How much does pet stain carpet cleaning cost?
Pet urine soaks below the carpet fibers into the pad, so a normal clean often leaves the smell behind. Cleaners treat it with enzymes or special rinses that break down the urine. That takes more product and time than a standard clean.
Pet stain carpet cleaning prices at a glance
| Job | Newer pro | Experienced pro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 room, pet urine or odor | $120 | $175 |
| 3 rooms, pet urine or odor | $190 | $355 |
| 5 rooms, pet urine or odor | $290 | $530 |
| 3 rooms, normal clean, for comparison | $120 | $245 |
Labor and basic supplies. Big parts or appliances you buy yourself are extra. Prices run higher in big cities.
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What's usually included
- Urine spots found with a UV light or moisture meter
- Enzyme or odor treatment soaked into each spot
- Hot water extraction of the whole room
- Extra rinse passes on treated areas
- Carpet groomed and set to dry
What changes the price
- How deep it goes. Urine that reached the pad or subfloor may need a sub-surface extraction tool.
- How old it is. Old stains can leave permanent color changes even after the smell is gone.
- Number of spots. A few spots cost less than a room with many accidents.
- Pad replacement. If the pad is soaked, the only full fix may be replacing it, which is a separate job.
Do it yourself or hire a pro?
Fresh accidents respond well to blotting, a rinse with water, and an enzyme cleaner from the pet store. Older, repeated spots are harder because the urine is in the pad. A pro with a sub-surface tool has a better chance, but no one can promise every stain will vanish.
Common questions
Will professional cleaning remove pet urine smell?
Usually it removes most or all of it. Spots that soaked deep into the pad or subfloor can come back on humid days.
Why do stains come back after cleaning?
Urine left in the pad wicks back up to the surface as the carpet dries. That is why pet treatments use extra rinsing.
Is it cheaper to replace the carpet?
For a few rooms, cleaning is almost always cheaper. Replacing makes sense only when the pad and subfloor are badly soaked.
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