Truck-mounted hot-water extraction that pulls out the soil, allergens and odors vacuuming leaves behind.
Carpet cleaning Encinitas style means dealing with a wetsuit on the bedroom floor, a dog that just came back from the beach and a steady trickle of sand no doormat can stop. We see it in Leucadia cottages, Cardiff-by-the-Sea bungalows and family homes in New Encinitas alike. Our truck-mounted hot-water extraction flushes sand and salt from the base of the pile, and our enzyme treatment tackles the damp-dog smell at its source instead of covering it. Everything we use is eco-friendly and non-toxic, which matters in a town that cares about what goes down the drain. We are around 30 minutes up the coast from our Point Loma office, and most homes are dry by evening.
Encinitas lives outdoors, and its carpet shows it. Post-surf traffic is the classic pattern: someone walks in with damp hair and a sandy towel, drops a wetsuit by the bedroom door and heads for the shower. Salt water soaks into that one spot again and again. Over a season, the carpet there turns stiff, smells musty and, if the moisture reaches the pad, can start to grow a sour odor that comes back every foggy morning.
Dogs add a second layer. Beach days and trail runs in the Olivenhain hills mean wet, sandy paws and a dog bed that doubles as a sand trap. Wet dog odor comes from natural oils on the coat that transfer to the carpet, and those oils attract dirt. We pre-treat those areas, use UV light to check for any urine spots, and apply enzymes where needed before extraction. The zero-residue rinse matters here: soap left in the carpet holds moisture, and in a marine-layer climate that is how carpet starts to smell.
Olivenhain ranch properties bring a different challenge. Larger homes on bigger lots see more soil from yards, horse trails and garden beds, and long entry halls where everything gets tracked across. In older Old Encinitas cottages, carpet sometimes covers original wood floors, so we keep water under control and groom the pile for fast, even drying. On the coast, expect carpet to dry toward the longer end of our 3–6 hour range when the fog hangs around; opening windows once the sun breaks through helps a lot. For surf households we suggest a cleaning every six months, timed after summer and again in spring.
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| Service | Price (each) |
|---|---|
| Studio (minimum charge)Minimum charge. No further discounts. | $179 |
| Bedroom | $49 |
| Master bedroom | $55 |
| Large master bedroom | $69 |
| Living room | $55 |
| Large living room | $69 |
| Living–dining room combination | $109 |
| Family room | $55 |
| Large family room | $69 |
| Dining room | $49 |
| Large dining room | $59 |
| One set of stairs | $69 |
Same prices in Encinitas as the rest of San Diego County. Minimum charge $179 (up to 3 areas). Prices may vary without notice. See the full price list.
We have used Imperial Carpet Care service several times throughout the years and they did a great job this time as always. The communication was easy and the service team was very professional. They helped removed some pet and coffee stains that have been there for a couple of years too. Highly recommend and would definitely hire again!
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Uriel was very personable. He did a great job. The carpet was pretty dirty and now clean! He was on time and let me know when he arrived. I will definitely use Imperial again.
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I had a great experience with Imperial Carpet Cleaning! From the beginning, they were incredibly kind, professional, and accommodating. They were able to fit me in quickly for an estimate, gave me a very fair price, and then scheduled the cleaning soon after in a way that worked perfectly with my schedule. They did a fantastic job cleaning my LVP floors and two couches, and everything looks so much better! I really appreciated how easy and pleasant the entire process was. Great service, great communication, fair pricing, and excellent results. I would absolutely recommend Imperial Carpet Cleaning!
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They did a very good job! First the woman on the phone Iris was very helpful and booked us for the very next morning. The workers were punctual and friendly and bilingual and did a great job. We had a smaller space so they only took about thirty minutes which was perfect for us because we had to get to work. We are pleased with the outcome.
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Usually, yes. That smell comes from salt water and moisture that keep reaching the same spot, sometimes down to the pad. We flush the salt out with hot-water extraction, treat the area to neutralize odor and keep moisture low so the pad dries properly. If the smell has been there for years, it may take an extra treatment.
Yes. Our solutions are eco-friendly, non-toxic and safe for pets once the carpet is dry. We ask that dogs stay in another room or outside while we work and until the carpet is dry to the touch, usually 3–6 hours, mainly so muddy paws do not land on freshly cleaned carpet.
We do. We serve all of Encinitas, including Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Old and New Encinitas and Olivenhain. For larger ranch properties with long driveways, let us know when booking so we can plan truck placement and the hose route to the rooms being cleaned.
For homes with one or more dogs we recommend professional cleaning about every six months. Dogs that swim or run trails bring in more sand and oils, and homes near the beach hold moisture longer, so waiting a full year usually leaves odors and dark traffic lanes that are harder to reverse.
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