Professional Carpet Cleaning That Goes Deep
Your carpets trap more than just dirt — they hold allergens, bacteria, pet dander, and pollutants that regular vacuuming can't reach. AST's truck-mounted hot water extraction system penetrates deep into carpet fibers, removing up to 98% of allergens and bacteria.
Here in San Antonio, our carpets take a beating most folks don't think about. Between 100°+ summers, cedar and oak pollen, and that fine Texas dust that gets tracked in from every patio and driveway, fibers fill up fast. The heat bakes that stuff in, the AC pushes it around, and before you know it your "clean" carpet is holding months of buildup. That's where a real deep clean — not a rental machine, not a quick once-over — actually makes a difference.
We've been doing this for San Antonio families since 2010, and our IICRC-certified technicians use the same hot water extraction method recommended by the Carpet & Rug Institute. We've earned 800+ five-star reviews doing it the right way, and every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee — if you're not happy, we come back.
We serve homes and businesses across Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Helotes, Boerne, New Braunfels, Schertz, and the rest of greater San Antonio. You'll get honest, upfront pricing — no hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no "oh by the way" charges when we hand you the invoice.
Services We Provide
- Whole-home carpet deep cleaning
- Stain removal (wine, coffee, ink, grease)
- Pet stain & odor treatment
- High-traffic area restoration
- Carpet stretching & repair
- Scotchgard™ carpet protector application
- Move-in / move-out carpet cleaning
- Commercial & office carpet cleaning
Why Professional Steam Cleaning Is the Best Choice for Your Carpets
There are a handful of carpet cleaning methods out there, and they're not created equal. Here's the honest breakdown of what we use and why we don't bother with the rest.
Hot Water Extraction (Steam)
What we use. Deep flushes fibers with hot water and pro-grade solution, then extracts the soil, allergens, and moisture in one pass. Carpet manufacturers and the Carpet & Rug Institute recommend it as the gold standard.
Dry Cleaning
Uses powdered or solvent-based compounds brushed into the carpet. Fast turnaround, but it leaves chemical residue behind and barely touches deep-down soil.
Bonnet Cleaning
A spinning pad scrubs the surface with a light cleaning solution. It looks good for a day or two, but it's cosmetic — most of the dirt stays put in the backing.
Encapsulation
Crystallizing polymers are worked in, then vacuumed out later. Decent for low-pile commercial carpet between deep cleans, but not enough for residential or heavily soiled fibers.
Truck-Mounted vs Portable Units
Not every steam cleaner is using the same equipment. A lot of "pros" show up with a small portable unit that plugs into your wall outlet. The water doesn't get hot enough, the suction is weak, and your carpets stay damp for a day or more — which is how you end up with that musty smell after a cleaning.
Our trucks carry truck-mounted extraction systems that hit much higher water temperatures, pull dramatically more vacuum, and leave your carpets dry in 4–6 hours instead of 24+. More heat dissolves more soil. More suction pulls more of it out. That's the whole game — and it's exactly what the Carpet & Rug Institute recommends for a true deep clean.
Our Carpet Cleaning Process
Book Online or Call
Schedule your carpet cleaning at a time that works for you.
Pre-Inspection
We assess carpet type, stains, and traffic patterns.
Pre-Treatment
Targeted treatment breaks down tough stains and high-traffic soil.
Hot Water Extraction
Truck-mounted steam cleaning removes deep dirt and allergens.
Final Walkthrough
We review the results with you before we leave.
Tough Carpet Stains? We've Seen Them All
After 15 years in San Antonio homes, there isn't much we haven't pulled out of a carpet. Different stains need different chemistry — and that's the difference between making a stain disappear and just smearing it around.
Pet stains & odors
Enzyme treatments break down urine proteins at the source — not just the smell, the actual contamination soaked into the pad.
Red wine, coffee & tea
Oxidizing pre-treatments lift tannin stains without bleaching the fiber color.
