Stain-specific chemistry for wine, coffee, pet accidents, rust, ink and grease — on carpet, rugs, upholstery and mattresses.
Stain removal in Del Mar often runs on a deadline. When a vacation rental in Olde Del Mar or the Beach Colony turns over on a Saturday, the new guests do not want to see last week's margarita on the carpet. Imperial Carpet Cleaning comes up from Point Loma in about 25 minutes to handle spills on carpet, rugs, sofas and mattresses in 92014, whether it is a beach cottage, a bluff-top home or a rental between bookings. We identify each stain, match the spotting agent to it and rinse it out with truck-mounted hot water, so spots are gone and dry in hours rather than lingering until the next guest checks in.
Del Mar packs a lot of guests into a small town. During racing season and the county fair, rentals and family homes near the fairgrounds host a steady stream of visitors, and the stains that follow are predictable: red wine and sangria from evening parties, sugary cocktails that leave sticky, dark spots, barbecue sauce, and the occasional sunscreen smear on a white slipcovered couch. Sugary drinks are the sneaky ones. They may look faint when dry, but the sugar attracts dirt and the spot darkens with every foot that crosses it.
Beach sand is the second issue. When sand is ground into a fresh spill it works like sandpaper, trapping the stain deeper and roughing up fiber tips. We vacuum dry soil out first, then treat the spot, so we are not pushing grit and stain further into the pile. Beach cottages in Del Mar Terrace and near Crest Canyon often have older carpet with worn backing, which makes them prone to wicking, and coastal humidity slows evaporation. We extract thoroughly and keep moisture low so the spot does not reappear two days after check-out.
For rental owners and managers, we can focus on the spots that affect reviews, such as high-visibility living areas, bedroom carpet and mattresses, which we clean after evaluation from $149. We also give an honest read on what will not come out, such as bleach from pool towels or chlorine-soaked swimsuits, so you can plan repairs instead of paying for repeated cleaning that cannot restore lost color. Hosts also ask about makeup on white bedding-side carpet and coffee on entry rugs; both lift well when treated within days rather than at the end of a busy summer.
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| 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 Del Mar 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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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!
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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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Very professional and answer phone for any questions you have,thank you
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Yes. We schedule same-day or next-day visits when available, Monday to Saturday, and focus on the stains guests notice first. Most carpets dry in 3 to 6 hours, which often fits a same-day turnover. Tell us your check-in time when you book so we can plan the work around it.
Cocktails, soda and juice leave sugar in the fibers after the water evaporates. That sticky residue grabs soil from every footstep, so a faint spot slowly turns gray or brown. We dissolve the sugar and the color with the right spotter and rinse it out completely, which stops the spot from reattracting dirt.
Yes, after an evaluation. Mattresses start at $149 and are cleaned with low moisture so inner layers stay dry. We treat drinks, sweat, makeup and accidents with matched spotters. Old yellowing may lighten rather than vanish completely, and we will tell you that before starting, so you can decide whether a mattress protector or replacement makes more sense.
It can. Sand ground into a wet spill traps the stain deeper and roughens fiber tips, which makes the area look dull even after the color is gone. We vacuum dry soil out thoroughly before treating, so the spotter works on the stain rather than on grit, and we groom the pile afterward.
Not in Del Mar? We provide the same service across the county. Stain Removal & Deep Cleaning in San Diego.
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