Why Absolute Floors & More Is Colorado Springs'' #1 Carpet Cleaning Company

When you search for carpet cleaning in Colorado Springs, you find dozens of options. National franchises. Local owner-operators. Discount services. Premium services. Companies with professional websites and companies with a phone number and a truck.

How do you choose? What actually matters? And what separates a company that will genuinely transform your carpets from one that will leave them looking marginally better and re-soiling within weeks?

I am Nathaniel Lemieux, owner of Absolute Floors & More. I have been cleaning carpets, air ducts, and dryer vents in Colorado Springs for over 12 years. I want to give you an honest, detailed answer to those questions — because I believe that when you understand what actually matters in carpet cleaning, the choice becomes clear.

Let me start with something that most carpet cleaning companies would prefer you did not know.

The most common carpet cleaning method — low-moisture or "dry" cleaning — does not actually clean your carpet. It cleans the surface. The soil, allergens, pet dander, and bacteria that have settled deep into the fiber structure and backing remain exactly where they are.

This is why carpets that have been "cleaned" by some services look fine for a few weeks and then seem to get dirty faster than before. The surface was cleaned, but the deep soil was left in place — and it wicks back to the surface as the carpet dries.

The second most common problem: Cleaning solutions that are not properly rinsed out of the carpet leave a sticky residue that attracts and holds new soil. This is why some carpets seem to get dirty faster after cleaning than before. The cleaning made the problem worse.

The third problem: Inadequate extraction. Leaving too much moisture in the carpet after cleaning creates conditions for mold and mildew growth in the backing and padding — particularly in Colorado Springs, where temperature swings can create condensation in carpet backing.

These are not fringe problems. They are widespread in the industry. And they are exactly what our process is designed to prevent.

Our cleaning process is not standard. It is the result of 12+ years of refinement, experimentation, and a genuine obsession with getting the best possible results for our customers.

Most carpet cleaning services apply a pre-treatment spray and immediately begin extraction. Our pre-treatment step is different — we use a proprietary formulation that is specifically designed to break down the chemical bonds between soil particles and carpet fibers before extraction begins.

This matters because carpet soil is not just sitting on top of the fibers — it is bonded to them. Oils, pet dander, and fine particulate matter adhere to fiber surfaces through electrostatic and chemical bonds. Standard pre-treatment sprays soften these bonds. Our formulation breaks them, allowing the extraction step to remove significantly more contamination.

We use truck-mounted hot water extraction — the method recommended by the Carpet and Rug Institute and required by most carpet manufacturers for warranty compliance.

Truck-mounted systems are fundamentally more powerful than portable units:

• Higher water temperature: Our system heats water to 200–230°F. Higher temperature means better soil release and more effective sanitization.
• Higher pressure: Greater injection pressure drives cleaning solution deeper into the fiber structure.
• Stronger extraction: More powerful vacuum extraction removes more moisture and soil, leaving carpets drier and cleaner.

Portable units — the kind that fit in a van or are carried into the home — cannot match the performance of a properly maintained truck-mounted system. If a company is using portable equipment, their results will be limited accordingly.

After extraction, we perform a thorough rinse pass to remove cleaning solution residue from the carpet. This step is skipped by many services because it adds time. We do not skip it — because leaving cleaning solution in the carpet is one of the primary causes of rapid re-soiling.

We use air movers when needed to accelerate drying. Carpets that dry slowly are at risk for mold and mildew growth in the backing. In Colorado Springs, where temperature swings are significant, proper drying is especially important.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the professional standards body for the carpet cleaning and restoration industry. IICRC certification requires:

• Completion of formal training in carpet cleaning science, fiber identification, soil chemistry, and cleaning methods
• Passing a written examination
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain certification
• Adherence to the IICRC's code of ethics

Why it matters to you: An IICRC-certified technician understands the science behind carpet cleaning — not just the mechanics. They know how different fiber types respond to different cleaning methods. They know how to identify and treat different types of soil and staining. They know when a standard approach will work and when a specialized approach is needed.

Many carpet cleaning companies in Colorado Springs are not IICRC certified. They have learned on the job — which means their knowledge has gaps, and those gaps can result in damaged carpet, inadequate cleaning, or both.

We are IICRC certified. We take that certification seriously, and we maintain it through ongoing education.

I served in the United States Marine Corps. That service shaped how I approach my work in ways that I believe are directly relevant to our customers.

