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Carpet Cleaning in Santa Cruz
We are a family operated carpet cleaning business here in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, California. We have been serving the local community for over 30 years. With our extensive experience we are confident that we will be able to handle any and all of the pesky stains in your carpet.
Why choose us?
We know that you have lots of choices when it comes to carpet cleaning here in Santa Cruz... let us tell you why we are the best choice!
Qualified Professionals
Our carpet cleaners are IICRC certified and have had extensive experience in the industry. You can rest assured that you will be getting the best Santa Cruz has to offer in carpet cleaning!
Upfront Pricing
We measure before cleaning, that way you know what you'll pay before we do any work. No hidden fees. Just quality carpet cleaning at a price you can afford!
Satisfaction Guarantee
When we clean your carpets we want to be sure that you are happy. If you are dissatisfied with the cleaning, we will come back out and clean it again for free!
★★★★★
Very professional and friendly. Responded quickly and did an amazing job on my very dirty stairs. Important for me was that the carpet was not wet and soggy after Jeff was completed. Great service, great guy, highly recommend.

Rob LaPointe - Santa Cruz, CA
★★★★★
Doctor Clean is a knowledgeable and friendly service. The approached used to clean my carpets was different from any other company I have used. I had many deep stains in my carpets that are now gone. Thank you so much.

Patsy Sanders - Santa Cruz, CA
★★★★★
Absolutely the best service in our area for carpet cleaning. We have been using Doctor Clean for over 10 years and they are on time, professional and fair in price. We have 3000 sq feet of carpet are very happy with the results. We highly recommend Doctor Clean.

Janette Labau - Santa Cruz, CA
It is easy to disregard the need for regular carpet cleaning since most of the time your carpets may appear to be free of dirt. Sure, there may be times where there is some staining here and there, but aside from these instances, we tend to believe that our carpets are clean. Those of us in the carpet industry are aware of just how dirty carpets can be. The truth is, most carpets provide a breeding ground for different kinds of creatures that cannot be easily seen with the naked eye.
Here are a few things you may not know about your carpet:

Dirt can settle deep into carpet.
Dirt and debris that gets into your home
can often settle into the depths and crevices of your carpet. Our carpet cleaning machines suck that dirt and debris out of your carpet to get it looking and feeling fresh again.

Indoor air quality can be up to 10 times worse than outdoor air quality.
The textiles in your home can absorb
different kinds of dirt and contaminants including living contaminants like germs and non-living contaminants like dust and debris. Every time you step on your carpet, an invisible cloud of contaminants goes up in the air. This means that having a dirty carpet also equates to having dirty air.


75% of people walk on carpets with dirty shoes.
Although this isn’t surprising, it’s an important thing to remember, as this is often the rationale behind why carpets get so dirty. Your carpets not only hold the dirt that your family brings in, but also the dirt that your guests bring in as well.

A carpet may hold up to 200,000 bacteria per square inch.
That is 4000 times more bacteria than
your toilet holds. Every carpet is different but cleaning maintenance is extremely important. The longer you have your carpets uncleaned, the more unclean your home becomes which puts your family’s health at risk.
Carpet Contaminants
Your carpet absorbs different sorts of contaminants for the length that it is laid out. These normally include food, drinks, dirt, smoke, skin cells, hair, and more. All these contaminants sink to the bottom of your carpet and start to rot which also gives your carpet a darker tone and may also give it a funky smell. The longer you neglect the dirt in your carpet, the worse it gets. What makes it more unsafe are the things that feed on these contaminants. Let’s go over them quickly.
Benefits of Carpet Cleanings
As we’ve already talked about the different contaminants that your carpets may have and how it contributes greatly to your family’s health, we can now talk about the different benefits that carpet cleaning has.
- Carpet cleaning prolongs the life of the carpet. Having your carpet properly cleaned and maintained will help increase its life significantly.
- Having your carpet cleaned also improves the indoor air quality. Since carpets tend to absorb everything around them, most especially airborne pollutants, having them cleaned can also improve the air around you.
- Carpet cleaning prevents the buildup of allergens and bacteria. Having bacteria regularly removed avoids these sicknesses from affecting your family.
- Carpet cleaning prevents allergies. Carpets can easily harbor different allergens and pollutants which may affect family members with different kinds of allergies. It is important to regularly have these cleaned to put your family at ease.
- Carpet cleaning removes the spots and stains in your carpet and enhances the overall appearance of your home. Clean and well-maintained carpets show guests that you have a very organized and clean home.
- Having
clean carpets improves the overall mood and working morale of your home. Working feels better when you’re in an environment that is clean. Clean carpet is able to make your environment feel and smell fresh.
Carpet Cleaning Methods
There are many different ways to clean a carpet. Hot water extraction works better than the others, so Doctor Clean always cleans carpet with the hot water extraction cleaning method. Here are the types of cleaning methods:
Hot Water Extraction Cleaning
Hot water extraction cleaning, also known as
steam carpet cleaning, uses high pressured hot water to clean the
carpet fibers and dissolve the dirt existing in the carpet. This method usually involves the use of a cleaning agent that is then extracted out. The
cleaning agent has to be given some time to settle and is then washed thoroughly. The carpet is then left to dry at room temperature. This is the most popular and the most effective
carpet cleaning
method.
Carpet Shampooing
Carpet shampooing was probably the most
popular carpet cleaning method until the 70s. Shampooing a carpet can greatly clean a heavily soiled carpet, however, it tends to leave behind a high amount of water residue and may take a long time to dry. The carpet also tends to become a bit sticky after it dries as there is no rinsing involved. This is now one of the less common methods of
carpet cleaning.
Encapsulation
The foam encapsulation method uses
synthetic detergents that crystallize into a powder when it dries. Loose dirt particles in your carpet will become encapsulated into a powder and will then be vacuumed or brushed off.
Bonnet Cleaning
Bonnet Cleaning is a good
surface cleaning method since it involves cleaning the top part of the carpet fiber using a heavy-duty motorized machine with a spinning pad that has been soaked with a
cleaning solution. This method is popular in hotels since this is a quick fix solution that can quickly dry carpets.
Bonneting doesn’t really provide a deep clean and can cause some dirt to emerge back to the surface within a short period of time.
Dry Carpet Cleaning
Dry Carpet Cleaning is one of the
newer carpet cleaning methods in the market. This method was invented in the 80s but a lot of people still doubt its effectiveness. In
dry carpet cleaning, cleaning powder is applied to the bottom of the carpet using a rotating brush machine which creates a
deep carpet cleaning
result. The cleaning compound works somewhat like a micro-sponge that absorbs the dirt in the carpet and is then removed at the end of the
cleaning process.
A Quick Peek at What We Do
How long have you been in business?
We’ve been proudly serving Santa Cruz County for over 30 years! Our family-operated business has built a strong reputation for trust, quality, and integrity.
What cleaning methods do you use?
We use the Hot Water Extraction method (steam cleaning), the most effective way to remove dirt. It uses high-pressure hot water to clean your carpets, leaving them fresh and spotless.
What types of stains can you remove?
We can remove a variety of stains, including wine, coffee, and pet accidents, using the best method for a thorough clean.
Will your carpet cleaning services help with allergies?
Yes! Regular carpet cleaning removes allergens like dust mites, pollen, and pet dander, improving air quality and reducing allergy symptoms.
Can you remove pet hair from carpets?
Yes, we can! Pet hair is one of the most common challenges, but our hot water extraction method is highly effective at removing pet hair and dander, leaving your carpets cleaner and healthier.