Sofia Reyes | IICRC Master Textile Cleaner | IICRC Certified Firm CF-SD2894 | EPA Safer Choice Partner | 3,200+ Jobs Since 2011 | 4.9/5 Stars (318 Reviews) | Same-Day Scheduling 7 Days a Week
SD Carpet Cleaning was founded in 2011 by Sofia Reyes, an IICRC Master Textile Cleaner, the industry's highest individual credential requiring passage of 10 separate IICRC certification exams. Sofia holds IICRC Certified Firm status CF-SD2894, verifiable at iicrc.org/pages/verification. Fourteen years and 3,200+ jobs later, our 94% first-visit stain removal rate and 4.9 stars from 318 verified reviews reflect that standard on every job.
We specialize in San Diego's two most common carpet challenges: pet odor treatment (67% of SD households own at least one pet per APPA) and coastal soiling from sand, sea salt, and marine residue in beachside neighborhoods. All products are EPA Safer Choice certified and safe for children, pets, and San Diego's coastal watershed. Sofia is also a NADCA Air Systems Cleaning Specialist.
3,200+ carpet cleaning jobs completed across 24 San Diego neighborhoods since 2011. 4.9 stars from 318 verified clients. 94% first-visit stain removal rate. 91% flat-rate quote acceptance. IICRC Certified Firm CF-SD2894.
$0.22 to $0.35 per square foot covers standard residential carpet cleaning in San Diego, based on 3,200+ jobs since 2011. Average whole-home (3-bed, 1,400 sq ft) costs $285. IICRC-certified hot water extraction at 210 deg F, pH rinse, 30-day spot guarantee on every job.
From $0.22/sq ft210 degrees Fahrenheit is our truck-mount steam temperature, 75 degrees above the IICRC S100 minimum sanitization standard of 135 degrees F (IICRC). Industrial extraction removes 95% of moisture from carpet fibers. Dry time: 2 to 4 hours vs 8 to 12 hours for portable units. Allergen and bacteria elimination included.
From $0.30/sq ft$0.55 to $1.20 per square foot covers commercial carpet cleaning for San Diego offices, retail spaces, hotels, and multi-family properties. Low-moisture encapsulation and truck-mount options for minimal business disruption. Scheduled maintenance programs available. Extends carpet life from 4 to 6 years to 7 to 10 years (BSCAI).
From $0.55/sq ft$65 to $225 per piece covers sofa, loveseat, chair, and sectional upholstery cleaning in San Diego. Fiber-safe pre-treatment matched to fabric type (microfiber, velvet, linen, cotton blend). Low-moisture extraction protects fabric structure. Dry time 1 to 2 hours. All 8 technicians IICRC Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician certified.
$65-$225/piece94% of carpet stains are removed on first visit using our multi-step pre-treatment protocol, based on data from 2,800+ stain treatment jobs since 2011. High-success categories: red wine, coffee, tea, food grease, and ink. No-removal outcome disclosed before work begins. You only pay if we remove the stain.
$45-$195/treatment78% of San Diego pet odor cases are fully eliminated in a single treatment using UV black-light detection plus enzyme neutralizer plus truck-mount extraction. For sub-floor saturation cases (31% of severe cases in pre-1990 homes), a second treatment achieves full elimination in 94% of those cases. All enzyme products EPA Safer Choice certified.
$95-$375$3 to $8 per square foot covers in-home or drop-off area rug cleaning for all fiber types including wool, silk, cotton, and natural fiber blends. Fiber identification and color-fastness testing before every cleaning. Fringe hand-cleaning included. Drop-off service available for oversized or delicate rugs requiring plant care.
$3-$8/sq ft1,200 PSI at 240 degrees Fahrenheit is our truck-mount tile cleaning pressure and temperature, far above consumer steam mops at 60 PSI and 200 degrees F. Acid-rinse pre-treatment dissolves calcium carbonate deposits from San Diego's hard water (150 to 200 ppm per SDCWA). Optional grout sealing extends results 2 to 3 years.
$1.50-$3.50/sq ft"Had SD Carpet Cleaning treat two rooms of pet urine odor in my La Jolla condo. Sofia's team used UV lights to find every spot including two I didn't know about. Enzyme treatment, extraction, done in 2 hours. Zero odor the next morning. $245 total, exactly as quoted. First company that actually fixed it permanently."
"Whole house cleaned before listing in North Park. Had a red wine stain in the master bedroom that three other companies said was permanent. SD Carpet Cleaning removed it completely. $310 total. House sold in 4 days. Worth every dollar."
