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Carpet Cleaning in Ottawa

Carpet cleaning in Ottawa for houses, condos, rental units, offices, and commercial spaces. We use two methods and choose between them based on your carpet: truck-mounted hot water extraction for deep soil and heavy traffic, or low-moisture encapsulation when the space needs to be back in use the same day. We have worked on Ottawa carpet since 2005, so we also tell you the truth about what cleaning can and cannot fix. If the real problem is wrinkling, delamination, or worn-out backing, we will say so instead of selling you a clean that will not help. Pricing starts at $38 per room and is published in full below. Call today for a free quote and receive a reply within 2 hours.

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How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost in Ottawa?

Most Ottawa homes fall between $38 and $57 per room for standard carpet cleaning, with a $95 minimum per visit. A typical three to four room job lands between $143 and $380 depending on room sizes, stairs, soil level, and whether pet treatment is needed. We set our rates roughly 5% below the published Ottawa average so the number you see here is the number you can plan around.

Typical carpet cleaning pricing

Standard room

$38 to $57 per room for a space up to 250 square feet, cleaned and groomed.

Carpeted stairs

$1.90 to $4.75 per step, so a standard 14-step flight runs about $27 to $67.

Whole home

$143 to $380 for three to four carpeted rooms plus hallway, booked as one visit.

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If you are weighing cleaning against replacing, our carpet cost calculator and our carpet installation cost in Ottawa guide show what new carpet would run in the same rooms.

Two Cleaning Methods, Matched to Your Carpet

Most Ottawa cleaners offer one method and fit every job to it. We carry both and pick based on carpet fibre, backing, soil level, and how fast you need the room back.

Hot Water Extraction (Steam Cleaning)

Truck-mounted hot water extraction injects heated cleaning solution into the pile under pressure and vacuums it straight back out, pulling embedded grit, allergens, and traffic soil with it. This is the method carpet manufacturers name in most warranty documents, and it is what we use on heavily soiled nylon and Berber, family rooms, basements, and stairs. Drying takes roughly 6 to 12 hours with air movers running.

Low-Moisture Encapsulation

Low-moisture cleaning uses a crystallising polymer worked into the pile with a counter-rotating brush. The polymer surrounds soil, dries into a brittle crystal, and is vacuumed away. It uses a fraction of the water, so carpet is walkable in about 1 to 2 hours. We use it for condos and upper floors where extraction hoses are awkward, offices that cannot close, lightly soiled maintenance cleans, and delicate or wool-blend carpet where saturation is a risk.

How We Choose

Heavy soil, pet accidents, or years since the last clean: hot water extraction
Room needed back within a couple of hours: low-moisture
Basement or below-grade space with slow air movement: low-moisture
Wool or wool-blend carpet: low-moisture, at a controlled pH
Regular maintenance cleaning on a schedule: low-moisture, with extraction once a year

Our Carpet Cleaning Process

1. Walkthrough and Fibre Check

We walk the rooms with you, identify the fibre and backing, note stains and pet areas, check for seam separation or loose edges, and confirm which method suits the carpet. You get the price in writing before anything is unpacked.

2. Dry Vacuum and Preparation

Dry soil is vacuumed out first, since it is far easier to remove before moisture is introduced. Light furniture is moved and corner protectors go under legs that stay in place.

3. Pre-Treatment and Agitation

Traffic lanes, entryways, and stains are pre-sprayed and given dwell time. A counter-rotating brush works the solution into the pile so it reaches the base of the fibre rather than sitting on the surface.

4. Deep Clean

Either hot water extraction or encapsulation, depending on what was agreed at the walkthrough. Stairs, edges, and doorway transitions are done by hand tool rather than wand.

5. Grooming and Drying

The pile is groomed in one direction so it dries evenly and does not mat. Air movers are placed where airflow is poor, which in Ottawa homes usually means basements and closed bedrooms.

6. Final Walkthrough

We review every room with you, point out anything that did not lift and explain why, and give you drying times and care instructions before we leave.

Typical Timelines

Single room: approximately 30 to 45 minutes on site
Three to four rooms plus stairs: 2 to 3 hours
Full home or rental turnover: half a day
Drying: 1 to 2 hours low-moisture, 6 to 12 hours after extraction

Where We Clean Carpet in Ottawa

Carpet we clean

Bedrooms and living areas

Bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms, home offices, and upstairs hallways.

Stairs and landings

Full staircases and runners cleaned by hand tool, including risers, nosings, and edges.

Basements and rec rooms

Below-grade carpet cleaned with drying support, since Ottawa basements move air slowly.

We also clean carpet in rental units between tenants, condo suites, offices, and retail spaces. Commercial carpet is quoted per square foot and scheduled outside business hours where needed. If the space is due for new flooring rather than another clean, see commercial carpet installation.

When Cleaning Will Not Fix the Problem

We install and repair carpet as well as clean it, so we have no reason to sell you a clean that will not solve anything. These are the situations where cleaning is the wrong call, and what actually fixes them.

Ripples, buckles, or waves. The carpet has lost tension. It needs carpet stretching, not shampoo. Cleaning a rippled carpet often makes the ripples worse while it dries.
Burns, tears, pet damage, or split seams. These are patch and seam jobs. See carpet repair services.
Matted traffic lanes with no pile left. If the fibre is crushed flat and worn through to the backing, cleaning removes the dirt but the lane still looks dead. That is a carpet replacement conversation.
Urine that has soaked through to the underpad or subfloor. Surface cleaning cannot reach it. The pad has to come out and the subfloor be sealed before new carpet or underlay goes down.
Bleach spots, dye loss, or sun fading. The colour is gone from the fibre. No cleaning process brings it back.

