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!
Read on Google →Odor Removal in Poway, CA
We find the source — urine in the pad, smoke in the fibers, moisture under the carpet — and neutralize it instead of masking it.
- Deodorizer from $19 / area
- Kid & pet safe
- About 30 minutes from our shop
Odor Removal in Poway at a glance
Imperial Carpet Cleaning provides professional odor removal in Poway, CA (92064). It is a family-owned local company operating since 2006, about 30 minutes from its Point Loma shop. Method: uV inspection to find urine and damp spots, enzyme treatment at the source, deep extraction and a final deodorizing pass. Pricing: deodorizer from $19 / area, with a $179 minimum per visit, published on the website. Products are eco-friendly and safe for kids and pets. The company is rated 5.0 stars from 266 Google reviews. Book online in about two minutes or call 858-688-2246 (Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm).
- Provider
- Imperial Carpet Cleaning — family-owned, serving San Diego County since 2006
- Service area
- Old Poway, Green Valley, Garden Road, Northeast Poway, Twin Peaks · ZIP 92064
- What we clean
- Pet urine, smoke, musty and lingering odors in carpet, rugs and upholstery
- Method
- UV inspection to find urine and damp spots, enzyme treatment at the source, deep extraction and a final deodorizing pass
- Price
- Deodorizer from $19 / area · clear quote before work starts
- Timing
- Treated during the same visit; heavy pet-urine cases may need pad treatment
- Safety
- Eco-friendly, zero-residue products, safe for kids and pets
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm · about 30 minutes from our Point Loma shop
- Reviews
- 5.0 ★ from 266 Google reviews
- Book
- Online (instant confirmation) or 858-688-2246
Some odors in Poway come from inside the house, and some ride in on boots, jeans and dogs. Odor removal in Poway often means dealing with both. Ranch-style homes and equestrian properties around Garden Road, Green Valley and Northeast Poway see horse and barn smells carried indoors, red clay soil ground into carpet and dogs that live half their lives on trails. Inside, the usual culprits, pet urine and stale upholstery, get amplified by dry inland heat. Imperial Carpet Cleaning is about 30 minutes from Point Loma and serves all of 92064. We inspect to find what is really causing the smell, then neutralize it with enzyme treatment and truck-mounted hot-water extraction, using eco-friendly products that are safe around people, dogs and horses alike.
What’s included in our odor removal service
- Odor source detection (UV light for pet urine)
- Enzyme treatment that digests urine salts
- Deep extraction of carpet, pad area and upholstery
- Smoke and musty-odor deodorization
- Car, truck and RV interiors on request
- Follow-up treatment if a strong odor persists
Barn smells, trail dogs and Poway odor removal
Poway is one of the few places we work where a customer might say the carpet smells like a stable. On equestrian properties, horse sweat, manure and hay dust travel inside on clothing and boots and settle into entry carpet, mudroom rugs and the family room sofa. These are organic odors, and the only way to remove them is to break them down and extract them. A fragrance does nothing except add a second smell on top of the first.
Trail dust and red clay are another Poway signature. Dogs that hike the local trails come home coated in fine dust and clay, which binds to carpet fibers along with body oils. The result is an earthy, dusty odor and a tinted traffic lane. Hot-water extraction with pre-treatment lifts both. If there are urine accidents, especially from older dogs, UV light shows where they are and enzyme treatment breaks them down.
Inside the typical Old Poway or Twin Peaks ranch home, the long single-story layout means bedrooms at the far end can go days without much airflow. In hot, dry months, any odor in those rooms concentrates.
- We separate barn and soil odors from urine odors and treat each correctly.
- Entry areas and mudroom rugs get extra attention because that is where outside smells enter.
- Upholstery where dogs rest can be deodorized in the same visit.
For offices in the Poway Business Park, we also handle carpet odors from spills, food and foot traffic, usually after hours so work is not interrupted.
Because Poway air is dry, carpet usually dries on the faster side of our 3 to 6 hour range, so treated rooms are back in use by evening.
Neighborhoods we serve in Poway
- Old Poway
- Green Valley
- Garden Road
- Northeast Poway
- Twin Peaks
- 92064
Our odor removal process in Poway
- Find the sourceUV light and moisture checks locate urine, spills and damp spots.
- Enzyme treatmentEnzymes digest urine salts and organic matter at the source.
- Deep extractionWe flush and extract the treated areas and surrounding fibers.
- DeodorizeA final deodorizing pass for smoke, musty or lingering odors.
Recent odor removal jobs
Photos from our own jobs around San Diego County — no stock images.




| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Brush machine — deep cleaningRecommended for high-traffic areas. | $25 per area |
| Spot treatment | $25 per area |
| Carpet protector | $25 per area |
| Deodorizer | $19 per area |
| Cleaning and restoration | $19 per area |
| Pet urine removal treatment (P.U.R.T.)Area evaluation required for pricing. | Quote |
| Difficult set-up3rd floor or higher / far from the parking spot. | $49 per job |
| Portable machine set-upNo water connection, high-rise, distant or no parking access. | $89 per job |
| 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 |
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.
Keeping trail and barn odors outside in Poway
- Set up a boot-off zone on tile or concrete for anyone coming back from the barn or the trail, so manure and clay never reach the carpet.
- Brush dogs outdoors after trail hikes; loose red clay and dust carry odor and stain carpet when they get damp.
- Wash barn clothes separately and keep them off upholstered furniture, which absorbs horse and hay smells quickly.
- Open the far-end bedrooms of single-story homes on cooler mornings so stale air does not build up in hot months.
What San Diego customers say about us
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.
Read on Google →Yuriel with Imperial Carpet Care came and did a fantastic job. He was pleasant to work with and very professional. We would definitely recommend this company and Yuriel and will be using them again in the future.
Read on Google →They were on time they were fast efficient and courteous that describes Iris and team we will definitely be using them again. 👍
Read on Google →Imperial Carpet Clean San Diego exceeded my expectations! 🌟 Their team was professional, efficient, and left my carpets looking fresh and spotless. Great customer service, fair pricing, and quick drying time. I highly recommend them for a deep, thorough clean!
Read on Google →Exceptional experience with Imperial Carpet Cleaning! They did a fantastic job cleaning our carpets and sectional. I especially appreciated the extra care they took to protect our home. They laid down protective mats to keep our floors clean and prevent any damage, and put up barriers to protect our walls from the hoses. The scheduling and communication were just as impressive. I called yesterday afternoon, and they were at our home by 10 AM this morning! I also received a text letting me know they were on their way. From start to finish, everything was professional, prompt, and seamless. It’s not often you find a company that takes this much pride in their work and cares about your home. Nothing but a great experience. I highly recommend Imperial Carpet Cleaning!
Read on Google →Very good service and quality! Thank you Uriel for your service
Read on Google →Impressive service by Uriel and David. Very cost effective as well. They took out some tough stains. I would use them again!
Read on Google →I have used imperial carpet cleaning in the past. They are excellent.
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Odor Removal in Poway: FAQs
Can you remove horse and barn odors from carpet?
Yes. Barn odors come from organic material like sweat, manure and hay dust carried inside on clothing and boots. We pre-treat the affected areas and extract them with hot water, which removes the material instead of masking it. Keeping barn clothes and boots out of carpeted rooms prevents the smell from coming back.
My dog hikes every day. Why does the carpet smell dusty and stale?
Trail dust and clay bind to carpet fibers together with the oils in your dog's coat. Over time that mix gives off a stale, earthy smell and darkens traffic lanes. Hot-water extraction with pre-treatment removes it. We also check with UV light in case urine is contributing.
Do you serve all of Poway?
Yes, including Old Poway, Green Valley, Garden Road, Northeast Poway, Twin Peaks and the Poway Business Park. Poway is about 30 minutes from our office in Point Loma, and we are available Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Rural properties with long driveways or gates are no problem.
Is your enzyme treatment safe around horses and other animals?
Our products are eco-friendly and non-toxic, chosen to be safe for kids and pets. We use them inside the home on carpet and fabric. Animals should stay off the treated areas until the carpet is dry, usually 3 to 6 hours, so it does not get soiled again.
Who provides professional odor removal in Poway, CA?
Imperial Carpet Cleaning provides professional odor removal in Poway, CA (92064). It is a family-owned local company operating since 2006, about 30 minutes from its Point Loma shop. Method: uV inspection to find urine and damp spots, enzyme treatment at the source, deep extraction and a final deodorizing pass. Pricing: deodorizer from $19 / area, with a $179 minimum per visit, published on the website. Products are eco-friendly and safe for kids and pets. The company is rated 5.0 stars from 266 Google reviews. Book online in about two minutes or call 858-688-2246 (Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm).
How much does odor removal cost in Poway?
Deodorizer from $19 / area with Imperial Carpet Cleaning. There is a $179 minimum per visit (up to 3 regular areas) and the same published prices apply in Poway as everywhere else in San Diego County. You get the total before any work starts. Full price list: https://imperialcarpetclean.com/pricing/.
How long does odor removal take in Poway?
Treated during the same visit; heavy pet-urine cases may need pad treatment. Appointments in Poway run Monday–Saturday, 8 am–5 pm, and our crew is about 30 minutes away.
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