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San Luis Carpet Cleaning

Carpet cleaning service · San Luis Obispo, CA · reviewed since 2024

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%83+45.3Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%75+10.6Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#40 of 46 interior cleaning servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 13%
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · 23 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.83★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.4%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.
66%reviews answered by the owner
$250typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

San Luis Carpet Cleaning at a glance

Customers frequently cite punctuality, thoroughness, and fair pricing when describing carpet, window, and furniture cleaning services. Positive feedback highlights professional conduct, efficient stain removal, and clear communication regarding costs. However, low-star reviews indicate recurring issues with poor customer service and unexpected cost increases during water damage restoration, alongside complaints about insufficient attention to specific stained areas and lack of itemized receipts.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 62 Google reviews (53 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 66% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 12, 2026.
  • Service: Interior Cleaning Service serving San Luis Obispo, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other interior cleaning services

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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability69Craft & service–Value75Momentum100Replies to reviews63Satisfaction: 83 (median 91)Reliability: 69 (median 91)Value: 75 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 63 (median 97)
San Luis Carpet CleaningInterior Cleaning Services 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.San Luis Carpet Cleaning: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
83
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.San Luis Carpet Cleaning: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
69
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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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.San Luis Carpet Cleaning: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
75
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.San Luis Carpet Cleaning: 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.San Luis Carpet Cleaning: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.B
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

62 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5894%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars23%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews

  • Praise9496%
  • Complaints44%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price412%
  • Reasonable2885%
  • Overpriced13%
  • Not sure00%
$250+1% vs typical interior cleaning services

Middle half of what 28 customers paid ($176–$555) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results2627%
  • Speed & response2424%
  • Staff & attitude1717%
  • Would recommend1010%
  • Price & value99%
  • Communication88%
  • Honesty & trust44%

What customers talk about

We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The ladies that cleaned my house were very thorough and efficient!”
  • “They are on time and take care as if they are in their own home.”
  • “very thorough work by your 2 employees who were very respectful of my house and my window seat cushions which they cleaned.”
  • “…work they did looks great very clean, responsive and professional we will use them again…”
  • “It’s rare to find such high-quality service at a fair price.”
  • “They were prompt, answered my questions and did a fantastic job.”
  • “Not only were they able to get us an appointment on very short notice, but they were also very clear and upfront with costs and time.”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired San Luis Carpet Cleaning for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Lori4 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★★★★★

We had the Steam carpet cleaning service. The carpet was needing to be cleaned.. I was very happy with the results. The cleaning service was prompt, and timely. On time, professional and friendly.. we can recommend them, Lori !!

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaning
Ramona5 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★★★★★

Three girls came they were all excellent. They all worked very hard and I really have no complaints at all. I would have them back and refer them to other people.

Paid $500+Reasonable priceService not listed
Victoria3 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 2 months ago★★★★★

They did a great job. Spotless. Very happy with their service. Professional. On time.

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceOffice cleaning
Judith2 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 months ago★★★★★

very thorough work by your 2 employees who were very respectful of my house and my window seat cushions which they cleaned.

Paid $150–200Great priceUpholstery cleaning
Annette24 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Very dependable carpet cleaner. I have used them for the 20 years that we have owned our condo in San Luis Opispo.

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaning
MarcusLocal Guide · 152 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

San Luis Carpet Cleaning did a GREAT job cleaning the carpets in our Morro Bay home. We will definitely use them next time.

Paid $150–200Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaning

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Leah West7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The ladies that cleaned my house were very thorough and efficient!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $250–300
Lori Riddle4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had the Steam carpet cleaning service. The carpet was needing to be cleaned.. I was very happy with the results. The cleaning service was prompt, and timely. On time, professional and friendly.. we can recommend them, Lori !!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–250
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Ramona Needham5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ramona has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Three girls came they were all excellent. They all worked very hard and I really have no complaints at all. I would have them back and refer them to other people.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $500+
  • Services: Service not listed
denise novell6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very efficient to complete the work

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $500+
  • Services: Service not listed
Victoria Lim3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Victoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They did a great job. Spotless. Very happy with their service. Professional. On time.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Office cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your windows were left with water spots after the cleaning. That is not the level of quality we strive to provide. We would appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Please contact us at your convenience, and we'd be happy to come back out and take care of the issue. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we appreciate the chance to earn your trust. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Karla Sarhan3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good quality service at a reasonable price!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $350–400
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning, Upholstery cleaning, General carpet cleaning, Mattress cleaning
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Karla! We’re delighted to hear you were happy with our service and pricing. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again! – The San Luis Carpet Cleaning Team

Judith Pratt2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Judith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

very thorough work by your 2 employees who were very respectful of my house and my window seat cushions which they cleaned.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Upholstery cleaning
Linda Koleen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very courteous and respectful technicians and the finished job was great!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $450–500
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Annette Jones24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Annette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very dependable carpet cleaner. I have used them for the 20 years that we have owned our condo in San Luis Opispo.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: General carpet cleaning
Marcus GervaisLocal Guide · 152 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marcus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

San Luis Carpet Cleaning did a GREAT job cleaning the carpets in our Morro Bay home. We will definitely use them next time.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: General carpet cleaning

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