Birmingham's Best Rug Cleaning
Free pickup & delivery. Hand-washed Oriental, wool, and silk rugs. 100% guaranteed.
- ★ 4.9 · 1,459 Google reviews
- Free pickup & delivery
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Same-day appointments
Who shows up
Meet the person doing the work
Your technician is trained in our method and glad to talk you through it, from the first stair to the last room. Ask him anything about your carpet, your rug or the sofa. A straight, friendly answer is part of every visit.
- Professional, courteous and on time
- Respectful of your home, start to finish
- Every rug and sofa handled with care
- Non-toxic solutions, safe around kids and pets
- A final walk-through with you before we leave
Our own photos
Before and after, straight from our crews
Real jobs photographed by our technicians, chosen by the owner. Before on the left, after on the right.
Straight from Google
4.9 stars across 1,459 Google reviews
WOW. I was amazed! Walker was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He did a fantastic job on both my carpets and chairs. The pricing was less than expected which was great too.Aleta H. 3 months ago · Google
Braydon was awesome, punctual and did a great job. The carpets look great! Highly recommend for his services.CSK 4 months ago · Google
We had some flood damage at our house and after getting some items replaced and dried out, they were able to help get everything cleaned up in tip top shape.Alex B. 2 weeks ago · Google
Jordan is super amazing! He did a fabulous job and was super friendly!Aydan G. 3 months ago · Google
Bryant was very helpful and very polite. Really enjoyed having him…Daniel H. 2 weeks ago · Google
Jordan did a wonderful job cleaning my carpet . He made my carpet look like it did when I first put it…Carol H. 3 months ago · Google
Current offers
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Every visit is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Say which offer you want when you book, or show this page to your technician at the door.
More about rug cleaning
Pricing
Up-front pricing. No surprises.
Exact price quoted before we start. No hidden fees. No high-pressure upsells.
100% guaranteed · Same-day available · Pet & kid safe
Most Common
Standard Area Rug
From $1 per sq ft
Synthetic and standard area rugs
- FREE pickup & delivery
- Hand-wash at our plant
- Color tested & dye-checked
- Final inspection before return
Specialty
Oriental / Wool / Silk
From $2 per sq ft
Specialty hand-wash
- Wool-safe pH-balanced chemistry
- Color migration testing
- Hand fringe finishing
- Heirloom-rug experience
Pet households
Pet Odor Removal
100% Guaranteed.
If we can't fix it, you don't pay. Enzyme-based plant treatment for accidents and lingering odors.
- Safe for kids and pets
- Residue free
- No harsh chemicals
- Satisfaction guaranteed
Not sure which? Call 205-545-4828 for a free 3-minute phone quote.
Included with every job
Everything you'd expect, plus what others miss.
Back in a Week or Less
Plant-washed rugs, delivered back to your door.
Up-Front Pricing
Exact quote before we start.
Pet & Kid Safe
Hypoallergenic, non-toxic chemistry.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
A free re-clean of anything you point out.
Real Birmingham jobs
See the LocalPro difference.
Snapshots from recent work — every result guaranteed.
Antique Oriental restored
Hand-washed at our plant. Returned grooming-finished.
Wool rug repair
Specialty hand-wash and pile correction on a heavy-traffic wool rug from an Over-the-Mountain Birmingham home.
Homewood family rug
Deep cleaning on rugs in high traffic areas.
The LocalPro process
Here's exactly what we do — every visit.
No surprises, no upsells, no rushed work. Same 5 steps in every Birmingham home.
Free quote
Call, text, or schedule online to set an exact appointment time. We'll quote a price range upfront — no obligation.
We pick up at your door
Free pickup across the Birmingham metro on a scheduled day. We protect every rug during transport.
Dust, color test & pre-treat
At our plant we dust the dry soil out, color-test every dye, and pre-treat traffic lanes and pet spots.
Hand-wash & dry flat
Hand-wash with wool-safe, pH-balanced solutions, then flat-dry in our climate-controlled drying room.
Final inspect and return
Final fringe combing, pile grooming, and full quality inspection before we deliver back to your door. We don't return a rug until it meets our standard — and yours.
