, and pet accidents all need extra treatment time.
Drying is a large part of the work you are paying for. The EPA advises drying damp materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold, and a thick wool rug holds a lot of water. That is why our rug cleaning process includes a centrifuge pre-dry and controlled flat drying, and why we don't return a rug until it is fully dry.
Add-ons are quoted separately
Some rugs need more than a wash. Pet urine and odor treatment, moth treatment, stain protection, and fringe or edge repair are priced on top of cleaning. You get the full quote before any work begins, so there are no surprise charges.
What Does the Price Include?
Our Oriental rug cleaning service price covers the whole job, from your floor and back again:
- Free pickup and delivery across our Chicagoland service area.
- Inspection and dye testing before any water touches the rug.
- Dust removal to get dry soil and grit out first.
- Full-immersion hand washing with solutions matched to the fiber.
- Centrifuge pre-dry and controlled flat drying at our facility.
- A final inspection before the rug comes home.
Most rugs are back in your home within 5 to 7 business days of pickup.
Facility or In-Home: Which Price Applies to Your Rug?
The per-square-foot numbers above are for rugs washed at our facility, which is where hand-knotted Oriental rugs belong. Some everyday rugs don't need that trip, and we can clean them in your home instead.
| Detail | At our facility | In your home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3–$8 per sq ft | $180 minimum per visit |
| Best for | Hand-knotted, silk, viscose, antique, heavily soiled, or urine-soaked rugs | Machine-made synthetic rugs and lightly soiled machine-made wool rugs |
| Method | Full-immersion hand wash and controlled flat drying | Cleaned on-site, after a dye test for wool |
| Rug is back | 5–7 business days | Synthetic rugs dry the same day |
If you aren't sure which group your rug is in, send us a photo of the front and the back. The back usually tells us how it was made.
What Have Real Jobs Cost?
Ranges are useful, but real bills show how they play out. Here are two recent jobs:
| Job | Rugs | Rug cleaning price |
|---|---|---|
| Glencoe, IL, at our facility | 2.5 × 10 ft wool runner (25 sq ft) | $180 ($7.20 per sq ft) |
| Chicago, IL, in the home | 7 × 5 ft and 7 × 2 ft synthetic rugs | $22.05, on a visit that met the $180 minimum |
The wool runner went to our facility for a full hand wash, and the price included pickup and delivery. Our Glencoe runner case study walks through every step.
The Chicago number looks low because it was only the rug portion of a visit that had already met the minimum. Booked on their own, those two rugs would have been billed at $180. The Chicago in-home case study has the details.
How Can You Lower the Cost?
- Drop it off yourself. Bring your rug to 2003 Johns Dr. in Glenview and save $30 on invoices of $100 or more.
- Group your in-home rugs. The $180 minimum applies per visit, so book rugs together instead of one at a time.
- Clean on a schedule. A rug that gets regular care needs less work than one that has gone years without it. Our guide on how often to clean Oriental rugs covers timing by room.
- Treat accidents quickly. Blot with a white towel and cool water, and call us before urine has time to soak into the foundation.
How Should You Compare Rug Cleaning Quotes?
Two quotes can describe very different services. Before you choose on price alone, ask each company:
- Is the rug washed at a facility or cleaned on my floor? A surface clean and a full-immersion wash aren't the same service.
- Are pickup and delivery included? Some quotes leave them out.
- How is the rug dried? Ask where it dries and how they know it is dry.
- What would cost extra? Get pet treatment and stain protection priced up front.
- Are you certified? We are an IICRC Certified Firm, and you can look up any company in the IICRC Global Locator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to clean an 8 x 10 Oriental rug?
At our Glenview facility, an 8 × 10 ft rug is 80 square feet, so cleaning typically costs $240 to $640 at $3 to $8 per square foot. Pickup and delivery are free. Your exact price is confirmed after inspection.
Is pickup and delivery included in the price?
Yes. Pickup and delivery are free across our Chicagoland service area. You can also drop your rug off at 2003 Johns Dr. in Glenview and save $30 on invoices of $100 or more.
Is there a minimum charge for in-home rug cleaning?
Yes. In-home visits have a $180 minimum service charge per visit. Grouping your rugs into one appointment is the best way to get the most from that minimum.
Can my Oriental rug be cleaned in my home?
Usually not. Hand-knotted, silk, viscose, and antique rugs go to our facility, along with any rug with urine soaked into the base. In-home cleaning is for machine-made synthetic rugs and lightly soiled machine-made wool rugs.
How long does professional Oriental rug cleaning take?
Rugs cleaned at our facility are usually back in your home within 5 to 7 business days of pickup. That covers inspection, dusting, washing, a centrifuge pre-dry, controlled drying, and a final inspection.
How do I get an exact price for my rug?
Text a photo of your rug and its size to (224) 551-0711 for a quick, free estimate. We confirm the final price after inspecting the rug, before any work begins.