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Carpet Cleaning in Kent, OH — safe for your family and furry friends, with honest, transparent pricing from the very first walk-thru

If you're managing student rentals or older homes around Kent State, you know how quickly carpets take a beating between tenants. Our carpet cleaning team understands the unique challenges landlords and homeowners face here in Kent, especially in neighborhoods like Franklin Mills where turnover happens fast. We get carpets looking fresh and clean so your properties stay rentable and your tenants happy. Serving Kent and the surrounding communities with honest, reliable service.

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Excel Carpet and Tile Cleaning is committed to delivering each of our Kent clients an outstanding carpet cleaning experience. Starting with your first call and ending with our final walkthrough, your 100% satisfaction remains our top priority.

We offer carpet cleaning for a wide range of residential and commercial customers in the region. Whether we're cleaning your house, office building, unoccupied home, or company facility, we're skilled in multiple cleaning approaches and have many years in the industry.

Vacuuming removes the dry soils that wear your carpet prematurely, but the oily soils from pets, cooking vapor, and outside dirt remain embedded in the fibers. Carpet manufacturers recommend a professional cleaning every 12-18 months to sustain your carpet's look, fiber integrity, and warranty coverage. Yearly professional cleaning maintains your carpet's freshness, brightness, and protection.

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Why Kent homes trust us

If you're a landlord managing student rentals near Kent State University or own an older home in areas like Downtown Kent or the Franklin Mills neighborhood, you know how quickly carpet can show wear between tenants and over time. Regular foot traffic, spills, and the simple passage of seasons take their toll on flooring that's supposed to last. Professional carpet cleaning isn't just about making your home look fresh—it's about protecting your investment and keeping your rental property in shape for the next occupants. A clean carpet also makes a real difference when it comes time to show a property or transition between renters. We serve Kent and the surrounding area, and our team is just a short drive from our Akron office, so we can get to your home quickly when you need us. Call us at (330) 858-2239 to schedule a cleaning that fits your timeline and budget.

A tip from your Kent crew

If you're managing rentals near Kent State, getting carpets cleaned between tenants makes a real difference in what you can charge next time around. Older homes in the Upper Village area especially benefit from a deep clean that tackles years of buildup. A fresh carpet helps new tenants feel like they're moving into a well-maintained place, and it protects your investment by extending the carpet's life. Call (330) 858-2239 to schedule before your next move-in date.

How We Work

Our carpet cleaning process

Refined over the years to deliver the best results possible — with family & pet safe solutions at every step.

  1. 1

    Walk-Thru & Transparent Quote

    We walk the areas you want cleaned, evaluate your needs, and answer every question. You'll know the final price before we start — no surprises.

  2. 2

    Preparation & Furniture Care

    We slide furniture out, clean underneath, and place protective tabs or blocks under the legs so nothing is damaged while the carpet dries.

  3. 3

    Pre-Treatment & Spot Work

    A safe, natural cleaning solution breaks up accumulated oily soils, and stubborn spots get targeted treatment.

  4. 4

    Truck-Mounted Hot Water Extraction

    Our truck-mounted machine rinses and extracts the soil, leaving your carpet soft, fresh, and truly clean.

  5. 5

    Speed Drying

    Multiple dry passes plus carpet drying fans get you back to normal life with as little interruption as possible.

Recent Work

Our work in pictures

Real jobs, real results — straight from our crews.

Freshly cleaned living room carpet
Half-cleaned carpet showing the before and after difference
Hot water extraction wand on freshly cleaned carpet
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Frequently asked questions

Which pieces will you move?

We move small pieces including coffee tables, end tables, dining chairs, recliners, and lightweight sofas. For safety reasons, we generally avoid moving heavy items like china cabinets and entertainment centers, or anything holding electronics and breakables.

Can I walk on the carpet once it's cleaned?

Absolutely, you can. We recommend putting on clean socks or house slippers to avoid transferring dirt onto the fresh carpet. Take care when transitioning from damp carpet to hard flooring, which may be slippery.

Which cleaning method do you rely on?

For residential carpet we use hot water extraction, which thoroughly rinses the carpet to eliminate dirt and contaminants.

How should you get ready for your appointment?

Remove small items and breakables from the spaces we'll be working in, put pets in a room we won't be working in, and keep children clear of equipment and hoses. We'll send a 'How to get ready' email before your appointment.

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Where We Work

Serving Greater Akron & Cleveland

AkronAuroraBarbertonBlack HorseBrecksvilleBroadview HeightsBrunswickCantonChagrin FallsCopleyCuyahoga FallsFairlawnGates MillsGreenHudsonHunting ValleyKentMacedoniaMassillonMedinaMogadoreNew FranklinNorth CantonNortonPerry HeightsPortage LakesRavennaRootstownSagamore HillsSolonStowStreetsboroStrongsvilleTallmadgeTwinsburgWadsworth+ more

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