Analyzing 8,471,0258.5M ReviewsFor 24,07024.1K Experts
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 17,346 Google reviews of 74 top-rated move-in/move-out cleaning services nationwide; 6 of them in Glendale, CA. Updated November 5, 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 move-in/move-out 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 |  HouseClean Los Angeles - Maid & House Cleaning ServiceGlendale, CA | 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 98Not 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. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Spotless Sparkle CleanersGlendale, CA | A 92How 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%94+55.2Reliability 26%87+22.7Value 15%96+14.6Experts Score= 92Not 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– | 4.94 | $287 |
| 3 |  Superior Rug ServicesGlendale, CA | A 89How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.87 | $300 |
| 4 |  Tez Tez Cleaning Service | House Cleaning ServicesGlendale, CA | A 84How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%89+12.6Replies to reviews 7%85+6Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAA | 4.88 | $132 |
| 5 |  Happy Cleaning LAGlendale, CA | B 75How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%89+12.6Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–AAB | 4.80 | $224 |
| 6 |  Molly Maid of BurbankGlendale, CA | B 74How 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%81+19.6Value 14%64+9.1Replies to reviews 7%28+2Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABBAD | 4.72 | $259 |
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 | $153 | $189 | $233 | 98% |
| Deep clean | $271 | $359 | $471 | 97% |
| General housekeeping | $158 | $209 | $321 | 96% |
| General carpet cleaning | $227 | $309 | $409 | 100% |
| Moving-related cleaning | $315 | $424 | $705 | 92% |
| Carpet steam cleaning | $164 | $221 | $303 | 95% |
| Upholstery cleaning | $232 | $303 | $360 | 96% |
| Office & workplace cleaning | $126 | $173 | $227 | 100% |
| Interior & exterior window cleaning | $153 | $193 | $292 | 96% |
| HVAC duct & vent cleaning | $536 | $809 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Carpet cleaning | $126 | $158 | $196 | 97% |
How the 6 move-in/move-out cleaning services we rated in Glendale, CA 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 move-in/move-out cleaning services in Glendale, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 2,698 reviews. Karina's cleaning has the top rating (5.0★), and MaidThis Cleaning of Los Angeles has the most reviews (1,001). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,698 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“I can’t say enough good things about these guys. They have a stellar cleaning team that is friendly and outgoing. They are not just nice but also very hard workers. It looked like they never stopped the entire time…” — Google review
“Excellent job. Our white area rug came back this 3rd time as beautiful as it was originally. They also fixed the edges where it had loosened which looked great and held tight.” — Google review
“The team did a great job. I had a stubborn stain in my bathtub that I could not get out, but they were able to. My apartment looked spotless” — Google review
“Karina and her crew were great. They communicated their availability, they let me know when they were on the way and assessed the home before arriving. They were friendly and thorough. Our place is sparkling.…” — Google review
“They were very kind and friendly, and they did an incredible job! I really appreciate all their hard work! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, my rental move-out cleaning heroes!” — Google review
“They did a deep clean for me when I moved into a new apartment that was not cleaned properly before move in. These ladies worked around move in boxes, moved things out of the way, and cleaned a lot more than I even…” — Google review
“They detailed cleaned our house and its spotless! Every crumb is gone and the cleaning products have the whole house smelling amazing! We are super impressed and will be booking again.” — Google review
“These girls really know how to clean! It’s great being able to sit back, relax, and watch my house get cleaned! It’s just a bonus they’re so kind to me ☺️ France was such a pleasure and is always welcome back!!” — Google review
“Team 8 arrived with Mirna and Geydi. Wow.. they were an amazing team. They are rock stars and got my dads house who at his age wpuld be difgicult to keep a clean house. These two ladies made it sparkling clean…” — Google review
“Really happy with the cleaning! They were on time, very nice, and did a really good job. The house felt so much cleaner after they left, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. I’ll definitely book them again.” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for move-in/move-out cleaning service listings in and around Glendale, 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.
Karina's cleaning has the highest Google rating on our Glendale list: 5.0 out of 5 from 78 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
MaidThis Cleaning of Los Angeles has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,001, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Glendale-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.
Analyzing 8,471,0258.5M ReviewsFor 24,07024.1K Experts