HOT-WATER EXTRACTION ECO-SAFE 2 TO 4H DRY FREE QUOTE

Professional Carpet Cleaning, Deep Extraction for UK Homes & Offices

Carpet cleaning services across London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Coventry, Gloucester, Swindon, Cambridge & Bedford. Hot-water extraction, pet-safe products, 2 to 4 hour drying.

Care N Tidy uses commercial hot-water extraction, the method UK carpet manufacturers recommend, to restore embedded-soil carpets to fresh, hygienic, like-new condition. DBS-checked, insured, eco-safe products, and a 24-hour re-clean guarantee on every job. Domestic carpets, office carpets, stairs, oriental rugs, all covered.

Request a free carpet cleaning quote, we respond within two hours during working hours. No fixed rate card, every quote is tailored to your rooms, carpet type, and any stain or pet treatment required.

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RESULTS

Before & After

See the difference hot-water extraction makes on heavy soiling and stains.

Carpet before cleaning
Before
Carpet after cleaning
After
DBS-Checked Staff
Fully Insured
COSHH Compliant
Eco-Safe Products
24H Re-Clean Guarantee
WHY IT MATTERS

What's Actually Living in Your Carpet

Vacuuming handles the surface. What sits beneath the surface is the problem. A typical UK household carpet gains 25 to 40% of its weight in embedded soil, skin cells, pet dander, bacteria, and dust mites over its lifetime, none of which a domestic vacuum can lift out.

Dust Mites & Allergens

A single gram of household dust can hold 1,000 dust mites plus their droppings, pollen, and pet dander. These are the main trigger of carpet-related allergies and asthma in UK homes.

Bacteria & Pet Residue

Pet urine contains uric acid crystals that reactivate in humid conditions, releasing odour months after the initial accident. Surface spray masks the smell, extraction removes the crystals at source.

Tracked-In Soil

Every shoe tread, pet paw, and bare foot brings outdoor soil into the carpet. Without deep extraction, this grinds against the fibres and shortens carpet life by 30 to 50%.

ALLERGY & ASTHMA

Allergy-Safe Home & Office

If anyone in your household suffers hay fever, asthma, eczema, or dust-mite sensitivity, your carpet is likely a trigger source. Hot-water extraction physically removes allergens rather than just lifting them into the air, which is what vacuuming does.

Our eco-safe detergents are free from harsh solvents, synthetic fragrances, and optical brighteners. Safe for infants crawling on the carpet, pregnant mothers, chemically-sensitive residents, and office staff working long hours on carpeted floors.

  • HEPA-filtered pre-vacuum traps particles down to 0.3 microns
  • Plant-based detergents, no optical brighteners or synthetic dyes
  • Dust-mite, pollen, and pet-dander removal by extraction
  • Pet-safe, child-safe, asthma-safe formulations
  • Room back in use within 30 minutes, fully dry 2 to 4 hours
Allergy-safe carpet cleaning Care N Tidy eco products
PREMIUM PACKAGE

Our 5-Step Transformation Package

Summary of the methodology. Full 10-step process below.

1

Deep Extraction

Hot-water extraction pulls embedded soil from fibre bases.

2

Stain Removal

Targeted treatment per stain type, coffee, wine, pet, mud, blood, and more.

3

Odour Neutralisation

Bio-enzymatic treatments eliminate pet, smoke, and food odours at source.

4

Fibre Protection

Protective coating reduces future soiling and extends carpet life.

5

Fast Dry

95% moisture extracted, walk on in 30 minutes, fully dry 2 to 4 hours.

FULL METHODOLOGY

The 10-Step Care N Tidy Process

Every stage documented. This is what actually happens from the moment our team arrives until we walk out.

1

Pre-Inspection

Fibre type, wear, stains, pets, problem areas assessed.

2

HEPA Dry Vacuum

Commercial upright removes 70 to 80% of dry particulate first.

3

Eco Pre-Spray

Plant-based conditioner, dwell 10 to 20 min.