Ink, marker & paint
Targeted solvent treatments dissolve the binder so we can extract the pigment instead of pushing it deeper.
Grease & cooking oil
Solvent-based degreasers cut through oily film that traps dirt and creates dark spots.
Rust & mineral stains
San Antonio's hard water leaves rust and calcium marks. We use acid-side rust removers built for these exact deposits.
High-traffic soil lines
Hallways, stair tops, and living-room paths get a heavy pre-spray and double extraction pass to bring back the original color.
Now, we'll always shoot you straight: some stains have set permanently — bleach spots, old dye transfer, certain dried paints. We'll tell you upfront what we can lift and what we can't, so you're not paying to chase something that won't move. And if you're not happy with what we deliver, our 100% satisfaction guarantee means we come back and make it right.
Carpet Cleaning Isn't Just About Looks — It's About Your Family's Health
Here's something most homeowners don't realize: the EPA reports that indoor air is typically 2–5 times more polluted than the air outside. And your carpet is the biggest air filter in your house — it traps everything that floats through, then quietly releases it every time someone walks across the room.
San Antonio makes that worse than most cities. Cedar and oak pollen seasons are brutal. New construction across Stone Oak, the Far West Side, and the 1604 corridor kicks up fine drywall and limestone dust that travels for miles. Our humidity feeds dust mite populations. All of it ends up in your carpet fibers and pad.
Professional hot water extraction removes the stuff that's actually making your family sneeze, cough, and itch:
For most San Antonio families, every 6–12 months is the right cleaning schedule. If you've got pets, young kids crawling around, or anyone with allergies or asthma, bump that to every 3–6 months. Your nose — and your HVAC system — will thank you.
Carpet Cleaning for Homes and Businesses Across San Antonio
Residential Carpet Cleaning
Whether it's a single bedroom or every room in the house, we handle deep extraction, stain treatment, and pet odor work. We move light furniture as part of the job, work around your schedule, and most carpets are dry to the touch in 4–6 hours so life gets back to normal the same day.
- Whole-home deep extraction
- Targeted stain & pet odor treatment
- Light furniture moved at no charge
- 4–6 hour typical dry time
Commercial Carpet Cleaning
We work with property managers, HOAs, churches, retail spaces, and offices across San Antonio. After-hours and weekend scheduling is no problem — we'll come in when you're closed and leave it ready for business the next morning.
- After-hours & weekend scheduling
- Property managers & HOAs
- Churches & retail spaces
- Offices, clinics & light industrial
Honest Pricing — No Hidden Fees, No Surprises
We've been around long enough to know how much homeowners hate a quote that doubles when the tech shows up. That's not how we do business. The price we give you is the price you pay.
What affects your price
- • Total square footage being cleaned
- • Carpet condition and soil level
- • Specialty stain or pet treatment needed
- • Optional Scotchgard™ protector
Always included, no extra charge
- • Pre-inspection and walkthrough
- • Pre-treatment of soiled areas
- • Truck-mounted hot water extraction
- • Final walkthrough before we leave
Why San Antonio Homeowners Choose AST
IICRC Certified
Industry-certified technicians using manufacturer-approved methods.
Eco-Friendly
Non-toxic, green cleaning solutions safe for your family and pets.
Pet-Safe
Specialized pet stain and odor treatments that are completely pet-safe.
800+ 5-Star Reviews
San Antonio's highest-rated cleaning company.
What San Antonio Homeowners Say About Our Carpet Cleaning
"Our carpets honestly looked like we'd just had them installed. Three dogs, two kids, and the AST crew got out stains I'd given up on. They showed up exactly when they said they would and the price matched the estimate to the dollar."
"I've used a few carpet cleaners over the years and AST is in a different league. Steve walked me through everything before they started, no pressure to add anything on, and the results spoke for themselves. Already booked them for our office."
"After the cedar pollen season my house felt awful. AST steam-cleaned every carpet plus the stairs and within a day my allergies calmed down. Honest, friendly, and obviously really good at what they do."
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