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Steam Cleaning for Geelong Carpets
What most people call carpet steam cleaning is hot water extraction. Hot water and a cleaning solution go into the pile, loosen the dirt and oily film that vacuuming leaves behind, and a powerful vacuum pulls it straight back out. It's the method we've used on Geelong carpets for over two decades.
We bring truck-mounted machines for houses and portable machines for apartments and upstairs units with lift access. Every job includes a pre-vacuum, treatment of spots and walkways, the extraction clean and a groom of the pile so it dries evenly. You can add rug cleaning, couch cleaning or mattress cleaning to the same visit.
Local Carpet Cleaners Who Tell You What to Expect
Wow Clean Carpets is owned by Rodney Driessen and based in Breakwater. Before we start, we check the carpet type and point out any marks that may not come out completely. One customer with wool carpet wrote that we removed a stain while "taking great care of my wool carpets."
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- Fully insured
- Re-clean guarantee
- 20+ years local
- Locally owned
“Rodney did an amazing job. Quick turn around time from booking in.”
Why Geelong Homes Book Our Carpet Steam Cleaning
We hold a 5.0 rating from 666 Google reviews. One customer wrote that Rodney has cleaned their carpets and couch "annually for at least 5 or 6 years now."
This is what you can count on when you book with us:
Serving Geelong for 20+ Years
We're a Geelong business run by the owner, and Rodney still does many of the cleans himself. If something isn't right after we leave, you call the same people who did the work.
Clear Booking and Updates
You get an email confirmation when you book, an SMS and email the day before, and a text when your technician is on the way. Pay on the day by card, cash or bank transfer, and we email the receipt.
Fully Insured, With a Re-clean Guarantee
We carry public liability insurance. If you aren't happy with an area we've cleaned, we'll come back and re-clean it at no extra charge.
Care for Wool and Delicate Carpet
Wool carpet needs the right products and controlled heat and water. We check the fibre first and adjust the clean to suit it, and we'll tell you honestly if a stain is likely to stay.
Carpet Steam Cleaning Across the Geelong Region
We clean carpets in homes and businesses across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. These are the areas we visit most.
We also clean carpets in South Geelong, Newtown, North Geelong, St Albans Park, Waurn Ponds and Mount Duneed.
- Belmont
- Lovely Banks
- Little River
- Highton
- East Geelong
- Golden Plains
- Grovedale
- Whittington
- Bannockburn
- Geelong West
- Torquay
- Lethbridge
- Hamlyn Heights
- Breamlea
- Meredith
- Herne Hill
- Anglesea
- She Oaks
- Armstrong Creek
- Ocean Grove
- Sutherlands Creek
- Charlemont
- Barwon Heads
- Maude
- Marshall
- Queenscliff
- Stieglitz
- Corio
- Portarlington
- Anakie
- Leopold
- Point Lonsdale
- Newcomb
- Drysdale
- Norlane
- Lara
Not sure if we service your area? Get in touch, and we’ll be happy to discuss it!
Looking for another suburb? See our pages for Mount Duneed, Newtown, North Geelong, South Geelong, St Albans Park and Waurn Ponds.
What Our Carpet Steam Cleaning Covers
A standard clean covers the whole carpet, and the extras below are added where your carpet needs them.
Carpets That Come Up Better Than Expected
A dog walking grease across cream carpet, puppy stains that had sat for months, a rental that needed to look right for the condition report. These are the jobs our customers write about. One said the puppy stains were "gone in an hour!"
If you have a mark you're worried about, send us a photo and we'll tell you what we think before you book.
Our Carpet Steam Cleaning Process
- Check the carpet. We look at the carpet type, the traffic areas and any stains, and agree what you'd like done.
- Pre-vacuum. Dry grit comes out first so it doesn't turn to mud during the clean.
- Pre-treatment. Walkways, spots and stains get a product matched to the soil and the fibre.
- Hot water extraction. Hot water and cleaning solution go in, and strong suction draws the water and dirt back out of the pile.
- Deodorise if needed. For pet, food or musty smells.
- Groom. We brush the pile upright so it dries evenly and looks uniform.
Most of the water is removed during the clean, so the carpet is left slightly damp. Allow up to 24 hours for it to dry, depending on airflow and humidity. Open windows and a fan speed it up.
Is Carpet Steam Cleaning Worth It?
For carpet that looks grey in the walkways or has been spilled on, yes. The Carpet Institute of Australia calls hot water extraction the most common method for a corrective deep clean. It recommends a professional clean every 12 to 18 months in a home, or as often as the carpet's manufacturer specifies. Some carpet warranties set their own cleaning frequency, so keep your receipt.
Most of the difference is suction. A truck-mounted machine pulls the water and loosened dirt back out of the pile, which is why the carpet is only damp when we leave.
Our guide on how often carpets should be cleaned explains when homes with pets, kids or allergies need it more often.
Carpet Steam Cleaning FAQs
How does your carpet steam cleaning process work?
We pre-vacuum, treat spots and walkways, then clean with hot water extraction. The hot rinse frees the dirt, and the machine's suction takes it away with the water. We finish by grooming the pile so it dries evenly.
How long does carpet take to dry after steam cleaning?
Allow up to 24 hours, depending on airflow and humidity. The carpet feels slightly damp when we finish. Open windows and doors or run a fan to speed it up, and keep furniture off until it's dry.
Is steam cleaning safe for my carpet, kids and pets?
Yes. We use products suited to your carpet's fibre that are safe around children and pets once the carpet is dry. For wool carpet we use wool-safe products and control the heat and water.
Is carpet steam cleaning worth it?
For most homes, yes. The Carpet Institute of Australia names hot water extraction as the most common method for a deep corrective clean, and recommends a professional clean every 12 to 18 months.
Do I need to move my furniture?
Please move chairs, side tables and anything easy to lift. We clean around and under larger pieces like beds. If you can't move furniture yourself, tell us when you book and we'll help.
Can you clean carpet in an apartment?
Yes. If your building has lift access, we bring a portable machine. Let us know when you book so we have the right equipment on board.
Will every stain come out?
Most do. Some stains, like old urine, bleach or dye, can change the carpet's colour permanently. We'll tell you before we start if a mark is unlikely to come out completely.
Get a Carpet Steam Cleaning Quote
Tell us how many rooms, whether there are stairs, and any stains or pet problems, and we'll give you a quote. We also offer tile and grout cleaning, window cleaning and end of lease carpet cleaning. For an overview of everything we do, see carpet cleaning in Geelong.
Call 0418 120 387, Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7pm, or fill in the form.
Have a question before booking? Check our frequently asked questions, read our reviews from local customers, browse the cleaning guides on our blog, or see the full list of our services.
What our customers say
5.0 from 666 Google reviews
“Accommodating, organized and professional. The carpets were spotless too.”
Tammy Charter · Google review · “Great price, great service and the carpet clean was done beautifully! Thanks guys!”
Emma Grant · Google review · “I called Wow Clean Carpets at the last minute and they were able to help me out quickly. They were great to deal with, professional and friendly. Very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend them and will use them again.”
Lulu Reid · Google review ·
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We'd love to discuss your cleaning requirements and give you a quote for your home or business cleaning. Please give us a call, email us or complete the form to get in touch.
- Fully insured
- Re-clean guarantee
- 20+ years local
- Locally owned
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