Hired a carpet cleaner from a flashy ad that showed spotless results in 10 minutes

The ad promised deep extraction and stain removal for $99, but the guy showed up with a tiny machine and told me I needed an extra $200 treatment for pet odors. My living room rug came out darker in patches and still smells like wet dog a week later. Has anyone else gotten stuck paying for those 'add-on' services that seem like a cash grab?

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sethtorres10d ago

Dealt with the same shady upsell. Ask for a detailed quote upfront and stick to it. Next time look up reviews for local guys not the big ad companies.

nina_butler10d ago

Oh man, reminds me of the time a plumber tried to charge me for "premium air" in my pipes...