Carpet Cleaning service in London

    Carpet Cleaning

    Truck-mount-power hot water extraction across London, Herts & Berks. Manufacturer-recommended process, 2–4 hour dry times, honest pre-clean assessment.

    What We Offer

    Most carpets don't need replacing — they need a proper restorative clean. The difference between a domestic rental machine and our truck-mount-power extraction equipment is about ten times the water heat, five times the vacuum recovery, and a technician who understands fibre science. That's why our carpets are walkable in an hour and fully dry overnight, rather than damp for two days.

    Every clean starts with a written pre-condition assessment — fibre type, construction, soiling level, stain inventory and what we realistically expect to remove. Then we pre-vacuum, pre-spray with a fibre-matched detergent, agitate with a counter-rotating brush, and finish with hot water extraction in overlapping passes. The result is genuinely deep clean carpet, not a surface refresh.

    We work in family homes, period properties, rented flats, offices, churches and care homes across London, Hertfordshire and Berkshire — and we charge per room with a fixed quote before we lift a hose. No mid-job upsells, no per-stain extras, no surprise add-ons.

    Why Choose Us

    • Truck-mount-power hot water extraction equipment
    • Manufacturer-recommended process (Karastan, Shaw, Cormar)
    • Written pre-condition report before any work begins
    • Pre-spray, agitate, extract — three-stage deep clean
    • Dry in 2–4 hours, walkable in 60 minutes
    • Honest stain assessment — we tell you what's permanent
    • Fixed per-room pricing, no surprise extras
    • Domestic and commercial across London, Herts & Berks
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    Carpet Cleaning — Frequently Asked Questions

    Hot water extraction (often called steam cleaning) injects a heated detergent solution deep into the pile and vacuums it back out within seconds — it's the method recommended by Karastan, Shaw and most major UK carpet manufacturers. Dry compound cleaning uses an absorbent powder worked into the pile and extracted with no water, which is gentler on wool and sisal but doesn't penetrate as deeply. We choose between them based on your carpet's fibre, age and soiling.

    Not when done correctly. We control water flow, dwell time and extraction passes so the carpet backing never gets saturated. Shrinkage almost always comes from over-wetting by inexperienced cleaners or DIY hire machines. We use truck-mount-power equipment with strong vacuum recovery, which is why our dry times are 2–4 hours rather than the 12–24 hours typical of rental machines.

    Most stains under 6 months old come out completely. Older stains depend on what caused them, whether anyone has treated them with a supermarket spotter first (this often sets them permanently), and whether the carpet fibre is solution-dyed. We always tell you honestly before we start what we expect to remove and what's likely to be permanent.

    A quick vacuum helps but isn't essential — we pre-vacuum with a commercial unit as part of every clean. What does help is clearing breakable items off the floor and pointing out any stains you're particularly worried about so we can pre-treat them.

    You can walk on it carefully in socks within an hour. We recommend waiting 4–6 hours before replacing heavy furniture, and using small foam blocks under wooden legs to prevent stain transfer until fully dry (usually overnight).

    Yes — vacuum twice a week in high-traffic areas, blot spills immediately (never rub), avoid the supermarket spray-on spotters, and put walk-off mats at every external door. Following those four habits will keep your carpet looking good for an extra 12–18 months between professional cleans.

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