The Best Apartment Cleaning Services in Fort Wayne, IN
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 26,703 Google reviews of 94 top-rated apartment cleaning services nationwide; 9 of them in Fort Wayne, IN. Updated November 3, 2026.
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Distinctive Cleaning & RestorationHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%40Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
Steam Works Cleaning & RestorationHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%57Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
Steam Team LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.81Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about area rug cleaning
Distinctive Cleaning & RestorationThe owners of Distinctive Cleaning helped me out with a spill on a white sofa. They took care of it as soon as I dropped it off and it looked brand new ! They were so easy to work with and very friendly. They answered my calls and texts right away, gave clear instructions and took care of me quicker than I…
Steam Team LLCWe were impressed with their overall service from scheduling process, on time, efficiency & care they took to get the best job done.
Steam Works Cleaning & RestorationSteam Works is amazing! They do a great job, are thorough, and do a great job communicating! Everything looks great! I highly recommend them!
Distinctive Cleaning & RestorationDistinctive did a great job cleaning our white wool living room rug. It wasn't terribly dirty (so we thought) until it came back so fresh looking! We're glad to know someone that has the right knowledge, set up & equipment to clean our large area rugs. Thanks Alan & Audrey!
Steam Team LLCConnor and Brennan were on time, pleasant, listened to my concerns and did an amazing job! Very professional with great customer service and attention to detail. Highly recommend!
Distinctive Cleaning & RestorationWe used Distinctive Cleaning to clean one of our dinning room rugs. Our rug came out so clean! It was amazing to see the difference when we got it back. Thank you Alan and Audrey for such a great job. We cant wait to get our other rugs done soon.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of apartment cleaning services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  The Gutter Goo-Roo, LLCFort Wayne, IN | A 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 | Distinctive Cleaning & RestorationFort Wayne, IN | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.99 | $300 |
| 3 |  Flawless Glass Cleaning & Pressure WashingFort Wayne, IN | A 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.96 | — |
| 4 | Steam Team LLCFort Wayne, IN | A 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.94 | $221 |
| 5 | Steam Works Cleaning & RestorationFort Wayne, IN | A 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.94 | $214 |
| 6 |  CottageCare Ft. WayneFort Wayne, IN | A 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.91 | $196 |
| 7 |  TLC: Making It Easy of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN | A 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAC | 4.95 | — |
| 8 |  Purely Fort Wayne CleanersFort Wayne, IN | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.93 | $315 |
| 9 |  Ross Cleaning & Restoration IncFort Wayne, IN | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty94−0.6Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAFB | 4.93 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Standard cleaning | $158 | $189 | $253 | 97% |
| Deep clean | $271 | $353 | $459 | 98% |
| General housekeeping | $146 | $183 | $247 | 98% |
| Moving-related cleaning | $288 | $362 | $477 | 96% |
| Carpet steam cleaning | $158 | $221 | $327 | 98% |
| General carpet cleaning | $183 | $253 | $327 | 96% |
| Interior & exterior window cleaning | $153 | $233 | $360 | 99% |
| Upholstery cleaning | $170 | $250 | $348 | 99% |
| Area rug cleaning | $158 | $196 | $460 | 98% |
| Office & workplace cleaning | $126 | $170 | $214 | 99% |
| Carpet cleaning | $139 | $186 | $272 | 98% |
| Move-out cleaning | $263 | $309 | $360 | 100% |
Apartment Cleaning Services in Fort Wayne, IN at a glance
How the 9 apartment cleaning services we rated in Fort Wayne, IN compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A889%
- Grade B111%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up9100%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality4,91923%
- Professionalism4,89423%
- Responsiveness3,98919%
- Punctuality3,99119%
- Value3,58017%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,57033%
- Reasonable2,94361%
- Overpriced1152%
- Not sure1734%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.