Your In-Home Rug Cleaning Service | Adelaide Hills Southern Districts

In-Home Rug Cleaning in Adelaide Hills

We provide convenient on-site rug cleaning in Adelaide Hills at competitive rates, saving you the trouble of dropping off your rugs to a laundry rug service provider. Our process is ideal for routine surface cleaning. For heavily soiled rugs that need deep cleaning of both sides, we recommend using professional rug laundry services.

Benefits of Professional Rug Cleaning in Adelaide Hills

Regular professional rug cleaning in Adelaide Hills protects your investment by preventing premature wear from accumulated dirt and grime. This maintenance not only extends your rug's lifespan but also preserves its stain-free appearance, ensuring lasting beauty and value.

Expertly tackle stains and spots to increase the chances of removal.

Rinse your rug to a "zero residue", so NO chemical applied to your rug is left behind.

Correctly select the right chemical for your type of rug and soiling condition.

Carefully test your rug to prevent colour bleeding, especially for handmade pieces.

Why Choose AC for Rug Cleaning in Adelaide Hills?

Types of Rugs We Clean

Our rug cleaning service is tailored to handle a wide variety of materials, including synthetic, wool, cotton, silk, and many others. We use specialised tools and equipment specifically designed for each type of rug, ensuring the best possible care.

Our cleaning process is both effective and gentle, carefully preserving the dyes within your rug's fibres. This approach leaves your rug's colours vibrant and fresh. Plus, our cleaning method leaves your rugs residue-free, which means they don't attract dirt. The result? Your rugs not only get thoroughly clean but also stay cleaner for longer.

MODERN | ORIENTAL | SHAGGY | SYNTHETIC | WOOL | COTTON | PERSIAN | & MORE

NOTE: We don't clean sisal, jute, or seagrass rugs.

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Adelaide Hills Rug Cleaning Pricing

$40

Rug up to 4 m2

$50

$10

Rug up to 6 m2

$60

Rug up to 4 m2 with fringe

Rug up to 6 m2 with fringe

Rug over 6 m2 with fringe

$50

$60

$70

Door mats

Rug over 6 m2

Our minimum service charge is $150.

These prices are for our standard cleaning. Additional charges may apply for heavily soiled rugs or rugs with stubborn stains that require extra time and specialised solutions.

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See Our Rug Cleaning Transformations in Adelaide Hills

Some transformations: Before and After rug cleaning results

Customer Reviews

See what our satisfied clients have to say about us.

I have used AC Carpet Cleaning for the past 3 years and am very impressed with the quality of the work. Alex is always punctual, very friendly and gets the job done well and in a timely manner. Definitely give a 5 star Rating and will be staying with this business for the foreseeable future. Highly Recommend.

Loving Retirement

Adelaide Hills

I cannot recommend Alex highly enough! His work is absolutely outstanding — every time, without fail. Alex is incredibly responsive and professional, and what stands out most is his honesty and the pride he takes in his craft. His fees are fair and perfectly proportionate to the amazing results he delivers...

Anas Safri

Southern Adelaide

Frequently Asked Questions About Rug Cleaning in Adelaide Hills

Will my rug get overly wet after cleaning?

No, we clean only the top of your rug, and in most cases, the backing remains dry. However, this isn't the case for thin, flimsy rugs without a thick, solid backing. For such rugs, it's a good idea to lift them off the floor or hang them on a clothesline, if possible, to ensure proper ventilation and drying.

What is the difference between your surface cleaning (in-home) and off-site laundry facility cleaning?

In our in-home cleaning, we clean only the surface (top) of your rug, not the backing, to avoid over-wetting, which can cause shrinkage, water marks, and odours if the rug takes days to dry. This service is ideal for light to medium soiling or freshening up. For heavily soiled or contaminated rugs, off-site cleaning at a laundry facility is recommended. This process involves immersing the entire rug in cleaning solutions, cleaning both sides, and ensuring proper drying in a temperature-controlled environment. However, off-site cleaning is more expensive—about $300 to $400 for a 3x3 rug—and it can take days to return your rug(s). We do not offer off-site services, so for this type of cleaning, we suggest searching on Google for nearby 'rug cleaning facilities.'

Do you need a special area to clean my rug?

All we need is for your rug to be in an accessible, clean area and fully opened. If you're considering using your garage, it's advisable to place plastic underneath in case the floor isn't clean. If you have multiple rugs to clean, placing them side by side in the same area is ideal; of course, whenever possible. This way, we won't need to move our equipment throughout your house from room to room.

How often should I clean my rugs?

It varies based on factors like foot traffic, pets, and personal cleanliness preferences. For low-traffic areas, professional cleaning every 12-18 months is usually sufficient. However, high-traffic spaces or homes with pets might require cleaning every 6-12 months or sooner to maintain freshness and hygiene.

Why does my rug smell a bit musty?

Rugs can emit odours for several reasons. Synthetic materials like polypropylene release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which produce a chemical smell. Machine-made and tufted rugs with adhesives or latex backing may break down over time, especially when wet or exposed to sunlight, causing unpleasant odours. Since cleaning involves dampening the rug, the smell may temporarily intensify but should disappear or minimise as it dries. To help, we apply a sanitiser to minimise odours, and you can speed up drying by placing your rug in a well-ventilated area—outdoors is even better!

Why don't you clean sisal, jute, or seagrass rugs?

Steam cleaning is generally not suitable for these types of natural rugs, as they can react negatively to moisture, shrinking, warping, or discolouring. Dry-cleaning method is more appropriate for this type of rug.