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Stanley Steemer

Carpet cleaning service · New Brunswick, NJ · reviewed since 2011

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%93+50.7Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#114 of 175 carpet cleaningPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,711 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.9%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.
92%reviews answered by the owner
$283typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Stanley Steemer at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for professional, thorough carpet and air duct cleaning, noting that technicians are punctual, courteous, and explain service options clearly. Recurring themes include efficient scheduling, effective stain removal, and positive communication during appointments. However, some low-star reviews criticize incomplete work on specific areas, long drying times, and disputes over charges for stains that were not removed or services that were not fully performed.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 4,711 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 4,710 Google reviews (3,748 with written comments, 117 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 92% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Carpet Cleaning serving New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.

Satisfaction93Reliability92Craft & service91Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 93 (median 96)Reliability: 92 (median 96)Craft & service: 91 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 84)
Stanley SteemerCarpet 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.Stanley Steemer: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
93
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.Stanley Steemer: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
92
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.Stanley Steemer: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
91
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.Stanley Steemer: 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.Stanley Steemer: 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.Stanley Steemer: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
100

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Star ratings

4,710 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4,46795%
  • 4 stars1152%
  • 3 stars491%
  • 2 stars190%
  • 1 star601%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 2,500 written reviews

  • Praise4,42699%
  • Complaints431%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price16422%
  • Reasonable54372%
  • Overpriced223%
  • Not sure294%
$283+10% vs typical carpet cleaning

Middle half of what 625 customers paid ($196–$447) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1,56435%
  • Quality & results1,33830%
  • Speed & response61914%
  • Would recommend46110%
  • Communication3498%
  • Price & value742%
  • Honesty & trust641%

What customers talk about

We read 2,500 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Nicholas and Edmon were very professional and extremely efficient.”
    “I think they gave me an estimate and then maybe they got a higher paying job, or who knows what, but very unprofessional of them.”
  • “Eugene did a wonderful job cleaning the high-traffic carpeted areas in our home.”
    “The most important thing is that my flex ducts are damaged, which can be seen in the before and after pictures they sent to me.”
  • “Big thank you to Ed and Dan for great customer service and a quick yet flawless service on our 12ft sectional.”
  • “This is our second time using this Stanley Steemer and will be using them again in the future!”
    “I would not recommend Stanley Steemer based on my experience.”
  • “They explained every step of the process and finished up quickly and left no mess.”
  • “Pricing was also very reasonable given the size of the rooms and rugs.”
    “Feel ripped off.”
  • “I trust Stanley Steamer once every year to clean floors and couches.”
    “I felt like they scammed us just to pay $188 for the dryers alone.”

People customers mention

  • Eugene 81 reviews
  • Steamer 77 reviews
  • Juan 47 reviews
  • Lamar 35 reviews
  • Caleb 30 reviews
  • Charles 28 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Stanley Steemer for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Patrice10 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 3 days ago★★★★★

Nicholas and Edmon were very professional and extremely efficient. They exceeded my expectations. Very pleased with the results.

Paid $400–450Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaning
EmilyLocal Guide · 45 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 days ago★★★★★

Big thank you to Ed and Dan for great customer service and a quick yet flawless service on our 12ft sectional. This is our second time using this Stanley Steemer and will be using them again in the future!

Paid $450–500Great priceUpholstery cleaningPet stain & odor removal
Ted5 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 days ago★★★★★

Kenee and Savian did a great job. They explained every step of the process and finished up quickly and left no mess.

Paid $250–300HVAC duct & vent cleaning
JohnLocal Guide · 440 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 3 days ago★★★★★

Cesar did a Awesome job today.He was Very Professionaland and always a Pleasure to talk with. He was On Time and Worked Well .Finished in under an hour. Even with No helper? He is the Best !! I will request Ceasar for my next cleaning. Thank you Johnny T.

Paid $200–250Reasonable price
Theresa7 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 days ago★★★★★

I cannot tell you how happy I am with the job Caleb and Craig did on my basement carpet. It's 20 years old, and I had a very senior cat who was sick a lot. I tried to keep up with it, using a carpet cleaner and my little Bissell machine, but there were stains that just wouldn't budge. I don't know what magic wand…

Paid $250–300Great priceCarpet steam cleaning
Peggy6 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 days ago★★★★★

Lamar and Donny did a GREAT job of cleaning the carpet in my living room/dining area and bedroom. They were very professional and cleaned behind themselves as they went about shampooing the areas

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaning

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,711 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Rosemarie Barkenbush1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Rosemarie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very professional and thorough

  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Response from the owner · a day ago

Wow! Thank you so much for your review. It made our day here at Stanley Steemer. If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Michael Pachytel11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great work and great team!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $500+
  • Services: HVAC duct & vent cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

We're so glad Stanley Steemer could give you such a great experience. Thank you so much for the kind words, and we look forward to cleaning for you again! If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Patrice Simms10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nicholas and Edmon were very professional and extremely efficient. They exceeded my expectations. Very pleased with the results.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $400–450
  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

We are so grateful for your feedback. Your opinion is very valuable to us and we can't wait for the next opportunity to clean for you. If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Fazio5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fazio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Eugene did a great job!

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for being a loyal Stanley Steemer customer and writing this awesome review. If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Emily WilliamsLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Big thank you to Ed and Dan for great customer service and a quick yet flawless service on our 12ft sectional. This is our second time using this Stanley Steemer and will be using them again in the future!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $450–500
  • Services: Upholstery cleaning, Pet stain & odor removal
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Wow! Thank you so much for your review. It made our day here at Stanley Steemer. If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Sylvia Smith2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sylvia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Eugene 2026, was excellent! So detailed, so professional, and so friendly. He did an excellent job my carpets look wonderful.

  • Services: Carpet steam cleaning
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Stanley Steemer! If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Ted Menzies5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ted has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kenee and Savian did a great job. They explained every step of the process and finished up quickly and left no mess.

  • Price: $250–300
  • Services: HVAC duct & vent cleaning
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thanks for the awesome review! We work hard to meet our customers’ expectations, and we look forward to helping keep your home clean! If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

John TomalavageLocal Guide · 440 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cesar did a Awesome job today.He was Very Professionaland and always a Pleasure to talk with. He was On Time and Worked Well .Finished in under an hour. Even with No helper? He is the Best !! I will request Ceasar for my next cleaning. Thank you Johnny T.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–250
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share your experience with us. We count ourselves lucky to serve customers like you. We look forward to helping you keep your home clean! If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Charles Decker Jr.Local Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Eugene did a wonderful job cleaning the high-traffic carpeted areas in our home. He was very courteous and completed our requests efficiently! Very simple to schedule. Extremely happy with your services. Thank You so much.

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

We're so glad Stanley Steemer could give you such a great experience. Thank you so much for the kind words, and we look forward to cleaning for you again! If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

Yarielis VillalonaLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yarielis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Phenomenal and On Time super professional

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

We are extremely grateful for your review. We believe that business is all about people and the greatest compliments we can receive are those that highlight the commitment of our staff to deliver the best possible service. We will pass along your comments to our team. Thank you again for your business. If we can help in any other way please call us at 1-800-STEEMER.

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