Boston’s Premier Carpet, Upholstery & Oriental Rug Cleaning Specialists Since 1970

More Than 60 Years of Careful, Honest Textile Care

Boston’s Premier Carpet, Upholstery & Oriental Rug Cleaning Specialists Since 1970

More Than 60 Years of Careful, Honest Textile Care

My name is Alec Houle. I began cleaning carpets and upholstery in 1962, and in 1970 I founded Alec’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning LLC. For more than six decades I’ve helped homeowners throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, the South Shore, and Cape Cod care for their carpets, fine upholstery, Oriental rugs, and area rugs.

One lesson has stayed with me the entire time:

Not every carpet, sofa, or rug should be cleaned the same way — and sometimes the best advice is not to clean it at all.

That belief has guided every job we’ve done. Experience doesn’t just teach you how to clean something. It teaches you when to leave it alone.

Our Specialized Services

Professional Carpet Cleaning
Careful cleaning for wall-to-wall carpeting, fine wool carpets, custom stair runners, and high-traffic family-room carpeting. Every carpet is evaluated individually so the safest and most effective method can be used.

Professional Upholstery Cleaning
In-home cleaning for sofas, sectionals, chairs, and fine fabrics including cotton, linen, wool, velvet, chenille, microfiber, and delicate designer materials.

Oriental & Fine Area Rug Cleaning
Specialized in-plant cleaning at our Abington facility for Oriental rugs, Persian rugs, wool rugs, antique rugs, needlepoints, and custom area rugs.

Fabric & Carpet Protection
Professional protection treatments that help resist spills and make routine maintenance easier — recommended only when they truly make sense for the fiber and how it’s used.

Outdoor Cushion Cleaning & Winter Storage
Cleaning and optional seasonal storage for Sunbrella and other outdoor cushions.

Why Homeowners Have Trusted Us Since 1970

Experience That Actually Matters
I’ve spent more than 60 years solving difficult cleaning problems involving delicate fibers, specialty fabrics, stubborn stains, and valuable Oriental rugs. That experience helps me choose the right approach — and avoid the wrong one.

A Scientific Understanding of Textiles and Cleaning
Every fiber is different. We select cleaning methods based on the actual material, its construction, and how it will respond — not a one-size-fits-all system.

Honest Recommendations
One principle has guided this company since the beginning:
Treat every home as if it were your own.
Sometimes that means recommending professional cleaning. Other times it means telling a customer they don’t need our services yet. Doing what’s best for the customer has always been more important than making the sale.

Family-Owned, Never a Franchise
When you call us, you’re dealing directly with an experienced local company — not a national franchise.

Trusted in Some of Boston’s Finest Homes
We’ve been fortunate to work in many distinguished properties, including the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Rowes Wharf, The Heritage on the Garden, Atelier 505, The Ritz Towers, The InterContinental, and The Belvedere. Our work has also been recognized by Boston Magazine and House & Garden.

Proudly Serving Eastern Massachusetts

We provide professional carpet, upholstery, and Oriental rug cleaning throughout:

• Greater Boston
• MetroWest (including Wellesley, Weston, Concord, Sudbury, Newton, and Brookline)
• The South Shore
• Cape Cod

Have Questions? Ask Alec

Choosing the right cleaning method isn’t always straightforward. That’s why I created Ask Alec — a place for honest, practical advice based on more than 60 years of real experience.

You’ll find clear answers about how often carpet should be cleaned, whether professional cleaning wears out carpet, when an Oriental rug actually needs a bath, and many other common questions.

Ready to Talk About Your Carpets, Upholstery, or Rugs?

If you’re looking for careful, experienced cleaning — or simply want honest advice about what’s best for your home — I’d be happy to help.

Call Alec’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning LLC today
Primary Phone: 781-871-1415
Alternate Phone: 781-871-4428
Email: Alec@Alecscarpetcleaning.com

Request a free estimate. We’ll treat your home with the same care we’d give our own.