Free Spot Cleaning Kit

Posted on August 2, 2026 by DWeidlich

August Deal of the Month

Schedule carpet, rug or upholstery cleaning during the month of August
and receive a free spot-cleaning kit.

Call or Text for a Free Quote
(707) 575-0114

Clean, Green and Dry!

Trusted in Sonoma County for 40+ Years
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning — Dry in 2 Hours, Not 2 Days!
Dry Cleaning for Natural Fiber Rugs
Upholstery Cleaning & Pet Enzyme Treatment
PFAS-Free & Safe for Family and Pets
“I thought we’d bought new carpet!” — Nan, Santa Rosa

This offer is open to both new and existing customers in
Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County and N. Marin County
Up to 200 sq ft per room.
Offer expires Sept 15, 2026
Be sure to mention “Deal of the Month”

Ask about our pet urine treatment, pet odor removal and treatment for tough stains.

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How We Clean Your Carpet or Rug

Compare the Teri-Towel System and the Host Dry Extraction System

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Advanced Dry Carpet Care is a full-service cleaner:

Carpet Cleaning with our Teri-Towel Dry Extraction System – Dry in 2 – 3 hours
Dry Carpet Cleaning with our HOST Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System – Dry immediately
Cleaning of Oriental Rugs, Wool Rugs, Silk Rugs and other Area Rugs and Runners and natural fiber rugs (wool, silk, sisal, jute)
Pet odor removal
Tough stain removal
Upholstery cleaning – synthetic or natural fibers

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Remove Spots in Three Steps

Posted on July 2, 2026 by DWeidlich

It never fails – as soon as you have your carpet cleaned, someone is going to spill on it, usually somewhere near the center of the room. Don’t panic and don’t wait.

Spot removal requires immediate action to prevent the spot from becoming a stain. Here are three simple steps for carpet spot removal of the most common household spills.

1. Squeegee and Blot up as much of the spill as you can with a clean absorbent cloth before adding any water or cleaning solution. Why? Adding liquid can cause the spot to spread.

2. Spray a cleaning solution to an absorbent cloth and rub into the spot. This will allow more of the spill to transfer to the cloth. We recommend a non-toxic, all-natural carpet cleaning solution (not dish soap).

3. If the spot remains, spray a cleaning solution sparingly to the spot. Rub it in with your finger or with a brush. Then blot with a cloth. Cotton terry towel works well.

Still need help with rug and carpet spot removal?

Call Advanced Dry Carpet Care
(707) 575-0114

Download the Flyer to Print (pdf): Three Step Spot Removal

Tips for Special Needs:

Pet Urine
It is important to blot up as much as possible before adding any liquid such as water or a cleaning solution. Use an enzyme solution to neutralize odor, such as Biokleen Bac-out (available in Whole Foods) or Nature’s Miracle (available in most pet supply stores)

Ink
Blot up before adding solution. Ink can easily bleed. Then apply cleaner to a clean towel and blot up the spot. Finally, spray what’s left of the spot.

Candle Wax and Crayon
Ice the spot and then scrape up as much as possible. Then use an iron over a cotton towel to absorb remaining wax. Be careful not to burn the carpet. If wax color remains, use a cleaning solution.

Natural Fiber Rugs and Carpet
Wool is porous and quickly absorbs stains. It also retains water, so use as little liquid as possible. Sisal, jute and seagrass require a dry cleaning solution, such as Host. Ask us about our Host spot cleaning kit.

Red, Red Wine
For red wine spills, don’t delay. Blot first with a dry cloth and remove as much of the liquid as possible. Then add a carpet cleaning solution and blot.

How Spots Become Stains
Spots that remain long enough to dye the carpet are called stains. Not all stains can be removed without damaging the carpet or rug. Be careful to avoid over-scrubbing as it can result in carpet fiber distortion. Then you’ve replaced the stain with a hole in your carpet. Leave a few stains as a reminder that we do the best we can in an imperfect world.

Avoid Common Spot Removal Mistakes

Avoid using a sudsy cleaner, such as dish or laundry detergent. This will leave a sticky residue, causing quick re-soiling.

Avoid bleaching the spot, which removes all color and weakens carpet fibers. Avoid chlorine bleach.

