Carpet and air duct cleaning for Mercer County homes and businesses

We do not post one flat price, because the job depends on the area, the carpet and its condition. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) advises that pricing be based on the area cleaned rather than the number of rooms, and that you get an estimate you are comfortable with before the cleaner comes to your home (CRI). Measure your rooms first, then request a quote or call (908) 258-6495.

CRI recommends a professional deep cleaning about every 12 to 18 months, done the way your carpet’s manufacturer specifies, along with regular vacuuming (CRI). Offices, shops and hallways see more traffic: see how often commercial carpet should be cleaned.

Sometimes. The EPA does not recommend cleaning air ducts routinely, only as needed. It says a light amount of household dust in ducts is normal, and that “duct cleaning has never been shown to actually prevent health problems” (EPA). Cleaning makes sense when the system is actually contaminated, as in the next answer. More in how often to clean air ducts.

The EPA lists three situations: substantial visible mold growth inside hard-surface ducts or other parts of the heating and cooling system; ducts infested with rodents or insects; and ducts clogged with excessive dust and debris, or particles actually coming out of the supply registers. It also says the cause, such as moisture, should be fixed first, and that you should ask any provider to show you the contamination that justifies the job (EPA).

Use the EPA’s checklist: talk to at least three providers and get written estimates; do not hire anyone who makes sweeping health claims or sells duct cleaning as routine maintenance; be wary of anyone claiming EPA certification, because the EPA does not certify duct cleaners; and check references (EPA). The EPA also suggests checking for complaints with your county consumer affairs office. In Mercer County that is the Division of Consumer Affairs, which handles complaints about home improvement contractors and other businesses. Our before-booking checklist has the questions to ask.

It should not. NADCA describes placing the whole system under continuous negative pressure, a vacuum, so loosened debris is collected instead of released into the living space, and recommends cleaning the whole system, not only the ducts (NADCA). The EPA adds that providers should protect carpet and household furnishings and use vacuums that exhaust outside or HEPA vacuums indoors (EPA). Ask how the job will be done before it starts.

CRI says carpet that is wet cleaned should be dry within 12 hours (CRI). Thick carpet and humid days sit at the longer end; running fans or the air conditioning keeps air moving while it dries.

Carpet makers and CRI generally treat hot water extraction as the deep clean and low-moisture “dry” methods as the lighter job in between, and your carpet’s care instructions come first. Our packages use hot water extraction. Here is how the two methods compare.

The Ultimate / Pet package is built for that. Old urine that has soaked into the pad underneath is harder, and sometimes the honest answer is replacement. Here is how to tell.

Yes. We clean offices, retail stores, restaurants and apartment buildings in Mercer County. See commercial cleaning or request a quote and tell us about the space and the hours that work for you.

Yes. Air duct and dryer vent cleaning are both part of our service. Fire safety groups recommend clearing lint from the dryer vent about once a year.

Mercer County, New Jersey: the county’s 12 municipalities, listed in the service area below. Tell us your town when you request a quote and we will confirm.