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Keuka Sweeps LLC
4.6(
11
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean - For BusinessCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Keuka Sweeps did an excellent job on the one time clean, very efficient and paid close attention to detail. I will definitely be having them back, and would highly recommend Keuka Sweeps to anyone looking for a professional cleaning service."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dynamic Cleaning Solutions
4.4(
62
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean - For BusinessCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Professizonal, clean, happy to have them and comfortable to have them in any area of the house, although they did leave one screen out, which I put back in myself! Otherwise everything was clean and am totally satisfied."
Job Well Done!
Dirty Carpet
Carpet transformed to like new!
No window is too high!
The before

+23

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Walco Chemical Products Company, Inc.
4.2(
7
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initially, I was not pleased with the work, but Patrick was very responsive to my concerns and addressed them quickly. They had my money and could have ignored me but they didn't. I appreciated their professionalism. This was the first time I used a professional cleaning service and now realize I shoulf have been more specific on what I wanted done."
Wood Floor work
concrete floor work
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Carpet Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The best solution for mopping floors depends on the type of floor you have, but a good all-around or multi-purpose DIY floor cleaner is 2 cups of warm water, 5 to 10 drops of liquid dish soap, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. This is safe to use on tile, laminate, wood, polished concrete, vinyl, and more, as it’s relatively neutral and lacks caustic and abrasive chemicals that could be harmful to children and pets. You can also use a multi-purpose commercial cleaner, but make sure to follow the directions for safety.

One way to sanitize and deodorize a carpet is to use a cleaning solution made from one part vinegar and two parts warm water. After you vacuum, spray the solution on parts of the carpet that smell, being careful not to oversaturate it. Let the solution sit for 15 to 20 minutes before you perform your normal carpet sanitation routine.

Many professionals use high-powered steam cleaners (hot water extraction machines) to deep clean carpets. These machines inject hot water and cleaning solutions into the carpet fibers, extracting the dirt, allergens, and moisture with powerful suction. In addition to steam cleaning, pros may use specialized tools like rotary scrubbers and stain removers for tough spots, along with eco-friendly or commercial-grade cleaning products tailored to the carpet type.

Professional cleaning utilizes industrial-grade equipment and formulated cleansers that penetrate deeper into fabrics, removing stubborn dirt without risking damage that DIY approaches might, such as surface abrasion from improper tools.

The cost to clean an area rug is typically between $2 and $6 per square foot, meaning an 8-by-10-foot rug will cost $160 to $480 to clean. However, the final price depends on several factors. The rug's material is a primary consideration, with costs per square foot varying: Synthetic ($1–$4), Cotton ($2–$8), Sisal ($4–$7), Silk ($4–$8), Sheepskin ($4–$8), and Wool ($5–$8). Specialty rugs, like oriental rugs, can cost more, averaging $5 to $9 per square foot. Other factors influencing the price include the rug's size and condition, the cleaning method (hand washing can increase the cost to $4 to $9 per square foot), whether the service is on-site or requires pick-up, and your geographic location. A large, heavily soiled rug could cost $650 or more to clean.

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