How much does it cost to clean stair carpet?

£100 for one set of 12–13 steps plus up to a medium landing.

How long until we can use the stairs?

Low-moisture cleans dry in around 30 minutes. Hot water extraction usually dries within an hour in summer and takes longer in winter, and synthetic fibres dry faster than natural fibres. Industrial air movers and heater fans are used when needed, so nothing is left saturated.

Can you clean the stairs and rooms on the same visit?

Yes. Rooms start at £45, so you can book the whole floor at once.

Will it get rid of dark marks on the edges?

Deep cleaning lifts most soiling on nosings. If fibres are already worn down, Don will tell you honestly what to expect.

Are the products safe for my cat or dog?

Yes. All solutions are biodegradable and safe for children and pets.

Which areas do you cover?

DCS is based at 5 Blair Parade, Haverhill, and covers homes and businesses across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, including Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Saffron Walden, Sudbury, Braintree, Clare and Linton.

When are you available?

Monday to Saturday, 07:00 to 19:00. DCS is closed on Sundays. Early and evening slots help if you need the job done around work. For urgent jobs, call Don on 07727 314371 to check the next free slot.

Cash, bank transfer or invoice. You inspect the finished work first, then pay.

Stair carpet after professional cleaning – stair carpet cleaning in Haverhill by Dons Cleaning Services (photo 2)

Stairs & landingsin Haverhill.

Your stairs take more footsteps than any other carpet in the house. Don deep cleans every tread, riser and landing for a fixed £100, with solutions that are safe for children and pets.

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Stair pricing

1 set of stairs (12–13 steps + up to a medium landing): £100
Small room (add on): £45
Medium room (add on): £55

Every price is a genuine deep clean and sanitise. Pay by cash, bank transfer or invoice.

3 years’ experienceTrading since 2023

£5m insuredPublic liability, Direct Line

Checkatrade registeredTexatherm certified

Child & pet safeBiodegradable solutions

Mon–Sat 7am–7pmEarly and evening slots

Service overview

Stairs & landings with Dons Cleaning Services

What it is

Stair carpet cleaning is a specialist deep clean and sanitise of each tread, riser, nosing and the landing. Stairs are cleaned step by step, because a floor machine can’t reach the edges and nosings where dirt collects.

Who it’s for

It suits busy family homes, homes with pets that run up and down all day, rented properties, and anyone whose stairs look darker than the rest of the carpet.

When you need it

Book when the treads look grey or flattened, after a move, before selling or letting, or alongside a room clean so the whole floor looks consistent.

Why a professional clean matters

Every person in the house uses the stairs several times a day, and each step lands in the same small spot. The nosings wear first. A professional clean lifts the grit that causes that wear and reaches the edges a vacuum misses.

Stair carpet after professional cleaning – stair carpet cleaning in Haverhill by Dons Cleaning Services (photo 4) — After

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If it’s left

What happens when it’s ignored

Dirt grinds into the front edge of each tread, where every footstep lands. The pile flattens and the nosing turns dark. Once fibres are worn, cleaning can freshen them but can’t replace the lost pile, so the stair carpet needs replacing sooner.

The risks and costs

Dark, flattened nosings that make the whole hallway look tired
Pet hair and dander packed into corners and edges
A stair runner that wears out years before the rest of the carpet
Grubby stairs being one of the first things guests and buyers notice

Common mistakes to avoid

Vacuuming only the flat part of the tread and missing the edges
Using a hire machine that over-wets stairs and soaks the underlay
Scrubbing stains on the nosing, which frays the fibres
Cleaning the rooms but not the stairs, leaving them looking darker

Our process

Five clear steps from enquiry to finished job

Step 1
Book the set
A full set of 12–13 steps with up to a medium landing is a fixed £100.
Step 2
Check the fibre
Don checks the carpet type and any stains on treads and nosings.
Step 3
Step-by-step deep clean
Each tread, riser and nosing is cleaned individually, then the landing.
Step 4
Controlled drying
Moisture is kept low and fans are used where needed, so the stairs aren’t left soaked.
Step 5
Inspect, then pay
Check the finish yourself, then pay by cash, bank transfer or invoice.