"Kitchen and two bathrooms tile and grout in our Chula Vista home. They used acid pre-treatment and the grout went from gray-brown back to its original cream color. $285 total. Scheduled same-day on a Saturday morning. Absolutely transformed the kitchen."
$0.22 to $0.35 per square foot covers standard residential carpet cleaning in San Diego, based on our data from 3,200+ jobs since 2011. That works out to $95 to $175 for a typical bedroom and $320 to $580 for a 3-bedroom home with 1,400 sq ft of carpet. Average whole-home job: $285. The national average is $0.25 per sq ft per HomeAdvisor. Additional services: upholstery $65 to $225 per piece; area rugs $3 to $8 per sq ft; tile and grout $1.50 to $3.50 per sq ft; pet odor $95 to $375; stain removal $45 to $195. All pricing is a written quote before work begins. 91% of San Diego clients accept on the first visit.
83% of SD Carpet Cleaning bookings are completed within 24 hours of the customer's call. Same-day scheduling is available 7 days a week across most San Diego neighborhoods. Central and coastal neighborhoods (Downtown, North Park, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach) typically have AM and PM same-day windows. North County and East County areas are usually next-day during peak periods. Call (619) 555-0199 by 10am for best same-day availability.
2 to 4 hours is the typical dry time with SD Carpet Cleaning's truck-mount steam method, compared to 8 to 12 hours for portable units used by many competitors. Our truck-mount operates at 210 degrees F, above the IICRC 135 degrees F sanitization minimum, with industrial extraction removing 95% of moisture from carpet fibers. In San Diego's coastal climate, carpets often dry within 2 hours with good ventilation. Ceiling fans or open windows reduce dry time by 30 to 45 minutes on average.
78% of San Diego pet odor cases are fully eliminated in a single treatment using our UV black-light detection plus enzyme neutralizer plus truck-mount extraction protocol. For sub-floor saturation cases (31% of severe cases in San Diego homes built before 1990), a second treatment achieves full elimination in 94% of those cases. All enzyme products are EPA Safer Choice certified, safe for children and pets during and after cleaning.
94% of carpet stains are removed on the first visit using our multi-step pre-treatment protocol, based on data from 2,800+ stain treatment jobs since 2011. High-success (94%+): red wine, coffee, tea, juice, mud, food grease, and ink. Moderate-success (80 to 92%): blood, pet urine discoloration, water-based paint, and marker. Case-by-case or partial results: bleach damage (irreversible), permanent marker, and rust. A no-removal outcome is always disclosed before work begins. You only pay if we remove the stain.
Every 12 months is the IICRC minimum recommendation for households with pets or children; every 18 months for standard residential use. Coastal San Diego neighborhoods (La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Point Loma) should clean every 9 to 12 months due to accelerated soiling from tracked sand and sea salt. Inland valley communities (El Cajon, Santee, La Mesa) face seasonal dust and allergen buildup from dry east winds. Commercial properties should clean every 6 months per BSCAI standards and California landlord-tenant maintenance guidelines.
$1.50 to $3.50 per square foot covers tile and grout steam extraction in San Diego, including pre-treatment, 240 degrees F steam, and 1,200 PSI extraction. A typical San Diego kitchen (150 sq ft) costs $225 to $525; a full bathroom (60 sq ft) costs $90 to $210. Optional grout sealing adds $0.75 to $1.25 per sq ft. San Diego's moderately hard water (150 to 200 ppm per San Diego County Water Authority) leaves calcium carbonate deposits in grout that standard mopping cannot remove.
10 separate IICRC certification exams are required to earn the IICRC Master Textile Cleaner designation, held by owner Sofia Reyes. SD Carpet Cleaning also holds IICRC Certified Firm status CF-SD2894, the highest firm-level designation from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. All 8 technicians hold individual IICRC CCT certifications. Certification is verifiable at iicrc.org/pages/verification. We carry $2,000,000 in general liability insurance and are fully bonded.
Up to 94% reduction in dust mite allergens is the documented benefit of hot water extraction by IICRC certified technicians, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). San Diego's Mediterranean climate allows year-round dust mite activity. Professionally uncleaned carpets typically harbor 100,000 to 10 million dust mites per square meter after 12+ months. Our 210 degrees F steam also reduces pet dander, pollen, and mold spore levels. For severe allergy sufferers, the IICRC recommends professional cleaning every 9 months.
Same-day scheduling • Written quote before work begins • 94% first-visit stain removal • 30-day spot guarantee on every job