Ames Carpet Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning in Ames, Iowa for Homes & Rentals

Looking for reliable carpet cleaning in Ames, Iowa? A-1 Carpet Cleaning is a family-owned company that Doug and Renae have run right here in Ames since 2004. We deep-clean carpets for homeowners and renters across Ames and Story County using truck-mounted hot water extraction, the method carpet manufacturers recommend, to lift out ground-in dirt, allergens, pet stains, and years of traffic wear. No franchise scripts and no upsell games: just honest, local carpet cleaning from people you’ll actually see around town.

Need a fast quote in Ames? Call (515) 432-7500 for a free estimate — same-day carpet cleaning is often available.

Why Ames Homeowners Choose A-1 Carpet Cleaning

We’re not a national chain passing through town. A-1 has cleaned carpets in Ames neighborhoods for two decades, and that local track record shows up in the work:

Locally owned since 2004 — Doug and Renae live and work in the Ames area, and they answer the phone.
Truck-mounted hot water extraction — more heat, suction, and rinse power than portable machines or rental units.
Eco-friendly, kid- and pet-safe pre-treatment that breaks down soils without harsh residue.
Honest, up-front pricing and a free on-site estimate before we start.
Fast drying — most carpets are dry in 3–6 hours so your home gets back to normal quickly.

Our Rotovac 360i® Deep-Cleaning Difference

This is what sets A-1 apart from most carpet cleaners in Ames. Most companies clean with a manual wand pushed back and forth by hand, which cleans from one direction and leaves matted, “shadowed” traffic lanes behind. We finish with the Rotovac 360i® Rotary Jet Extractor — a truck-powered head that cleans your carpet from every direction at once.

360-degree cleaning that reaches soil a one-direction wand can’t.
Consistent results with no missed strips.
Restorative power that revives matted high-traffic areas and hallway shadowing.

Want the full breakdown? See why Ames homeowners trust the Rotovac 360i®.

How Much Does Carpet Cleaning Cost in Ames?

Carpet cleaning in Ames with A-1 starts at $150 for your living room and hall, or $250 for three rooms and a set of stairs. Additional rooms are just $50 each. Final pricing depends on carpet condition, square footage, and stain treatment, so we always give a free on-site quote first — no surprises.

See our full Ames carpet cleaning pricing guide for every package and what’s included.

Carpet Cleaning Across Ames & Story County

We clean carpets throughout Ames and the surrounding Story County communities. Wherever you are in town, we’ve likely worked on your street:

Ames neighborhoods: Somerset, Northridge, Old Town, West Ames, the Downtown/Main Street area, and the ISU campus and Campustown rentals.
Nearby towns: Nevada, Story City, Gilbert, Huxley, and Boone.

Because we’re based here, we know local conditions — winter salt and grit, spring pollen, and heavy ISU move-in and move-out seasons — and we schedule around them.

Carpet Cleaning for Homes & Rentals in Ames

From family homes to ISU rentals, clean carpets protect your investment and your indoor air. We work with homeowners, tenants, and landlords across Ames to handle everyday traffic wear, pet accidents, and seasonal grime.

Moving in or out of an Ames rental? See our move-out carpet cleaning guide for what landlords expect.
Apartment turnover? Apartment carpet cleaning details here.
Have area rugs too? Ask about our in-home rug cleaning.

Healthier Carpets, Cleaner Air

Carpet holds more than dust — it traps allergens, pet dander, and pollen that affect the air your family breathes. Our hot water extraction pulls that buildup out of the fibers, not just off the surface. Learn more about carpet cleaning and indoor air quality in Ames.

What to Expect: Our Carpet Cleaning Process

Inspection & assessment

We walk the space to identify stains, wear patterns, & high-traffic areas.

Eco-friendly pre-treatment

Safe, biodegradable solutions break down soils, pet stains, and mud.

Rotovac 360i® deep extraction

Truck-mounted hot water extraction cleans from every direction.

Grooming & quick drying

we groom the fibers and use air movers so carpets dry in about 3–6 hours.

Need Commercial Carpet Cleaning?

We also clean carpets for Ames offices, clinics, and other businesses on a schedule that fits your operation. See our commercial carpet cleaning services.

Serving Ames Since 2004

A-1 Carpet Cleaning has been Doug and Renae’s business for over 20 years, and our reputation is built one Ames driveway at a time. If you’re not happy, we’ll make it right — your satisfaction is our guarantee.

515-432-7500

Carpet Cleaning in Ames — FAQs

A-1 Carpet Cleaning is a family-owned company owned by Doug and Renae, cleaning carpets in Ames and Story County since 2004 with truck-mounted hot water extraction and the Rotovac 360i®.

Carpet cleaning in Ames starts at $150 for a living room and hall, or $250 for three rooms and stairs, with additional rooms at $50 each. A free on-site estimate confirms your price.

Most carpets dry in about 3–6 hours. We groom the fibers and run air movers to speed drying so your home or business returns to normal quickly.

Yes. We regularly handle move-in and move-out carpet cleaning for Ames renters, landlords, and ISU students to help meet lease and security-deposit requirements.

We serve all of Ames plus nearby Story County towns including Nevada, Story City, Gilbert, Huxley, and Boone.

Yes. We use eco-friendly, biodegradable pre-treatments that clean effectively without leaving harsh residue behind.

Schedule Carpet Cleaning in Ames Today

Ready for cleaner, healthier carpets? Call A-1 Carpet Cleaning at (515) 432-7500 or request your free estimate. Locally owned in Ames since 2004.

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