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5 Best Carpet Cleaning Services in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 carpet cleaning services in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A carpet that looks the same after the van drives away is the outcome nobody wants from carpet cleaning services in Columbia, so the details matter more than the logo on the truck. These companies hold more than 6,400 Google reviews between them, all rated between 4.8 and 4.9, which means the difference is in what each one actually does and how it handles stains it can't lift.

Short answer: Zerorez Carpet Cleaning has the largest review base for carpet cleaning in Columbia, at 4.8 stars from more than 2,900 Google reviews. Stanley Steemer and Whitehall Carpet Cleaners are both rated 4.9. Safe-Dry's site advertises three rooms for $88, and Zerorez's site shows a three-room offer at $159.
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Columbia Carpet Cleaners, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Zerorez Carpet Cleaning 4.8 ★ 2,994 Large review base / upholstery and rugs View ›
2 Stanley Steemer 4.9 ★ 2,235 Steam cleaning / clear communication View ›
3 Whitehall Carpet Cleaners 4.9 ★ 658 Carpet plus flood cleanup View ›
4 Safe-Dry Carpet Cleaning 4.8 ★ 291 Low-moisture cleaning / pet odors View ›
5 Main Street Carpet Cleaners 4.9 ★ 253 Pet accidents / move-out cleans View ›
5 Best Carpet Cleaning Services in Columbia (2026)

The carpet cleaners, reviewed

Zerorez Carpet Cleaning logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Zerorez Carpet Cleaning

4.82,994 Google reviews

Zerorez Carpet Cleaning cleans carpet, area rugs, tile and grout, and upholstery, and also lists air duct cleaning and biological odor treatment. Its site says it uses a water-based cleaning method with no detergents, and it lists Lexington, Irmo, Elgin, Chapin, Blythewood, Newberry and Lugoff among the areas it serves. Google places its listing on Laurel Street in Columbia, while its site gives an Irmo office address.

What people praise

  • Technicians described as professional, friendly and detail oriented
  • Communicates the arrival time ahead of the visit
  • A sofa cleaning that one reviewer said brought the furniture back to life
  • Also handles upholstery, rugs, tile and air ducts

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers say stains stayed in place after the visit or that edges along the walls were missed
  • One reviewer felt the visit was quick for the size of the job
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume2,994 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A big review base and a long list of add-on services. Mixed feedback exists, so describe the stains you want out before the visit and ask what happens if they don't lift.

Website+1803-262-4020 Directions

1400 Laurel St Ste 3C, Columbia, SC 29201

Stanley Steemer logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Stanley Steemer

4.92,235 Google reviews

Stanley Steemer works from Buckner Road in Columbia and cleans carpet, with air duct and upholstery cleaning also listed on its Google profile, along with water damage restoration. Reviewers describe steam carpet cleaning at their homes, including a rental property. Its replies to reviewers point customers to the 1-800-STEEMER line.

What people praise

  • Technicians explain each step and agree the scope of work on arrival
  • Arrives within the scheduled window and tells you when the crew is on the way
  • A reviewer says the crew was upfront about stains that wouldn't lift
  • Carpets described as looking and smelling better afterward

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer who gave five stars still called the price high
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,235 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating on a very large review base, with reviewers praising clear communication on the visit. Confirm the quote and the room count before the crew starts.

Website+1803-754-2219 Directions

710-B Buckner Rd, Columbia, SC 29203

Whitehall Carpet Cleaners logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Whitehall Carpet Cleaners

4.9658 Google reviews

Whitehall Carpet Cleaners is based on Wescott Road in Columbia and cleans carpet and upholstery. Its Google profile also lists tile cleaning and water damage restoration, and one reviewer used it twice after outside water flooded the house. In a reply to a reviewer, the business says it has been locally owned and operated in the area for 39 years.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the crew arrived early and did what was agreed
  • Described as not upselling on every little thing
  • Quick response when a house flooded, according to one reviewer
  • Reviewers call the prices reasonable and the crews thorough

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than Zerorez and Stanley Steemer
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume658 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 with a long operating history by its own account, and the one company here whose reviewers mention flood cleanup. A good fit if you want carpet or upholstery done by a locally run crew.

