<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>LA Carpet Cleaning Company: Notes from the van</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/</link><description>Carpet, upholstery and tile cleaning guides for Los Angeles homes.</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>What Carpet Cleaning Really Costs in Los Angeles (2026)</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/carpet-cleaning-cost-los-angeles/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/carpet-cleaning-cost-los-angeles/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Typical LA carpet cleaning prices per room and per square foot, what pushes a quote up or down, and how to spot a "$99 whole house" offer before it costs you more.</description><category>Pricing</category></item><item><title>How Often Should You Clean Your Carpet in Southern California?</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/how-often-should-you-clean-carpet/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/how-often-should-you-clean-carpet/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>The real answer depends on pets, kids, allergies and LA's own problems, like Santa Ana dust and beach sand. Here's a simple schedule that fits most homes.</description><category>Carpet</category></item><item><title>Pet Urine in Carpet: What Actually Works (and What Makes It Worse)</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/pet-urine-carpet-cleaning/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/pet-urine-carpet-cleaning/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Why urine smell keeps coming back, what to do in the first ten minutes, which home remedies backfire, and when a professional clean (or new pad) is the real fix.</description><category>Carpet</category></item><item><title>W, S, WS, X: How to Read the Cleaning Code on Your Sofa</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/upholstery-cleaning-codes/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/upholstery-cleaning-codes/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>That little tag under your cushion decides how your sofa can be cleaned. Here's what each code means, how to handle spills for each, and when to leave it to a pro.</description><category>Upholstery</category></item><item><title>Why Your Grout Turned Gray (and Why Mopping Makes It Worse)</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/why-grout-turns-gray/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/why-grout-turns-gray/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Grout darkens for a few very specific reasons, and the usual fixes (more mopping, bleach, vinegar) often make things worse. Here's what works on LA tile.</description><category>Tile &amp; Grout</category></item><item><title>Moving Out in LA? What California Law Says About Carpet Cleaning and Your Deposit</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/move-out-carpet-cleaning-california/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/move-out-carpet-cleaning-california/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Can your landlord charge you for carpet cleaning? A plain-English look at California's deposit rules, the 2025 photo requirements, and how to protect your deposit.</description><category>Renters</category></item><item><title>Steam Cleaning vs. Dry Carpet Cleaning: An Honest Comparison</title><link>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/steam-vs-dry-carpet-cleaning/</link><guid>https://lacarpetcleaningcompany.com/blog/steam-vs-dry-carpet-cleaning/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Hot-water extraction, encapsulation, bonnet cleaning and dry powder all have a place. Here's what each actually does, how long it takes to dry, and which one your carpet needs.</description><category>Carpet</category></item></channel></rss>