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Martin Carpet Cleaning Company

Carpet cleaning service · Columbus, OH · 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#34 of 90 rug cleaningPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 63%
4.9 ★★★★★ 553 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%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.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$233typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Martin Carpet Cleaning Company at a glance

Customers frequently cite punctuality, thorough attention to detail, and clear communication as key positives in their carpet and rug cleaning experiences. Recurring themes include professional conduct, fair pricing, and effective stain removal that leaves items looking new. However, a small number of low-star reviews describe instances of property damage, incorrect quotes, and rude customer service interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 553 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 553 Google reviews (510 with written comments, 25 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 9, 2026.
  • Service: Rug Cleaner serving Columbus, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other rug 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction96Reliability93Craft & service96Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 96 (median 95)Reliability: 93 (median 94)Craft & service: 96 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 80)
This companyRug 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.Martin Carpet Cleaning Company: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
96
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.Martin Carpet Cleaning Company: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
93
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.Martin Carpet Cleaning Company: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
96
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.Martin Carpet Cleaning Company: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Martin Carpet Cleaning Company: 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.Martin Carpet Cleaning Company: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
100

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Star ratings

553 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars53497%
  • 4 stars92%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star92%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 510 written reviews

  • Praise98499%
  • Complaints131%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price5734%
  • Reasonable10864%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure53%
$233-10% vs typical rug cleaning

Middle half of what 138 customers paid ($170–$353) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results31031%
  • Staff & attitude27227%
  • Speed & response15816%
  • Would recommend13213%
  • Price & value566%
  • Communication485%
  • Honesty & trust212%

What customers talk about

We read 510 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I had my carpet cleaned two days ago on Thursday and James did an outstanding job!”
    “Worst of all they had the nerve to insist that I brought it in that way.”
  • “He is so polite and kind and he always helps me with moving whatever we need moved.”
    “…so call the office spoke with maybe the office manager, she was very rude.…”
  • “He is timely and efficient and an absolute delight!”
  • “Martin’s will be my go-to for any and all cleaning needs now because they’re the first to meet my very Type A expectations.”
    “…ompany shows up at your doorstep very poor communication would never recommend this company.…”
  • “Communicative throughout the process, efficient in delivery and fair pricing.”
    “I had two very expensive rugs professionally cleaned by Martin Cleaning.”
  • “He also took the time to explain the quote and cleaning process in detail, making sure we understood what to expect.”
  • “I honestly wasn’t sure if it was possible (the rug is vintage wool).”

People customers mention

  • James 86 reviews
  • Tyler 60 reviews
  • Martins 18 reviews
  • Jordan 18 reviews
  • Jayden 15 reviews
  • Craig 13 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Martin Carpet Cleaning Company for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Lisa5 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 had my carpet cleaned two days ago on Thursday and James did an outstanding job!!! He is timely and efficient and an absolute delight! I will recommend to friends and family :)

Paid $100–150Great priceGeneral carpet cleaning
Todd2 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Great service, would highly recommend. Communicative throughout the process, efficient in delivery and fair pricing.

Paid $500+Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaningPet stain & odor removalArea rug cleaning
Gene10 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

James did an excellent job at power washing our walkway and patio; professional, friendly, knowledgeable and considerate. Definitely recommended

Paid $350–400Great price+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Abi2 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★★★★★

James cleaned our carpet last year and did an exceptional job, so much so that we requested him again this year. We have been so impressed by his work ethic and our carpet looks like new when he is finished, He cares deeply about his job and always aims to please his customer, quite refreshing now days.

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaning
Sylvia12 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★★★★★

James did a great job cleaning and sanitizing my two rugs. He worked quickly and efficiently and took care to protect my floors. Very professional!

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaning
Rose2 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★★★★★

Martin Cleaning did a great job! We had both carpets and tile cleaned and I can really see an improvement. Ricky was a great technician, very knowledgeable and took great care to make sure the walls were not marked from the hoses used during cleaning. I would recommend Martin Cleaning!

Paid $350–400Great priceCarpet steam cleaning

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 553 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Josh Jackson5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend Martin Carpet Cleaning. James does a terrific job! You can tell he takes pride in his work

Response from the owner · a year ago

Josh, It was a pleasure cleaning for you and we appreciate your 5 Star Review. Thank you for your business and your kind words. All the best, Martin Carpet & Rug Cleaning Co.

