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Avatar for Master-Tech Professional Cleaning & Restoration

Master-Tech Professional Cleaning & Restoration

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Master-Tech Professional Cleaning & Restoration

4.95(
39
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Specializing in cleaning of carpets, rugs, upholstery, tile, grout, and MORE! Residential and commercial. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Wow! Very impressed! Communication was prompt, friendly and professional.. Jon asked the questions he needed to about the job and answered my questions. He and his assistant arrived promptly and prepared. Jon explained what they were going to do and how they would do it. The men worked well together and were efficient. The result was beyond my expectations. I’m very pleased. They explained how to care for the grout in the next 48 hours. Jon answered my questions and explained the bill. They left after helping me move the furniture back into place. Professional, efficient, and friendly. Everything was as promised. I will definitely recommend Master Tech. "

Lyn d on December 2025

Specializing in cleaning of carpets, rugs, upholstery, tile, grout, and MORE! Residential and commercial. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Wow! Very impressed! Communication was prompt, friendly and professional.. Jon asked the questions he needed to about the job and answered my questions. He and his assistant arrived promptly and prepared. Jon explained what they were going to do and how they would do it. The men worked well together and were efficient. The result was beyond my expectations. I’m very pleased. They explained how to care for the grout in the next 48 hours. Jon answered my questions and explained the bill. They left after helping me move the furniture back into place. Professional, efficient, and friendly. Everything was as promised. I will definitely recommend Master Tech. "

Lyn d on December 2025


Avalanche Cleaning, LLC

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Avalanche Cleaning, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Avalanche Cleaning, LLC, has been cleaning carpets in Albuquerque, for over a decade. We are a owner operated company and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Avalanche Cleaning, LLC, keeps up with all aspects of continuing education. Your home and your needs are important to us. Call us today for your free estimate!

"I was so embarrassed to have company because my tile looked so terrible and Eric came highly recommended from a friend and Iâ m soooo happy with the results and the affordable cost! This is my 3rd go around with him cleaning carpet/tile. Great professionallism and quality of work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!"

Charlene B on August 2022

Avalanche Cleaning, LLC, has been cleaning carpets in Albuquerque, for over a decade. We are a owner operated company and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Avalanche Cleaning, LLC, keeps up with all aspects of continuing education. Your home and your needs are important to us. Call us today for your free estimate!

"I was so embarrassed to have company because my tile looked so terrible and Eric came highly recommended from a friend and Iâ m soooo happy with the results and the affordable cost! This is my 3rd go around with him cleaning carpet/tile. Great professionallism and quality of work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!"

Charlene B on August 2022


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DanCare Carpet Tile & Upholstery Cleaning Inc

4.96(
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DanCare Carpet Tile & Upholstery Cleaning Inc

4.96(
469
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

DanCare opened their doors in 1986 and has been proudly serving Albuquerque, New Mexico and surrounding areas. Our reputation for quality service is something we take pride in and our referrals reflect this. We are a family owned and operated business and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. We offer a 100% guarantee of complete satisfaction on all our work!

"I have been using Dan Care to clean our carpets for the past five years and our experience has always been fantastic. They show up on time, they are always courteous & professional, and the quality of their work is always excellent. I definitely would recommend Dan Care."

Ernest S on September 2021

DanCare opened their doors in 1986 and has been proudly serving Albuquerque, New Mexico and surrounding areas. Our reputation for quality service is something we take pride in and our referrals reflect this. We are a family owned and operated business and we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. We offer a 100% guarantee of complete satisfaction on all our work!

"I have been using Dan Care to clean our carpets for the past five years and our experience has always been fantastic. They show up on time, they are always courteous & professional, and the quality of their work is always excellent. I definitely would recommend Dan Care."

Ernest S on September 2021


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Trussell's Transformations LLC

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Trussell's Transformations LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Trussell's Transformations has over 30 years of experience in remodeling kitchen and bathrooms. We can also add on to you existing home. We can help you enhance your home's beauty, comfort, and value with exceptional quality and service. We pride ourselves on our unequaled ability to remodel and renovate kitchens and bathrooms. Our dedication to providing the highest quality work is reflected in our passion for making a difference in our clients' lives.

