Rugs & Mattresses Steam Cleaning

How Does Professional Rug and Mattress Steam Cleaning Work?

Professional rug and mattress steam cleaning in Melbourne uses hot water extraction and fibre-specific treatments to remove embedded dirt, dust mites, allergens, and stains that regular vacuuming cannot reach. Total Cleaning Melbourne cleans a wide range of rug types and offers a take-away and return service. From IICRC certification to police checks, our team meets every professional benchmark.

We service hallway and stair runners, mats, bathroom rugs, kitchen rugs, area rugs, door mats, outdoor rugs, and kids rugs. Please contact us to discuss your specific rug before booking, as every rug is made differently and needs to be treated individually by our specialists.

How Do We Clean Your Rugs?

How Does Professional Mattress Cleaning Enhance Your Sleep?

Consider professional mattress cleaning to clear the risk of unwanted bed guests, stains or spills on your matress.

Dust mites live and breed in your mattresses, blankets, pillows, sofas and carpets. They thrive in warm, dark conditions. They feed on the dead skin cells that human beings shed every day. Although you cannot see them, their negative effects are noticeable everywhere. Common symptoms of dust mites can include irritated eyes, runny nose, sneezing, sinus pain, headache and coughing.

Our technicians are trained and equipped to clean and sanitise your mattresses so that you and your family can sleep more safely and soundly.

How Does Our Rug and Mattress Cleaning Process Work?

Our specialist cleaning process is adapted to each individual rug and mattress, ensuring the most appropriate method is used for the material, construction, and condition of each item.

Rug cleaning process:

1. Pre-inspection and fibre identification - Each rug is assessed individually for fibre type (wool, synthetic, silk blend, cotton, natural fibres), construction (hand-knotted, tufted, flat weave), dye stability, and the nature and location of any stains. This determines the safest and most effective cleaning method.
2. Dry soil removal - Loose dirt, pet hair, dust, and debris are removed by thorough pre-vacuuming on both sides of the rug. For heavily soiled rugs, mechanical beating or agitation may be used first.
3. Pre-treatment of stains and soiled areas - Stains, pet spots, food residue, and high-traffic areas are pre-treated with appropriate cleaning agents matched to the rug’s fibre content and dye stability.
4. Cleaning - steam or low-moisture method - Depending on the rug’s construction and material, we apply either hot water extraction (steam cleaning) or a low-moisture method. Delicate rugs such as hand-knotted wool or silk blends receive the gentlest appropriate method to protect both the pile and the backing.
5. Rinse and extraction - Cleaning solution and dissolved soil are thoroughly extracted. Residue-free results prevent re-soiling and protect rug fibres.
6. Drying and finishing - Rugs are dried thoroughly before return. For our take-away service, rugs are returned to you clean, dry, and ready to lay.

Mattress cleaning process:

1. Pre-inspection - The mattress is assessed for staining, odour, and overall condition. This informs the treatment approach.
2. Pre-vacuuming - The entire mattress surface - top, sides, and where accessible, the underside - is vacuumed to remove loose dust, dead skin cells, pet hair, and surface debris.
3. Pre-treatment - Stains (including urine, blood, and sweat marks) are treated with appropriate spot-cleaning agents before the main cleaning begins.
4. Steam cleaning and extraction - Hot water extraction is applied to the mattress surface, penetrating the fabric and fill to remove embedded dust mites, allergens, bacteria, and odour-causing particles.
5. Deodorising - A sanitising and deodorising treatment is applied to neutralise odours and leave the mattress fresh and hygienic.
6. Drying - We ensure the mattress is left in a near-dry state. We recommend allowing adequate drying time before remaking the bed - typically two to four hours with good ventilation.

What Is Included in Our Rug and Mattress Cleaning Service?

• A wide range of rug types including area rugs, runners, hallway and stair runners, bathroom rugs, kitchen mats, outdoor rugs, and kids’ rugs — contact us to confirm your specific rug type before booking
• All mattress sizes: single, double, queen, king, and bunk mattresses
• Pre-inspection and fibre/material assessment
• Pre-vacuuming and dry soil removal
• Stain and spot pre-treatment
• Steam cleaning or low-moisture cleaning (method matched to material)
• Deodorising and sanitising treatment
• Take-away rug cleaning service available - rugs collected and returned professionally cleaned

Why Do Melbourne Homes Need Regular Rug and Mattress Cleaning?

