#1
Lightning Carpet Care
“Hands down the best customer service and cleaning service! I had a couple of area rugs that were in dire straits — Lightning’s knowledge and care brought my rugs back to life. Thank you so much!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Carpet Cleaning in Mount Dora, FL
We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$277typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.92★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 114,571 Google reviews of 245 top-rated carpet cleaning nationwide; 7 of them in Mount Dora, FL. Updated November 9, 2026.
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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 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 | Lightning Carpet CareMount Dora, FL | 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+15.2Experts 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 |  Bright SideMount Dora, FL | 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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– | 4.97 | $209 |
| 3 |  Central Florida Kwik Dry Total CleaningMount Dora, FL | A 97How 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%99+54Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.99 | $183 |
| 4 |  Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upholstery CleaningMount Dora, FL | A 94How 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%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.92 | $196 |
| 5 |  Dan Dan The Carpet ManMount Dora, FL | A 94How 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%82+5.8Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.95 | $324 |
| 6 |  Edwin's Apopka Carpet CleaningMount Dora, FL | A 92How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.95 | — |
| 7 |  Mount Dora Air Duct CleaningMount Dora, FL | A 92How 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 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%99+30.5Momentum penalty56−4.4Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––C– | 4.97 | — |
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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| 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% |
Carpet Cleaning in Mount Dora, FL at a glance
How the 7 carpet cleaning we rated in Mount Dora, FL compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A7100%
- Grade B00%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up7100%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality27,39222%
- Professionalism28,42323%
- Responsiveness23,31819%
- Punctuality25,27120%
- Value21,12217%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price5,44835%
- Reasonable9,42060%
- Overpriced2472%
- Not sure4713%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
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.
The 10 best-rated carpet cleaning in Mount Dora, FL average 5.0★ on Google across 2,673 reviews. Lightning Carpet Care has the top rating (5.0★), and Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning has the most reviews (646). Updated November 6, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,673 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Central Florida Kwik Dry Total Cleaning
“I had my living room area rug and bedroom carpet cleaned today by Kwik Dry Carpet Cleaning Company and I could not be more pleased. Firstly, the service men were polite, pleasant, and extremely efficient in getting…” — Google review
#3
First Impressions Carpet, Tile & Oriental Rug Cleaning
“I LOVE THE SERVICE AND STAFF AT FIRST IMPRESSIONS. THEY DO GREAT QUALITY WORK. I HAVE A LOVED ONE I HELP CARE FOR AND NEED ALL OF THEIR CARPETS DUSTED AND CLEAN OFTEN. THANKS F.I.” — Google review
#4
Edwin's Apopka Carpet Cleaning
“Edwins carpet cleaning did an excellent job cleaning my carpets. They were on time, professional, and careful with my furniture. The carpets look fresher and brighter, and the stains are gone. Pricing was fair with…” — Google review
#5
Bright Side
“I have used Brightside services for several years My cleaner Christina K amd Jannet did a excellent job cleaning our home. Aways arrrive on time with a smile” — Google review
#6
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning
“Always happy with Champion ChemDry. Have used them multiple times and the results have always been the same—very clean carpets!” — Google review
#7
Jenbri Carpet Cleaning Clermont LLC
“Brian did a fabulous job cleaning our carpets! He is thorough, efficient; and reasonably priced. I highly recommend Jenbri Carpet Cleaning.” — Google review
#8
Dan Dan The Carpet Man
“Easy decision to hire this company, as they have always been professional. Scheduling was easy, technician was on-time, and did everything in a short time. I am very happy with this company’s service!” — Google review
#9
Evolution Deep Clean
“I have frequently used this company in the past, but I just learned that Don Snyder, the owner has died. I don't have any more information.” — Google review
#10
Mount Dora Air Duct Cleaning
“Great service from this company attention to detail was obvious! Removed years worth of dust and debris from my dryer vent. Thanks” — Google review
How we pick carpet cleaning in Mount Dora
We scan Google Maps for carpet cleaning listings in and around Mount Dora, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated carpet cleaning in Mount Dora?
Lightning Carpet Care has the highest Google rating on our Mount Dora list: 5.0 out of 5 from 401 reviews (as of November 6, 2026).
Which carpet cleaning in Mount Dora has the most reviews?
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 646, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these carpet cleaning chosen?
Only open Mount Dora-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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