"They were excellent. Perfectionist, did a good work, cheapest, but they do their job."

Barbara S on November 2020

Trussell's Transformations has over 30 years of experience in remodeling kitchen and bathrooms. We can also add on to you existing home. We can help you enhance your home's beauty, comfort, and value with exceptional quality and service. We pride ourselves on our unequaled ability to remodel and renovate kitchens and bathrooms. Our dedication to providing the highest quality work is reflected in our passion for making a difference in our clients' lives.

"They were excellent. Perfectionist, did a good work, cheapest, but they do their job."

Barbara S on November 2020


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Floorscapes

4.83(
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Floorscapes

4.83(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

It's worth talking to the LOCAL experts! Whether you are remodeling or starting from scratch Floorscapes is your locally owned and operated, one-stop, full-service design source. We provide sales and installation of all types of floor tile, wall tile, carpet, hard wood floors, window treatments, and solid surface counter tops to all of Central and Northern New Mexico. We offer a wide selection of styles including, but not limited to, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, travertine tile, granite tile, domestic and exotic hard wood floors, recycled content carpet, natural fiber carpet, carpet tile, granite counter tops, quartz counter tops and brand name solid surface counter tops.

"I want to let you know that you all at Floorscapes that you are just terrific. From start to finish, you were with us every step of the way. Based on what we discussed, you listened to us and gave granite samples. That really simplified the design decision for us. You let us explore a variety of back splash tiles until we found this gorgeous, large format tile that turned out spectacular. Beyond the in-store experience, your installation crews were great. They were so skilled at the installation and left everything nice and tidy. The back splash crew even washed our floor. The next time we decide to upgrade any of our floors or bathrooms, you are the only one we would consider. Thanks!"

James O on October 2025

It's worth talking to the LOCAL experts! Whether you are remodeling or starting from scratch Floorscapes is your locally owned and operated, one-stop, full-service design source. We provide sales and installation of all types of floor tile, wall tile, carpet, hard wood floors, window treatments, and solid surface counter tops to all of Central and Northern New Mexico. We offer a wide selection of styles including, but not limited to, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, travertine tile, granite tile, domestic and exotic hard wood floors, recycled content carpet, natural fiber carpet, carpet tile, granite counter tops, quartz counter tops and brand name solid surface counter tops.

"I want to let you know that you all at Floorscapes that you are just terrific. From start to finish, you were with us every step of the way. Based on what we discussed, you listened to us and gave granite samples. That really simplified the design decision for us. You let us explore a variety of back splash tiles until we found this gorgeous, large format tile that turned out spectacular. Beyond the in-store experience, your installation crews were great. They were so skilled at the installation and left everything nice and tidy. The back splash crew even washed our floor. The next time we decide to upgrade any of our floors or bathrooms, you are the only one we would consider. Thanks!"

James O on October 2025


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Bear Carpet Inc

4.78(
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Bear Carpet Inc

4.78(
174
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

2016 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER! "It's Not Clean Until YOU Say It's Clean!" Five Strong Reasons YOU Should Choose Bear Carpet: 1. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right or it's FREE! 2. We carefully test, and only use the manufacture's recommended cleaning process, which won't void your carpet's warranty. 3. We offer a six-month spot and spill warranty. 4. Our ten-step cleaning process with clear water rinse, leaves no dirt-attracting residue behind, just clean, fluffy carpet. 5. Fully trained, certified, courteous technicians so YOU can relax and have the finest cleaning experience possible!

"Anthony was very informative and explained the area rug cleaning process thoroughly. It had been about 10 years since I had purchased the rug and had accumulated some spot stains. However, when my rug was returned, it looked good as new. Kudos to the team for helping to extend the life of my area rug."

