Rugs & Mattresses Steam Cleaning

Transform your old rug, with professional rug steam cleaning in Melbourne

Whether you have severe or light staining, or just a simple cleaning, our team is equipped to handle a wide range of rug cleaning requirements. Total Cleaning Melbourne offers a range of cleaning techniques to clean your rug or runner. Our technicians have the experience to professionally clean many rug types — including 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. Every rug is made differently and needs to be treated individually by our specialists. We also offer a take away and return clean service as well to minimise the impact on your personal time. Our technicians are IICRC-certified, fully insured, and police-checked for your peace of mind.

Our expert rug steam cleaning process in Melbourne

Enhance your sleep with our professional mattress cleaning in Melbourne

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’s 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

Rug and Mattress Cleaning in Melbourne - Why Regular Cleaning Matters

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 Asthma Australia, dust mite allergens are present in virtually every home and are a leading trigger for allergic asthma.

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.

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.