The Cleaning Authority

House cleaning service · Hillsboro, OR · reviewed since 2012

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%86+46.9Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 57 ironing servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.8 ★★★★★ 275 Google reviews · 23 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.83★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2%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.
97%reviews answered by the owner
$221typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

The Cleaning Authority at a glance

Google reviewers rate the cleaning service 4.8 out of 5 based on 275 reviews, noting that the owner responds to 97% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the staff for being thorough, punctual, and communicative, often highlighting easy scheduling and competitive pricing for regular home maintenance. However, some lower-rated reviews describe inconsistent results between different crews, missed surfaces, and instances of unprofessional behavior during visits.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 275 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 275 Google reviews (214 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Ironing Service serving Hillsboro, Oregon.

Data from Google, last updated November 4, 2026.

Score profile vs other ironing 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: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction86Reliability87Craft & service92Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 86 (median 86)Reliability: 87 (median 84)Craft & service: 92 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 77)
The Cleaning AuthorityIroning 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.The Cleaning Authority: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
86
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.The Cleaning Authority: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
87
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.The Cleaning Authority: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
92
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.The Cleaning Authority: 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.The Cleaning Authority: 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.The Cleaning Authority: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

275 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars24790%
  • 4 stars218%
  • 3 stars31%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 214 written reviews

  • Praise31097%
  • Complaints93%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price319%
  • Reasonable1275%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure16%
$221-15% vs typical ironing services

Middle half of what 8 customers paid ($201–$240) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results11235%
  • Staff & attitude7925%
  • Speed & response5417%
  • Would recommend3411%
  • Price & value175%
  • Honesty & trust155%
  • Communication83%

What customers talk about

We read 214 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Yadira and Brenda did a fantastic job as do all cleaners we have had through the Cleaning Authority!”
    “This was one of the worst cleaning jobs we've had done at our home.”
  • “We work out of our home and they are very respectful of that.”
  • “We love how responsive and accommodating everyone has been if we have to change a day, or request a change.”
  • “Outstanding team and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone that needs a five star home cleaning service team.”
  • “have tried several different cleaning options and it has never been worth it because I have felt I needed to still clean after the cleaners were "done…”
    “However, it's become too expensive for us and we may have to go from 2 to 1 day a month soon.”
  • “Cleaning authority is very reliable and consistent- especially we are very happy Jordan’s team goes above and beyond!”
  • “The teams are friendly and punctual and there's always great communication.”

People customers mention

  • Cassidy 8 reviews
  • Tonya 6 reviews
  • Stephanie 5 reviews
  • Natalia 4 reviews
  • Christina 4 reviews
  • Grace 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Cleaning Authority for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Jennifer3 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Yadira and Brenda did a fantastic job as do all cleaners we have had through the Cleaning Authority! Very detail oriented.

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceStandard cleaning
Lori8 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 11 months ago★★★★★

The staff are always cheerful and considerate. They are thorough and ask me to check their work before they leave. I also appreciate they notify me when they are close to arrival. Office staff try to work around my schedule if I need to change a cleaning date.

Paid $100–150Not sureGeneral housekeeping
Lauren6 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

We are very happy with the bi-monthly cleaning The Cleaning Authority provides to our 4000 sq foot house. It is always so good to come home to a nice clean house, especially now that we have a puppy in the house. Ashley and Brittany just left and we are so pleased with how the house looks. They did an excellent…

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceStandard cleaning
DouglasLocal Guide · 23 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 year ago★★★★★

Stephanie and Rhonda did our initial clean and did a phenomenal job. They were gentle with our home and furniture, and were incredibly thorough. We were thrilled with our home and so grateful for their level of care and attention to our requests on cleaning materials and notes.

Paid $250–300Great priceDeep clean
Leslie1 reviewTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

Crystal & Syrus just completed the initial clean of our house. Amazing job! They both were extremely thorough with great attention to detail. Our house hasn’t been this clean in ages. Thank you!

Paid $200–250Great priceDeep clean
Soyoung2 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 year ago★★★★★

Cleaning authority is very reliable and consistent- especially we are very happy Jordan’s team goes above and beyond!

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceStandard cleaningGeneral housekeeping

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 275 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Bill-Sue Terry1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bill-Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Rob and Elise to a great job. We work out of our home and they are very respectful of that. Our home always looks and smells great when they are done. We appreciate all their hard work.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Bill-Sue, thank you for the 5-star review—Rob and Elise will be so happy to hear this. We’re glad they were respectful while you worked from home, and that your house looked and smelled great when they finished. We really appreciate you noticing their hard work.

Collette HLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Collette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff did a very good job. Thank you.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $150–200
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you Collette

Jennifer Anderson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yadira and Brenda did a fantastic job as do all cleaners we have had through the Cleaning Authority! Very detail oriented.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–250
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thanks Jennifer we are glad you enjoyed the detail of these employees

Cynthia Katancik4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cynthia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always pleased with the work of Destiny Maddi and McKaylie

  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thanks Cynthia

Lori LeDuc8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff are always cheerful and considerate. They are thorough and ask me to check their work before they leave. I also appreciate they notify me when they are close to arrival. Office staff try to work around my schedule if I need to change a cleaning date.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: General housekeeping
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks Lori we will pass along the review

Lauren Bedard6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We are very happy with the bi-monthly cleaning The Cleaning Authority provides to our 4000 sq foot house. It is always so good to come home to a nice clean house, especially now that we have a puppy in the house. Ashley and Brittany just left and we are so pleased with how the house looks. They did an excellent job! We love how responsive and accommodating everyone has been if we have to change a day, or request a change. Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–250
  • Services: Standard cleaning
Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Thank you Lauren for the review we will pass along to Ashley and Brittany

Kathy3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Christina and Rob are thorough and reliable.

  • Services: General housekeeping
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks Kathy

Douglas IzzoLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Douglas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Stephanie and Rhonda did our initial clean and did a phenomenal job. They were gentle with our home and furniture, and were incredibly thorough. We were thrilled with our home and so grateful for their level of care and attention to our requests on cleaning materials and notes.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $250–300
  • Services: Deep clean
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks Douglas we will pass along the compliment

Leslie Walker1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Leslie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Crystal & Syrus just completed the initial clean of our house. Amazing job! They both were extremely thorough with great attention to detail. Our house hasn’t been this clean in ages. Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200–250
  • Services: Deep clean
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks you Leslie

Soyoung Park2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Soyoung has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cleaning authority is very reliable and consistent- especially we are very happy Jordan’s team goes above and beyond!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200–250
  • Services: Standard cleaning, General housekeeping
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks you Soyoung we will pass along the compliment to the team!

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