We tell you which of these you are dealing with at the walkthrough, before you have paid for anything.

Pet Stains and Odour

Pet urine is the most common reason Ottawa homeowners call for cleaning. Urine passes through the pile into the underpad, where it crystallises and keeps releasing odour every time humidity rises. Surface cleaning masks it for a week or two, then it comes back.

Our treatment locates affected areas, applies an enzyme that breaks down the uric acid salts rather than perfuming over them, and flushes the area with sub-surface extraction. Pet treatment runs $19 to $48 per affected room. If the underpad is saturated, we will tell you plainly that the pad needs replacing and quote that instead.

How Often Should Ottawa Carpet Be Cleaned?

Ottawa carpet takes a harder year than most. Road salt and sand come in from November through April, then spring melt tracks grit through entryways for another six weeks. Most manufacturers require professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months to keep the carpet warranty valid.

Couple or single occupant, no pets: every 18 months
Family home: every 12 months, ideally in spring once the salt season ends
Pets or allergy sufferers in the home: every 6 to 9 months
Rental units: at every tenant turnover
Offices and retail: quarterly maintenance clean, annual extraction

Ottawa Service Areas

We provide carpet cleaning services throughout Ottawa including:

Kanata – family homes, basements, and full-home cleans
Barrhaven – residential cleaning and stair carpet
Orleans – condo and bedroom carpet cleaning
Nepean – rental turnover and pet treatment
Stittsville – basement and family room cleaning
Gloucester – commercial and residential cleaning
Westboro, Centretown, Alta Vista, The Glebe – condo and older-home carpet

See all the Ottawa areas we cover.

Why Ottawa Homeowners Choose Carpet Experts

We Know the Carpet, Not Just the Machine

We have been installing, stretching, and repairing Ottawa carpet since 2005. That means we read fibre, backing, seams, and tension before we clean, and we know when a clean is the wrong answer.

Published Pricing

Our full rate card is on this page, set about 5% below the published Ottawa average. No per-visit surprise fees and no upsell at the door.

Both Methods Under One Roof

Hot water extraction and low-moisture encapsulation, chosen for your carpet and your schedule rather than for whatever equipment happens to be on the truck.

Licensed, Insured, and BBB Accredited

Fully insured for residential and commercial work, rated 5.0 by Ottawa homeowners, and accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

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Carpet cleaning FAQs

How much does carpet cleaning cost in Ottawa?

Carpet cleaning in Ottawa typically costs $38 to $57 per room for a space up to 250 square feet, with a $95 minimum per visit. Stairs are $1.90 to $4.75 per step and pet treatment is $19 to $48 per affected room. A three to four room home usually lands between $143 and $380.

How long does carpet take to dry after cleaning?

Low-moisture cleaning leaves carpet walkable in about 1 to 2 hours. Hot water extraction takes roughly 6 to 12 hours to dry fully. We place air movers in slow-drying rooms and basements, and running a fan or dehumidifier speeds it up.

Is steam cleaning or low-moisture cleaning better?

Neither is better for every carpet. Hot water extraction removes more embedded soil and is the method most carpet warranties name, so it suits heavily soiled carpet, pet areas, and annual deep cleans. Low-moisture cleaning dries in 1 to 2 hours and suits condos, offices that cannot close, delicate fibres, and regular maintenance. We choose at the walkthrough.

How often should carpets be professionally cleaned?

Most manufacturers require professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months to keep the warranty valid. In Ottawa we suggest every 12 months for family homes, every 6 to 9 months with pets or allergies, and at every turnover for rental units. Spring, once the salt season ends, is the best time.

Do you move furniture?

We move light furniture such as chairs, side tables, and coffee tables, and we place protectors under legs that stay in place. Beds, large sectionals, pianos, and electronics stay where they are unless arranged in advance. Clearing small items and floor clutter before we arrive speeds the job up.

Can you remove pet urine odour?

In most cases yes. We use an enzyme treatment that breaks down the uric acid salts rather than masking them, followed by sub-surface extraction. If urine has soaked into the underpad or subfloor, cleaning alone will not stop the odour and the pad needs replacing. We tell you which situation you are in before you pay.

Will cleaning fix wrinkles or ripples in my carpet?

No. Ripples and buckles mean the carpet has lost tension, and cleaning can make them more visible as the carpet dries. That needs power stretching. If you have ripples, book carpet stretching instead and clean afterwards.

Do you clean carpeted stairs?

Yes. Stairs are cleaned by hand tool rather than a wand so risers, nosings, and edges are covered properly. Pricing is $1.90 to $4.75 per step, so a standard 14-step flight runs roughly $27 to $67.

Is there a minimum charge?

Yes, our minimum service call is $95. If a single small room comes in under that, most customers add stairs, a hallway, or a second room to make the visit worthwhile.

Do you offer carpet cleaning near me in Ottawa?

Yes. We provide carpet cleaning across Ottawa, including Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester, Manotick, Riverside South, Centretown, Westboro, Alta Vista, and The Glebe.