Indicative price in South Africa
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
standard residential room
Per room for carpet steam-cleaning. Couches: R350-R900 per 2-seater, R600-R1 400 per 3-seater. Stain treatment adds R150-R400.
Guide only — actual quotes vary based on job complexity, access, materials, and urgency. Always get 2-3 quotes from verified local pros before committing.
Typical carpet & upholstery cleaning jobs & what they cost
Concrete examples at the national baseline. Bands reflect normal variation — the same job can sit at the low or high end depending on access, materials, and urgency.
Includes pre-treatment and steam extraction. Drying time 3-6 hours.
Fabric type matters: chenille and microfibre are easier than velvet or linen.
Removable cushion covers are washed separately if marked safe-to-wash.
High-traffic area. Usually paired with hallway carpets at a discount.
UV + hot-water extraction. Worth doing every 1-2 years; standard advice from allergists.
A note on these numbers
Bands come from rates published in our pricing guides, mixed with what we see Handi-za providers actually quoting across the country. They're starting points — not a fixed price list. Job-specific factors (access, height, asbestos, after-hours, time pressure) all move the needle. Treat this as the first 30 seconds of research before you start collecting real quotes.