Mat and Upholstery Extraction in St. Louis
Clean seats. Fresh mats. No more mystery stains.
Let me tell you a quick story. A guy came into our shop out here in High Ridge—drives an old Dodge Durango, kids play soccer in Fenton, dog sheds like crazy, and he swears there's still chocolate milk in the backseat from 2020. He goes, “Man, I just want it to not smell like feet and shame anymore.”
We get that. We really do.
Mat and Upholstery Extraction ain't just vacuuming. It's real cleaning—the kind where dirt, funk, and old spills actually get pulled out, not just moved around. If your car smells like a drive-thru floor or your cloth seats got mystery spots that won’t quit, you’re in the right spot.
We’re Arch City Detail, and we’re here to explain what Mat and Upholstery Extraction is, why it works, and why folks all over St. Louis—from Arnold to Ballwin—keep coming back for it.
What Is Mat and Upholstery Extraction?
Real simple. We’re talking about using hot water and a special cleaner to flush out the gunk deep inside your seats, carpets, and floor mats. Then we suck it all out using a strong vacuum extractor.
It’s kinda like a deep-tissue massage for your car seats—except instead of relaxing you, it gets rid of years of stains, smells, and weird stuff that probably shouldn’t be there in the first place.
We use a heated extraction machine that sprays a fabric-safe solution, loosens up dirt and oils, then vacuums all that mess right back out. That means less guesswork, and way more results.
What’s Included in Our Mat and Upholstery Extraction Service?
When we do this job, we don’t cut corners. This ain’t a once-over with a cheap carpet cleaner. We take our time.
Here's what you get:
✅ Full Carpet and Mat Cleaning
We pull out your floor mats, spray ‘em, scrub ‘em, extract ‘em. Then we do the same thing to your carpets. We treat any salt stains (common in STL winters), food spills, or pet accidents.
✅ Cloth Seat Extraction
Got cloth seats? That old coffee spill or whatever your kid dropped last summer—yeah, we go after that. We use a special upholstery-safe solution that’s strong on dirt but gentle on fabric.
✅ Spot Treatment
Some spots need extra love. Maybe it's a grease mark from a work uniform or a juice box that exploded during a drive down 44. We pretreat those before extracting.
✅ Odor Help
If the smell's in the fabric, this process helps. Especially if you’ve been dealing with old pet smells, spilled milk, or cigarette odor from a car you just bought off Marketplace.
✅ Drying Support
We make sure stuff isn’t soaked when you leave. We’ll set up fans or give you tips if you’re driving right after the job.
Who Needs This? (Probably You.)
Let’s be real. If you:
Drive kids to school or sports in Kirkwood or Chesterfield
Got pets that shed, drool, or “oops” in the backseat
Eat or drink in your car (no shame, we’ve all dropped a taco)
Have cloth seats that look darker in spots than others
Just bought a used car off Craigslist or Marketplace
Uber or DoorDash around St. Louis
Want your ride to stop smelling like gym shoes and french fries
Then yeah, this is for you.
Why Does It Matter?
We’ve had folks drive down from South County just because their old minivan smelled so bad their kids didn’t want to ride in it. After a full Mat and Upholstery Extraction, it was like a whole new van.
This kind of cleaning doesn’t just look better. It makes your car feel better. When your seats aren’t stained and your floor doesn’t smell like mildew, you actually wanna be in your car again.
Plus, if you ever plan to sell or trade in your car, a clean interior makes a huge difference. Dealers and buyers notice.
Real Results, Right Here in STL
A lady from Sunset Hills came in last month with a Subaru that had a spilled mocha frozen into the carpet under her seat. She said every time she turned on the heat, it smelled like burnt chocolate. (Gross, right?) One round of extraction and that smell was GONE.
Then there’s the guy from Florissant—drives for Instacart—had salt stains all over his mats from the winter. He thought they were ruined. We extracted ‘em and made ‘em look new again.
Sure, you can rent a machine from a store, but it isn’t gonna be the same. Most rental units don’t heat water hot enough, and they definitely don’t suck the water back out strong enough. You end up soaking your seats and making it worse.
We use professional gear, and we know how to get deep into the fabric without damaging it. Plus, we’ve done this a lot. Like... a lot a lot.
Can’t I Just Do This at Home?
What About Leather or Vinyl?
This isn’t for those. If your car's got leather seats, we clean and condition those a different way. Mat and Upholstery Extraction is for cloth seats and fabric mats only.
But if you've got a combo of leather and cloth, we can still help. Just let us know ahead of time so we bring the right tools.
How Long Does It Take?
Usually takes about 2 to 3 hours, depending on how dirty your interior is and how many seats we’re doing. If you got a big SUV or it’s been a while since your last clean, it might take a bit longer.
But we promise—we don’t rush this kind of job.
How Often Should You Do This?
It depends how you use your car.
If it's just you driving to work and back in Affton—maybe once a year.
Got kids, dogs, or a messy commute down 270? You might wanna do it every few months.
If you Uber or drive for a food app, definitely more often.
We got folks on a regular schedule because they’ve seen how fresh their car stays with just a little upkeep.
What’s It Cost?
Most jobs range from $100 to $250 as an add on to our details, depending on the size of the vehicle and how dirty things are. If it’s got years of funk, pet mess, or mold, we’ll give you a quote first.
No surprise fees. Just honest work.
Add-Ons You Might Like
Wanna go all out? After your Mat and Upholstery Extraction, here’s what else we can do:
Ozone treatment – knocks out stubborn smells like smoke or mildew
Fabric protection – makes it harder for future spills to stain
Engine bay cleaning – for folks who want it all
Serving St. Louis & Surrounding Areas
We’re based in High Ridge, but folks come to us from all over—Eureka, Arnold, Valley Park, even up from Brentwood and Richmond Heights. We're not mobile, but the drive's worth it. Ask anybody who’s been here.
Final Thoughts
Cars get messy. Life gets hectic. Kids spill stuff. Dogs drool. Accidents happen. What matters is having a clean space that you actually enjoy driving in.
Mat and Upholstery Extraction is more than just a cleanup—it’s like hitting the reset button on your ride. Your seats will feel better. Your floors won’t stink. You might even stop apologizing when someone gets in your car.
So whether you're trying to impress a date, drive clients around, or just want to stop smelling old french fries every time you hit the brakes—we got you (and not in the cliché way).
Give us a call, shoot us a message, or swing by. We’ll get that car looking and smelling right again.
You can call, text, or book online. Doesn’t matter what you drive, or the condition it is in, we treat all cars with care.
Ready To Book?
314-252-8950
info@archcitydetail.com