Website+1803-732-3200 Directions

5609 Wescott Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

Safe-Dry Carpet Cleaning logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Safe-Dry Carpet Cleaning

4.8291 Google reviews

Safe-Dry Carpet Cleaning is on Broad River Road in Columbia and describes a soap-free, low-moisture method that it says dries in about an hour. Its site lists carpet, area and oriental rugs, upholstery, pet odor and stain removal, tile and grout, and hardwood floor cleaning. The site also advertises three rooms cleaned for $88 and a satisfaction guarantee.

What people praise

  • Technicians described as punctual, polite and professional
  • A reviewer got a move-out inspection clean with a fast response
  • Reviewers mention pet odor leaving a sofa and carpets
  • Pricing called fair by several reviewers

Worth knowing

  • The phone number on the Google listing differs from the one on its site, so check which to call
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume291 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid pick for pet odors and quick-drying jobs, with an advertised three-room price that is easy to compare. Confirm the final quote against the offer on its site.

Website+1803-393-7609 Directions

3827 Broad River Rd Unit I, Columbia, SC 29210

MA
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Main Street Carpet Cleaners

4.9253 Google reviews

Main Street Carpet Cleaners is a carpet and upholstery cleaning business that serves the Columbia area. Reviewers describe steam cleaning in homes and rentals, including pet odors and move-out carpets. One reviewer says it charges by the room rather than for the chemicals used.

What people praise

  • Responds quickly, with one reviewer reporting a reply within an hour
  • Explains the cleaning process step by step
  • Reviewers report pet odors and accident stains coming out
  • One reviewer calls the quality worth a slightly higher price

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer thinks the price runs in line with or a little above competitors
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume253 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 with praise for responsiveness and pet-odor results, on a smaller review base than the bigger names here. Ask for the per-room price when you book.

+1803-404-2775 Directions

4017 Percival Rd Apt 3832, Columbia, SC 29229

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with other Columbia carpet cleaners. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What carpet cleaning costs in Columbia

Carpet cleaning is usually priced by the room or the square foot, and add-ons such as stain protection, pet treatment and upholstery change the total. Safe-Dry’s site advertises three rooms for $88, and Zerorez’s site shows a three-room offer at $159. No other prices are published here, so ask each company for a written quote.

Carpet cleaners near you in the Columbia area

These companies work out of Columbia addresses on Laurel Street, Buckner Road, Wescott Road and Broad River Road, and one serves the area without a street address on its listing. Zerorez’s site lists Lexington, Irmo, Elgin, Chapin, Blythewood, Newberry and Lugoff among its service areas. Searching for carpet cleaning near me? Each listing shows a phone number so you can ask about your address.

Questions to ask before you book a carpet cleaner

  • Is the price per room, per square foot or a flat visit fee, and are hallways and closets counted as rooms?
  • What happens if a stain doesn’t come out?
  • How long until I can walk on the carpet, and how wet will it be?
  • Do pet treatments and stain protection cost extra?
  • Will the crew clean right up to the walls and move light furniture?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia carpet cleaners also clean upholstery and rugs?

Zerorez lists upholstery and area rug cleaning, and Safe-Dry’s site lists area rugs, oriental rugs and upholstery. Reviewers describe sofa and upholstery work at Zerorez, Whitehall and Safe-Dry, and Main Street lists upholstery cleaning on its profile.

Can a Columbia carpet cleaner help after a flood?

Stanley Steemer and Whitehall both list water damage restoration on their Google profiles, and one Whitehall reviewer used it twice after outside water flooded the house. Ask about response time and what the service covers before you commit.

Who handles pet odors on carpet in Columbia?

Reviewers of Main Street Carpet Cleaners and Safe-Dry describe pet odors coming out of carpet and a sofa. Safe-Dry’s site lists pet odor and stain removal and Zerorez lists biological odor treatment. Results vary by stain, so ask what happens if an odor stays.

How much do carpet cleaners in Columbia charge?

Safe-Dry’s site advertises three rooms for $88 and Zerorez’s site shows a three-room offer at $159. Other companies here don’t publish a price, so get a written quote that lists rooms, add-ons and any minimum.

Picking a carpet cleaner

Zerorez and Stanley Steemer carry the biggest review bases, while Whitehall pairs a 4.9 with flood cleanup experience and Safe-Dry with an advertised three-room price. Whoever you call, agree the room count and the stain policy before the crew starts.

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