Carpet Cleaning Alexandria VA

Whether you need carpet cleaning services, air duct cleaning services, or need to access our hardwood floor, tile/grout, or upholstery cleaning services, we are here to help. We use only the best professional equipment and materials and our cleaning technicians are among the best in the industry. We are also a family owned business, so you will always receive top carpet cleaning and customer service. We are passionate about making sure your home or business looks great and your environment is cleaner.

Give us the opportunity to serve you – call us to receive a free estimate or to book your professional cleaning service today!

Carpet Cleaning FAQ

At SV Professional Cleaning, we field a lot of questions from customers on a regular basis, so there’s a good chance you have some questions as well. We want you to be the most well informed consumer possible, so here are the questions we most often receive and the answers.

• How much does carpet cleaning typically cost?
• Is it worth getting carpets professionally cleaned?
• Who has the best carpet cleaning service in Alexandria VA?
• Is dry carpet cleaning better than steam?
• How often should I have my carpet cleaned?
• How does deep carpet cleaning work?
• Is it better to steam clean or to shampoo my carpet?
• How can I deep clean my carpet without using a steam cleaner?
• How often should I steam clean my carpet?
• Are your cleaning products safe for my kids and pets?

How much does carpet cleaning typically cost?

Every home is different, so there’s typically no “one size fits all” approach to pricing for carpet cleaning services. Your best bet is to give SV Professional Cleaning a call at (571) 267-9312 for a free estimate. We’ll ask you how many rooms need to be cleaned, whether or not you need stain removal and/or other services like pet stains/odor removal, and get all of the other information we need to give you an accurate price.

In general, though, you can expect to pay somewhere between $45 and $50 per room. The size of the room also matters. Most carpet cleaning companies use this cost for rooms up to 200 sq ft. Larger rooms, like 400 sq ft rooms, usually count as 2 rooms. As you can see, quoting a home can get complicated. The larger your home, the more you will pay. There also may be extra charges for services such as stain removal, bleach spot repair, pet stain treatment and others.

Unlike some carpet cleaning companies, however, we believe strongly that no customer should ever receive any sort of surprise when they get their bill. When you choose us, we’ll give you a clear, understandable picture of exactly how much you’ll pay with no games.

Is it worth getting carpets professionally cleaned?

The answer to this question is an unequivocal, “Yes.” Here are just three of the many reasons why this is the case.

1. Vacuuming your carpet isn’t enough. – While vacuuming alone isn’t enough, don’t think that vacuuming isn’t a very important step! Regular vacuuming can extend the time between professional carpet cleaning. Regular vacuuming will keep your carpet cleaner, longer as vacuuming picks up dust and debris from carpet. If you don’t vacuum regularly, your carpet will just get dirtier and dirtier and you’ll need to call a carpet cleaning company sooner. But many times even vacuuming has its issues. Many household vacuums are not strong enough to clean the carpet properly or homeowners forget to empty the canister on time and keep vacuuming with a full canister (which is a waste of time). The homeowner may also just do a “quick” vacuum which typically has poor results as well. As you can see, vacuuming alone has its own issues. But no matter how good or how often you vacuum your carpet it will still get dirty from normal traffic and use. At the end of the day, while vacuuming itself isn’t enough, and it’s just a matter of time before you need a professional cleaning, it can definitely extend that period of time, maintaining the quality of the carpet for longer, while also saving you money.
2. An expert uses professional equipment – You could get a rug doctor and take the DIY approach to cleaning your carpet, but make sure you consider the cost – and that’s just to rent the rug doctor. You also need to think about the fact you will have to buy the cleaning products yourself. And most important of all, factor in the time to do it yourself. Also, there will be an introductory period in learning how to use the rug doctor the right way which means even more time to complete the project. And which cleaning products should you use? There’s that question as well. Professionals will not only have the right tools for your specific job, they will also have the expertise needed to clean your carpet properly and safely.
3. Professionals know the science behind a deep clean – It takes training and experience to know exactly how a carpet is constructed, and the exact cleaning agents that are needed to clean it. Using the wrong product can make a stain even worse than it already is or even worse, can leave a lot of residue from the cleaning agent in the carpet which will cause the carpet to resoil very quickly.

Who has the best carpet cleaning service in Alexandria VA?

We might be biased, of course, but we firmly believe that SV Professional Cleaning is the best carpet cleaning service in Alexandria. As our business has grown over the years, we’ve invested in the most advanced, sophisticated equipment available. This allows us to deliver the highest level of service to our customers.

SV Professional Cleaning goes above and beyond. One example is the care with which we provide our services. For example, we use a sealer door that keeps your home comfortable, yet keeps out the bugs whenever your doors need to stay open. This sealer door is designed in such a way to make it look like your regular door is closed, giving you an extra level of security. We also use corner guards so as to not scratch the walls with our hoses. We even cover hardwood floors with a floor cover so as to not scratch it. SV Professional Cleaning doesn’t leave any type of mess behind. Just clean carpets! You’ll have a hard time finding any other cleaning companies that provide this level of customer service.

