Carpet Cleaning in Kathmandu — Pickup, Prices and What to Expect

Getting your carpets professionally cleaned in Kathmandu is now simpler than ever — but knowing what to expect makes the process even smoother.

Why Carpet Cleaning Matters in Kathmandu

Kathmandu's combination of dust, traffic pollution and monsoon humidity creates an environment where carpets accumulate grime faster than in most cities. A carpet that looks reasonably clean to the eye can hold kilograms of trapped dust, allergens and mould spores below the surface. Regular vacuuming removes surface dust; professional cleaning removes what the vacuum cannot reach.

How Professional Carpet Cleaning Works

The standard method for area rugs and carpets is hot-water extraction (also called steam cleaning). Hot water mixed with a cleaning solution is injected into the carpet fibres under pressure, then immediately extracted along with loosened dirt, debris and allergens. The result is a carpet cleaned down to the backing.

For wool, silk and delicate Nepali rugs (dhurries, tibetan-style carpets), a dry powder process is used instead — cleaning agents are worked into the fibres without saturation, protecting delicate materials from shrinkage or dye transfer.

The Pickup and Delivery Process

At Tavo Laundry, carpet cleaning follows a simple process:

• —Collection: our rider collects the carpet from your home, rolled and tagged
• —Assessment: the carpet is examined for stain types, fibre composition and soiling level
• —Pre-treatment: specific stains receive a targeted pre-treatment agent before main cleaning
• —Cleaning and drying: cleaned in our facility, then fully air-dried before return
• —Delivery: returned to your door, fully dry, within 48–72 hours

We handle all rug types: machine-made carpets, hand-knotted Tibetan rugs, Nepali dhurries, woollen carpets and prayer mats.

Carpet Cleaning Prices in Kathmandu

Carpet cleaning is priced by the square foot:

• —Machine-made carpet: NPR 80 per sq ft
• —Wool or mixed-fibre rug: NPR 100 per sq ft
• —Hand-knotted or Tibetan rug: NPR 120 per sq ft
• —Prayer mat: NPR 200 flat

A standard 4×6 ft rug costs NPR 800–1,200. A medium 6×9 ft rug runs NPR 1,500–2,200. A large 9×12 ft rug is NPR 2,800–4,300.

When Should You Get Your Carpets Cleaned?

Most households in Kathmandu benefit from professional carpet cleaning once or twice a year. If you have children, pets or a ground-floor flat exposed to street dust, twice a year is better. High-traffic areas like hallway runners may need cleaning more frequently.

Why Not DIY?

Home carpet cleaning machines are undersized, under-powered and rarely dry the carpet fully — which creates the exact conditions for mould growth. A professional plant has the water pressure, extraction capacity and drying infrastructure to do the job properly and safely.