Carpet & Rug Cleaners in Ellicott City , MD

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Carpet & Rug Cleaners in Ellicott City, MD and Nearby

An incompetent carpet or rug cleaning job can result at best in a waste of money, at worst in the destruction of your carpet-with mildew, loosened backing, bleeding dyes, distorted pile, or other problems. Our ratings of 46 area carpet and rug cleaners will help you find a firm to do the work, and our article will tell you how to work with a firm, explain what you can do on your own, and describe problems neither you nor even a competent professional are likely to be able to cure.

From Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine

	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
			for quality	for price
1.	Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner Ellicott City, MD 410-995-0216		How does "Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
2.	A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner 4 Ashton Rd Ashton, MD 301-774-4455	46 ratings	How does "A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
3.	Atlantic Carpet Care PO Box 86021 Montgomery Village, MD 301-277-0181	35 ratings	How does "Atlantic Carpet Care" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
4.	Andrew's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning PO Box 583 Rockville, MD 301-258-2778	104 ratings	How does "Andrew's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
5.	All Pro Carpet Cleaning 20065 Broad Run Dr Sterling, VA 703-430-6066	17 ratings	How does "All Pro Carpet Cleaning" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
6.	Absolute Carpet Care 45921 Maries Rd #180 Sterling, VA 703-925-0022	226 ratings	How does "Absolute Carpet Care" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
7.	ACS-Ayoub Carpet Service 3856 Dulles South Ct Chantilly, VA 703-255-6000	793 ratings	How does "ACS-Ayoub Carpet Service" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.
8.	Able Chem-Dry 9006 Hombaker Rd Manassas, VA 703-248-0090	41 ratings	How does "Able Chem-Dry" rate compared to other carpet & rug cleaners in Ellicott City , MD? Subscribe Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine to find out.


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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Carpet & Rug Cleaners

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Carpet & Rug Cleaners Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Carpet & Rug Cleaners.

Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Our first experience with professional carpet cleaners, we were not prepared for the hoses from..........
Subscriber from ANNANDALE, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Used Diamond on rental house we vacated and new house we moved into. Service prompt..........
Subscriber from BEALETON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: We will definitely use them again and refer them to others........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: What a great service! They got the carpet cleaner and better looking than any other..........
Subscriber from FAIRFAX, VA wrote Another Cleaner: The best!.......
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: They're good at what they do and professional. My only criticism is that they wing..........
Subscriber from MCLEAN, VA wrote Another Cleaner: If you have Oriental rug that you need cleaned and/or repaired, these people are wonderful...........
Subscriber from MCLEAN, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Plus, took time to educate me about the different types of carpets and pros/cons of..........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Great job!.......
Subscriber from SILVER SPRING, MD wrote Another Cleaner: tried like the devil to sell "up" other services or processes........
Subscriber from VIENNA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: recommended. will use them again........
Subscriber from SILVER SPRING, MD wrote Another Cleaner: WOULD NOT ENGAGE ANY OTHER FIRM. SATISFIED CUSTOMER FOR 10 YEARS.......
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Our carpets look almost new. The service man was prompt and got right to work........
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: It is extremely hard to get through on the phone to make an appointment for..........
Subscriber from SILVER SPRING, MD wrote Another Cleaner: I have been taking my area rugs to Ayoub N & H for cleaning for..........
Subscriber from FAIRFAX, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Cleaned the carpets so well I don't need to get new carpet!.......
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Adequate because one rug was returned rolled up damp. Although I had not planned to,..........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: They are a bit expensive, but very good and I enjoyed reading their informative newsletters........
Subscriber from GERMANTOWN, MD wrote Another Cleaner: Royal Flush Cleaning went above and beyond my expectations. They cleaned very thorughly, are detail..........
Subscriber from RESTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Mr. Bianchi became very irate when I asked, "How can it make sense to wet..........
Subscriber from BURKE, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Diamond Carpet Service was wonderful! The person taking calls was very knowledgeable. She gave me..........
Subscriber from FALLS CHURCH, VA wrote Another Cleaner: the man who cleaned my sofa and love seat did a terrific job, very thorough..........
Subscriber from KENSINGTON, MD wrote Another Cleaner: great people to work with, we're repeat customers!.......
Subscriber from CENTREVILLE, VA wrote Another Cleaner: I have used All Star for 3 years and am VERY pleased with their services........
Subscriber from BETHESDA, MD wrote Another Cleaner: Pricey.......
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: I would never take my rugs anywhere else........
Subscriber from KENSINGTON, MD wrote Another Cleaner: They were outstanding. Moved furniture when picking up and returning the rug. very friendly employees........
Subscriber from BETHESDA, MD wrote Another Cleaner: excellent quality and service.......
Subscriber from FAIRFAX, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Very pleased with quality of work although it's quite a drive from central Fairfax City........
Subscriber from FALLS CHURCH, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Needed carpeting on the top 2 stories of a 4-story townhouse cleaned on short notice...........
Subscriber from GAITHERSBURG, MD wrote Another Cleaner: I've never had a bad experience with them. But, they are not the cheapest........
Subscriber from FAIRFAX, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Picked up rugs and returned them on time at the agreed on price. No damage..........
Subscriber from FAIRFAX, VA wrote Another Cleaner: I could not have been more pleased. The owner of the company, Joe, comes to..........
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: We have used Guarantee for a couple of years. They have been good, but one..........
Subscriber from GAITHERSBURG, MD wrote Another Cleaner: Elite did a small carpet cleaning job at my townhouse. I had not cleaned the..........
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Arrived on time, and worked quickly, but with care. Friendly and polite technicians. Effectively cleaned..........
Subscriber from ROCKVILLE, MD wrote Another Cleaner: I have used Normandy in the past and been pleased with their work, but the..........
Subscriber from GERMANTOWN, MD wrote Another Cleaner: overpriced and the owner is self absorbed but he does quality work.......
Subscriber from ROCKVILLE, MD wrote Another Cleaner: Excellent service. Green cleaning products. Carpet dried quickly and looked brand new........
Subscriber from BETHESDA, MD wrote Another Cleaner: I had several small oriental rugs cleaned and repaired and was pleased with their work.......
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: The truck-mounted equipment wasn't functioning, so they used a portable unit. Not wanting to put-off..........
Subscriber from VIENNA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Did a fantastic job on a large Kilim carpet that needed cleaning and deodorizing. Also..........
Subscriber from COLLEGE PARK, MD wrote Another Cleaner: Professional approach, arrived on time, outstanding results. Very convenient........
Subscriber from ASHBURN, VA wrote Another Cleaner: I had the extra soil resistant spray put on and I'm not sure how thoroughly..........
Subscriber from BOWIE, MD wrote Another Cleaner: This firm was on time, efficient and was able to accomodate some additional work without..........
Subscriber from OAKTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: They have always done a superb job!.......
Subscriber from WASHINGTON, DC wrote Another Cleaner: Excellent work on oriental rugs. They are used to working on the best quality carpets..........
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote Another Cleaner: very pleasent receptions. the workewrs called befor they arrived and were very polite and professional...........
Subscriber from BETHESDA, MD wrote Another Cleaner: Very good, might be on the expensive side, but I didn't compare because in one..........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote Another Cleaner: Least expensive of all we looked at........

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