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(6)Tiller’s Steam Carpet Cleaning has operated in Eden Prairie for more than four decades. To Twin Cities homeowners it offers carpet cleaning services as well as stone cleaning services. The business is Better Business Bureau accredited and was recognized by Home Services Review as a Premier Company.
(9)Lucky Klover, Inc. is a family-owned business that opened in Maple Grove in 2001. Trained, licensed staff members provide Twin Cities carpet cleaning service but also inventory management, marble maintenance, floor maintenance and sanitation, and floor buffing. The business is Better Business Bureau accredited and a BSCAI member.
Commercial Steam Team is a Burnsville-based carpet cleaning provider that began serving customers in 2003. A team of carpet cleaning technicians can remove stains and odors from carpets, and also clean grout, tile, and cubicle walls. Prior users of Commercial Steam Team claim that the carpet cleaners are friendly and diligent.
Mill City Cleaning is a group of licensed and bonded carpet cleaning technicians operating from Edina, repairing carpets in the Twin Cities Metro area. The team works mainly for commercial and industrial clients, providing construction cleaning, commercial floor care, pressure washing, and general building janitorial contracting. However, homeowners looking for a commercial-grade solution to carpet stains and odors can hire Mill City Cleaning as well.
The group of carpet cleaning technicians at Bloomington Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning have helped customers throughout the Twin Cities region since the business started in Minneapolis more than 25 years ago. The company, which is Better Business Bureau accredited and only uses EPA approved products, offers upholstery cleaning, tile cleaning, air duct cleaning, and water damage restoration, in addition to basic carpet cleaning tasks like odor removal and stain removal.
(1)Steam Master Carpet & Upholstery Specialist is a 25-year-old carpet cleaning business based in Eagan. Offering convenient all-in-one service, the staff includes a variety of specialists who can provide carpet cleaning, boat cleaning, motor home cleaning, tile cleaning, ventilation cleaning, and water damage restoration services.
(2)Opened in Hudson in 1992, Ultra Clean, Inc. is an owner-operated carpet cleaning and air duct cleaning company that opened in 2010. Additional areas of expertise include dryer vent cleaning, odor removal, decontamination, pressure washing, spot and stain removal, upholstery cleaning, and tile and grout cleaning. All carpet and upholstery cleaners are are trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration. Customers fondly describe the staff as professional, thorough, and fast.
(4)Reliable Twin Cleaning is a professional carpet cleaning company in Minneapolis, Minnesota that serves clients in the surrounding Twin Cities metropolitan area. Taking on both residential and commercial projects, Reliable Twin Cleaning has earned an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau. The company is accredited with the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International and provides prospective clients with a free quote on its services. These services include window cleaning, carpet cleaning, move-in and move-out cleaning, and cleaning services in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and other living spaces. Previous clients praise the company for being locally owned and for providing quality cleaning services.
(5)Founded in 1987, Cady Building Maintenance, Inc. is a Minneapolis carpet cleaning provider that serves the Twin Cities area. Additionally, the technicians can service dryer vents, furnaces, and vending machines. Cady Building Maintenance, Inc. focuses on serving clients in the commercial sector.
(3)(1)Cavalry Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Cleaners is an IICRC certified cleaning service that provides carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and other services to customers throughout the Minneapolis Metro area. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, the business specializes in emergency water damage repair techniques. Air duct and furnace cleaning are also available. The IICRC awarded the technicians a CleanTrust certification, indicating that their cleaning methods are the environment and pet-friendly.
(16)(4)(3)Done Right Carpet and Restoration, Inc. is a water damage restoration and carpet cleaning service located in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over two decades of experience. They offer 24/7 immediate response for flood, fire, and sewage cleanup in residential and commercial properties. Same day appointments for carpet and upholstery cleaning are also available. Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ rating, and certified by the Institute of Inspection, Restoration and Cleaning; the company is also a member of the Metro North Chamber of Commerce. Done Right Carpet and Restoration, Inc. uses truck-powered deep steam cleaning on carpet and upholstery, which dries quickly and efficiently removes all stains, dirt, and debris.
(7)Heaven Scent Cleaning Service is a Minneapolis carpet cleaner that can take on residential and commercial projects. At the Minneapolis office, customers can buy cleaning products directly. Previous users of the service praise the staff’s thorough cleaning work and friendly, trustworthy customer service.
(1)AllerganX Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning is a Fridley company that specializes in providing green cleaning services. In addition to carpet cleaning, the insured, certified experts can perform wood floor restoration and finishing. Customer seeking general cleaning services can contract the company for maid service.
(28)(21)Formerly known as R&C Cleaning Specialists, Green Clean is a Fridley carpet cleaning and restoration company that serves Twin Cities customers. Founded in 1996, the company employs licensed, insured; IICRC certified contractors. Specializes in working with insurance companies, property managers, and other clients with large projects. The staff has won the Angie’s List Super Service Award multiple times and is Better Business Bureau accredited.
Dream Steam, Inc. is a team of IICRC certified technicians based in Saint Paul. Specialists provide carpet cleaning and other services to Twin Cities residential and commercial customers. In addition to carpet, on-call experts can clean hardwood, vinyl, and tile floors, as well as vehicles such as cars, RVs, and boats. Dream Steam staff is IICRC certified.
(26)(15)Rasmussen Cleaning Service, LLC is more than 35 years old. Based in Minneapolis, the business is a longtime carpet cleaning service provider for the Twin Cities Metro area. Its technicians are licensed and insured, and can perform some specialty services, such as air duct cleaning, air purifier installation, tile and grout cleaning, and electrostatic air filter installation. Better Business Bureau accredited and a 2016 Sun Media Reader’s Choice Award winner.
While not mandatory, it is customary to tip carpet cleaning technicians. The standard tip range for carpet cleaners is between $5 and $20, and customers can choose to tip higher or lower based on services received. It isn't customary or required to tip the owner of a carpet cleaning business, even if they perform the services.
There are several types of carpet cleaners used for commercial and residential jobs. Deep cleaning machines combine moisture, shampoo, and suction to clean carpet fibers and pull out dirty water. Steam cleaners utilize hot steam to penetrate carpeting. Carpet scrubbers feature rotating brushes that scrub stains with carpet shampoo. Both steam cleaning and carpet scrubbing are followed up with suction.
On average, carpet cleaning technicians in the United States make a base of $15.30 per hour. However, the pay rate may vary with technicians depending on factors such as geographical location, overtime or emergency after-hours services, and experience or length of time on the job.
Most carpet cleaning technicians are trained to safely move furniture during cleaning procedures. Depending on company policies, certain items that a carpet cleaner might not move include pianos, beds, and other heavy items. Carpet cleaning technicians advise customers to move electronics and other items before service.
Home improvement and hardware stores offer carpet cleaning machine rentals, and customers may also rent professional machines directly from carpet cleaning service providers. Stores that carry carpet cleaners include Home Depot, Walmart, and Lowes Home Improvement. Customers are required to purchase cleaning solutions when renting carpet cleaners.
Bleach contains chemicals that remove color, leaving a white stain. While carpet cleaning machines cannot remove bleach stains with standard steam cleaning or suction, a carpet cleaning technician may reverse the stain with techniques such as vinegar application or coloring in the bleached areas.