Michael G on June 2023

2016 SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER! "It's Not Clean Until YOU Say It's Clean!" Five Strong Reasons YOU Should Choose Bear Carpet: 1. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right or it's FREE! 2. We carefully test, and only use the manufacture's recommended cleaning process, which won't void your carpet's warranty. 3. We offer a six-month spot and spill warranty. 4. Our ten-step cleaning process with clear water rinse, leaves no dirt-attracting residue behind, just clean, fluffy carpet. 5. Fully trained, certified, courteous technicians so YOU can relax and have the finest cleaning experience possible!

"Anthony was very informative and explained the area rug cleaning process thoroughly. It had been about 10 years since I had purchased the rug and had accumulated some spot stains. However, when my rug was returned, it looked good as new. Kudos to the team for helping to extend the life of my area rug."

Michael G on June 2023


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Bravo Carpet Care and Bravo Maids

4.90(
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Bravo Carpet Care and Bravo Maids

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bravo Carpet Cleaning ABQ: We use the Vortex System, the world's most powerful steam machine in the industry. It incorporates high degrees of heat and impressive suction, both of which, when combined, make for a lethal combo that gets through the toughest of grease and grim. We offer a number of services, such as cleaning carpet, fine area rugs, tile & grout, upholstered and leather furnishing, and drapes (Aaand the occasional treasured teddy bear). And if you thought that wasn't enough, we also do housecleaning and window cleaning, too. We are your 'One Stop' shop for all your cleaning needs!

"It went perfectly. The service was on time, set up their equipment, and insured that no damage was done by their hoses. The carpet was thoroughly cleaned and the work was excellent and the price was what they quoted by phone."

David P on March 2020

Bravo Carpet Cleaning ABQ: We use the Vortex System, the world's most powerful steam machine in the industry. It incorporates high degrees of heat and impressive suction, both of which, when combined, make for a lethal combo that gets through the toughest of grease and grim. We offer a number of services, such as cleaning carpet, fine area rugs, tile & grout, upholstered and leather furnishing, and drapes (Aaand the occasional treasured teddy bear). And if you thought that wasn't enough, we also do housecleaning and window cleaning, too. We are your 'One Stop' shop for all your cleaning needs!

"It went perfectly. The service was on time, set up their equipment, and insured that no damage was done by their hoses. The carpet was thoroughly cleaned and the work was excellent and the price was what they quoted by phone."

David P on March 2020


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Oriental Rug Pet Pee Pee Odor Removal

4.98(
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Oriental Rug Pet Pee Pee Odor Removal

4.98(
54
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Oriental Rug or Drapery, Clean and 100% Urine Odor Removal Naturally, by PetPeePee Company. PetPeePee service is a strictly for, Oriental rugs, (all types of Oriental Rugs, Needlepoint, Antique rugs, and custom made Draperies. PetPeePee Guarantee: Permanent Dog or Cat urine odor removal. The principal reasons the members use of the service is the need to get rid of the urine odor naturally, without using all the toxic chemicals of the ordinary carpet cleaning industry! The odor free cleaning products we use are Organic uses Dead Sea minerals as the primary cleaner. Our System works to Perfection! That's why we grant a written guarantee on urine odor removal! We are proud of our work and it shows. Nationwide pick up by UPS and in South Florida offer Pick-up and Delivery

