Synthetic Rug Cleaning in Springfield, VA
Polyester, nylon and polypropylene rugs, washed at our facility (not on your floor) and returned clean, dry and fresh. $1.50 per square foot. No deposit.
Is this page for your rug?
Your rug is probably synthetic if it's:
- Labeled polyester, nylon, polypropylene, olefin or microfiber (check the tag on the back)
- From IKEA, Target, Costco, Home Depot, Wayfair or Amazon
- An indoor/outdoor or patio rug
- A shag or high-pile rug that looks flat, matted or dingy
It's especially worth washing if:
- You have pets, and the rug has had accidents or just holds that "dog smell"
- You have kids, and it's absorbed months of spills and tracked-in dirt
- It sits at an entryway and has never been professionally cleaned
- You're moving out and the rug needs a reset
Not sure what your rug is made of?
Send us a photo through the price calculator and we'll tell you. If it's wool, silk, viscose, cotton or jute, those have their own pages:
See the difference
What it costs
Priced by length × width, with no extra charge for cleaning fringe. No deposit required — you get a written quote first, and you pay when the job is finished.
| Rug size | Approx. sq ft | Drop-off price |
|---|---|---|
| 5' x 8' | 40 | $60 |
| 6' x 9' | 54 | $81 |
| 8' x 10'Most common | 80 | $120 |
| 9' x 12' | 108 | $162 |
| 10' x 14' | 140 | $210 |
Pickup & delivery orders have a $250 minimum. Drop-off (by appointment) has no minimum — you pay straight per-square-foot pricing. Getting into a building, checking in, and moving equipment between our van and your unit takes extra time and effort, so all apartment and condo buildings have a $500 minimum for any service.
Pet urine & odor treatment
+$1.00/sq ft
100% guaranteed odor removal
If the odor is still there after cleaning, we re-wash it at no charge.
Example: 8' x 10' rug with pet urine & odor treatment is $200 total.
Learn about Rug Odor Treatment →Send more rugs, save more
- 10% off3 rugs
- 15% off4 rugs
- 22% off5+ rugs
Pickup & delivery only, taken off your rug cleaning total.
100% guaranteed odor removal
Odor gone, or we wash it again.
Add odor treatment to your wash (+$1.00/sqft) and we guarantee the smell is gone. After your rug is washed and dried, we check it. If any odor remains, we re-wash it at no charge. No arguing and no extra fees.
Checked before it goes back
Every treated rug is inspected after drying.
Free re-wash if odor remains
No charge, no hassle.
Any source
Pet accidents, spills, musty smells. Same flat +$1.00/sqft.
Should you clean it or replace it?
A straight answer, because we'd rather you spend your money well.
Clean it
If…
- It's a rug you want to keep
- Replacing it would cost more than cleaning it
- It's a custom size or a rug you love
- The problem is odor or soil that a new rug would have too
Consider replacing it
If…
If it cost under about $100 new and has stains that have been set for years. Washing an 8' x 10' runs about $120, so send us a photo and we'll tell you honestly which way to go.
How it works
Get your price
Use the calculator or call 703-232-6027. You'll get a confirmation email right away, with no surprises.
Pickup or drop-off
We pick up from your home, or you drop off by appointment at our Springfield facility (7653 Fullerton Rd, Suite G). Call or text 703-232-6027 to schedule.
We wash it
You get it back in 3 to 5 business days.
What we actually do to your rug
Check-in and inspection
Each rug is logged on its own line with photos, and any existing damage, stains or wear is noted before we touch it. We also check dye stability on every rug so we use the right products.
Dry dusting
Dry soil hides deep at the base of the pile. We remove it before water goes on, so you don't end up with muddy rinse water.
Wash
Your rug is washed on our raised rug wash floor, not spot-cleaned in place.
Rinse and extract
It's rinsed thoroughly and spun in our centrifuge, which pulls out most of the water so it dries faster and cleaner.
