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Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis)

Rug store · Memphis, TN · reviewed since 2013

How 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty73−2.7Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#269 of 294 carpet cleaningPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 9%
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
96%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis) at a glance

Customers frequently praise the rug cleaning quality, punctuality, and professional pickup and delivery services, noting that rugs often look vibrant and well-maintained after treatment. Long-term loyalty is common, with many clients citing decades of consistent, reliable workmanship and reasonable pricing for both cleaning and repair. However, a minority of reviews report significant dissatisfaction, citing instances of rug damage from chemical treatment, delayed communication regarding completion times, and unfriendly interactions with front desk staff or management.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 162 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 162 Google reviews (130 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 96% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 2026.
  • Service: Carpet Cleaning serving Memphis, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other carpet cleaning

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction81Reliability86Craft & service73Value82Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 81 (median 96)Reliability: 86 (median 96)Craft & service: 73 (median 99)Value: 82 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 82)
This companyCarpet Cleaning median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis): 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
81
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis): 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
86
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis): 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
73
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis): 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
82
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis): 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis): 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
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Star ratings

162 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars14891%
  • 4 stars64%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star74%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 130 written reviews

  • Praise14894%
  • Complaints106%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results4830%
  • Staff & attitude4025%
  • Speed & response2315%
  • Would recommend1912%
  • Price & value149%
  • Honesty & trust106%
  • Communication43%

What customers talk about

We read 130 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…area handmade rug for me that had not been cleaned in 30 years, they did an excellent job, the rug looks almost brand new and the colors are so vibra…”
  • “From pickup to delivering them back to our home, they handled everything with care and very professional.”
    “But delivered my rugs back to me and doesn’t look like no kind water/cleaners came anywhere near my rugs.”
  • “Picked them up in a timely manner and gave a 3 hour window for returning them and were definitely pleased with the results.”
  • “I would recommend using their service for any of your rug needs!”
    “I would avoid this place at all costs”
  • “The price was very reasonable for the impeccable work that was done.”
    “All of these things along with their high prices means I will be taking my business elsewhere regardless of their reputation and longstanding history…”
  • “If you want your rugs cleaned with care by the utmost professionals, trust Fred Remmers.”
    “This is not a scam because this was not claimed on my insurance.”
  • “They explained the whole clearing and repair process to us and also gave us tips on how to care for the rug.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Fred Remmers Rug Cleaners & Oriental Rug Gallery (Memphis) for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Mark2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Always satisfied with quality of workmanship. Job done right is standard from past experiences.

Amy7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

I had Fred Remmers clean my rugs and they did such a good job. From pickup to delivering them back to our home, they handled everything with care and very professional. We will definitely use them again!

Jeanette3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I have aways had the very best service from F R That would be at fifty years.

Clay4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Great service. Customer service as good or better than any I’ve ever had. Very fast and very well done.

Carol6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

always available to clean my rugs. Have been a customer for 30 years. Rugs are gorgeous when returned home.

Ellen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

We have been using Remmers for 3 generations and have never been disappointed in their work. Their pickup and delivery service adds an extra bonus with our living in northern Mississippi.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mark Eckroth2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always satisfied with quality of workmanship. Job done right is standard from past experiences.

Amy Herbison7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had Fred Remmers clean my rugs and they did such a good job. From pickup to delivering them back to our home, they handled everything with care and very professional. We will definitely use them again!

Ginger Bruton13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ginger has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rug looks beautiful. Employees are very agreeable and polite. Great service.

Jeanette Kellems3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeanette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have aways had the very best service from F R That would be at fifty years.

Clay Bethell4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service. Customer service as good or better than any I’ve ever had. Very fast and very well done.

Carol Iovino6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

always available to clean my rugs. Have been a customer for 30 years. Rugs are gorgeous when returned home.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Carol, 30 years! Thank you for trusting Fred Remmers with your rugs for so long. We're so glad they came home looking gorgeous again. It's loyal customers like you who keep our Memphis rug cleaning family going. See you next time!

Ellen Leblond2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ellen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have been using Remmers for 3 generations and have never been disappointed in their work. Their pickup and delivery service adds an extra bonus with our living in northern Mississippi.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Ellen, three generations of your family with ours means the world to us. We're happy our free rug pick-up and delivery makes things easy all the way down in northern Mississippi. Thank you for being part of the Fred Remmers family!

3774carhall1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews 3774carhall has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fred Remmers cleaned a large area handmade rug for me that had not been cleaned in 30 years, they did an excellent job, the rug looks almost brand new and the colors are so vibrant!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you! A handmade rug that hadn't been cleaned in 30 years is exactly the kind of project our Memphis team loves. We're thrilled the colors came back so vibrant. Enjoy your 'new' rug!

Brad Prewitt1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Brad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Your team is very professional

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled to hear you had a great experience.

Michael O'Reilly9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very prompt service. Pick up and delivery fellows were courteous and efficient. Rug looks great!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for your kind words! Our team is thrilled you loved the service and the rug looks great!

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