"I discovered petpee.com when I was searching online for ways to remove the urine odor from our 10’ x 14’ Karastan wool oriental rug. I had planned to clean the rug myself, but I was intrigued by the videos I saw on YouTube of petpee.com’s owner, Meir Martin, demonstrating how he cleans rugs like mine. I searched for petpee.com reviews and was blown away by the number of glowing reviews that had been written by satisfied customers. I knew then and there that I wanted to turn my rug over rug to Mr. Martin to finally get rid of the urine odor that had been building up for over 10 years. I called him and got a quote of $1079, which included shipping both ways, cleaning the rug, and a guarantee that I would not be able to detect any urine odor when my rug was returned to me. After getting over the sticker shock, my husband gave me the green light to send the rug to petpeepee.com. I think he was more interested in getting rid of my constant complaints about the urine odor than the actual odor itself! Mr. Martin walked us through how to pack up our rug for shipping via UPS, having us send him pictures to make sure we had prepared it properly. Even though we followed his instructions, I received an email from UPS 5 days later that my rug had been lost. I was regretting my decision to send my rug off for cleaning, UNTIL Mr. Martin worked his magic! I’m only the second customer in all the years petpeepee.com has been in business to have her oriental rug go missing, but that was to my benefit, because Mr. Meir knew exactly who to call (in Utah, of all places!) to track down my rug. Mr. Martin called his contact at UPS every day to check on whether my rug had been found and kept me posted each day for a week. On the seventh day after UPS reported my rug had been lost, Mr. Martin called me with the happy news that my rug had been found!!! Apparently some of the tape I had used to secure the label to the package was not completely flat and caused the label and bag to tear. Mr. Martin received my rug via Next Day Air from UPS on August 23 and began the cleaning process the next day. I loved receiving videos and pictures of the rug being cleaned and getting updates from Mr. Martin throughout the process. (You can see my rug being cleaned on YouTube by searching “Removing urine odor from a supersize Karastan rug.”). We received the rug back on September 2, and it smelled as fresh as it did the day we bought it! It looked so clean and new – worth every penny we paid to have petpeepee.com clean it. I really need more than five stars for my recommendation of petpeepee.com and Meir Martin. He is a true professional and the best communicator of any service provider I’ve ever encountered. I will be sending him more rugs soon! When I do, I will be VERY careful about packaging them, including using a HEAVY DUTY bag and taping multiple labels on the inside and outside of the package and making sure EVERYTHING on the outside is smooth and flat. If you want your rug to be free of urine odor, send it to petpeepee.com with every confidence that it will come back as good and fresh as new!"

Diane B on October 2021

Oriental Rug or Drapery, Clean and 100% Urine Odor Removal Naturally, by PetPeePee Company. PetPeePee service is a strictly for, Oriental rugs, (all types of Oriental Rugs, Needlepoint, Antique rugs, and custom made Draperies. PetPeePee Guarantee: Permanent Dog or Cat urine odor removal. The principal reasons the members use of the service is the need to get rid of the urine odor naturally, without using all the toxic chemicals of the ordinary carpet cleaning industry! The odor free cleaning products we use are Organic uses Dead Sea minerals as the primary cleaner. Our System works to Perfection! That's why we grant a written guarantee on urine odor removal! We are proud of our work and it shows. Nationwide pick up by UPS and in South Florida offer Pick-up and Delivery

"I discovered petpee.com when I was searching online for ways to remove the urine odor from our 10’ x 14’ Karastan wool oriental rug. I had planned to clean the rug myself, but I was intrigued by the videos I saw on YouTube of petpee.com’s owner, Meir Martin, demonstrating how he cleans rugs like mine. I searched for petpee.com reviews and was blown away by the number of glowing reviews that had been written by satisfied customers. I knew then and there that I wanted to turn my rug over rug to Mr. Martin to finally get rid of the urine odor that had been building up for over 10 years. I called him and got a quote of $1079, which included shipping both ways, cleaning the rug, and a guarantee that I would not be able to detect any urine odor when my rug was returned to me. After getting over the sticker shock, my husband gave me the green light to send the rug to petpeepee.com. I think he was more interested in getting rid of my constant complaints about the urine odor than the actual odor itself! Mr. Martin walked us through how to pack up our rug for shipping via UPS, having us send him pictures to make sure we had prepared it properly. Even though we followed his instructions, I received an email from UPS 5 days later that my rug had been lost. I was regretting my decision to send my rug off for cleaning, UNTIL Mr. Martin worked his magic! I’m only the second customer in all the years petpeepee.com has been in business to have her oriental rug go missing, but that was to my benefit, because Mr. Meir knew exactly who to call (in Utah, of all places!) to track down my rug. Mr. Martin called his contact at UPS every day to check on whether my rug had been found and kept me posted each day for a week. On the seventh day after UPS reported my rug had been lost, Mr. Martin called me with the happy news that my rug had been found!!! Apparently some of the tape I had used to secure the label to the package was not completely flat and caused the label and bag to tear. Mr. Martin received my rug via Next Day Air from UPS on August 23 and began the cleaning process the next day. I loved receiving videos and pictures of the rug being cleaned and getting updates from Mr. Martin throughout the process. (You can see my rug being cleaned on YouTube by searching “Removing urine odor from a supersize Karastan rug.”). We received the rug back on September 2, and it smelled as fresh as it did the day we bought it! It looked so clean and new – worth every penny we paid to have petpeepee.com clean it. I really need more than five stars for my recommendation of petpeepee.com and Meir Martin. He is a true professional and the best communicator of any service provider I’ve ever encountered. I will be sending him more rugs soon! When I do, I will be VERY careful about packaging them, including using a HEAVY DUTY bag and taping multiple labels on the inside and outside of the package and making sure EVERYTHING on the outside is smooth and flat. If you want your rug to be free of urine odor, send it to petpeepee.com with every confidence that it will come back as good and fresh as new!"