What you get

The benefits of stairs & landings with DCS

Fixed price

£100 for a full set with up to a medium landing.

Edges and nosings reached

Step-by-step cleaning gets into the corners a vacuum can’t.

Safe for the household

Biodegradable, child- and pet-safe solutions.

Quick to use again

Low-moisture cleans dry in around 30 minutes.

Matches your rooms

Book stairs with rooms from £45 so the whole floor looks consistent.

Insured and certified

Texatherm-certified and covered by £5m public liability insurance.

In detail

Stair carpet cleaning in detail

Stairs wear differently from rooms, so they are cleaned differently. These are the things Don pays attention to.

Treads and nosings

The nosing, the front edge of each step, takes the most wear. Don works it carefully to lift soil without fraying the pile.

Risers and corners

Dust and pet hair collect in the corners where the tread meets the riser. These are cleaned individually.

Landings

The £100 price includes up to a medium landing. Larger landings or hallways can be added as rooms.

Synthetic stair carpets

Most stair carpets are hard-wearing synthetics, which handle hot water extraction well and dry faster.

Wool stair carpets

Wool and natural fibres need gentler solutions and controlled moisture to protect the fibre and backing.

Homes with pets

Pets use the stairs constantly. Every product used is safe for pets and children.

Get the most from your clean

Preparing for stairs & landings, and keeping the result

Simple steps that make the visit quicker and help the finish last longer.

Before Don arrives

Clear small items: Move ornaments, toys, cables and anything fragile out of the area booked for stairs & landings. It lets Don start straight away and keeps the full visit focused on cleaning.
Point out problem areas: Tell Don about spills, accidents, marks or areas you are worried about. Knowing the history of a stain helps him choose the right method and set honest expectations.
Plan access and parking: Let Don know about parking, access and any rooms he should avoid. Equipment needs a clear route in and out of the property.
Keep pets and children nearby but clear: The solutions are safe for children and pets, but keeping the work area clear while equipment is running makes the job quicker and safer for everyone.

After the clean

Let it dry fully: Low-moisture cleans dry in around 30 minutes. Hot water extraction usually dries within an hour in summer and longer in winter. Synthetic fibres dry faster than natural fibres.
Help the air move: Opening a window or keeping the heating on in colder months helps drying. Where needed, Don uses industrial air movers and heater fans so nothing is left saturated.
Vacuum regularly: Regular vacuuming removes the loose grit that wears fibres fastest, so the result of a deep clean lasts longer.
Deal with spills quickly: Blot fresh spills with a clean white cloth rather than rubbing. Rubbing spreads the mark and frays fibres. For anything that won’t lift, call Don.

How pricing works

DCS publishes its prices so you can work out the cost before you call. Homes are priced per room or per seat, commercial carpets at £5 per m², hard floors at £8 per m², and natural stone starts with a £30 diagnostic visit and test patch before a final quote. Where a price isn’t listed yet, Don will quote once he knows the size and condition. There is no hard sell: you get the price, then decide.

Paying for your clean

You pay once you’ve walked through the finished job and are happy with what you see. DCS accepts cash, bank transfer or invoice, which suits homeowners, landlords, letting agents and businesses alike. Every price on this page is for a genuine deep clean and sanitise, not a quick surface rinse that leaves dirt and residue behind.

Local and family-run

Why customers across three counties choose Don

Dons Cleaning Services is a family-run business based at 5 Blair Parade, Haverhill. Don started DCS in 2023 and has three years of trade experience. He is fully trained and certified by Texatherm Systems, registered with Checkatrade, and holds £5,000,000 public liability insurance with Direct Line.

Every job is a genuine deep clean and sanitise. Don chooses between hot water extraction and low-moisture methods based on the fibre or surface, how delicate it is, and how heavy the soiling is. All solutions are biodegradable, non-hazardous, environmentally friendly and safe for children and pets.

Customers on Facebook describe Don as professional, polite, friendly and respectful of their property and time, and 100% of 13 reviewers recommend DCS.

Areas covered

Stairs & landings across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, including:

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Stairs & landings: your questions answered

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Clear prices, child- and pet-safe solutions, and £5m public liability cover. You only pay once you’ve inspected the work.