Answers to Your Cleaning & Restoration Questions

Carpet cleaning costs depend on the square footage, room count, layout, and specific treatment required, such as deep pet stain extraction or subfloor odor control. Most standard room packages start with a base inspection rate, and we provide transparent, upfront estimates before any work begins on your property so you know the exact cost without hidden fees.   

Carpet typically takes between 4 to 8 hours to dry completely following a hot water extraction cleaning. Total drying time depends on humidity levels, room air circulation, and carpet pile depth. Running your air conditioning unit or ceiling fans significantly speeds up the drying process.

Most standard carpet, dryer vent, and air duct cleaning appointments can be scheduled within 2 to 4 business days. Emergency water extraction services for active leaks or flooded rooms receive immediate priority dispatch to limit structural moisture damage.   

Our service vans regularly travel across Marion, Sumter, and Alachua counties. In addition to Ocala, we regularly serve clients in The Villages, Gainesville, Silver Springs Shores, Belleview, Lady Lake, Dunnellon, and surrounding North Central Florida communities.   

Yes, Professional Carpet Systems operates as a registered legal entity (AEGIS F LLC) carrying complete business coverage for residential and commercial service operations in Florida.   

We ask that you clear small items, toys, breakables, and floor clutter from the areas being cleaned before your technician arrives. Our crew can carefully work around heavy items like beds, dressers, and large entertainment centers, or clean exposed traffic lanes based on your preference.

We primarily utilize commercial truck-mounted hot water extraction, often called steam cleaning. This method injects hot water and specialized cleaning solutions deep into the carpet fibers to break down dirt and allergens before immediately vacuuming the moisture and debris out to our truck tank.

Air ducts should be cleaned every 3 to 5 years under normal household conditions, or sooner if you notice visible dust buildup, suffer from indoor allergies, or have indoor pets. Dryer vents should be inspected and cleared annually to prevent lint accumulation, reduce fire hazards, and maintain dryer efficiency.   

If you experience a water leak, immediately shut off the main water source if possible and avoid contact with standing water near electrical outlets. Call our office right away so our extraction team can dispatch equipment to remove standing water, dry out underlying padding, and prevent mold growth.   

We accept major credit cards, debit cards, local checks, and cash payments upon service completion. For larger restoration projects or whole-home system cleanings, flexible payment options are also available to help manage upfront costs.