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Carpet Cleaning FAQ for Blaine, MN
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$149 for three carpeted rooms Spot treatment and deodorizer included. More rooms or extras? You'll get the price in writing before we start.
OxyMagic in short
OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning is an independently owned franchise of OxyMagic USA in Blaine, Minnesota, owned by Bill Malark and his son Daven, and we clean all over the northern Minneapolis metro. As of October 2026, we had 4.9 stars from 63 Google reviews (Google has the latest). We clean with hydrogen peroxide, and most carpets are dry in an hour or two, depending on the carpet and the weather.
OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications. You can check the Green Seal record and the EPA Safer Choice record yourself.
Carpet cleaning starts at $149 for three rooms, and we'll price anything more before we start. We have same week, evening and weekend times, and sometimes same day. No rush fee, and evenings cost the same.
Call 763-213-6217 for a free estimate, 8AM to 8PM, 7 days, or text anytime. See all service areas.
What it costs
How much does professional carpet cleaning cost in Blaine, MN?
Carpet cleaning starts at $149 for three carpeted rooms. More rooms, stairs, special treatments and add-ons are priced separately. Most homes land between $149 and $400+, and a typical 3 bedroom home runs $200 to $350. It depends on the rooms, the size, the condition, access and any treatments.
Call 763-213-6217 (8AM to 8PM, 7 days) or text anytime for a free quote. You'll get the price in writing before you book.
Full pricing guideWhat factors affect carpet cleaning prices?
Mostly how much carpet there is, its condition (heavy dirt or stains take more work), the cleaning method, add-ons like pet odor treatment or protector, and moving furniture. After a Minnesota winter, the salt and road grit tracked in from November to April can need extra work.
See the price breakdownHow much does it cost to clean carpeted stairs?
Carpeted stairs cost $50 for 8 to 12 steps and $30 for 6 or fewer. Every price includes spot treatment and deodorizer. Another number of steps? Call or text 763-213-6217 for a price.
Full pricing guideHow much is pet odor treatment?
Pet odor treatment is $10 a room, added to your carpet cleaning. We check how deep the urine went first and tell you what will help.
Pet odor guide and pricesKids, pets and what we use
What should I know about products around kids and pets?
OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications. Those records cover the cleaner itself, so ask your tech about anything else they'll use. They'll tell you when it's dry enough for kids and pets, usually in an hour or two.
See the EPA Safer Choice recordWhat’s the difference between steam cleaning and encapsulation?
Steam cleaning, also called hot water extraction, rinses the carpet with hot water and pulls it back out. Encapsulation, the low-moisture method we use, works a light amount of cleaner into the fibers. The cleaner wraps up the dirt, dries crisp and vacuums up, and most carpets are dry in an hour or two, depending on the carpet and the weather.
How our process worksHow do I remove dog or cat urine smell from carpet?
We find the spots with a UV light, then treat them. Depending on how deep and old the urine is, treatment can reduce or remove the smell. If it got into the pad or subfloor, we'll look before we suggest a plan. Pet odor treatment is $10 per room.
Pet odor guide and pricesIs carpet stain protection worth the extra cost?
For a lot of homes it is, especially with kids, pets or light carpet. Protector helps spills bead up so you have time to blot, and we price it in writing before we start. How well it works depends on the fiber, how the room gets used and what spills, so ask your tech if it suits your carpet.
About stain protectionWhen we can come
Can I get carpet cleaning same day or next day in Blaine?
We do same week, evening and weekend appointments, and sometimes same day when the schedule allows. It depends on our route that week, so call 763-213-6217 to check.
Check your areaDo you clean carpets in the winter?
Yes, all winter. We carry our equipment inside, so no hose runs from a truck to your door and your heat stays in. Dry winter air helps carpet dry, too.
Winter cleaningHow long does carpet take to dry after professional cleaning?
With our low-moisture clean, most carpets are dry in an hour or two. It depends on the carpet, airflow, humidity, temperature, dirt and treatment. Your tech will tell you when to walk on it and put the furniture back.
More on dryingHow often should I have my carpets professionally cleaned?
Most homes do well with a professional cleaning every 6 to 18 months. Traffic, pets, kids, tracked-in dirt, the carpet's condition and your manufacturer's care guide all matter, and busy homes may need it more often. Your tech can suggest a schedule after seeing your carpet.
How often to cleanWho you're hiring
Who owns OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning in Blaine?
Bill Malark and his son Daven own OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning in Blaine, a franchise of OxyMagic USA. They've owned it since 2024.
About the ownersIs OxyMagic a franchise?
Yes. OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning in Blaine is an independently owned and operated franchise of OxyMagic USA.
Franchise or independentHow can I compare carpet-cleaner reviews near Blaine, MN?
As of October 2026, OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning had a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating from 63 reviews. Check Google for newer totals and what people said. We're owned by the local Malark family. Compare recent reviews, what's included and written quotes before you pick anyone.
