
MAK-CLEANING LLC
“These guys are such a delight to work with! They do such excellent work we are so glad they came to help us get our carpets and chairs clean and fresh!” — Google review
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 39,884 Google reviews of 159 top-rated house cleaning services nationwide; 6 of them in Denver, CO. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of house cleaning services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | A 98How 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | — | |
| 2 | A 97How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 4.99 | $365 | |
| 3 | A 95How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $227 | |
| 4 | A 95How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $275 | |
| 5 | A 91How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%51+3.6Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.87 | $203 | |
| 6 | A 88How 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%91+22.1Value 14%76+10.7Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABAA | 4.88 | $224 |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Standard cleaning | $158 | $196 | $253 | 98% |
| Deep clean | $277 | $359 | $477 | 97% |
| General housekeeping | $153 | $196 | $283 | 97% |
| General carpet cleaning | $158 | $247 | $359 | 97% |
| Moving-related cleaning | $321 | $409 | $536 | 96% |
| Carpet steam cleaning | $158 | $221 | $327 | 97% |
| Interior & exterior window cleaning | $225 | $312 | $398 | 98% |
| Upholstery cleaning | $157 | $233 | $297 | 98% |
| Office & workplace cleaning | $153 | $196 | $283 | 98% |
| HVAC duct & vent cleaning | $466 | $614 | $767 | 100% |
| Move-out cleaning | $301 | $374 | $614 | 91% |
How the 6 house cleaning services we rated in Denver, CO compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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 10 best-rated house cleaning services in Denver, CO average 4.9★ on Google across 3,292 reviews. MAK-CLEANING LLC has the top rating (5.0★), and Alpine Maids has the most reviews (806). Updated October 29, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,292 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

“These guys are such a delight to work with! They do such excellent work we are so glad they came to help us get our carpets and chairs clean and fresh!” — Google review

“They’re fantastic! My team. Another great job. They hustle( like really hustle). Get done fast, but it’s spotless. And I’m super picky.” — Google review

“We had MaryCatherine clean our home today, and she did a wonderful job! We really appreciated her attention to detail and the care she put into making sure everything was cleaned thoroughly.” — Google review

“Bucket & Shine exceeded my expectations! They are reasonably priced and very professional. If you're looking for a trustworthy, hardworking and dependable company these are your people.” — Google review

“Really, truly grateful for the work Madeline did today! I've been working 50-60 hours a week for probably the last 8 weeks and, while the physical space looks and feels amazing, the mental weight that has been lifted…” — Google review

“Team Fabiloa did exactly what I needed by cleaning my home. Fast, efficient, friendly service that I will continue to use. I hope to get the same team every time. Thank you Mop Stars! It’s not easy to choose from…” — Google review
“Alyssa helped save the day! I just moved into a new corporate housing apartment and it was not cleaned up to my standards upon arrival. I hired another cleaning service to do a deep clean and they did a terrible…” — Google review

“Leigh and Marissa did a fantastic job of cleaning our rental home. I’m kind of fastidious about cleaning and was happy with the cleaning they did. I highly recommend them.” — Google review

“I needed my house cleaned badly because I was so overwhelmed with work and this was worth every penny. The best my house has ever looked!” — Google review

“We had a great experience with this company. It was easy to schedule, they were flexible. Brittany did an excellent job cleaning my very lived in house!” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for house cleaning service listings in and around Denver, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
MAK-CLEANING LLC has the highest Google rating on our Denver list: 5.0 out of 5 from 634 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).
Alpine Maids has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 806, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Denver-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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