Truck-mounted hot-water extraction that pulls out the soil, allergens and odors vacuuming leaves behind.
Carpet cleaning Poway families call us for has a signature color: the rusty orange of the local clay soil. It comes in on boots from the trails, on horse-property work shoes and on dogs that explore the yard, and once it is in the carpet it behaves like a stain rather than ordinary dirt. We serve Old Poway, Green Valley, the Garden Road area and the rest of the city, about 30 minutes from our Point Loma office. Our truck-mounted hot-water extraction, combined with the right pre-treatment for clay, removes much more of that tint than a vacuum or rental machine ever can, and our non-toxic solutions are safe for kids, dogs and cats.
Poway calls itself the City in the Country, and the carpet in its homes reflects that lifestyle. Many properties in Northeast Poway and along Garden Road have horses, big yards and direct access to trails, and the soil in much of the area is rich in iron-heavy clay. Clay particles are extremely fine and carry a reddish color that clings to carpet fibers. When someone tries to scrub a clay spot with water and a household cleaner, the stain usually spreads and sets deeper.
Our approach is to remove as much dry soil as possible first, with a thorough pre-vacuum. Then we use a pre-treatment suited to clay and mineral soil, let it dwell and extract with hot water. Heavily tracked areas near back doors often need a second pass. We are honest about expectations: most red clay improves dramatically, but long-standing stains in light carpet can leave a faint shadow.
The rest of Poway’s carpet challenges are about dry air and space. Ranch-style homes in Old Poway and Green Valley tend to have long hallways and large family rooms, so traffic lanes form along predictable paths. Trail dust is fine and drifts into bedrooms, especially in fall. Dogs that run the trails bring in foxtails and burrs along with the dust. We vacuum, pre-treat traffic lanes, extract and groom the pile. With Poway’s dry climate, drying is often quick, especially in summer. Most homes with outdoor pets do best with a cleaning every six months. Offices in the Poway Business Park are a separate conversation; ask us about a free commercial estimate.
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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 Poway 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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Uriel worked on our pool house carpet and white couch after a big 4th of July party. All back to being clean again! Our staircase looks great too!
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Been a returning customer for years! Always does a great job! My patio furniture and carpet ready for the new year! Thank you guys for squeezing me in. See you next month for my couches ♥️ Sincerely, You're dedicated customer
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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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This was a very professional team And their Work was impeccable. The final product was immaculate!
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Great service every time! Uriel and his coworker are always friendly, helpful, and attentive. They always do a great job. Highly recommend them! Excellent service every time! Uriel and his partner are very kind, attentive, and always willing to help. They do an excellent job. I highly recommend them!
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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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Most of the time, yes, or at least very close. We pre-vacuum thoroughly, apply a pre-treatment made for clay and mineral soils and extract with hot water, sometimes with a second pass on heavy areas. Old clay stains on light carpet may leave a faint tint. We will tell you what to expect after inspecting the area.
Clay particles are extremely small. Scrubbing a wet clay spot pushes them deeper into the fiber and spreads them outward, turning a small mark into a larger orange patch. It is better to let it dry, vacuum it and call us. Our pre-treatment and extraction lift the particles out rather than grinding them in.
Yes. We clean homes on horse properties across Poway, including Northeast Poway and the Garden Road area. Let us know about long driveways or gates so we can plan where to park the truck and how to route the hose. We also offer car, truck and RV odor removal if your tack vehicle needs attention.
About every six months. Dogs that run trails and yards bring in clay, dust and oils that build up quickly, and dry inland air turns that soil into fine dust that spreads through the house. Vacuuming twice a week in the main rooms makes the time between professional cleanings much easier on the carpet.
Not in Poway? We provide the same service across the county. Carpet Cleaning in San Diego.
Tell us what needs cleaning and we’ll give you a clear price before we start.