Diane B on October 2021


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Chem-Dry of Albuquerque and New Mexico

4.82(
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Chem-Dry of Albuquerque and New Mexico

4.82(
118
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an independently owned and operated franchise of Chem-Dry, the world’s leader for carpet and upholstery cleaning services. We offer many years of local industry experience backed by a brand name and products that consumers worldwide have known and trusted for more than 30 years for a Drier, Cleaner, and Healthier home and/or business At Chem-Dry, we promise to meet the highest standa rds in the industry by delivering a quality product at the best value. Our products will be expertly applied and our services will be delivered by trustworthy, friendly professionals. We develop customers for life because we deliver our services the right way with personal respect for the customer, a disciplined process and exceptional service. We stand behind our work. We follow up every job we complete.

"Very well. Complete and thorough"

Jan A on January 2021

We are an independently owned and operated franchise of Chem-Dry, the world’s leader for carpet and upholstery cleaning services. We offer many years of local industry experience backed by a brand name and products that consumers worldwide have known and trusted for more than 30 years for a Drier, Cleaner, and Healthier home and/or business At Chem-Dry, we promise to meet the highest standa rds in the industry by delivering a quality product at the best value. Our products will be expertly applied and our services will be delivered by trustworthy, friendly professionals. We develop customers for life because we deliver our services the right way with personal respect for the customer, a disciplined process and exceptional service. We stand behind our work. We follow up every job we complete.

"Very well. Complete and thorough"

Jan A on January 2021


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Molly Maid of Greater Albuquerque

4.73(
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Molly Maid of Greater Albuquerque

4.73(
116
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Teams of two are assigned to each job, and management performs regular inspections of the cleaning crew’s work. If there is an area that the customer is not satisfied with, you can us call within 24 hours and we will send out a team to re-clean the area. Molly Maid of Greater Albuquerque offers customers a thorough top to bottom cleaning each visit and offers other services not usually presented by competitors, including one-time jobs for those moving in or out of apartments or homes. Same day cleanings can also be requested. When you call, you'll be greeted by a helpful professional who will take the time to learn about your home and discuss your individual housecleaning needs. We will conduct a free in-home consultation and provide you with a customized home cleaning estimate. You can expect a consistent, thorough home or business cleaning and the highest level of personal service with every visit and most importantly our service is guaranteed. No contracts. No hassle, just a clean and comfortable clean from New Mexico’s maid service of choice. Molly Maid of Greater Albuquerque services the Albuquerque metro area. For more information or to schedule an in-home appointment, give us a call at 505-830-0181. Award winning. See website for additional service areas.

"I called on a Friday afternoon and they were able to get me in the next day! The ladies (the #8 team) did a great job on the move out clean with all the baseboards and carpets. I was a little disappointed in the pricing it wasn’t what I was expecting. After showing the home upon their arrival they said it would take like 3 hours for my 1050 sq home. It ended up took approximately 4.5 hours to clean with 2 people and they do charge by the hour for their services. Their website quoted $225-335 which is why I selected them compared to other cleaning companies. However, it ended up being almost $600 which I was not expecting. I understand that it is by the condition of the home but the house as empty, I explained the kitchen was the most important. While the ladies were sweet I would have only picked select rooms and done the rest myself. I also explained when they arrived that I wanted to pay cash or check and they said I could pay it Monday. Then the card I had on file was charged instead and I didn’t even know what the final cost was until a notification from my bank appeared. Before and after photos of the home are listed below. And needless to say I am disappointed in the customer service and how the situation was handled."