Folex? Folex Spot Remover is sold in most grocery and hardware stores and is effective on many spots, but it does leave a residue. Use it sparingly.

What stinks? How to kill odors at home
DIY Home Remedies (Baking Soda & Vinegar) Article in the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat

When home remedies aren’t working, call the pro
Advanced Dry Carpet Care
(707) 575-0114

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What About Carpet Stain Protection?

What Happens to the Water After Carpet Cleaning?

Posted on May 21, 2026 by ADCC AI

Most people know that conventional carpet cleaners use a lot of water. What they may not know is how much of that water stays behind — in your carpet, in your pad, and eventually down the drain.

Here’s the math.

Oops!

A typical truck-mounted steam cleaner uses 40 to 60 gallons of water to clean a standard home. Good equipment and a careful technician will recover about 90% of it through extraction. That sounds efficient — until you do the math. On a 50-gallon job, that’s 5 gallons left behind in your carpet and pad. On a sloppy job, it can be twice that. That moisture sits in the floor for 6 to 12 hours, or longer.

At Advanced Dry, we use 2 to 3 gallons for the same home. And we’re not leaving a significant portion of that behind.

Why This Matters in Sonoma County

save water with carpet cleaning California has always been a drought state. The Russian River watershed that supplies much of our water has been under stress for years — sometimes dramatically so, as we saw in 2021 when nearly all of Sonoma County was classified at “exceptional drought,” the worst category on record.

Water conditions improve and worsen in cycles, but the underlying reality doesn’t change: water in Northern California is a finite, managed resource. What goes down the drain during carpet cleaning is treated water — water that was pumped, filtered, and delivered to your home at real cost and real environmental impact.

Choosing a low-moisture cleaning method isn’t just about dry time. It’s about using 95% less water per cleaning, sending less chemical-laden wastewater into the sewer system, and making a small but real contribution to water conservation every time your carpets are cleaned.

The Numbers Side by Side

Carpet Cleaning Water Usage Comparison
Method	Water Used	Left in Carpet	Dry Time
Truck-mount steam (typical)	40–60 gallons	3–7 gallons	6–12 hours
Advanced Dry VLM	2–3 gallons	Minimal	1–3 hours

Clean Doesn’t Require a Flood

The assumption that “wetter is cleaner” is built into how most people think about carpet cleaning. It made sense when the only alternative was a rental machine from the grocery store. It doesn’t hold up when you look at the results our customers get — and the water bills they don’t get.

If you’re already conserving water at home — shorter showers, drought-tolerant plants, fixing leaks — this is one more way to extend that commitment without sacrificing clean carpets.

Call or text us at (707) 575-0114 to schedule, or request a quote online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much water does a truck-mount carpet cleaner use?

A typical truck-mounted steam carpet cleaner uses 40 to 60 gallons of water to clean a standard home. Even with good equipment, 5 to 7 gallons are typically left behind in the carpet and pad, where they can sit for 6 to 12 hours.

How much water does Very Low Moisture (VLM) carpet cleaning use?

Advanced Dry’s VLM method uses just 2 to 3 gallons of water for a typical home — approximately 95% less than conventional truck-mount steam cleaning.

Why does low moisture carpet cleaning matter in Sonoma County?

Sonoma County relies on the Russian River watershed, which is subject to recurring drought. Water here is a finite, treated resource. VLM cleaning uses far less water and sends less chemical wastewater into the sewer system.

How long does carpet take to dry after VLM cleaning?

Carpets cleaned with our Very Low Moisture method are typically ready to walk on within 1 to 3 hours — compared to 6 to 12 hours for conventional steam cleaning.

Ratings, Reviews, Testimonials

Posted on December 18, 2025 by DWeidlich

We have thousands of satisfied throughout the North Bay Area. How do we know? They keep calling us back to serve their area rug and carpet cleaning needs. Also, they tell us we’re the best carpet cleaning service they’ve used. Here are some carpet cleaning reviews on Advanced Dry Carpet Care for carpet cleaning, area rug cleaning, upholstery cleaning and tile and grout cleaning.

