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.
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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Lightning Carpet CareHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%88Overall Experts Score 20%100Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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
Central Florida Kwik Dry Total CleaningHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%46Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.92
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upholstery CleaningHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.91★Number of such jobs 25%186Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.92
Edwin's Apopka Carpet CleaningHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.88
Dan Dan The Carpet ManHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%23Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.87Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “General carpet 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 general carpet cleaning
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upho…Was very satisfied the way the dirty spots were able to be cleaned! Thanks Chris for a job well done!
Central Florida Kwik Dry Total Cl…Seth was prompt, very efficient, took his time removing stain and odor from a loveseat and did an excellent job on the carpet and area rug. Linda B.
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upho…Always happy with Champion ChemDry. Have used them multiple times and the results have always been the same—very clean carpets!
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upho…The absolute BEST in the area! Tina, Eric and the team have always been incredible! Don't hesitate...I am repeat customer and will always come to them for my carpets.
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upho…Eric was great as always and his asst was a really nice guy; they were in and out quickly , I wouldn’t use anyone else and would recommend to family and friends. Great job as always.
Champion Chem-Dry Carpet And Upho…We had both rug cleaning and upholstery cleaning. Michael was courteous and professional. We've used them before and we're always happy with them. Would highly recommend.
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.
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.