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OxyMagic vs Stanley Steemer
Stanley Steemer cleans with hot water extraction and says drying typically takes 8 to 24 hours. OxyMagic uses a low-moisture process instead. Most OxyMagic carpets are dry in 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather.
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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.
Why homeowners pick OxyMagic
- Most carpets dry in an hour or two, depending on conditions
- A low-moisture clean that goes light on water
- You get the price before we start
- Locally owned by the Malark family since 2024
- Call 8AM to 8PM, 7 days, or text anytime
Side by side
OxyMagic vs Stanley Steemer, side by side
| What matters | OxyMagic | Stanley Steemer |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Low-moisture, hydrogen peroxide based clean | Hot water extraction, often called steam cleaning |
| Drying time | Usually 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather | Stanley Steemer says 8 to 24 hours, depending on humidity, temperature and airflow |
| Water | A light amount of cleaner worked into the fibers | Hot water pumped in and pulled back out |
| Certifications | OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications | Stanley Steemer says it holds a Platinum rating from CRI (checked Oct 30, 2026) |
| Ownership | Locally owned by the Malark family since 2024 | A national company with company-owned branches and franchises |
| Getting a quote | We answer 8AM to 8PM, 7 days a week. | Book through Stanley Steemer |
We kept the other side general, since every company and machine works a little differently. Our side is how we clean and the certifications we hold.
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See a real job, and who shows up
Bill and Daven Malark own the Blaine franchise, and they're the ones you'll talk to. Every carpet is different, so we look first and tell you straight what to expect.
Two different ways to clean
Stanley Steemer says it cleans with hot water extraction, which people often call steam cleaning. Its machines pump hot water into the carpet and pull it back out along with the dirt.
OxyMagic uses a low-moisture process. We put down a light amount of hydrogen peroxide based cleaner and work it into the fibers. Once it dries, vacuuming picks up the loosened dirt.
How long until you can use the room
Stanley Steemer says its carpets typically take 8 to 24 hours to dry fully, depending on humidity, temperature and airflow.
Most OxyMagic carpets are dry in 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather. That usually means furniture goes back the same day.
What we clean with
OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications.
Ask any company what product it uses and whether you can see the label. We're happy to share ours.
Who you're hiring
Stanley Steemer is a national company with branches in many cities.
OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning is owned by the Malark family in Blaine, and you call or text the same local team that quotes and cleans. See our carpet cleaning prices before you call.
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Checked on Oct 30, 2026. Competitor facts on this page were read on the named company sites, or a named third party, on that date. Brand names belong to their owners.
Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions, checked Oct 30, 2026Stanley Steemer
- Stanley Steemer vs our competitors, checked Oct 30, 2026Stanley Steemer
- How OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning WorksOxyMagic Carpet Cleaning
- CRI 205 Residential Carpet Standard for Maintenance and CleaningCarpet and Rug Institute
- Green Seal record for the carpet cleaner OxyMagic usesGreen Seal Certified Directory
Want a local price to compare?
Tell us your rooms and we'll give you a price before we start. Call or text OxyMagic at 763-213-6217.
We come to you across the northern Minneapolis metro. All service areas
Questions
Does Stanley Steemer use steam?
Stanley Steemer says it uses hot water extraction, which is often called steam cleaning because of the steam you see during the job.
Which dries faster, OxyMagic or Stanley Steemer?
Most OxyMagic carpets are dry in 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather. Stanley Steemer says its carpets typically take 8 to 24 hours to dry fully.
What does OxyMagic clean with?
OxyMagic cleans with a hydrogen peroxide based carpet cleaner. We hold Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications, and you can check both official records.
How do I get a price from OxyMagic?
Call 8AM to 8PM, 7 days a week, or text anytime at 763-213-6217. Tell us the rooms and any spots, and we'll give you a price before we start.