Analyzing 9,108,2729.1M ReviewsFor 25,80125.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 114,571 Google reviews of 245 top-rated carpet cleaning nationwide; 10 of them in Long Beach, CA. Updated November 9, 2026.
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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 carpet cleaning).
| # | 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 |  A1 Pro Cleaning - Carpet & Upholstery CleaningLong Beach, CA | 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%100+26.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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 | $474 |
| 2 |  Chem-Dry of Huntington BeachLong Beach, CA | 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%92+6.5Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | $365 |
| 3 |  Rug'it Cleaning & ReplacementLong Beach, CA | 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.98 | $337 |
| 4 |  Millennium Floor Cleaning & RefinishingLong Beach, CA | 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%98+14.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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– | 4.95 | — |
| 5 |  Pal's Carpet Cleaning LLCLong Beach, CA | 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.97 | $189 |
| 6 |  Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning Long Beach CALong Beach, CA | 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.91 | $233 |
| 7 |  Mark it Clean Carpet & Upholstery CleaningLong Beach, CA | A 90How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.88 | — |
| 8 |  ZerorezLong Beach, CA | A 81How 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%88+48Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%5+0.4Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.92 | $240 |
| 9 |  SoCal CleanerLong Beach, CA | A 80How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Momentum penalty47−5.3Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAACD | 4.92 | $224 |
| 10 |  Surfside Carpet CleaningLong Beach, CA | B 79How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAABD | 4.91 | $660 |
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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| General carpet cleaning | $170 | $240 | $340 | 98% |
| Carpet steam cleaning | $170 | $247 | $371 | 99% |
| Pet stain & odor removal | $153 | $221 | $366 | 99% |
| Upholstery cleaning | $189 | $271 | $377 | 98% |
| Area rug cleaning | $176 | $265 | $453 | 98% |
| HVAC duct & vent cleaning | $497 | $705 | $1.1k | 98% |
| Deep clean | $263 | $340 | $471 | 98% |
| Standard cleaning | $146 | $189 | $247 | 98% |
| Carpet cleaning | $170 | $253 | $347 | 98% |
| General housekeeping | $139 | $180 | $247 | 98% |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $18 | $37 | $78 | 99% |
| Moving-related cleaning | $232 | $312 | $536 | 97% |
How the 10 carpet cleaning we rated in Long Beach, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.
The 10 best-rated carpet cleaning in Long Beach, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 7,323 reviews. A1 Pro Cleaning - Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning has the top rating (5.0★), and Zerorez has the most reviews (4,322). Updated November 8, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (7,323 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Incredibly fast, professional, and spotless! I’m honestly amazed. I’ve worked with several different companies before, and no one has ever done such a quick and thorough job. Thank you so much!” — Google review
“Communication with this company was great. They arrived on time to pick up the rugs and also when they returned them. They did an excellent job with my inexpensive area rugs that had never had a professional rug…” — Google review
“Always a pleasure!! This carpet is over 20 years old and only cleaned by chem dry… and comes out like new every time!!” — Google review
“Did a Great job on my Egyptian carpet, area rug, and backrest! Knowledgeable, personable, easy to do business with. I will recommend him to all my friends!” — Google review
“Great service! The carpet technician showed up on time and was very professional. I’ve had multiple very disappointing carpet cleaning services that did a horrible job. The technician came in did a great job in a…” — Google review
“Absolutely amazing experience. They worked so hard and quickly. The ladies Sandra and Catalina were so kind. My house has never looked better. Will definitely be calling back!” — Google review
“I am very pleased with Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning service. They were reasonably priced, and their tech, Martin, did an excellent job cleaning my cream/white carpet. Martin was professional, very thorough, and made…” — Google review
“I am very pleased with the service. They were flexible, timely, and did a great job. We had a loveseat, two recliners, and an ottoman done, all for $250.00.” — Google review
“Our cream carpets look amazing!! We are very pleasantly surprised, Frank got them this clean, thank you so much, we will definitely be using Surfside in the future.” — Google review
“Another great experience with James and Millennium. I called him in 2018 to do my mother’s home—carpets, slate flooring and 1960s linoleum. I had never seen those floors so clean! He did such a great job I remembered…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for carpet cleaning listings in and around Long Beach, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
A1 Pro Cleaning - Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning has the highest Google rating on our Long Beach list: 5.0 out of 5 from 725 reviews (as of November 8, 2026).
Zerorez has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 4,322, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Long Beach-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 9,108,2729.1M ReviewsFor 25,80125.8K Experts