4

Stain Pre-Treat

Specialist solutions per stain, tannins, pigments, protein, grease.

5

CRB Agitation

Counter-rotating brush works solution into fibres at the base.

6

Hot Extraction

Commercial wand, 90 to 95 degrees, 500+ psi, 95% moisture recovery.

7

pH Rinse

Neutralising rinse stops residue attracting future soil.

8

Deodorising

Bio-enzymatic neutraliser for pet, smoke, food smells.

9

Pile Grooming

Professional rake resets fibres, speeds drying.

10

Walkthrough

Client review, care advice, signed sign-off, photo pack emailed.

ADVANCED STAIN REMOVAL

Stains We Lift Out Every Week

Every stain has its own chemistry. Matching the right treatment to the right stain is how we avoid ghosting, bleaching, or permanent fibre damage.

Coffee & Tea

Tannin-based. Oxidising treatment breaks down the pigment without lifting dye from the carpet.

Wine & Beverages

Pigment-rich anthocyanins. Colour-safe pH-controlled solvents neutralise before pigment bonds to fibre.

Pet Urine

Uric acid crystals. Bio-enzymatic treatment dissolves the crystals at source, not just the surface odour.

Pet Vomit

Mixed organic acid and food. Enzyme pre-treat plus extraction, sanitising rinse finishes the job.

Mud & Soil

Abrasive particulate. Dry vacuum first, agitation to release, extraction pulls out residue.

Grease & Oil

Food, auto, or cooking grease. Citrus-based degreaser breaks the oil bond, then hot extraction.

Blood

Protein stain. Cold-water enzyme treatment (never hot, which sets the protein), then extraction.

Ink & Paint

Synthetic pigments. Solvent-specific treatment per paint type, spot-tested first to avoid colour loss.

CARPET TYPES

Carpet Types We Clean

Fibre type dictates the clean. Wool needs pH-neutral, synthetic tolerates heat, sisal needs low-moisture. We test and adapt per carpet, never one-size-fits-all.

Wool

Natural, delicate, hygroscopic. pH-neutral cleaning, moderate temperature, careful moisture control to avoid shrinking.

Synthetic (Nylon, Polyester, Olefin)

Most UK homes. Durable, heat-tolerant, responds well to standard hot-water extraction with commercial detergents.

Sisal & Jute

Natural plant fibres. Low-moisture dry extraction, no soaking, to avoid water marks and fibre damage.

Oriental & Persian

Hand-knotted wool and silk blends. In-home pH-neutral clean, or same-day pickup to our dedicated rug base for delicate pieces.

Mixed Blends

80/20 wool/nylon is common in UK homes. Blend-specific detergents, tested on an inconspicuous corner first.

Commercial & Carpet Tiles

Office carpet tiles, LVT, broadloom commercial carpet. High-heat, high-pressure extraction suited to heavy foot-traffic lanes.

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PET OWNERS

Pet-Safe Carpet Care

Pets bring joy and mess. Urine, vomit, dander, and shed fur all live in carpet fibres long after the visible problem is cleared. Household sprays mask the smell for 48 hours, then it returns. We solve it at source.

Every Care N Tidy pet-owner clean includes bio-enzymatic pre-treatment that dissolves uric acid crystals, HEPA-vacuumed pre-pass for fur and dander, low-moisture method for wool carpets where pets nap, and pet-safe eco detergents so your dog or cat can return to the room the same day.

  • Pet urine, bio-enzymatic treatment at source
  • Pet odour, neutralising bio-deodoriser, not a cover-up spray
  • Pet dander, HEPA pre-vacuum plus hot extraction
  • Shed fur, pre-groom and rotary brush before extraction
  • Pet-safe products, eco-certified, child-safe, pregnancy-safe
  • Underlay inspection, for severe cases where urine has soaked through
SPECIALIST SERVICES

Rugs, Stairs & Commercial Carpets

Three specialist areas where carpet cleaning takes more than a wand and hot water.