“Our off white - area rug was stained from many years of kids and dogs. Evan did an amazing job bringing it back to life. Service was fast, professional, and very polite!”
4.9★ across 1,459 Google reviews · Read more reviews
Outdated vs. advanced technology
Outdated steam cleaning vs. new advanced technology.
Steam cleaning is outdated technology. It was developed decades ago and works the same way today — hot water, heavy detergent, soaked fibers. Modern professional rug cleaning is a different category: mechanical dusting, controlled hand-washing, color-stability testing, and climate-controlled flat drying. The advanced approach protects fine fibers, lifts more soil, and dries safely. Same rug, dramatically better result.
| Steam Cleaning Outdated technology | Professional Rug Cleaning New advanced technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | ✗ Decades-old method, unchanged | ✓ Modern process, refined for fine fiber |
| Water used | ✗ Heavy, hot water under pressure | ✓ Hand-washed with controlled volume |
| Dust removal | ✗ Skips it. Goes straight to wet | ✓ Mechanical dusting first (1–3 lbs of soil) |
| Color safety | ✗ Hot water bleeds Oriental dyes | ✓ Every color tested before wash |
| Drying | ✗ Rug stays wet, often on hardwood underneath | ✓ Flat-dry in climate-controlled room |
| Risk to fine fiber | ✗ Wool felting, silk damage, dye migration | ✓ Wool-safe pH chemistry, gentle agitation |
| Pickup & delivery | ✗ Not offered | ✓ FREE across Birmingham metro |
| Guarantee | ✗ Hope for the best | ✓ 100% satisfaction. A free re-clean of anything you point out. |
What is professional rug cleaning?
Why fine rugs do best with plant cleaning.
Three things every Birmingham homeowner should know about hand-washed rug care.
Plant Wash
We pick up & hand-wash
Fine rugs (Oriental, wool, silk) do best in a controlled plant environment with proper dusting, color testing, and flat drying. Two options: we clean your rug right on your floor, or we pick it up free, hand-wash it at our plant and bring it back.
Color Safe
Every dye tested first
Many Oriental rugs have unstable reds that bleed in hot-water steam cleaning. We test every color before any solution touches the rug.
Long Lasting
Restores 100-year rugs
Properly cared for, fine rugs last generations. A bad cleaning can ruin a rug in one wash. We do it the right way.
Why our method works for Birmingham rugs: Our climate is hard on natural fibers — humidity grows mildew in damp pad and weakens wool over time. Plant hand-washing in a controlled environment is the safest way to deep-clean Oriental, wool, and silk rugs without damage.
Where we serve
Rug Cleaning across the Birmingham metro.
From Highland Park to Helena — we cover Birmingham and 27 surrounding suburbs.
Alabaster Bessemer Birmingham Calera Chelsea Clanton Clay Columbiana Fultondale Gardendale Helena Homewood Hoover Hueytown Irondale Leeds McCalla Meadowbrook Moundville Mountain Brook Northport Pelham Pell City Pinson Pleasant Grove Trussville Tuscaloosa Vestavia Hills
Customer journey
What to expect when you call LocalPro.
From your first phone call to a fully clean home — here's how it goes.
Set up an appointment
Call or book online. We schedule a no-obligation pickup window that works for you. No deposit, no commitment until we see the rug.
Free pickup
We come to your door across the Birmingham metro. No mileage fees, no charge for transport. We protect every rug for safe travel to our plant.
Plant deep cleaning
Mechanical dusting, color testing, hand-wash with wool-safe chemistry, flat dry in our climate-controlled room. Back in a week or less.
Final details and delivery
Fringe combing, pile grooming, full quality inspection, then back to your door. 100% guarantee — a free re-clean of anything you point out.
Hyperlocal knowledge
From Vulcan Park to Lake Cyrus — we know your neighborhood.
We service every corner of the Birmingham metro and we know what each area's homes need.
Mountain Brook & Crestline
Heirloom Orientals, antique wools, and English Village imports. We clean rugs on your floor, or pick them up for hand-washing at our plant. Also serving Homewood & Edgewood.
Hoover & Greystone
Larger floor plans with multiple area rugs across Riverchase, Inverness, and Lake Cyrus. Synthetic in family rooms, wool and silk in formal living. We handle both on the same pickup.
