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Carpet Cleaner

OSCA 811931·ANZSCO 811611

Employed

2,400

Part-time share

62.1%

Female share

8.7%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Cleans carpets, rugs and furniture upholstery using powder, liquid and steam cleaning methods, and applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants.

What they typically do

  • Inspects carpets, rugs and upholstery to determine an appropriate cleaning method
  • Vacuums carpets, rugs and upholstery to remove dirt and debris
  • Applies pre-treatment solutions to stains and heavily soiled areas
  • Cleans carpets, rugs and upholstery using appropriate cleaning equipment, such as steam cleaners and extraction machines
  • Applies soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants to carpets, rugs and upholstery
  • Removes excess moisture from carpets, rugs and upholstery using extraction equipment
  • Inspects and evaluates the cleanliness of carpets, rugs and upholstery post-cleaning

Where they work

Other Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.1%
QLD
26.9%
VIC
20%
WA
12.5%
SA
7.6%
TAS
2.8%
ACT
1.8%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Carpet Cleaner.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.