Carpet Cleaning in Dublin

Fresh accidents, usually yes. Old urine that has soaked into the underlay is harder: the smell comes back with humidity unless the technician treats the pad with enzyme products or, in bad cases, replaces sections of underlay. Expect pet treatment to be a priced add-on, and be honest about the history — a technician who knows what happened treats it correctly the first time.

Three common models: per room (with a size cap, often 15-20 square metres), per square metre/foot, or a flat whole-house package. Almost all providers also set a minimum call-out charge, so cleaning one room costs disproportionately more than adding a second. Stairs are usually priced per step. Get the model and the size caps in writing before comparing quotes.

Wool, silk, and antique rugs need different chemistry (wool-safe, pH-controlled) and often off-site cleaning in a rug plant rather than in-home extraction. Expect per-rug pricing well above synthetic-carpet rates, and ask specifically about dye-bleed testing. Never let a general carpet cleaner run standard hot extraction over a silk or vegetable-dyed rug.

Look for industry certification (IICRC or the national trade body), insurance, and reviews that mention stain outcomes and punctuality rather than just friendliness. Ask what method they'll use on your carpet and why — a professional will inspect fibre type and soiling before answering. Get an itemised written quote including pre-treatment and any minimum charge.

Modern professional detergents are generally safe once the carpet is dry — keep children and pets off wet carpet, both for chemistry and re-soiling reasons. If you want stricter chemistry, ask for low-VOC, fragrance-free or certified eco products; most established firms carry them. Ventilate during and after the clean.

Roughly €30-€80 per room, with minimum call-outs of €60-€90 and a 3-bed house typically €120-€320. Dublin prices sit at the top of the range; regional operators price lower but may travel-charge outside their base.

Drying is the constraint: in damp months, steam-cleaned carpet can take up to 24 hours to dry indoors. Spring through early autumn gives faster drying with open windows. If you must clean in winter, ask the operator about air movers and run heating with ventilation afterwards.