1991 Independence, MO · Serving 28+ KC Metro Cities
35 Years.
One Team.
Every Job Done Right.
When you call R&L, you get a trusted local team led by owner Rick Long — IICRC-certified pros who have been rescuing Kansas City carpets since 1987. No franchises. No fly-by-night crews. No shortcuts.
1991
The Team Behind Every Clean Carpet
39 Years. One Trusted Team. Zero Shortcuts.
Most carpet-cleaning companies send whoever is free that day. R&L sends a trained, IICRC-certified team that treats your home like their own — owned and led by Rick Long, who founded R&L in 1991 and has been cleaning carpets since 1987.
IICRC certified, six Angie's List Super Service Awards, and named one of Kansas City's Top 10 carpet cleaners. We charge every town the same rate — no travel surcharge, ever.
Drag to See the Difference
Traffic Lanes, Pet Stains, Wine — Gone.
Hot-water extraction that reaches deep into the pile and lifts what surface cleaning leaves behind. Grab the handle and slide — the R&L difference on a real Kansas City carpet.
See Our Cleaning ProcessWhat We Do
One Trusted Team for Every Surface
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Learn more → 02Carpet Repair & Stretching
Learn more → 03Pet Odor & Stain Removal
Learn more → 04Commercial Carpet Cleaning
Learn more → 05Caulk Replacement
Learn more → 06Epoxy Floor Coating
Learn more → 07Power Washing
Learn more →Just ask us.
Serving the Whole KC Metro
Rated 4.8 across 76 verified reviews
Homeowners and businesses across the Kansas City metro trust Rick with their carpets — many for decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What payment methods do you accept?+
Cash, check, and major credit cards. Cash payments receive a 5% discount
What discounts do you offer?+
10% military discount (with valid ID), 5% senior citizen discount, and 5% cash payment discount. Discounts cannot be combined
Can I get same-day service?+
Often yes. Call (816) 836-1767 to check availability. Most appointments can be booked within a few days even when same-day isn't available
Do you charge extra for cities far from Independence?+
No. Same pricing across all 28+ cities in our service area. No travel surcharge, no state-line markup
How much does carpet cleaning cost?+
Costs vary by square footage, condition, and treatments needed. We provide free estimates over the phone — no hidden fees. Visit our Price Guide for starting prices on all services. Call (816) 836-1767
Can you find stains I can't see?+
Yes. We use professional UV black lights to locate hidden urine deposits invisible to the naked eye. Under UV light, dried urine fluoresces clearly — even deposits months or years old
Ready When You Are
One Call. One Trusted Team. Carpets Like New.
Free estimates, same-day service, and zero travel surcharge across the KC metro. Our team answers the phone.