Attention to detail. The Marine Corps does not accept "good enough." Neither do I. When I clean a carpet, I am not done until it is genuinely clean — not until it looks clean from a distance.

Accountability. In the Corps, you are accountable for your work. If something goes wrong, you own it and you fix it. I bring that same accountability to every job. If a customer is not satisfied, I come back and make it right. No arguments, no excuses.

Reliability. I show up when I say I will. I do what I say I will do. I charge what I quoted. These are not exceptional qualities — they should be the baseline for any service business. But in an industry where no-shows, bait-and-switch pricing, and rushed jobs are common, reliability is genuinely differentiating.

Commitment to excellence. The Marine Corps instills a standard of excellence that does not turn off when you leave service. I am not interested in being an average carpet cleaning company. I am interested in being the best carpet cleaning company in Colorado Springs.

Reviews are easy to fake and easy to cherry-pick. I want to share what our customers actually say — the specific things they mention repeatedly — because those patterns tell you something real about what we deliver.

The most common themes in our reviews:

"I didn't think the carpet could be saved." This comes up constantly. Customers who were ready to replace their carpet call us as a last resort, and we save it. This is not luck — it is the result of a process that goes deeper than standard cleaning.

"The difference was immediate and obvious." Customers notice the improvement the moment we finish. Not "it looks a little better" — "it looks brand new."

"He was on time, professional, and the price was exactly what was quoted." Basic professionalism should not be remarkable, but in this industry, it apparently is. We hear this repeatedly.

"My allergies/my child's asthma improved after the cleaning." The health impact of genuinely clean carpets is real, and our customers notice it.

"I will never use anyone else." This is the review that matters most to me. It means we delivered on our promise completely enough that the customer does not feel the need to look for alternatives.

We serve all of Colorado Springs and a 50-mile radius — including:

El Paso County: Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Security-Widefield, Cimarron Hills, Black Forest, Falcon, Peyton, Palmer Lake, Monument, Calhan, USAFA

Pueblo County: Pueblo, Pueblo West, Beulah

Douglas County: Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Parker (southern areas)

Teller County: Woodland Park, Divide, Cripple Creek

Fremont County: Canon City, Florence

If you are within 50 miles of Colorado Springs, we can serve you. Call to confirm your specific location.

We are not a one-service company. We offer the full range of floor care and indoor air quality services that Colorado Springs homeowners need:

Carpet Services:

• Carpet cleaning (residential and commercial)
• Carpet stretching and re-stretching
• Carpet patch repair
• Pet stain and odor treatment
• Carpet protector application

Hard Surface Services:

• Tile and grout cleaning
• Upholstery cleaning

Indoor Air Quality Services:

• Air duct and HVAC cleaning
• Dryer vent cleaning

Restoration Services:

• Water and flood damage restoration
• Mold damage remediation
• Home deodorization

This breadth of services means we can address the full range of floor care and air quality needs in your home — with a single trusted provider who knows your home and your standards.

One of the most common complaints about carpet cleaning companies is bait-and-switch pricing — advertising a low price to get in the door, then finding reasons to charge significantly more once they are in your home.

We do not do this. We provide accurate quotes before we begin work. If we encounter something unexpected that would change the price — severe pet contamination, for example, that requires additional treatment — we tell you before we proceed and give you the choice.

Our pricing is based on:

• Square footage of the area to be cleaned
• Condition of the carpet (heavily soiled carpet requires more time and product)
• Specific services requested (standard cleaning vs. pet treatment vs. protector application)

We do not charge extra for moving furniture. We do not charge extra for pre-treatment. We do not charge extra for the rinse pass. These are part of our standard process.

We stand behind our work completely. If you are not satisfied with the results, call us and we will come back and address the issue at no charge.

This guarantee is not a marketing statement — it is a reflection of our confidence in our process and our commitment to our customers. In 12+ years of business, we have rarely needed to invoke it. When we have, we have honored it without hesitation.

When you hire us, you are getting:

• A patent pending process that goes deeper than standard cleaning
• IICRC-certified technicians who understand the science of carpet care
• Truck-mounted equipment that delivers professional-grade results
• A veteran-owned business built on accountability, reliability, and excellence
• 200+ five-star reviews from Colorado Springs homeowners who have experienced the difference
• Transparent pricing with no surprises
• A satisfaction guarantee that means exactly what it says
• 12+ years of local experience serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding region

Call (719) 896-6274 for a free quote. We look forward to showing you what genuinely clean carpets look like.