A spring cleaning checklist for carpet and upholstery has 6 items: vacuum weekly, set mats at the door, spot clean fast, read the furniture tag, clear the room, and book one professional hot water extraction visit. A typical 3-area carpet visit takes 1 to 2 hours on site, and the carpet is dry in 2 to 4 hours.
What is included in spring cleaning?
Spring cleaning of carpet and upholstery has 6 checklist items, and the professional visit in item 6 covers 5 steps: pre-treatment, brush agitation, truck-mounted extraction, deodorizer and drying with air movers.
Spring cleaning here means one seasonal reset of the soft surfaces in a home. Carpet is the floor covering. Upholstery is the fabric on sofas, loveseats and sectionals. The checklist runs in this order. To vet a provider for the furniture, see how to choose an upholstery cleaner.
- Vacuum weekly. The Carpet and Rug Institute says to vacuum at least once a week with a quality vacuum cleaner. The vacuuming frequency guide sets the schedule by household.
- Stop dirt at the door. The Institute advises mats outside and in, and shoes off inside.
- Spot clean fast. The Institute's rule for spills is to act quickly.
- Read the furniture tag. Check the care label on each piece, and tell us the fabric when you book. Xtreme Cleans cleans synthetic fabric only.
- Clear the room. The crew does not move furniture, so clear what you want cleaned underneath before the visit. Heavy and fragile items such as TVs, electronics and antiques are skipped.
- Book the professional clean. The Institute recommends professional deep cleaning every 12 to 18 months.
Spring is a practical time for item 6. The Maryland Department of Health states that trees release pollen in the spring. The dust mites guide covers what a professional clean does for allergens. The autumn counterpart is fall allergy carpet prep.
Professional carpet cleaning in Maryland uses hot water extraction. Heated water goes into the pile and a truck-mounted vacuum pulls it straight back out.
What costs extra?
Two items cost extra: stairs and pet-urine treatment. Both are quoted separately from the $199 price for 3 areas. Upholstery is a third, separate service, priced per piece rather than per area.
Pricing is per area, and the written quote names each area. A written price comes back the same working day, with no deposit and no obligation.
Stairs are quoted per flight. Pet-urine treatment is a separate charge. Neither is part of the $199.
Upholstery prices are $125 for a loveseat, $149 for a sofa and $249 for a sectional. Xtreme Cleans cleans synthetic fabric only. Xtreme Cleans does not clean leather, wool, silk, velvet, linen, viscose, rayon or acetate upholstery, and those pieces are outside the checklist.
Once the extras are clear, the next question is how far the base price reaches in your home.
How many rooms does that cover?
Three areas. The $199 price covers 3 areas of residential carpet, which is the most common job. One or two areas, and five or more, are quoted on request.
The unit is an area, not a room and not a square footage. The written quote names the areas that are counted, so the count is agreed before the visit and not argued after it.
| Item | How it is counted | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet, 3 areas | $199 | 1 to 2 hours on site |
| Carpet, 1 to 2 areas or 5+ | Quoted on request | Quoted with the price |
| Dry time | Every carpet visit | 2 to 4 hours |
| Upholstery | $125 loveseat, $149 sofa, $249 sectional | Quoted with the price |
Access is simple. The crew vacuums first, so your own pre-vacuum is optional. The crew wears shoe covers and protects floors on every visit. You do not need to be home if the crew has a key or door code. Pets stay in another room or crated. The truck needs parking close to the entrance.
Carpet is dry in 2 to 4 hours after truck-mounted extraction.
What should you ask before booking?
Ask 5 questions: what counts as an area, whether stairs and pet-urine treatment are in the price, who clears the room, how long the carpet takes to dry, and whether the sofa fabric is synthetic.
- What counts as an area? The answer sets the $199 count.
- Are stairs and pet-urine treatment quoted? Both are separate lines.
- Who clears the room? At Xtreme Cleans, you do. The crew does not move furniture.
- How long until the carpet is dry? The answer here is 2 to 4 hours.
- Is my sofa fabric synthetic? Check the tag, then ask.
Service covers 12 Maryland counties. Xtreme Cleans is family-owned and uses Green Seal GS-37 certified chemistry. To get a price, use the quote form at the foot of this page, or book an upholstery cleaning alongside the carpet.
How often should carpet be cleaned after spring?
The Carpet and Rug Institute sets the frequency at every 12 to 18 months for professional deep cleaning. Weekly vacuuming fills the gap between visits. The carpet cleaning frequency guide covers what shortens that interval. A new pet is one trigger, and the new pet guide covers the pet case. The preparation guide lists what to do before the crew arrives.
Frequently asked questions
How often should carpet be professionally cleaned?
The Carpet and Rug Institute recommends professional deep cleaning every 12 to 18 months. Weekly vacuuming, mats at the door and quick spot cleaning keep the carpet in condition between visits.
Do I need to clear the room before the visit?
Yes. The crew does not move furniture, so clear the area you want cleaned before they arrive.
How long does carpet take to dry after cleaning?
Carpet is dry in 2 to 4 hours after truck-mounted hot water extraction. A typical 3-area visit takes 1 to 2 hours on site.
What does spring carpet cleaning cost in Maryland?
Residential carpet cleaning costs $199 for 3 areas, with stairs and pet-urine treatment quoted separately. One or two areas, or five or more, are quoted on request. There is no deposit.
Does Xtreme Cleans clean every sofa fabric?
No. Xtreme Cleans cleans synthetic fabric only.