Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Upholstery Cleaning in California

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$259typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.90★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.2%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 37,441 Google reviews of 46 top-rated upholstery cleaning nationwide; 10 of them in California. Updated November 3, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$233
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$170–$340
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.8,522
1Zerorez San Diego logoZerorez San Diego★ 4.92 on this job3303 jobs reviewedusually $150–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%3303Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.91
2Local Floor Cleaner, Inc. logoLocal Floor Cleaner, Inc.★ 5.00 on this job75 jobs reviewedusually $150–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%75Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.87
3Brown Family Carpet Cleaning★ 4.97 on this job68 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%68Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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
4All Elite Carpet & Floor Care logoAll Elite Carpet & Floor Care★ 5.00 on this job31 jobs reviewedusually $500+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.83
5Xtreme Cleaning logoXtreme Cleaning★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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.82
6Showcase Carpet Cleaning & More logoShowcase Carpet Cleaning & More★ 5.00 on this job15 jobs reviewedusually $100–150How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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
7Super Mario Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care logoSuper Mario Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care★ 5.00 on this job16 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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
8Nearam's Carpet Cleaning Escondido logoNearam's Carpet Cleaning Escondido★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General carpet cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.90★) 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 “General carpet 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 general carpet cleaning

Frankie2 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★★★★★
Showcase Carpet Cleaning & More logoShowcase Carpet Cleaning & More

Hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had with any service company. The quality of work was seriously impressive. My carpets came out looking absolutely incredible, and the entire process was quick, efficient, and professional from start to finish. You can tell when someone genuinely takes pride in their work,…

Paid $100–150Great priceGeneral carpet cleaning
JasonLocal Guide · 8 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 5 days ago★★★★★
Local Floor Cleaner, Inc. logoLocal Floor Cleaner, Inc.

Skyler returned my call promptly and scheduled to visit within a few days. He arrived on time, was courteous and respectful, and listened to our needs. After measuring the area and preparing the estimate, he clearly explained the process and then went on to clean all of carpet quickly and efficiently. All of the…

Paid $500+Reasonable priceArea rug cleaningGeneral carpet cleaningPet stain & odor removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Deborah8 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★★★★★
Zerorez San Diego logoZerorez San Diego

I love that the process is clean without residue. Luis was professional, polite, knowledgeable & friendly. I also like that they give you a 2 hour window & call 30 minutes ahead of arrival. Repeat customer. Always pleased with how our carpet looks & smells. We have dogs so a fresh clean carpet is a pleasant outcome.

General carpet cleaningPet stain & odor removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
brad2 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Nearam's Carpet Cleaning Escondido logoNearam's Carpet Cleaning Escondido

Richard did such an amazing job with my carpet and upholstery cleaning in Escondido. Nearam's Carpet Cleaning Escondido really delivered great service from start to finish. he was patient, hardworking, and kept a bright smile the whole time. my carpets had deep dirt, heavy traffic stains, and the furniture needed…

Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaning
CraigLocal Guide · 9 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 a week ago★★★★★
Zerorez San Diego logoZerorez San Diego

As usual great service. Isaac my tell was prompt, listen to my areas of concerns and it turned out beautiful. He made sure to give me some booties to use when coming it from outside until the carpet is dry Zero Rez is the best I have been using them for going on 30 Years Craig

Paid $250–300Great priceGeneral carpet cleaningPet stain & odor removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Michele11 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Zerorez San Diego logoZerorez San Diego

Excellent service, once again! The technician was very professional, thorough, and efficient! Thanks again! 👍

Paid $300–350Reasonable priceGeneral carpet cleaningPet stain & odor removal

Overall ratings

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 upholstery cleaning).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Mango Spotless Upholstery and Carpet eco cleaning logoMango Spotless Upholstery and Carpet eco cleaningEscondido, CAA 100How 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.AA–AA–5.00$243
2Showcase Carpet Cleaning & More logoShowcase Carpet Cleaning & MoreEscondido, CAA 99How 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.AA–AA–4.99$224
3Super Mario Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care logoSuper Mario Carpet Cleaning & Floor CareEscondido, CAA 99How 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%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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$416
4Xtreme Cleaning logoXtreme CleaningEscondido, CAA 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 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–4.96—
5Local Floor Cleaner, Inc. logoLocal Floor Cleaner, Inc.Escondido, CAA 96How 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%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.99$321
6Brown Family Carpet CleaningEscondido, CAA 96How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95—
7All Elite Carpet & Floor Care logoAll Elite Carpet & Floor CareEscondido, CAA 93How 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%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.96$459
8Zerorez San Diego logoZerorez San DiegoSan Diego, CAA 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%61+4.3Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.89$277
9Nearam's Carpet Cleaning Escondido logoNearam's Carpet Cleaning EscondidoEscondido, CAA 87How 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%88+48Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%12+0.8Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAF4.85—
10Blue Team Carpet & Dryer Vent Cleaning Escondido logoBlue Team Carpet & Dryer Vent Cleaning EscondidoEscondido, CAB 68How 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%77+42Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty29−7.1Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBDAAF4.77—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.
General carpet cleaning$170$233$34098%
Carpet steam cleaning$158$227$33498%
Upholstery cleaning$183$253$34798%
Pet stain & odor removal$153$203$31598%
Area rug cleaning$164$247$39798%
Standard cleaning$153$189$24099%
Deep clean$227$353$46799%
HVAC duct & vent cleaning$421$575$92894%
Carpet cleaning$132$209$31099%
Couches/sofas$196$247$31599%
General housekeeping$183$214$24897%
Moving-related cleaning$326$415$469100%

Upholstery Cleaning in California at a glance

How the 10 upholstery cleaning we rated in California compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A990%
  • Grade B110%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up770%
  • 4.80–4.89★220%
  • 4.60–4.79★110%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality8,42822%
  • Professionalism8,73523%
  • Responsiveness6,98618%
  • Punctuality7,90221%
  • Value6,34817%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price2,22832%
  • Reasonable4,43663%
  • Overpriced1532%
  • Not sure2093%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

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.