We live in San Diego and need our carpets cleaned DESPERATELY. I have not heard great things about the mainstream companies (Stanley Steemer, etc.)

Any ideas that are still safe for a toddler to climb around on afterwards?

Thanks.

Clair's clorox extreme elimination cleaning? i have heard they are baby safe. good luck

Will having a professional carpet cleaning service clean my carpets kill and prevent mold growth?

The whole-house air conditioning unit in my apartment is located indoors. The unit was leaking for sometime before I even realized that it was occuring (w/i the past 4-5 weeks). The carpet was saturated and now the landlord is willing to have the carpet cleaned but not replaced. Will just having them professionally cleaned kill and prevent mold growth?
So if the padding is wet and there's mold growth. there's really no reason to have it cleaned correct?

The short answer is no, just having the carpets steam cleaned or shampooed will neither kill nor prevent mold or mildew from growing. UNLESS, they load the machine with borax or DampRid's Mold and Mildew Remover and Protectorant for Fabrics. Both will kill the spores that create mold and mildew. Bleach works, too, but it will ruin your carpet. Most of the time, mold and mildew like damp moist environments which is exactly what the padding underneath carpet provides. Pull up a corner near where the AC leaked, if you see black you have mold and mildew.

I am looking to have my carpets cleaned and I want the best service for the best price. Any good or bad services, I want to know.

The one with a guarantee if you are not satisfied !!! Im not sure where you live or services that are available... Check for Valpak coupons, Entertainment Book and online Stanley Steamer usually has a whole house special for $99 and there's a 10% coupon off that in the entertainment book... Look online under Valpak or you local townmoney saver if you get one of those... Also, call around and ask for specials...

I have a medium pile carpet at home that hasn't been cleaned since I got it over 8 years ago! What is the best service that doesn't use toxic chemicals? I'm in New York City. Thanks!

Chem Dry. They don't wet your carpets, they dry clean them & it comes out really good.
http://www.chemdry.com/

I am looking for a good carpet cleaning service near the Kansas City area. They need to be able to get rid of urine smells, as my cat has issues with going to the bathroom in the corners. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Hi there. I am co-owner/operater of Trinity Carpet Cleaning & Pro Pet Solutions here in KC. You can find our full-page ad in the yellow book (used to be called Feist).

We are the ONLY company in Kansas City (and as far as we know, in the Midwest) that offers a 100% PERMANENT guarantee on stains and odors, and our specialty is pet stains.

We guarantee in writing that your stains and odor will never EVER come back. Noone else offers that. Call around and ask... the other guys either don't have a guarantee at all, or it's for 30 days or so. We have hundreds of references we can give you from people who had TERRIBLE pet stains and odor.

Our number is (816) 590-7122.

We look forward to helping you really soon!

Does anyone know of a good carpet cleaning service in San Antonio?

I don't want to use a big name company, most of the time they're too expensive.

Security Carpet, reasonable prices and they do a good job. Look them up in the yellow pages...

I have hired a local carpet cleaning service to come clean my apartment and I was wondering whether I am supposed to tip them on top of paying the normal service rate. I have hired a local carpet cleaning service to come clean my apartment and I was wondering whether I am supposed to tip them on top of paying the normal service rate.

I don't believe in tipping. It's obvious that any company or service is already making a profit so I believe a polite thank you will be fine!

What are some tips when shopping for a good carpet cleaning service? What are some tips when shopping for a good carpet cleaning service?

I agree with the answerer above about reputation, but there are some other questions that are of equal importance. Are the technicians licensed, bonded and insured? They are in your home with complete access to your belongings. What is included in the price being quoted? Many people are given estimates which do not include pre-spotting, stairs, moving furniture, etc. only to discover that upon completion of the job the actual bill is much higher than the quote or estimate. Finally, check out the Better Business Bureau for complaints. The carpet cleaning industry unfortunately has been plagued with scammers and fly by night entreprenuers because it is an easy and inexpensive business to start up. Also, does the service include scotchguarding? If you have recently replaced your carpet, check the manufacturer's warranty and cleaning instructions. Some manufacturers specify cleaning proceedures to not void their stain warranty and not following them means that you will not have coverage should the carpet fail to perform in the future. Some carpet cleaning methods remove the manufacturers stain blocking and preventing chemicals, so ask about what chemicals the carpet cleaning company is using. Also, what type of machines are they using, steam or shampoo? If they are using a wet method, how long can you expect the carpet to remain wet. Do they provide protection for the legs of furniture? Many legs of furniture are made of wood which can swell and get water marks if not protected. Some even have metal floor protectors which could rust leaving stains on the wet carpet which are difficult to remove.