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Carpet / upholstery cleaners in Canada

79 carpet / upholstery cleaners across Canada, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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Carpet / Upholstery Cleaners

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What to check when hiring carpet / upholstery cleaners in Canada

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
  • A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.

How to judge a carpet / upholstery cleaner

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Carpet and upholstery cleaning is unregulated, so certification is the main proof of training: look for IICRC certification (the international Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification), the recognised worldwide standard for cleaning technicians.
  • Ask which method they use and why: hot water extraction ('steam cleaning') suits most carpets, but the real skill is not over-wetting, which causes shrinkage, browning, or mould.
  • Check recent reviews for results on tough stains and, importantly, drying time and no damage, and confirm they will move and protect furniture.
  • Confirm liability insurance before they treat expensive carpets or upholstery, and get the price in writing (per room or per square foot).

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • An unsolicited door-knock or phone offer of a cheap whole-house clean that gets upsold on the day: a common scam pattern.
  • No IICRC certification or any recognised training, and no insurance.
  • Over-wets the carpet and can't say how long it will take to dry: trapped moisture causes mould and lingering odour.
  • Vague pricing that balloons once they arrive, or pressure to pay cash up front.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you IICRC certified, and in which categories?
  • What cleaning method will you use on my carpet type, and how long will it take to dry?
  • Do you carry liability insurance?
  • Is the quote fixed, and does it include moving and protecting the furniture?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy carpet / upholstery cleaner?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A carpet / upholstery cleaner backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend carpet / upholstery cleaners for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Carpet / upholstery cleaners are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a carpet / upholstery cleaner?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the carpet / upholstery cleaner, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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