Jennifer E on November 2024

Customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Teams of two are assigned to each job, and management performs regular inspections of the cleaning crew’s work. If there is an area that the customer is not satisfied with, you can us call within 24 hours and we will send out a team to re-clean the area. Molly Maid of Greater Albuquerque offers customers a thorough top to bottom cleaning each visit and offers other services not usually presented by competitors, including one-time jobs for those moving in or out of apartments or homes. Same day cleanings can also be requested. When you call, you'll be greeted by a helpful professional who will take the time to learn about your home and discuss your individual housecleaning needs. We will conduct a free in-home consultation and provide you with a customized home cleaning estimate. You can expect a consistent, thorough home or business cleaning and the highest level of personal service with every visit and most importantly our service is guaranteed. No contracts. No hassle, just a clean and comfortable clean from New Mexico’s maid service of choice. Molly Maid of Greater Albuquerque services the Albuquerque metro area. For more information or to schedule an in-home appointment, give us a call at 505-830-0181. Award winning. See website for additional service areas.

"I called on a Friday afternoon and they were able to get me in the next day! The ladies (the #8 team) did a great job on the move out clean with all the baseboards and carpets. I was a little disappointed in the pricing it wasn’t what I was expecting. After showing the home upon their arrival they said it would take like 3 hours for my 1050 sq home. It ended up took approximately 4.5 hours to clean with 2 people and they do charge by the hour for their services. Their website quoted $225-335 which is why I selected them compared to other cleaning companies. However, it ended up being almost $600 which I was not expecting. I understand that it is by the condition of the home but the house as empty, I explained the kitchen was the most important. While the ladies were sweet I would have only picked select rooms and done the rest myself. I also explained when they arrived that I wanted to pay cash or check and they said I could pay it Monday. Then the card I had on file was charged instead and I didn’t even know what the final cost was until a notification from my bank appeared. Before and after photos of the home are listed below. And needless to say I am disappointed in the customer service and how the situation was handled."

Jennifer E on November 2024

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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

In some cases, stairs without carpet are actually slipperier than carpeted stairs, but if the carpet is brand new, dirty, or just slick, it may seem like your stairs are the most slippery ones in existence. Fortunately, traction treads can be added over most stair surface materials, increasing the traction you’re able to get and reducing the risk of slipping.

You may be able to use super glue in a pinch to fix your carpet, but expect the repair to last only a short time. Super glue isn't designed for carpet, so over time, it'll break down, and the carpet piece will move out of place. For the best results, go to the store and grab a bottle of carpet seam glue. 

You’ll know if your carpet is stretched enough if it lies completely flat and smooth across your floor. If you have ripples, wrinkled areas, or carpet piling up along the baseboards, these are telltale signs that your carpet is not fully stretched. Release the carpet from the tack strip along one wall and use a stretcher or knee kicker to stretch out the carpet before securing it again.

Most transition strips measure two to five inches wide, but it varies by floor type. The right gap for your flooring depends on the look you prefer. A wider gap allows more room for expansion, whereas a narrower gap requires a smaller transition strip but leaves less expansion room. You should have at least a one-inch gap between any floor types, but sometimes more.

While some carpet repair kits exist and only cost around $15, they are not usually appropriate for Berber repair. Typically, they include small pieces of fibers to use as patches, and Berber carpets are typically colored very differently from other kinds of carpets. This is why it is imperative to try and locate a spare piece of carpet from your original installation when you need to patch up an area.

In addition, the tools these kits include are often watered-down versions of the ones you can buy individually from your local hardware store (e.g., the glue in the kit will not be as strong as your hot glue gun or the double-sided carpet tape).

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