Also, many of our customers suffer from allergies, which is why we not only offer carpet cleaning but also air duct cleaning. This will make you feel a lot better, and it will also make your home a great deal cleaner.

At SV Professional Cleaning, each and every service we provide is geared toward improving our customers’ lives. Unlike other companies that give customers a four-hour arrival time window, our window is only two hours. We value your time, and we do everything we can to exceed customer expectations.

Is dry carpet cleaning better than steam?

Not at all. In fact, the opposite is true. Steam cleaning is – by far – the best option when it comes to thoroughly cleaning carpets. We provide a full-service cleaning – we vacuum the carpet first, then pre-spray the carpet, and finally use both an agitation cycle and a rinse cycle. That way, you can rest assured that your carpets will be incredibly clean.

While dry cleaning (which isn’t completely dry, by the way – but that’s a matter for another time) only reaches the carpet surface, steam cleaning gets to the deepest layers. It also requires fewer cleaning products that can irritate you or other members of your family.

Steam cleaning is especially important if it’s been a while since you had your carpets cleaned. You can have a thorough, detailed steam cleaning, and then have follow-up maintenance cleaning performed. Not only will your carpets stay fresh, you also won’t have to deal with as many airborne allergens in your home.

How often should I have my carpet cleaned?

Not everyone’s carpet cleaning schedule is the same. It depends mainly on how much foot traffic your carpets get. If you only have a couple of people in your home, you probably walk through certain areas a lot more than others. You might not need carpet cleaning as often. But if you have a business with a lot of foot traffic, then you’ll need it on more of a regular basis.

In general, however, you should probably have your carpet thoroughly cleaned once every six to 12 months. The heavier the foot traffic, the smaller that time window will be.

Just remember that cleaning your carpet not only keeps it looking its best, it also helps keep your home or business a healthier place to be. A lot of people don’t even think about carpet cleaning until they see a buildup of dirt and/or stains. The problem is that by the time you see you have an issue, your carpets need to have been cleaned a long time ago.

If you think about carpet cleaning as you would getting a checkup or getting your car’s oil changed, then it might be more of a “top of mind” task. Regular carpet cleaning is somewhat like car maintenance. When you remember to do it at a certain time, that will help your carpet last for years to come and vacuuming and a professional steam cleaning at least once a year is key!

How does deep carpet cleaning work?

Many of our customers want to know how the carpet cleaning process will work, and that’s obviously understandable. So let’s take a quick look at what you can expect.

On the day of your appointment, we’ll come by your home with everything we’ll need to take care of your job. The first thing we’ll do is thoroughly vacuum the carpet. As mentioned before, you can never vacuum enough. We then apply a solution that will sit on the carpet for 10-15 minutes. We will then use our machine with brushes to give your carpet the deep clean it needs. After that, we’ll rinse the carpet to make sure there are no traces of dirt or cleaning solution left. Keep in mind the drying time on average is 6-8 hours. That’s about it in a nutshell.

Of course, if you want other services we offer, such as stain removal, air duct cleaning, or anything else, the process will be a little different. But for carpet cleaning in general, that’s what you can expect.

Is it better to steam clean or to shampoo my carpet?

Believe it or not, steam cleaning and “shampooing” are the same type of carpet cleaning, which in the business we refer to as “hot water extraction”. You may also hear the term “deep cleaning” as well. The truth is these different names are all the same service and come from carpet cleaning companies attempting to scare customers into a “deep clean” which is more expensive than a traditional carpet cleaning. Don’t fall for the different names. While we believe you should almost always get a steam cleaning to make sure your carpets are thoroughly cleaned, don’t fall for these confusing tactics. These types of cleaning are all the same thing.

How can I deep clean my carpet without using a steam cleaner?

While it’s conceivable you could do this, the vast majority of people find it’s just not worth the time and effort. First, you’d have to gather a lot of cleaning materials, such as a brush, a spray bottle, a LOT of rags, water, detergent and more. Then you’d have to go through multiple steps in order to get a deep clean. It not only takes a lot of time, it can also be backbreaking work.

If you’re willing to do that, then more power to you. Most people, however, are much more inclined to call a professional instead. It saves them a lot of time, a lot of hassle, and they know the job will be done correctly the first time.

How often should I steam clean my carpet?

Even for steam carpet cleaning, our recommendation is the same as our answer for “How often should you clean your carpets”. As you learned earlier, you should plan on having a carpet cleaning expert come to your home every six months to a year to give your carpets a nice, good clean. What’s the difference in the 6 – 12 months? Again, regular vacuuming is the key! Vacuuming regularly will extend that period considerably to more around the 12 month mark, considering other variables such as foot traffic, use, etc.

Are your cleaning products safe for my kids and pets?

Yes! At SV Professional Cleaning we spend more money to buy the best and safest cleaning products out there. A lot of our cleaning products are environmentally friendly and safe for your kids and pets. Not only do we care about you but because we’re so busy our technicians have to be around those same products day in and day out. Because of this using safe products is our priority. Our “go to” cleaning products are non-VOC, with no butyls, and non-toxic as well as soap and odor free! Because we use proper cleaning & rinsing procedures, we’re able to also ensure that there are no soapy or smelly residues left behind.