Climate-controlled drying
Rugs dry in our temperature-controlled drying room so they're completely dry when you get them back.
Final inspection and return
We check the results, then roll your rug and band it with shrink wrap. It comes back to you (or is ready for pickup) rolled and banded. We only wrap a rug fully for long-term storage.
Pickup or drop-off?
Pickup & delivery
- Best for
- Big or heavy rugs, or a busy schedule
- We come to you
- Yes
- Minimum
- $250 minimum
- Multi-rug discount
- 10% (3 rugs), 15% (4 rugs), 22% (5+ rugs)
- Service area
- Springfield, Burke, Fairfax, Alexandria, Lorton, Woodbridge
Drop-off
- Best for
- Small rugs, or keeping costs down
- We come to you
- No — you bring it to Springfield, by appointment
- Minimum
- No minimum
- Multi-rug discount
- Not available
- Drop-off location
- 7653 Fullerton Rd, Suite G, Springfield, VA 22153 (by appointment)
What cleaning will and won't do
Cleaning removes
- Embedded soil
- Allergens
- Pet odor
- Spills and most everyday stains
Cleaning can't reverse
- Bleach damage
- Dye transfer
- Burns
- Heavy wear and crushed pile
We tell you up front if we see something that may not come out fully, so there are no surprises when you get the rug back.
Synthetic rugs hold up well to washing, and they're the most forgiving fiber type we clean, but a professional wash reaches soil at the base of the pile that vacuuming and spot cleaning never will.
Between cleanings: vacuum as needed (synthetic fibers tolerate standard vacuum settings, including beater bars) and blot spills right away with mild soap and water.
What customers say about their rugs
"Total Cleaning Services (TCS) did an outstanding job. I had family members visiting from out of town and needed two area rugs cleaned. With so much preparation, I completely forgot about the rugs. I reached out to TCS at the very last minute thinking it was too much of a last minute notice, but Matthew came through for me with flying colors. He cleaned the rugs and also removed hard stubborn stains that I believed would NEVER come out. His professionalism excellent, the price was great. His arrival and delivery times were exactly as he promised. GREAT SRRVICE!!!"
Bete' M.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
"We hired Matthew to clean two large area rugs that had not been cleaned in over 20 years. He could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We were very pleased with results and will absolutely hired him again when the need arises."
Denise S.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
"Matthew did a wonderful job with both of my rugs! They smelled terrible and now it smells fresh and looks brand new! Will be using him again in the future."
Minisha P.
Reviewed on Thumbtack
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Questions
Can synthetic rugs be steam cleaned?
They can tolerate hot-water cleaning better than most fibers. But steam cleaning on your floor only treats the surface. Washing at our facility flushes soil out from the base of the pile, which is where odor and grime actually live.
How is synthetic different from wool?
Synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon, polypropylene) resist staining and fading and can take a lot of moisture. Wool is a natural fiber that needs gentler handling and is priced differently (from $3.00/sqft). See Wool Rug Cleaning.
Will my rug be safe for pets and kids when it comes back?
Yes. It's rinsed and fully dried before it leaves our facility.
Do you clean shag, high-pile or rubber/latex-backed rugs?
Most, yes. We check the backing at intake, and if something about your rug changes how we clean it, we tell you before we start.
Can outdoor and polypropylene rugs be cleaned?
Yes, they're some of the easiest to bring back.
Will you get pet urine out?
Yes. Add odor treatment (+$1.00/sqft) and we guarantee the smell is gone. After your rug is washed and dried, we check it. If any odor remains, we re-wash it at no charge. See Rug Odor Treatment.
How long will it take?
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 business days.
More questions? Pickup and delivery, rescheduling, rug pads, damaged rugs and insurance are answered in ourrug cleaning FAQ.
Get your synthetic rug clean this week.
No deposit. Pay when it's done.
- You'll get a confirmation email right away — no surprises, just a scheduled visit.