Hidden charges are one of those annoyances that can turn a straightforward carpet clean into a minor headache.

If you need upholstery cleaned today, the clock starts ticking quickly. Maybe the sofa has picked up a fresh spill, a guest is arriving tonight, or a pet accident has turned into a very obvious smell by breakfast.

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