Joy EmmerLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

James has been cleaning our large white California shag rig for years and it looks like brand new. He has always been amazing, from day 1. I always want only him and whatever crew member he has with him to do our rugs. He is so polite and kind and he always helps me with moving whatever we need moved. He is the best! He takes a lot of pride in his work. And he interacts very well with our boxer dog. That's always a plus! The best!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Hi Joy! Thank you for your review and kind words. It’s always a pleasure to work with you and clean your beautiful rugs. Your dog is a favorite as well! We look forward to cleaning for you in the future! Best wishes, Martin Carpet & Rug Cleaning Company

Lisa Carr5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had my carpet cleaned two days ago on Thursday and James did an outstanding job!!! He is timely and efficient and an absolute delight! I will recommend to friends and family :)

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: General carpet cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Lisa! We’re thrilled to hear James did an outstanding job with your carpet cleaning! It’s wonderful to know he was punctual, efficient, and such a pleasure to work with. We take pride in providing professional service and excellent results. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation to friends and family. Thank you for choosing Martin Carpet Cleaning!

Suzy Simmons4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Suzy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

James is fantastic!! Very thorough & attentive to detail.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for your 5 star review Suzy! We are thrilled that you were pleased with our thorough and detail oriented cleaning. Sincerely, Martin Carpet & Rug Cleaning Company

Natalie Nichols6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natalie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve never left a Google review before, but they did SO well that I had to take the time to leave a review. I bought a rug off marketplace about a year ago and got in cleaned in my home by a different company. It never really felt clean, but I just lived with it. I have a reactive dog who has peed on it a couple times and even after cleaning it with the shark carpet cleaner I have, I couldn’t get the smell out. I was looking for another cleaning service and wasn’t getting responses after requesting a quote and then I found Martin’s. I loved that I was able to get a quote online right away and then I received a call the next day. The employee suggested I spend a little extra to have my rug cleaned at their facility to get a deeper clean and told me I could drop it off any time. I had my husband drop it off the next morning and they told us turnaround would be a week, but it ended up being ready the next day. I’ve had this rug for over a year, had it professionally cleaned and cleaned it myself 3 times and it has never felt clean until now. I honestly wasn’t sure if it was possible (the rug is vintage wool). The smell from my dog is completely gone and the colors are more vibrant than I’ve ever seen them. The pricing for cleaning at the warehouse was comparable to in home cleaning with several other companies but did far more. Everything from getting a quote, coordinating drop off and pick up and the quality of the work far exceeded my expectations! Martin’s will be my go-to for any and all cleaning needs now because they’re the first to meet my very Type A expectations. Cannot recommend enough!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Natalie, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! It means so much to us that your experience with Martin Carpet Cleaning inspired your first Google review. We’re thrilled that our in-plant area rug cleaning brought your vintage wool rug back to life, completely removed the pet odor, and restored its beautiful, vibrant colors. It’s also wonderful to hear that our easy online quoting, helpful team, quick turnaround, and affordable pricing exceeded your expectations. We take great pride in providing specialized rug care and making the entire process as convenient as possible. Your trust and recommendation mean a great deal to our team, and we look forward to being your go-to cleaning company for years to come!

Todd Kaufman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Todd has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service, would highly recommend. Communicative throughout the process, efficient in delivery and fair pricing.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $500+
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning, Pet stain & odor removal, Area rug cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Todd! We’re glad you had a great experience with Martin Carpet Cleaning. It’s wonderful to hear that our team provided clear communication, efficient service, and fair pricing throughout the process. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again!

Katie Mitchell3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I work for Columbus Endodontic Specialists in Westerville, and this was our second time using Martin Carpet Cleaning. To be honest, the owners won’t let us use any other company to clean our carpets! We specifically request James because he is extremely professional, courteous, and thorough. He called 30 minutes before his arrival, which we greatly appreciated. He also took the time to explain the quote and cleaning process in detail, making sure we understood what to expect. We were highly impressed with the professionalism, attention to detail, and outstanding service James provided. Our carpets look fantastic, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! We highly recommend Martin Carpet Cleaning to anyone looking for excellent service and quality work. James is a true professional, and we look forward to working with him again! Go Bucks!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, Katie! We’re thrilled to hear that James and Jayden provided such professional, courteous service and were able to accommodate your schedule so smoothly. It’s especially rewarding to know that their attention to detail and expertise in carpet cleaning left your Westerville office carpets looking fantastic. At Martin Carpet Cleaning Company, our certified technicians strive to deliver thorough, reliable service for both residential and commercial clients. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping maintain your workspace in the future.

Martha MikesellLocal Guide · 201 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always used Martins they. are just the best! Had others in years past! Martin's out does them! Ask for James !!

Response from the owner · 4 years ago

We appreciate your kind words and your continued business. Have a great day!

Rachel CastoLocal Guide · 63 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent!! Jordan did an amazing fast job on my rugs! Highly recommend!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Rachel! We’re thrilled to hear Jordan did an amazing job with your rug cleaning and provided such quick, efficient service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Martin Carpet Cleaning. We look forward to serving you again!

Gene Roe10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

James did an excellent job at power washing our walkway and patio; professional, friendly, knowledgeable and considerate. Definitely recommended

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $350–400
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 6 years ago

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your business and your kind words!

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