Melbourne’s climate - warm, sometimes humid summers and cool winters - creates ideal conditions for dust mites to thrive in soft furnishings, mattresses, and rugs. Dust mites are one of the most common indoor allergen triggers for asthma and hay fever sufferers, and Melbourne has some of Australia’s highest rates of allergic respiratory conditions. According to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), house dust mite allergens are a major trigger for allergic rhinitis and asthma, and reducing dust mite exposure through regular cleaning of bedding, rugs, and soft furnishings is a key part of allergen management.

Rugs are often the most heavily used floor coverings in a home - collecting soil, pet dander, bacteria, and allergens that regular vacuuming alone cannot fully remove. A professional steam clean removes these deep-seated contaminants, restores the appearance and feel of the rug, and extends its useful life significantly.

Mattresses - despite being changed every night - are rarely professionally cleaned. The average mattress accumulates significant quantities of dust mites, allergen particles, and dead skin cells over time. Families with young children, allergy sufferers, or pets benefit most from regular professional mattress cleaning, but it is a worthwhile service for any household.

Where Do We Offer Rug and Mattress Cleaning in Melbourne?

We provide rugs and mattress steam cleaning across the entire Melbourne metropolitan area, including Brighton, Hawthorn, Toorak, South Yarra, Kew, Camberwell, Glen Waverley, Narre Warren, Bentleigh, Caulfield, Carnegie, Elsternwick, Oakleigh, Mulgrave, Clayton, Moorabbin, Cheltenham, and St Kilda, plus all surrounding suburbs. Whether you are in Noble Park, Springvale, or anywhere else across Melbourne, our IICRC-certified team is ready to help.

Oriental and Persian Rug Cleaning in Melbourne

Oriental and Persian rugs require specialist care that accounts for delicate fibres, handwoven construction, and sensitive dyes. Total Cleaning Melbourne’s technicians conduct a thorough fibre and dye stability test before cleaning any handmade or antique rug. We select the gentlest effective cleaning method for each piece — whether it is a silk-blend Isfahan, a wool Tabriz, or a flatweave kilim. Our process includes careful fringe cleaning and edge treatment to preserve the rug’s original appearance and structural integrity. For heavily soiled or valuable pieces, our take-away service allows the rug to be cleaned off-site in controlled conditions and returned professionally dried and ready to lay. If you are unsure whether your rug is suitable for our service, please contact us before booking and we will advise based on the rug’s construction and material.

Mattress Dust Mite Treatment and Sanitisation

Dust mites are one of Melbourne’s most common indoor allergens, and your mattress is their preferred habitat. Professional mattress sanitisation removes dust mites, their waste particles, dead skin cells, and bacteria that accumulate in mattress fabric and fill over time. Our treatment includes high-temperature steam extraction to kill dust mites on contact, followed by a sanitising and deodorising application that neutralises allergens and leaves the mattress fresh and hygienic. We recommend professional mattress cleaning every six to twelve months — more frequently for households with asthma or allergy sufferers, young children, or pets. Regular mattress sanitisation supports better sleep quality and reduces the allergen load in your bedroom. Pair your mattress clean with our upholstery and couch cleaning to address dust mites across all soft furnishings in your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should rugs be professionally cleaned?

For most Melbourne households, a professional rug clean every twelve to eighteen months is recommended. Rugs in high-traffic areas, homes with pets, or households with allergy sufferers benefit from more frequent cleaning - every six to twelve months. Light-coloured rugs and those in dining areas, where food and drink spills are more likely, may also need more regular attention.

Can you clean all types of rugs, including hand-knotted or wool rugs?

Our technicians are trained to handle many common rug types including synthetic pile rugs, flat weave rugs, and standard wool rugs. Delicate or specialist rugs such as hand-knotted, Persian, Oriental, silk blend, or natural fibre rugs (jute, sisal) are assessed individually — please contact us before booking to confirm we can handle your specific rug type and construction. We always select the gentlest effective cleaning method to protect the fibres, backing, and colours.

How often should mattresses be professionally cleaned?

We recommend professional mattress cleaning every six to twelve months for most households. Homes with young children, pets on the bed, or family members with asthma or dust mite allergies benefit from cleaning every six months. After any significant staining event - spills, illness, or pet accidents - prompt professional treatment gives the best chance of full removal.

Call 1300 424 114 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation quote.