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NAICS 561740, industry

NAICS 561740: Carpet and upholstery cleaning services

NAICS 561740 is the industry code for carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

What 561740 covers

These businesses clean carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture in place at homes and businesses, or at a plant. Steam cleaning, rug washing and water damage drying tied to carpet care often fit here.

Included in this code

  • Carpet steam cleaning
  • Upholstery cleaning
  • Area rug cleaning
  • Tile and grout cleaning by carpet cleaners
  • Odor and stain removal

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Businesses that use 561740

Truck mount carpet cleanerRug cleaning plantUpholstery cleaning service

Financing for this trade

Carpet cleaners finance truck mount units and vans with equipment and vehicle loans and use SBA 7(a) loans to buy franchises or routes. Lenders look at repeat customers, commercial accounts and seasonality.

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Is 561740 the right code for a carpet cleaning company?

Yes, if your main service is cleaning carpets, rugs and upholstery. Truck mount steam cleaners and rug cleaning plants belong here. If you clean whole buildings, use 561720. Repairing or recovering furniture uses 811420. Tile and grout cleaning sold by carpet cleaners also fits. Water damage restoration contractors that rebuild after floods usually fit 238990 instead.

What is the SBA size standard for 561740?

SBA sets the size standard for 561740 at $8.5 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Carpet and upholstery cleaning companies at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent carpet and upholstery cleaning companies fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

What financing do carpet cleaners use?

A truck mount system and van are the main costs, usually covered by equipment and vehicle loans. Franchise buyers often use SBA 7(a) loans. Lenders look at repeat residential customers, commercial contracts and the operator's credit. A small line of credit helps with seasonality.

What does NAICS 561740 cover?

Carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 56 Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services, 561 Administrative and support services, 5617 Services to buildings and dwellings, 56174 Carpet and upholstery cleaning services.

What financing do NAICS 561740 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for professional services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 561740?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.