Area Rugs (Including Pickup)

Oriental, Persian, Indian, Moroccan, machine-made. In-home pH-neutral cleaning for robust pieces. For hand-knotted silk blends or antique rugs we offer same-day pickup and return to our dedicated rug cleaning base. Quote after inspection.

Stair & Landing Carpets

Stairs take the heaviest wear in most homes. We use upholstery-style wand attachments for treads, risers, and edges, with concentrated pre-spray on high-wear zones. Priced per flight.

Office & Commercial Carpets

Carpet tiles, wall-to-wall commercial carpet, LVT, high-traffic lanes. Evening and weekend scheduling keeps your office operational. Multi-site contracts with single invoice.

FAST DRY TECHNOLOGY

Dry Within 2 to 4 Hours

Our commercial extraction equipment pulls out up to 95% of applied moisture during the clean. Combined with pile grooming and optimal air flow, most carpets are touch-dry in 30 minutes and fully dry within 2 to 4 hours.

For comparison, DIY rental machines typically extract 50 to 60% of moisture, which leaves carpets damp for 12 to 24 hours. Trapped moisture is what causes mould, musty smells, and accelerated re-soiling.

30 min

Walk on in socks

2 to 4h

Fully dry, normal use

95%

Moisture extracted

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DIY VS PROFESSIONAL

Why Professional Beats DIY Hire

Three-way comparison of what actually happens to the fibres. Home rental machines use very different equipment to what professionals bring on site.

Home Rental Machine

  • ~50 psi extraction pressure
  • Room-temperature water
  • No pH-rinse step
  • Detergent residue left in fibres
  • 12 to 24h drying time
  • No stain chemistry matched

Supermarket Spray or Powder

  • Surface cleaning only
  • Masks odour rather than removing
  • Sticky residue attracts soil faster
  • No bio-enzymatic action
  • Stain ghosting likely
  • Risk of fibre damage or bleaching

Care N Tidy Professional

  • 500+ psi commercial extraction
  • 90 to 95 degree heated solution
  • pH-balancing rinse step
  • Residue-free finish
  • 2 to 4h dry time
  • Stain chemistry matched per type
INCLUDED FREE

Four Free Extras with Every Booking

Free Carpet Inspection

Pre-clean fibre assessment, stain identification, pet-damage scope. Bundled with every quote.

Free High-Traffic Treatment

Concentrated pre-spray on hallways, entrances, and sofa approach zones.

Free Deodorising

Bio-enzymatic deodoriser included. Neutralises pet, food, and smoke odour at source.

Free Maintenance Guide

Post-clean care advice emailed. Vacuum frequency, stain-response kit, re-book timing.

THE CARE N TIDY EDGE

Why Choose Care N Tidy for Carpets

Commercial-Grade Equipment

Truck-mount and high-spec portable extractors, not DIY rental units. 500+ psi, 95 degrees, commercial HEPA vacuums.

Eco-Friendly Solutions

Plant-based, biodegradable, child-safe, pet-safe detergents. No solvent residues, no synthetic fragrance.

Experienced Technicians

DBS-checked, insured, COSHH-trained. Every team has multiple years of carpet-specific experience.

Transparent Quote-Per-Job

Fixed price per job, not per hour. Quote within 2 hours, no hidden add-ons, no call-out fees.

BY THE NUMBERS

Carpet Cleaning at Scale

500+

Carpet Cleans Delivered

9

UK Regions Served

2 to 4h

Typical Drying Time

24H

Re-Clean Guarantee

CLIENT VOICES

What Clients Say About Our Carpet Cleaning

"Red wine on a cream carpet, guests due in an hour. Care N Tidy arrived same day, treated the spot, extracted it out. You would never know. Booked again for an annual deep clean."

, R.A., Homeowner, Coventry CV3

"Three dogs, two cats, old Edinburgh flat with years of pet odour we thought was permanent. One deep clean with enzyme treatment and the flat smells fresh for the first time. Air quality noticeably better."

