Both get the job done. Here's an honest side-by-side on pricing, convenience, and what happens if something goes wrong mid-clean.
| Woolworths / Coles hire | Scrub Ya Rug | |
|---|---|---|
| Base hire price | From around $43.60 (24hr) | $75 (24hr) |
| Cleaning solution | Sold separately | Included (4 rooms' worth) |
| Delivery to your door | Not offered — in-store only | Included |
| Pickup / return | Must return to the same store you hired from | We collect it the next day |
| Support if something goes wrong | Self-serve kiosk style, limited in-person help | Direct contact with us, same person start to finish |
| Trading hours advantage | Extended hours at some Woolworths stores | Book online any time; delivery scheduled to suit you |
| Machine hygiene | Not specified | Freshly disinfected every hire |
Woolworths/Coles hire works well if: you're already doing a late-night grocery run and want to grab a machine on impulse, you're comfortable troubleshooting a carpet cleaner without help, and you don't mind returning it to that exact store.
Scrub Ya Rug works well if: you'd rather book online in two minutes than drive to a supermarket, you want someone to actually talk to if you have a question, or you just don't want cleaning solution as a separate line item at checkout.
On the base hire price alone, yes — Woolworths/Coles hire typically starts around $43.60 for 24 hours. Scrub Ya Rug's price includes delivery, pickup, and cleaning solution, which aren't part of that base figure.
Yes — hire machines from supermarket chains generally need to go back to the exact store you collected them from, which can be inconvenient if that's not near where you live.
That's exactly where a delivered hire helps — you can message us directly with questions, rather than relying on a self-serve kiosk with limited staff support.
Same thing, different word — "hire" and "rental" mean exactly the same here. Book online however you searched for it and we'll deliver either way.