Service
Residential Carpet Cleaning
Deep hot-water extraction for wall-to-wall carpet, stairs and hallways. Spots pre-treated, conditioner, sanitizer and protectant included in the price.
- A+ rating with the BBB
- IICRC & CRI certified
- Guaranteed stain removal
- Serving Indianapolis since 1995
Hallway traffic lane brought back with hot-water extraction.
How we do it
Carpet Cleaning, the way manufacturers recommend.
Most carpet does not need replacing. It needs the soil pulled out of it, not pushed further in. When vacuuming stops making a difference, that is a sign: the soil has worked below the tips of the fiber where a vacuum cannot reach it.
Our technicians are IICRC-certified and use the method the carpet manufacturers specify in their warranties: hot-water extraction, also called steam cleaning. It is the method recommended by the Carpet and Rug Institute, and it is the one that rotary bonnet machines and rented units cannot match. We start with pre-treatment of the fibers, agitate, then extract with truck-mounted equipment hot enough to release soil that other methods leave behind.
Carpet is damp to the touch when we leave and dries in 12 to 24 hours.
Spots that will not come out with normal cleaning are quoted separately under Specialty Stain Removal. Color loss from bleach is not a stain and cleaning will not fix it; see Dyeing & Color Repair. Open seams, burns and pet damage are handled under Carpet Repair.
Step by step
What happens on the visit.
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Walk-through and spot inspection
Your technician walks through the house with you, looks at every spot you point out, and tells you what to expect before anything is touched.
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Pre-treatment
Traffic lanes and stains get a pre-conditioner and dwell time so the extraction step does the heavy lifting instead of scrubbing.
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Hot-water extraction
Truck-mounted equipment rinses and extracts at a temperature and vacuum a portable unit cannot reach. The dirty water leaves with us.
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Condition, sanitize, protect
Every job finishes with a conditioner, a sanitizer and a protectant, and all three are included in the price. Most cleaners sell protectant as an upsell at the door; we don't. The only things we ever quote on top are specialty stain removal and pet treatment, and those are discussed before we start. Then we do a final walk-through with you. We also leave you a spot out bottle for unforeseen touch-ups, and we refill it for free the next time we're out.
Red wine, one of the stains we guarantee.
Years of soil pulled out of the fiber, not pushed deeper.
Nail polish, guaranteed removal.
Ink stain removed.
Oil removed from carpet.
Dark spill removed.
Halfway through: the lighter carpet is ours. The rest was cleaned by another company. 
Halfway through: the cleaned carpet next to the part we haven't reached yet 
Stairs mid-clean
Honest pricing
Real numbers, before we show up.
Real ranges, not teaser rates. Every home is different — square footage and carpet condition change the number. Call and a real person gives you an honest price before we ever show up, not a surprise when the technician is already in your driveway.
Carpet cleaning
Residential minimum, by distance from our Carmel shop
Don't see your town? Call the office and we'll tell you your minimum charge.
- BedroomsLarger bedrooms, living and family rooms run more depending on size
- $45–65 each
- HallwaysLarger hallways run more
- $20–50
- StairsDepending on landings and number of steps
- $85–125
Prices are starting ranges for typical rooms. Call 317-876-9944 and a real person will give you a price for your home.
Reviews
What customers say about our carpet cleaning work.
“On time, professional, and if they say they can get the stain out — they MEAN IT! Miracle workers.”
“Call Langenwalter if you want your carpet cleaned the correct way. They also remove any and all stains.”
Indianapolis, IN
“I had a horrible experience with a sketchy carpet cleaner who advertises in those coupons you get in the mail. After researching reviews I found Langenwalter, and I'm glad I did! The same guy comes to my house every time. You know a company is doing something right when they have long-term, happy employees.”
Indianapolis, IN
“They cleaned our carpets and they looked like new again. The stains did not come back! Very impressive!”
Local to you
Carpet Cleaning in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield.
We clean carpet throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding communities, including Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield.
- Indianapolis
- Carmel
- Fishers
- Westfield
- Noblesville
- Zionsville
- Brownsburg
- Avon
- Plainfield
- Greenwood
- Greenfield
- McCordsville
- Fortville
- Castleton
- Oaklandon
- Eagle Creek
- Lebanon
- Cicero
- Pittsboro
- Danville
- Camby
- New Palestine
- Pendleton
Questions
Common questions
How long does carpet take to dry?
Plan on 12 to 24 hours. It is damp to the touch when we leave. Running your air conditioning or a fan speeds it up, and we recommend keeping furniture off cleaned areas until the carpet is completely dry.
Do you move furniture?
No. We don't move anything heavy, breakable or valuable, so please move anything you want cleaned under before we arrive, and keep it off the carpet until it's dry. We clean around whatever stays in place.
Is hot-water extraction the same as steam cleaning?
Yes. It is the name the industry uses for the method most people call steam cleaning. It is the method carpet manufacturers specify in their warranties and the one the IICRC and the Carpet and Rug Institute recommend.
What if a spot comes back?
If the carpet looked clean when we left and a spot reappears as it dries, that is called wicking: the stain has travelled back up from deeper in the carpet, or even the pad underneath, to the tips of the fibers. That is exactly what the spot out bottle is for, and it usually takes care of it. If it does not, what happens next depends on what was done. Spots covered by specialty stain removal are guaranteed for 30 days and we come back at no charge. Either way, call the office.
How often should carpet be cleaned?
Manufacturers recommend cleaning every 12 to 18 months, and more often with pets, kids or allergies.
Is protectant extra?
No. Conditioner, sanitizer and protectant are part of every carpet cleaning at no added cost. The only things we ever quote on top are specialty stain removal and pet treatment.
Other services
Everything else we clean.
Stain Removal
Spots on wall-to-wall carpet that won't come out with normal cleaning. Quoted separately, covered for 30 days.
Learn moreTile & Grout
Pressurized cleaning that removes years of soil and grime without scrubbing on your knees.
Learn moreUpholstery
Sofas, sectionals, recliners and dining chairs, cleaned with the right method for each fabric.
Learn moreArea Rugs
Wool, silk, cotton and synthetic rugs, cleaned in your home or in our Carmel shop. Pickup and delivery available.
Learn morePet Stains & Odor
Urine goes through the carpet into the pad. Surface cleaning might hide it for a week. We assess the problem expertly and honestly.
Learn moreCommercial
Offices, clinics, churches, universities, schools, dealerships, restaurants and more, cleaned after hours on a schedule that doesn't interrupt your business.
Learn moreDyeing & Color Repair
Bleach spots, hair dye and acne cream are color loss, not stains. Cleaning can't fix them. Color correction can.
Learn moreCarpet Repair
Open seams, burns, pet damage and worn spots repaired so your carpet looks the best possible.
Learn moreReady when you are.
Call the office and we'll find a time that works.