, E.P., Family Home, Edinburgh

"Weekend clean of our office carpet tiles in SE London. Team arrived Saturday, dry by Sunday, staff back on Monday with no downtime. Stairs and communal areas included, single invoice."

, T.W., Office Manager, London SE

SERVICE AREAS

Carpet Cleaning Near You

Care N Tidy covers carpet cleaning across 9 UK regions. Click your region for local service details.

London
Carpet cleaning London, Central, East, West, North, SE, SW Edinburgh
Carpet cleaning Edinburgh, city centre & Leith Glasgow
Carpet cleaning Glasgow, CBD & suburbs West Midlands
Carpet cleaning Birmingham & West Midlands Coventry
Carpet cleaning Coventry, CV1 to CV8 Gloucestershire
Carpet cleaning Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud Wiltshire
Carpet cleaning Swindon, Salisbury Cambridgeshire
Carpet cleaning Cambridge & surrounds Bedfordshire
Carpet cleaning Bedford & Luton
RECENT WORK

Recent UK Case Studies

Residential Deep Clean

SN3 4XE, SWINDON

Full-home refresh including carpet extraction across every room. Pet odour, red wine spot, and high-traffic lanes treated.

End of Tenancy + Carpet Steam

SN6 8RW, WATCHFIELD

Full carpet extraction bundled with end of tenancy clean. Full deposit returned, inventory clerk signed off first time.

Annual Carpet Refresh

SN1 3LR, SWINDON

Recurring client annual deep clean, living room, dining, three bedrooms, stairs. Same team each visit.
FULL RANGE

Our Full Range of Cleaning Services

Domestic Home Commercial End of Tenancy Upholstery Oven Fridge Post-Construction Windows One-Off Specialist
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Method, pricing, pet, allergy, DIY comparisons, scope. Everything homeowners and office managers ask us.