See our Google ratingWhat certifications does OxyMagic have?
OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications. Our carpet cleaner has been Green Seal certified since 2016. Both records are public and name the product they cover, so you can check them yourself.
Before Your Appointment
What should I do to prepare for carpet cleaning?
Pick up toys, shoes and small things from the floor. A quick vacuum helps but isn't required. We move light furniture like dining chairs, small tables and ottomans at no extra charge. For sofas, beds and dressers, please move them first if you want those spots cleaned. After winter, clearing entry mats and extra salt by the doors helps too.
The full prep checklistWhat areas do you serve?
OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning serves the northern Minneapolis metro. We're a mobile service based in Blaine, MN, and we come to your home or business. Call 763-213-6217 to check your address.
See all service areasWhat payment methods do you accept?
We take cash, all major credit and debit cards, Venmo and Zelle. You pay when the job's done. No deposit needed.
Payment optionsRemoving Specific Stains
How do you get red wine out of carpet?
Blot it right away with a clean white cloth, and don't rub. Rubbing pushes the wine deeper and spreads it. Pour on a little cold water, not hot, and keep blotting from the outside in until no more color comes up. Household hydrogen peroxide can help on light carpet, but test it in a hidden spot first, since it can lighten some dyes. If the wine already dried or the spot keeps coming back, it's probably down in the backing. Call or text us at 763-213-6217 and we'll take a look.
How do you get grease or cooking oil out of carpet?
Start dry. Sprinkle baking soda on the grease, work it in gently, let it sit, then vacuum, and repeat until the powder stops clumping. Then mix about half a teaspoon of dish soap in two cups of cold water, blot with a clean white towel, rinse with plain water and blot dry so no soap is left. Don't scrub, since that spreads the oil. If it soaked down toward the backing, call us. Our hydrogen peroxide based clean breaks down oily soil, then dries crisp and vacuums right up.
How do you get pen ink or permanent marker out of carpet?
Blot it with rubbing alcohol on a clean white cloth, working from the outside in, and never rub. Rubbing drives ink deeper and makes the spot bigger. Test the alcohol in a hidden spot first and wait 10 to 15 minutes to make sure the color and texture look fine. Washable marker usually comes out with mild dish soap and warm water. Permanent marker needs the alcohol, often several passes, with a clean part of the cloth each time. If two or three careful passes don't clear it, stop and call us at 763-213-6217 before the ink sets.
How do you remove winter salt and ice-melt stains from carpet?
Vacuum up the dry crystals first, then treat the white haze with an acidic neutralizer, not plain water. Ice melt is alkaline, and water alone just spreads it around. Let the neutralizer sit about 10 minutes, work it in gently, then blot or extract it and let the carpet dry all the way. Leftover salt pulls new dirt into the same paths, and the crystals are rough enough to wear fibers down. Entryways and stair landings in Blaine, Coon Rapids and Ham Lake get the worst of it, so a cleaning in late winter or early spring gets it out before it grinds in.
Carpet science and care
Will hydrogen peroxide bleach my carpet?
Usually not at low strength on synthetic carpet. It can lighten some dyes and undyed natural fibers, though, so test it in a hidden spot first. How strong it is and how long it sits matter most. Products made for carpet are different from drugstore peroxide poured straight on a stain. We use a Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certified hydrogen peroxide cleaner at a controlled strength, and we test unfamiliar fibers before we treat them.
Why do carpet stains come back a few days after cleaning?
Usually it's wicking. The spill soaked into the backing and pad, and as the carpet dries, moisture moves back up the fibers and brings the stain with it. Soapy residue from a rental machine or a heavy wet clean makes it worse, because it keeps pulling dirt to the same spot. A low-moisture clean helps with both. Less water means less wicking, and our cleaner dries crisp and vacuums up, so spots have less reason to come back.
Does professional carpet cleaning help with allergies and indoor air quality?
It pulls a lot of dust, pet dander and pollen out of the carpet, but we can't promise it will change allergy or asthma symptoms. Carpet holds that stuff until something gets it out, and regular vacuuming plus a professional clean do a lot of that work. Take health questions to your doctor. Most carpets are dry in an hour or two after we clean, so they aren't damp for long.
How do you get a musty smell out of basement carpet?
Dry out the room first. A musty basement carpet is a moisture problem before it's a cleaning problem. The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity below 60%, ideally 30 to 50%, which usually means running a dehumidifier through a Minnesota summer. Check under the carpet and pad too. If you find mold, call a mold remediation company. Carpet cleaning doesn't remove mold, and no surface cleaning fixes a wet pad. Once the space is dry, we can clean the carpet to cut down the smell left in the fibers. Our low-moisture clean puts little water into a room that's already fighting humidity.
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Quick game
Play OxyMagic: Carpet Cleaning Adventure
Help Daven clean the whole room, then the couch. Beat the clock for three stars.
Use the arrow keys to move. Swipe to move. Takes about a minute.