How the work is done
What a professional visit involves, what it is reasonable to ask for, and where doing it yourself is the sensible call. Written to be useful whether or not you book anyone.
In this category
10 guides
How to prepare for carpet cleaningHow to prepare for a carpet cleaning visit in Maryland: what to clear, why the crew does not move furniture, pets, access, and how long the room stays clear.
How often to clean carpetProfessional carpet cleaning every 12 to 18 months, vacuuming by traffic level, and what shortens the interval.
How long carpet cleaning takesA typical 3-area visit takes 1 to 2 hours on site, and the carpet is dry in 2 to 4 hours, with what changes each figure.
The carpet cleaning processThe four steps of truck-mounted carpet cleaning, what happens before the visit, how long it takes and when carpet is dry.
Upholstery cleaning codes: W, S, WS and XWhat each code on a furniture tag means, which codes call for water or solvent, and why Xtreme Cleans cleans synthetic fabrics only.
Carpet cleaning mythsNine common beliefs about vacuuming, drying, stains, pricing and health, checked against published guidance, with what cleaning can and cannot promise.
DIY or professional carpet cleaningWhen professional carpet cleaning is worth it, what to ask before booking, what $199 covers, and which results no honest Maryland cleaner should guarantee.
What steam cleaning means for carpet and upholsteryWhat the term steam cleaning usually describes, how hot water extraction recovers solution and soil, and why cleaning is not disinfection.
Seven carpet cleaning mistakes to avoidThe common errors that set stains, over-wet the carpet or leave residue, and what to do instead.
How to clean urine out of a mattressBlot first, treat with an enzyme cleaner, and dry the mattress fully, with drying times by mattress type and when to call a professional.
More guides: all cleaning guides and the carpet stain guides.
The work itself
Services behind these guides
When the carpet needs more than upkeep
Xtreme Cleans cleans synthetic carpet with truck-mounted hot water extraction across 12 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Residential carpet cleaning is $199 for three areas, with stairs and pet-urine treatment quoted separately, the carpet is dry in 2 to 4 hours, and a written price comes back the same working day.