Birmingham & East Suburbs
From Highland Park antiques to Vestavia Hills, Trussville, and Leeds. Every fiber type, free pickup metro-wide.
Looking for your specific suburb? See all 28 cities we serve — each with its own page, pricing, and FAQs.
Quick definitions
Rug Cleaning glossary.
Industry terms, plain-spoken — so you can compare quotes apples-to-apples.
Hand-washing
Cleaning a rug by hand with wool-safe solutions and gentle agitation, rather than machine-extraction. Standard practice for Oriental, wool, silk, and antique rugs.
Color migration
When a rug's dye bleeds into another color or onto its own backing during cleaning. Common with traditional Oriental rugs that have unstable reds. Prevented by color testing before wash.
Mechanical dusting
Using a rug-duster to vibrate fine soil out of a rug before any water touches it — typically removes 1–3 pounds of embedded dry dirt that vacuuming can't reach.
Flat drying
Drying a rug flat in a climate-controlled room rather than hanging or tumbling. Prevents shrinkage, dye migration, and pile distortion.
Fringe finishing
Hand-combing and detailing the rug's fringes after washing so the rug looks finished and intentional.
Sizing
The stiffening finish on the back of some rugs. Too much water can wash it out and leave the rug limp.
Key Takeaways
The rug-cleaning short version.
- Free pickup and delivery across the Birmingham metro for every plant-cleaned rug.
- Synthetic and standard area rugs start at $1 per sq ft.
- Oriental, wool, and silk rugs start at $2 per sq ft.
- Hand-washed at our plant with color testing, flat drying, and a final inspection before return.
Rug Cleaning FAQs
Real questions from Birmingham homeowners about rug cleaning.
Do you clean area rugs?
Yes! We absolutely clean area rugs of all types!
How much does it cost to clean an area rug?
Area rugs are $1 to $2 per square foot, depending on the condition and type of rug. For example, a 5x7 rug could run $35–$70, but we'll give you an exact price once we assess the condition.
Do you pick up rugs or clean them on-site?
We can clean area rugs on-site or we can pick them up for a more thorough in-shop cleaning and delivery back to you. Our pick up and delivery service is FREE, so it is great to take advantage of!
How much would a natural fiber rug cost to clean?
Natural fiber rugs (wool, silk, Oriental) start at $2 per square foot. Exact cost depends on the size, type, and condition of the rug. We'll give you the firm number once we assess it at our plant.
Do you do in-home rug cleaning or do I bring it to you?
There are two options: we can clean your rug in your home, right on your floor, so you are not without it, or we can pick it up free, hand-wash it at our plant and bring it back. We can have the technician look at it and assess what would be the best cleaning for your individual rug.
Do you clean vintage or antique rugs?
Yes! We can definitely clean vintage or antique rugs. These may require special care, so our team will handle them with appropriate methods. Give us details about the rug and we'll advise.
Do I have to be home for pickup?
No — we can arrange a porch pickup, garage drop, or in-person handoff. Whatever works for your schedule.
How long do you keep my rug?
Back in a week or less from pickup to delivery for most rugs. Larger or more delicate rugs may take a few extra days. We'll give you an estimate when we pick it up.
What if I have multiple rugs?
We can pick up all of them in one trip — no extra charge. The more rugs we wash for you in one batch, the better the per-rug pricing typically works out.
Will Birmingham humidity affect a freshly cleaned rug?
Once we deliver it back, just keep your home at normal AC humidity (40–55%). If you're storing a rug, never store rolled-up in plastic — wool and silk need to breathe.
Our services
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Carpet Cleaning
Low-moisture clean. Dry in about an hour.
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Upholstery Cleaning
Sofas, sectionals, chairs & more.
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Pet Stain & Odor Removal
Guaranteed to neutralize odor at the source.
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Allergy Relief Treatment
Treatments to help you breathe easier.
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Home & Surface Sanitizer
Antibacterial treatment for your home.
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Tile & Grout Cleaning
Bring your tile and grout back to life.
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Commercial Carpet Cleaning
Free on-site estimates. Dries in about an hour.
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