TRUCK-MOUNT EXTRACTION · IICRC CERTIFIED

Carpet Cleaning in Birmingham, AL — 2 Rooms for $120

Fresh, healthy floors. Dry in 4 to 8 hours. No hidden fees.

Birmingham's locally owned carpet cleaning company. We use truck-mounted hot water extraction at 200°F, paired with pet- and child-safe pre-treatment that lifts dirt, grease, and pet residue out of the fibers instead of pushing it down. The result is carpet that looks new, feels soft, smells clean, and dries in 4 to 8 hours. Our headline special — 2 rooms for $120 — is straightforward, no bait-and-switch, no surprise add-ons. Just clean carpets and an honest price.

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ACTIVE SPECIAL · BIRMINGHAM METRO

Get 2 rooms of carpet professionally cleaned for $120

  • Truck-mount hot water extraction at 200°F
  • Pre-treatment & spot removal included
  • Free deodorizer pass on every booking
  • Pet- & child-safe green chemistry
  • IICRC certified technicians
  • Dry in 4–8 hours, no hidden fees

Up to 250 sq ft per room. Combined living-dining counts as one open room. Stairs, hallways, and pet urine sub-surface extraction quoted separately. Same-day appointments available across the Birmingham metro.

Booked your appointment? Here's how to prep.

  1. Pick up loose items off the floor — toys, shoes, papers, small rugs — so we can move efficiently and reach every fiber.
  2. Vacuum the day of your appointment if you can (we pre-vacuum, but a head start on dry soil gets you a better clean).
  3. Take fragile items, lamps, or breakables off furniture we'll relocate (TVs and electronics we leave in place).
  4. Walk us through the home and point out high-traffic lanes, pet stains, and any spots that have been treated with store-bought spot cleaners.
  5. Plan for a 1.5 to 3 hour appointment plus 4 to 8 hour dry time — set up fans and turn on the HVAC to speed drying.
  6. Leave a clear path to your driveway for our truck-mount hose (about 150 ft of reach).
Our process

How we handle carpet cleaning in Birmingham

Every carpet cleaning job we run in the Birmingham metro follows the same documented sequence — same equipment, same industry standard, same paperwork. Here's what to expect from the moment you call.

01
Walk-Through & Pre-Treatment
We walk every room with you, identify fiber type, high-traffic lanes, and stains, then apply a targeted pre-spray that breaks down soils and pet residue. Heavy stains get spot treatment with the right chemistry for the fiber.
02
Hot Water Extraction
Our truck-mount system flushes carpet with 200°F water and 250+ PSI pressure, lifting embedded dirt out of the pile while a powerful vacuum pulls 95% of the moisture back out — the cleaning method recommended by every major carpet manufacturer.
03
Deodorize & Protect (Optional)
A neutralizing deodorizer eliminates pet, smoke, and cooking odors at the molecular level. Optional fiber protector (Scotchgard-class) re-coats the carpet to repel future spills, extending the life of your investment.
04
Walkthrough & Guarantee
We walk every room with you and confirm you're 100% satisfied. If a spot returns within 14 days, we come back and re-clean it free. That's our Birmingham promise.
What's included

Every carpet cleaning job includes

  • Pre-treatment for soils, pet residue, and stains
  • Truck-mount hot water extraction at 200°F
  • Spot treatment for high-traffic and tough stains
  • Furniture moved (most pieces, see exclusions)
  • Corner guards and floor protection on hardwood transitions
  • Free deodorizer with every 2-rooms-for-$120 booking
  • Optional fiber protector and Scotchgard add-on
  • 14-day spot return guarantee
  • Same-day and next-day appointments available

What's Actually Included in 2 Rooms for $120

We hear it from every new customer: carpet cleaning quotes sound great until the technician arrives and the price doubles for things you assumed were included. Not us. Our 2-rooms-for-$120 covers up to 250 square feet per room, pre-treatment, hot water extraction, basic spot treatment, a free deodorizer pass, and standard furniture moving. The only things billed separately are hallways, stairs, deep urine treatment that requires sub-surface extraction, and fiber protector if you want to add it. We give you the all-in number before any equipment moves.

Larger homes are quoted by square foot. We're transparent with the math: rooms over 250 sq ft are priced as 1.5 or 2 rooms depending on size. Combined living-dining counts as one open room. Two-room and three-room specials are available year-round across the Birmingham metro.

Pet Stains, Odor, and the 'Why Does It Keep Coming Back?' Problem

Pet accidents are the single most common reason carpets re-soil after cleaning. Here's why: urine soaks through carpet, pad, and into the subfloor — sometimes the joists. Surface cleaning hits the top 20% of the contamination. The rest stays under the pad, dries into crystals, and reactivates with humidity. Three weeks later, the spot returns and so does the smell.

Real pet odor removal requires sub-surface extraction. We inject neutralizer through the carpet into the pad and subfloor, then extract it with a deep-cleaning tool that pulls from the pad layer. For severe contamination, we pull the carpet back, treat the subfloor directly, and re-stretch. It's more work, but it's the only thing that actually stops the cycle. We give you an honest call on what your situation needs at the inspection.

Our equipment

The gear we bring to every Birmingham job

The right equipment matched to the right job is what separates a real restoration crew from a couple of fans and a wet-vac. Here's what shows up in our trucks for carpet cleaning.

