Class Code 2584
Carpet, Rug Or Upholstery Cleaning
Class Code 2584 applies to businesses that perform carpet, rug or upholstery cleaning in California. The WCIRB-approved pure premium rate for 9/1/2026 is $5.700 per $100 of payroll — a key factor in workers' comp costs for this hands-on, mobile cleaning work.
What Class Code 2584 Covers
This classification covers on-site and off-site cleaning operations dedicated to carpets, area rugs and upholstered furniture including residential and commercial steam/extraction cleaning, rotary bonnet and dry cleaning methods, spot and stain treatment, upholstery shampooing, and rug padding/repair related to cleaning. It includes technicians who operate portable and truck-mounted extraction units, use chemicals and solvents for stain removal, move furniture and rugs for access, and drive service vans between jobs. Services performed in homes, apartments, hotels, offices, theaters and vehicle upholstery cleaning fall under this code when the primary work is cleaning carpets, rugs or upholstery. Ancillary work such as pickup/drop-off of rugs and light repairs directly tied to cleaning is included; general janitorial services or floor covering installation belong to other codes.
Who It Applies To
- Independent carpet and rug cleaning companies (residential and commercial)
- Upholstery cleaning specialists and furniture restoration shops
- Mobile/truck-mounted cleaning operators and van-based services
- Dry-cleaning businesses that perform on-site upholstery or rug cleaning
- Janitorial contractors whose primary service is carpet/upholstery cleaning
Common Job Duties
- Operating truck-mounted or portable steam/extraction and rotary bonnet machines
- Mixing, diluting and applying detergents, solvents and spot removers per SDS instructions
- Lifting, dragging and moving area rugs, mattress and upholstered furniture
- Pre-treating stains, agitating fibers, and using hand tools for spot extraction
- Loading/unloading equipment and supplies into service vans and securing loads
- Performing post-cleaning inspection, grooming fibers, and setting drying equipment
Common Injury Risks
Understanding the $5.700 Rate
The pure premium rate of $5.700 per $100 of payroll is the WCIRB-approved base cost reflecting expected claim payments for this classification. Insurers multiply that rate by your payroll for workers in this class (payroll/100) to calculate base premium, then adjust it for your company’s experience modification, policy-level discounts, endorsements, deductible selections and any carrier or PEO credits. Final premiums are also affected by loss history, payroll mix (how many employees are coded to 2584), safety programs and whether work is stationary or mobile.
Cal/OSHA Compliance Requirements
Cal/OSHA requires employers to provide a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and to train workers on hazards specific to carpet and upholstery cleaning. Hazard Communication (T8 CCR 5194) means maintaining Safety Data Sheets for all cleaning chemicals, labeling containers and providing chemical handling training. Where inhalation hazards exist, employers must implement a respiratory protection program (fit testing, medical evaluation) and provide PPE and machine guarding for buffers and extractors; wet-work controls and fall-prevention measures are essential on stairs and in multi-level homes.
How Key HR Helps Employers Under Class Code 2584
A PEO like Key HR helps employers in this class reduce workers' comp costs by auditing job tasks to ensure correct class coding, implementing targeted loss control (ergonomics, safe lifting, chemical handling), coordinating claim management and return-to-work plans to cut indemnity costs, and leveraging pooled purchasing or program placement to negotiate better pricing. Key HR also handles payroll reporting, ensures SDS compliance and delivers training to keep experience mods and premiums as low as possible.
Get a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Does every carpet or upholstery job automatically fall under Class Code 2584?
Most dedicated carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning operations belong in 2584, but mixed janitorial contractors, floor installers or dry cleaners with incidental cleaning may require different codes. Accurate job-task reporting and separating payroll for cleaning technicians is essential to ensure correct classification.
What practical steps lower my workers' comp premium for this work?
Implementing safe lifting programs and mechanical aids, enforcing slip-prevention and staging to keep floors dry, maintaining SDS and PPE use, training on chemical handling and machine operation, and running a documented return-to-work program all reduce claims and improve your experience modification and final premium.
What Cal/OSHA training and records should I maintain for carpet cleaning crews?
Keep a written IIPP, provide Hazard Communication training and SDS access for every chemical used, document respiratory protection and PPE training when required, train employees on machine safety and hot-water extraction hazards, and maintain training records and equipment maintenance logs for inspections.
Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 2584
- Classification
- Carpet, Rug Or Upholstery Cleaning
- Pure Premium Rate
- $5.700 / $100 payroll
- Effective Date
- September 1, 2026
- Source
- WCIRB Approved Filing
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