How long does it take for carpets to dry after cleaning?
Our hot-water extraction typically leaves carpets dry in 2 to 4 hours. We extract up to 95% of moisture during the clean. You can walk on the carpet in socks after about 30 minutes. DIY hire machines commonly take 12 to 24 hours because they do not extract as much water.
What is included in your professional carpet cleaning?
Every Care N Tidy carpet clean includes pre-inspection, commercial dry vacuuming, eco-safe pre-spray, targeted stain treatment, mechanical agitation, hot-water extraction, pH-balancing rinse, bio-enzymatic deodorising, pile grooming, and a final walkthrough. Free extras: inspection, high-traffic treatment, deodorising, maintenance guide.
Are your carpet cleaning products safe for pets and children?
Yes. We use plant-based, biodegradable detergents and pH-neutral rinse solutions. Pets and children can return to the room once the carpet is touch-dry, typically within 30 to 60 minutes. Our products carry no harsh solvent fumes and are safe for sensitive skin.
How often should I have my carpets professionally cleaned?
Once every 12 to 18 months for most UK homes. Households with pets, young children, smokers, or allergy sufferers benefit from every 6 to 9 months. Commercial high-traffic carpets should be cleaned quarterly.
Do I need to move furniture before the cleaners arrive?
Light furniture (dining chairs, lamps) should be moved if possible. We move medium items (sofas, ottomans) on arrival and place foil or foam blocks to protect legs. Heavy wardrobes and beds are cleaned around. Let us know in advance if you need help shifting specific items.
What method do you use, steam, shampoo, or dry?
We use hot-water extraction, commonly called steam cleaning. A heated pre-spray lifts soil from fibres, mechanical agitation works it in, then commercial equipment extracts the detergent and dirt under high vacuum pressure. This is the method recommended by most UK carpet manufacturers.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in the UK?
Professional carpet cleaning in the UK is priced per job, not per hour. Cost depends on carpet type, square footage, stain severity, and whether stairs and rugs are included. Request a free quote with your postcode and room count, we return a tailored figure within two hours.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in London?
Carpet cleaning prices in London vary by postcode zone, property size, and scope. We do not publish a fixed London rate because each property is different. Share your postcode, room count, and any stains or pet areas, and we send a tailored London carpet cleaning quote the same day.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh carpet cleaning is quoted per property. Factors include number of carpeted rooms, stair carpets, pet or stain treatment, and access. Request a free Edinburgh carpet cleaning quote and we respond within two hours.
How much does carpet cleaning cost in Glasgow?
We quote Glasgow carpet cleaning per job rather than by the hour. Share your postcode and property details, we send a tailored Glasgow carpet cleaning quote the same working day.
What is the average price of carpet cleaning in the UK?
We do not publish a UK average because carpet type, property size, stain scope, and access all affect price significantly. Our quotes are fixed per job and include DBS-checked staff, commercial equipment, eco products, free deodorising, and our re-clean guarantee.
Are professional carpet cleaners better than doing it yourself?
Yes, significantly. Home rental machines have roughly 50 psi suction, low water temperature, no proper rinse step, and typically leave carpets wet for 12 to 24 hours. Professional extractors run 500+ psi at 95 degrees, extract 95% of moisture, and include a pH-balancing rinse so detergent does not stay in the fibres.
Is it worth buying or hiring a carpet cleaning machine?
For a single annual deep clean of a medium home, professional service costs similar to hiring a machine once detergent, time, and poor drying are factored in. Owning only makes sense if you clean monthly, have a large property, or have multiple pets. For most households, booking once or twice a year is better value.
Can professional carpet cleaning remove pet urine smell?
Yes, in almost every case. Pet urine contains uric acid crystals that household cleaners cannot break down. We use bio-enzymatic pet treatments that dissolve the crystals at source, followed by hot-water extraction and a neutralising deodoriser. For severe cases we may recommend underlay inspection.
Can carpet cleaning help with allergies and asthma?
Yes. Carpets trap dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mould spores. Hot-water extraction removes these at source, unlike vacuuming which can recirculate fine particles. Combined with allergen-safe eco detergents, our cleans noticeably reduce hay-fever and asthma triggers.
Is it worth cleaning a 20-year-old carpet?
Often yes, if the backing is sound and fibres have not matted completely. Hot-water extraction restores significant colour and hygiene even in old carpets, and we pre-test in an inconspicuous area. We will honestly tell you if the carpet is past saving rather than take your money for a doomed clean.
What is the best time of year to clean carpets?
Spring (March to May) is popular because allergen counts peak and windows open for ventilation. Post-Christmas January is the second-busiest season. Any month works, modern extraction equipment dries carpets in 2 to 4 hours regardless of weather.
Do you clean oriental and Persian rugs?
Yes. Hand-knotted oriental and Persian rugs need lower-moisture, pH-neutral treatment to protect natural dyes and silk blends. We offer both in-home rug cleaning and same-day pickup and return to our cleaning base for more delicate pieces.
Can you clean stair carpets?
Yes. Stair carpets take the hardest foot traffic. We use upholstery-style wand attachments to clean edges, treads, and risers, with concentrated pre-spray on high-wear areas. Stairs are quoted per flight when bundled with room carpets.
Do you offer office and commercial carpet cleaning?
Yes. We clean office carpets, carpet tiles, LVT, and wall-to-wall commercial carpet. Evening and weekend slots keep your business operational. Multi-site contracts include single invoice, consistent standards, and a dedicated account manager.
FREE QUOTE

Get a Carpet Cleaning Quote in 2 Hours

Every carpet is different. Share your postcode, number of rooms, carpet type, and any stains or pet areas. We send a tailored, no-obligation carpet cleaning quote within two hours during working hours. No call-out fee, no tie-ins, no hourly rates.

Fresh, Hygienic Carpets One Booking Away

Hot-water extraction, eco-safe products, pet and child safe, 2 to 4 hour drying, 24-hour re-clean guarantee. Domestic, office, stairs, rugs, across 9 UK regions.