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Ayoub Carpet Service
4.9(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1952

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It’s going to be a two week turnaround, but they came. They pulled the carpet up for me. They rolled it up. They changed my fault because I had the wrong size and I’m excited."
Professional rug cleaning - a runner saturated with dog urine. Pet issues are our client's most common concern when sending their rugs out for a professional cleaning.
New carpet!
Before and after cleaning the carpet on stairs.
Stair Runner Installation
Big or small, we clean them all! No matter how large (or small) you think your area rug is, we can clean it!

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Hew's Carpet Care
4.9(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Hired to stretch carpet and clean. Did phenomenal job. Carpet was over ten years. Looks like new. Pricing was reasonable. Work outstanding."
Response time4 hrs
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Right Choice Carpet and Flooring Services
4.6(
143
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and friendly, did a great job restretching our carpet! I would higher them again and would recommend them to others."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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District Floor Depot
4.9(
103
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company maintains great communication with its customers and offers quality carpeting at a reasonable price. The installers worked quickly and efficiently and my carpets look and feel great!"
6.5" Ash Natural Engineered
3 1/4" Brown Sugar Solid Hickory
Tucker WPC Vinyl
Staircase Refinishing
7.5 Mojave Engineered Oak

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Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A2Z Action
5.0(
62
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Carpet was cleaned professionally and looked like a much newer carpet afterwards. He was able to remove difficult stains and spent the time to really get the carpet clean. Definitely a good job."
Before - There are lots of spots and stains on this carpet.
Before (bottom) and after (top) photo of stairs. This shows the difference between the cleaned and heavily soiled steps.
Carpet has been pulled up to be stretched.
Before - There are lots of spots and stains on this carpet.
After photo from steam cleaning.

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Midland Carpet Cleaning
4.9(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Midland did an excellent job cleaning the carpet for my townhouse. I had a stain that was there since I bought the house and its gone. The carpet looks new again! Thank you for the great service."
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Carpet Cleaned
Gaithersburg Carpet Cleaned
Mclean Bedroom Cleaned
Additional Photos

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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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STFreshFloors
5.0(
23
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good job done. Good communication. Good cleaning. No complaints. I would recommend to someone looking for carpet cleaning"
Bedroom Carpet cleaning
Bedroom Carpet cleaning
Bedroom Carpet cleaning
Three Level Townhome
Three Level Townhome

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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DryMasters Solutions
5.0(
33
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Anthony did a wonderful job. Our 32 year old carpets look almost new. Thanks Anthony."
Commercial office in Fairfax VA
Carpet Cleaning Project
Commercial office in Fairfax VA
Carpet Cleaning Project
Commercial office in Fairfax VA

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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LSJC Cleaning Solutions
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Annandale, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

W are an IICRC-certified, family-owned cleaning company proudly serving the DMV since 2021. With over 20 years of combined experience, we clean for health, following industry standards to remove dirt, allergens, and contaminants that impact indoor air quality. From carpets to complete spaces, our services deliver spotless results you can see and a cleaner, healthier environment you can feel backed by our satisfaction.

Carpets & Floors
Carpets & Floors
Carpets & Floors
Every detail count
Stairs need love too

+16

Response time30 mins
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to install carpet yourself, it is a challenging DIY project that requires precise measurement, proper cutting skills, and knowledge of correct installation techniques. The process involves multiple steps, including removing old flooring, installing underlayment and tack strips, and stretching the carpet to prevent wrinkles, which can take several days to complete.

Before starting, consider these factors:

  • Warranty: Many manufacturers' warranties are voided if the carpet is not installed by a professional.

  • Tools: You will need to buy or rent specialized equipment like a knee kicker, carpet stretcher, and seam roller.

  • Complexity: DIY installation is most suitable for simple, straightforward rooms. Projects involving stairs or floor vents are significantly more difficult.

  • Cost: While you can save on labor, the cost of tools plus the risk of expensive mistakes—which may require re-installation—can make hiring a professional more cost-effective in the long run.

Given the potential for errors, voided warranties, and the need for special tools, hiring a local carpet installer is often recommended to ensure the job is done correctly and safely.

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

In most cases, carpeting isn’t kind to the wood that it’s attached to. Most carpet installation uses adhesive or nailing strips, both of which will damage wood. Conversely, you can choose to use an adhesive designed to be removed from wood, in which case carpeting can actually protect your hardwood stairs.

Yes, nylon carpets are suitable for homes with allergies due to their hypoallergenic properties. Nylon fibers are resistant to mold and mildew growth, minimizing allergen accumulation in the carpet. Additionally, nylon carpets are often treated to repel moisture and stains, further reducing the risk of allergens and promoting a healthier indoor environment for allergy sufferers.

It is normal to glue carpet down, though it’s not the only or the most popular method of installing carpet. Modern techniques include tack strips and stretching the carpet, but you might still find glued carpet in older homes or a home with a DIY’d past. Removing a glued-down carpet will be harder compared to other methods of installation.

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