Yelp Carpet Cleaning Reviews

Thumbtack Carpet Cleaning Reviews

Notes from Advanced Dry Customers

Simone, Sonoma, Oct 2019

Hey Dave, Just wanted you to know how happy we are with the work you did at our dog ravaged house. The carpets look almost new again! I did post on Next Door so about 1600 people will read the accolades and it would surprise me if you didn’t get some new customers! Really, excellent work and they were dry in, just like you promised, 2-3 hours. – Marcy, Petaluma, Feb. 2016

Thanks so much Dave…I so appreciate your attention to details and knowledge of carpet care. Our realtor stopped by and could not believe that it was the same carpet – he thought we’d bought new! He was very impressed. We will be in touch when it is time to clean again and will refer you liberally to our friends. Sincerely, Nan, Santa Rosa, 2014

“I have managed an apartment complex here in Santa Rosa, CA for 16 years and for the last 10 to 12 years I have been using Advanced Dry Carpet Care. Simply put it’s the best product and service I could ever ask for. They have turned the ugliest stains into vanishing memories repeatedly…As long as I am here at The Rosemont Apartments my first and only choice will be Advanced Dry Carpet Care.” – William Matty, Santa Rosa, 2012

What About You?

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Does carpet cleaning always mean my carpets are soggy for days?

Question: why soggy carpets?

No! Advanced Dry Carpet Care is unique in that we do not leave carpets and rugs soggy. We use less water to begin with – less than 10% of the water used by our competitors – and blot up solution and soil with thick, clean, dry towels under an oscillating machine (Teri-Towel system). Carpet is dry in 2 Hours. With our Host Dry Extraction system, rugs and carpets are dry immediately.

How can you clean carpet without using much water?

We spray our cleaning solution on the carpet, reaching the carpet fibers, but not the backing or pad. We pre-treat and scrub up spots and traffic lanes. Then, we blot up the solution with thick towels under an oscillating machine. Because we avoid flooding the backing and pad, carpets dry quickly and stay clean longer—no wick-back from excess water. Less water means faster drying times, no soggy carpets, and no risk of musty odors. Learn more on our How We Clean page.

Are your cleaning products safe for pets and children?

Questions Answered: Safe carpet cleaning Yes, our cleaning systems are safe for pets, children, allergy sufferers and Mother Earth too. Our solutions are non-toxic and safe. We use eco-friendly methods with no harsh chemicals. Anybody can claim to green; we demonstrate it. Read more about our Green Cleaning Systems.

How long does upholstery take to dry?

Upholstery typically takes 6–8 hours to dry, depending on the fabric and indoor airflow. Learn more on our Upholstery Cleaning page.

Do you treat pet stains and odors?

Yes. We offer an optional enzyme treatment for pet urine and odors.

Do you clean rugs?

We specialize in cleaning area rugs and runners. Natural fibers, like wool, silk, jute and sisal are cleaned with the Host Dry Extraction System and are dry immediately after cleaning. We recommend the Teri-Towel system for synthetic fiber rugs (polypropylene, olefin, etc.), dry in 2 hours. Learn more on our Rug Cleaning page.

I only have a few rugs to clean. Can I drop them off?

Yes, you can drop off your rugs for cleaning and pick them up in 3 business days and save money. Contact us to make arrangements.

Do you clean upholstery?

Yes. We clean sofas, sectionals, loveseats, recliners, dining chairs, and ottomans. Tell us the items and fabric type for an accurate quote.

Do I need to vacuum before you arrive?

No—we take care of all vacuuming as part of our service. Please remove smaller items you want us to clean under. Read Preparing for our Visit.

Do you move furniture?

We do not move large furniture like beds, dressers, or heavy sofas unless special arrangements are made. Please move smaller items like chairs, lamps, dog beds, or trash cans if you want us to clean beneath them. We can reach beneath tables and desks.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Novato, San Rafael, and nearby communities in Sonoma and Marin Counties.

How do I get a quote or book an appointment?

Call or text us at 707-575-0114 or email us via our Contact page.
You might prefer to visit our Quote page to receive a fast, accurate estimate after answering a few simple questions. Check our schedule or book an appointment online.

Still have questions?

OK, that’s 12 questions, but who’s counting? If your question isn’t answered here, feel free to Call or text Dave at 707-575-0114, or visit our Contact Page.