Stain Lifters provides truck-mounted carpet cleaning for homes in Winter Garden, Orlando and the surrounding West Orange County area. Owner Steve Hummel does the work himself, often with his sons Scott and Cole. You get up-front pricing starting at $50 per room and no hidden fees.

What’s included in our carpet cleaning

Every job gets the same careful process, whether it’s one bedroom or the whole house.

Walk-through. We look at your carpet with you, point out problem spots, and confirm the price before any work begins.
Pre-treatment. Traffic lanes, spots and pet areas get a pre-treatment to loosen dirt and oils. The pre-spray includes a deodorizer.
Hot-water extraction. Our truck-mounted unit heats water and powers strong suction from the truck parked outside, so the machine noise and exhaust stay out of your house. It rinses deep into the carpet fibers and pulls the dirty water back out.
Spot work. Stubborn stains get extra attention after the main cleaning.
Final check. We walk the rooms with you before we leave, because we want it done right the first time.

Why truck-mounted carpet cleaning matters

Rental machines and portable units don’t have the heat or suction of a truck-mounted system. That matters for two reasons. Hot water breaks down the body oils, cooking grease and sticky residue that hold dirt in carpet. Strong suction pulls more of that water back out, which means less moisture left behind and faster drying. Our truck mount is one of the biggest around, with the heat and suction to match, and it can run up to 900 feet of hose to reach upstairs rooms and multi-story buildings.

Less leftover moisture is especially important in Central Florida. Our humidity already slows drying, and carpet that stays damp too long can start to smell musty. Getting the water out is just as important as getting the dirt out.

Pet hair, pet odors and allergy concerns

If you have dogs or cats, you know that vacuuming only gets so far. Pet hair works its way down into the carpet, and odors settle into the pad and backing over time. Our carpet cleaning system is built to remove pet hair and the smells that come with it, leaving the room fresher, not just perfumed.

A deodorizer is part of the pre-spray on every job, at no extra charge. Two add-ons are available:

Sanitizer: $20 per room, a good fit for homes with pets, kids or allergies.
Carpet protector (Scotchgard-type): half the price of the room, for example $25 on a $50 room. It helps spills bead up so you have time to blot them before they soak in.

How much does carpet cleaning cost?

Carpet cleaning starts at $50 per room. An average room is about 150 square feet, roughly 10 by 15 feet. Stairs are priced separately, about $60 per flight.

A few things can change the final price:

The number and size of rooms
Stairs (about $60 per flight)
Heavy soiling or pet treatment
Add-ons: sanitizer ($20 per room) or carpet protector (half the room price)

We give you the exact price before we start. What we quote is what you pay — no surprise fees at the end of the job.

How to get ready for your appointment

Vacuum high-traffic areas if you can. It helps, but it isn’t required.
Put away breakables and valuables. We don’t move furniture, but we’ll pick up small items and set them on the bed.
Tell us about any stains you’re worried about and, if you know, what caused them.
Plan to keep kids and pets off the damp carpet until it dries.
Turn on your AC and ceiling fans after we finish to speed up drying.

Why homeowners call Stain Lifters

We’re a local, family-run business based in Winter Garden, not a franchise or a call center. Steve has been in business since 2004, and the company is licensed and insured. Steve, the owner, is on every job.

Customers notice the difference:

“They did a phenomenal job cleaning our carpets and even got a stain up that was there from something our builders had spilled 9 years ago – we were so impressed! Nice guys who do a great job at a reasonable price.” — Jennifer B.

Many of our carpet customers also have us clean their upholstery and area rugs on the same visit, and homes with tile in the kitchen and baths often add tile and grout cleaning. We serve Winter Garden, Orlando, Windermere and the surrounding communities.