The Best Rug Cleaning in Columbus, OH

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1MCT Carpet Care★ 5.00 on this job111 jobs reviewedusually $250–300iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%111Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95

2Stanley Steemer★ 4.93 on this job290 jobs reviewedusually $500+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%290Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93

3Completely Clean★ 5.00 on this job44 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%44Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.90

4King of Kings Carpet Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job26 jobs reviewedusually $250–300iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

5A Plus Carpet Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job16 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84

6Downey's Specialty Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job10 jobs reviewedusually $400–450iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.81

7Dry Step Carpet Care and Duct Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job10 jobs reviewedusually $100–150iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79

8Martin Carpet Cleaning Company★ 4.87 on this job30 jobs reviewedusually $500+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.87★Number of such jobs 25%30Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Area rug cleaning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about area rug cleaning

Linda14 reviewsiTotal 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 40 minutes ago★★★★★

Stanley Steemer

Ronald was wonderful! He explained everything and was very careful with the cleaning of our area rugs. The cleaning was thorough. Thank you

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaningArea rug cleaning

DeniseLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

MCT Carpet Care

Our technician, Chris Altman, was efficient and did an excellent job. We had pet stains from a dog that was sick. I would use this company again.

Paid $250–300Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaningPet stain & odor removalArea rug cleaning

Anne3 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

King of Kings Carpet Cleaning

Jonathan and his son Jamal are respectful of property, very professional, did an AMAZING job cleaning an area rug and some upholstered bedroom furniture. Everything is so clean it looks brand new! I am going to book them before the holidays to do the rest of the house carpets and furniture. I HIGHLY recommend King of Kings Carpet Cleaning.

Paid $250–300Great priceUpholstery cleaningArea rug cleaning

Todd2 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Martin Carpet Cleaning Company

Great service, would highly recommend. Communicative throughout the process, efficient in delivery and fair pricing.

Paid $500+Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaningPet stain & odor removalArea rug cleaning

MargaretLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Completely Clean

I had this company come in and clean , sanitize , area rugs, tile , flooring and sofa. Everything turned out great and smelled wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone and I'll have them back again

Reasonable priceCarpet steam cleaningPet stain & odor removalArea rug cleaning

Sheri7 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

King of Kings Carpet Cleaning

Very professional and did a great job. This time I had 4 runners and 4 area rugs done. I have used them before and will continue to do so.

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaning+ Quality+ Professionalism

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 rug cleaning).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	JS Steam-WorksColumbus, OH	A 100iHow 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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	$203
2	Completely CleanColumbus, OH	A 99iHow 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%99+54Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.99	$274
3	A Plus Carpet CleaningColumbus, OH	A 99iHow 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%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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	$173
4	MCT Carpet CareColumbus, OH	A 97iHow 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%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.98	$173
5	Downey's Specialty CleaningColumbus, OH	A 97iHow 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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.	AAAAA–	4.98	$240
6	Martin Carpet Cleaning CompanyColumbus, OH	A 96iHow 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.92	$233
7	King of Kings Carpet CleaningColumbus, OH	A 93iHow 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%69+4.9Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.94	$250
8	Stanley SteemerColumbus, OH	A 91iHow 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.87	$253
9	K.A. Menendian Rug & Carpet GalleryColumbus, OH	A 91iHow 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 64%94+59.7Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%77+6.3Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––AB	4.88	—
10	Dry Step Carpet Care and Duct CleaningColumbus, OH	A 88iHow 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%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAAAA	4.96	$136

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Rug Cleaning in Columbus, OH at a glance

How the 10 rug cleaning we rated in Columbus, OH compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

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.