Truck-Mount Hot Water Extractor
200°F water at 250+ PSI with high-vacuum recovery. Runs from the van so all the heat, pressure, and noise stay outside. The deep clean rental wand-and-bucket units physically can't match.
Fiber-Specific Pre-Spray
pH-matched pre-treatment for synthetic vs wool vs olefin. Dwell time of 5 to 10 minutes breaks down soils and oils before the hot water extraction pass — the secret to getting traffic lanes clean.
Rotary Scrubber for Traffic Lanes
Counter-rotating brushes agitate pre-spray deep into carpet fibers on heavy-traffic hallways and entrances. Lifts soil that wand-only cleaning misses.
Sub-Surface Extraction Tool
Penetrates the carpet and pad to pull pet urine, deep soils, and moisture from the layer where surface cleaning can't reach. The only real fix for recurring pet odor.
Spotting Chemistry Kit
Stain-specific chemistry — protein, tannin, oil, gum, ink, rust, paint. Each one needs different pH and dwell time. Using the wrong product sets the stain permanently; our kit covers every category.
Deodorizer & Fiber Protector
Free deodorizer pass on every 2-rooms-for-$120 booking. Optional Scotchgard-class fiber protector re-coats the pile to repel future spills and extend the life of your investment.
High-Velocity Air Movers
Optional on-site air movers cut dry time from 8 hours to 2 to 4 hours. Useful for evening appointments, busy households, or fast-turnaround rental properties.
Carpet Pile Lifter / Rake
Restores the nap after extraction so the carpet looks freshly groomed, not matted. Final step on every job — the difference between a clean carpet and a great-looking clean carpet.
Why Birmingham trusts us

Why homeowners pick Extreme Services for carpet cleaning

IICRC Certified Technicians
Every Extreme Services carpet technician is trained and certified by the IICRC. We follow fiber-appropriate cleaning protocols so your carpet warranty stays intact and the result is consistent room-to-room.
Pet & Child Safe Chemistry
Green, low-residue, non-toxic cleaning agents that are safe for kids, pets, and allergy sufferers. No harsh detergents left behind that attract dirt and cause carpets to re-soil within weeks.
Truck-Mount, Not Portable
Truck-mount equipment heats hotter, vacuums stronger, and extracts more water than the portable units cheaper companies bring inside. That's why our carpets are dry in 4 to 8 hours instead of overnight.
FAQ

Carpet Cleaning in Birmingham — questions answered

How much does carpet cleaning cost in Birmingham?
Our headline special is 2 rooms for $120, which covers up to 250 sq ft per room with pre-treatment, hot water extraction, and a free deodorizer. Whole-house quotes vary by square footage; our average 3-bedroom home runs $200 to $300. Stairs, hallways, and pet urine treatment are quoted separately. We give you a fixed all-in price before any equipment moves — no surprise fees.
How long does carpet take to dry after cleaning?
Most carpets are damp-dry within 4 to 8 hours and fully dry within 24 hours. Truck-mount equipment extracts up to 95% of the water during cleaning. Running ceiling fans, opening windows, or turning on the HVAC speeds drying. You can walk on the carpet in clean socks immediately.
Are your carpet cleaning solutions safe for pets and kids?
Yes. We use green, non-toxic, low-residue cleaning agents that are safe for children, pets, and allergy sufferers. No bleach, no ammonia, no lingering chemical smell. Your home is ready to live in as soon as the carpets are dry.
Will professional cleaning damage my carpet or void my warranty?
No — the opposite. Major carpet manufacturers (Shaw, Mohawk, Stainmaster, Beaulieu, Lees) require periodic professional hot water extraction to keep warranties valid. DIY rental cleaners often leave detergent residue and excess moisture that can shorten carpet life. Our IICRC-certified technique uses the right temperature, pressure, and chemistry for your fiber type, so the warranty stays intact.
How often should I have my carpets professionally cleaned?
Most carpet manufacturers recommend professional hot water extraction every 12 to 18 months to keep warranties valid. Homes with kids, pets, allergies, or high traffic typically benefit from cleaning every 6 to 9 months. We'll recommend a schedule that fits your household at the in-home walkthrough.
Does steam cleaning remove pet odor?
Surface cleaning handles light pet odor. Severe or recurring pet smell usually requires sub-surface extraction because the contamination has reached the pad and subfloor. We assess every job for depth of contamination and quote the right treatment up front — no surprises.
How do you remove deep pet urine from the pad and subfloor?
Sub-surface extraction. We inject an enzyme-based neutralizer through the carpet into the pad and subfloor, let it dwell to break down uric salt crystals, then use a deep-extraction tool that pulls from the pad layer. For severe contamination we pull the carpet back, treat the subfloor directly, and re-stretch. It's the only method that actually stops the recurring smell — surface cleaning alone always lets it come back.
Can you clean wool, oriental, or specialty area rugs?
Yes. Wool and other natural fibers need pH-neutral chemistry and lower water temperatures than synthetic carpet. We hand-clean wool and oriental rugs on-site or take larger pieces to our facility for full-immersion wash, dye-stable rinse, and controlled drying. Tell us about specialty rugs at the booking and we'll quote them separately.
Do I need to move furniture before you arrive?
No. We move most pieces — sofas, chairs, tables, ottomans. We don't move pianos, china hutches, beds with stored items underneath, fragile antiques, or electronics. Clearing personal items off the floor (toys, shoes, papers) speeds the job and gets you a better clean.
What ZIP codes around Birmingham do you cover for carpet cleaning?
We cover the entire greater Birmingham metro: 35203, 35205, 35209, 35213, 35216, 35226, 35242, 35244 (Birmingham + Hoover), 35223 (Mountain Brook), 35243 (Vestavia Hills), 35007 (Alabaster), 35124 (Pelham), 35080 (Helena), 35173 (Trussville), 35020, 35022, 35023 (Bessemer + Hueytown), and surrounding ZIPs. Same-day and next-day appointments available year-round.
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