How much does professional carpet cleaning cost in St. Louis?
It depends on how many rooms and stairs you have, any rugs or furniture, how soiled the carpet is, pets and access. Tell us on the free estimate and you'll know the price before we start, with no upselling once we're in your home.
How often should I have my carpets professionally cleaned?
Most carpet manufacturers recommend every 12 to 18 months. Busy living rooms, hallways and stairs do better every 6 to 12 months, entryways more often. Homes with pets or young kids often go twice a year, and more often helps if anyone has allergies.
How do I prepare my home for carpet cleaning?
Pick up toys and small things from the floor, put fragile and valuable items away, and make a list of stains and what caused them. Keep pets and kids in another room while we work, and save us a parking spot close to the door with a clear path to the rooms.
How long does carpet take to dry after professional cleaning?
It varies with the carpet and the weather, especially humidity. After a steam clean, plan to stay off the room until it's dry, which can take up to 24 hours, and wait to put furniture back. Dry cleaning is ready to use almost right away.
Steam cleaning or dry cleaning?
In homes we usually steam clean with hot water extraction, as long as you can stay off the room while it dries. It's the more thorough clean. Dry cleaning is a quicker refresh with less downtime. We'll help you pick.
Can you get out red wine and other stains?
Usually. Blot a fresh spill with a dry cloth, add a little cold water and keep blotting; don't rub. We pre-treat with a solution matched to the stain, steam rinse, then post-treat what's left. Some old or set-in stains won't come all the way out, and we'll tell you honestly when we inspect.
Does professional carpet cleaning reduce allergies?
It can help. Carpet traps dust, pollen and pet dander until they build up, and a hot water extraction clean flushes out what vacuuming leaves behind. Between cleanings, vacuum often with a HEPA-filter vacuum.
What type of carpet is best for cleaning?
Nylon and olefin resist moisture and repel dirt, and polyester and triexta are good options too. Shorter, tightly woven pile holds less than shag. Berber is durable, but its tight loops trap dirt deep, so it needs a real deep clean. Whatever you have, we check the fiber and match the cleaning solution to it.
