What is carpet steam cleaning?
Carpet steam cleaning — properly called hot water extraction — injects heated water and cleaning solution deep into the carpet pile, then extracts it along with the embedded dirt, dust mites and allergens a vacuum never reaches. It's the method carpet manufacturers recommend and the one property managers mean when a lease says "professionally cleaned". A quick surface shampoo or dry clean freshens the top of the pile; hot water extraction cleans the carpet.
What's included
- Pre-treatment — stains and high-traffic areas treated before extraction.
- Hot water extraction — a deep steam clean that removes embedded dirt.
- Deodorise and sanitise — a fresh, hygienic finish, great for pets and allergies.
- Fast drying — carpets are typically dry in 2–4 hours.
- Rooms, halls and stairs — priced per area, so you only pay for what we clean.
Stains, pet odours and allergens
Enzyme pre-treatment handles the majority of pet accidents, and steam extraction removes the dust mites and dander that trigger allergies. We're honest about limits: severe or permanent staining is flagged before we start, not discovered on your invoice. If the whole house needs a reset — not just the carpets — pair it with a deep clean and do it all in one visit.
Carpet cleaning for end of lease
If your entry report says the carpets were professionally cleaned, most agents require the same at exit — with a receipt as proof. We provide one with every job. The cheapest way to book is as an add-on to your end of lease clean: one crew, one visit, and one receipt covering both for your property manager. We schedule carpets as the last job before key handover so they're dry for the final inspection.
Pricing and booking
Steam cleaning is priced per room from $40, with a $99 minimum call-out (so one or two rooms is $99). A four-bedroom house with lounge and hallway usually lands between $200 and $250 — see the full pricing guide or get an instant online estimate. Plan for 2–4 hours of drying time with good airflow, and book pets and foot traffic out of the room until it's dry.