Pet stains, a muddy winter’s worth of boots, or a move-out cleaning? These are seven locally owned carpet cleaners serving Indianapolis with strong Google reviews and A+ BBB ratings. We skipped the national franchises, read the recent reviews and wrote down what people actually say.
Our 7 picks at a glance
- Bowman’s Carpet Care: old carpet that looks beyond saving
- Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning: area rugs
- First Serve Cleaning & Restoration: here’s water damage too
- Indysteamers: couches and sectionals
- Lemus Services: pet odor and fast drying
- Dirt Detectives Floor Care: set-in pet stains
- Service Bros. Carpet Cleaning: honest expectations
Nobody paid to be on this list. We picked and ordered these businesses using the method below. Some local businesses pay to be the labeled expert behind one of our guides. If one of them is on this list, it gets an “Expert partner (paid)” badge, and it never moves up because of it.
1. Bowman’s Carpet Care
Best for old carpet that looks beyond saving
What reviewers say: Customers describe old carpet looking new, an owner-and-family crew that shows up when promised, and a walk-through of problem spots before they start. Pet hair and odor left by a past tenant, an old oil stain and stairs all come up, along with quick drying.
- Owner-operated family business, in business since 2010 (BBB)
- Hot water extraction for carpet, upholstery, tile and grout, natural stone, pet stain and odor, fabric protectant
- Website says fully licensed and insured
- West side (Indy Way), serving Indianapolis and the suburbs
2. Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning
Best for area rugs
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise careful, polite technicians and say carpets, furniture and especially area rugs came back fresh, including in homes with pets. Pickup and delivery for rugs and techs who explain the process come up often.
Good to know: A few reviewers said the final price came in higher than they expected, so get the total before they start.
- Locally owned, in business since 2007 (BBB)
- Carpet, area rugs with pickup and delivery, upholstery and mattresses, pet stain and odor, tile and grout, hardwood
- Northwest side (W 96th St), serving Indianapolis plus Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, Avon and more
3. First Serve Cleaning & Restoration
Best if there’s water damage too
What reviewers say: Long-time home, restaurant and church customers say the same crews have stuck around for years and do thorough work. Upholstery, sofa and carpet cleaning get praise for clear explanations of drying time, and pet stains and tile work come up too.
Good to know: Its website lists a different phone number, (317) 247-0933, than its Google listing.
- Locally owned, established in 2005 (its website and BBB)
- Carpet, upholstery, mattresses, tile and grout, pet urine removal, plus water, flood and mold restoration
- Southwest side (W Morris St), serving greater Indianapolis
4. Indysteamers
Best for couches and sectionals
What reviewers say: Most reviews are about couches, sectionals, chairs and carpet: stubborn stains came out, the crew explained the process, moved the furniture and showed up on time. Mattress cleaning and rental-property jobs come up too.
- Locally owned, in business since 2020 (BBB)
- Carpet and rugs, upholstery, mattresses, tile and grout, hardwood and laminate, pet stain and odor
- Website says fully licensed and insured
- North side (E 55th Pl), serving Indianapolis and the suburbs
5. Lemus Services
Best for pet odor and fast drying
What reviewers say: Reviewers say the owner shows up on time, is honest about what pet stains can and can’t come out, and is careful around walls and corners. They also mention carpets that dry quickly instead of staying soaked, wool rug pickup, and smoke and pet odor removal.
Good to know: Its website lists a different phone number, (317) 213-5702, than its Google listing.
- Owner-operated, in business since 2008 (BBB)
- Carpet cleaning, pet stain and odor, ozone odor treatment, air duct and dryer vent cleaning
- East side (S Franklin Rd)
6. Dirt Detectives Floor Care
Best for set-in pet stains
What reviewers say: The reviews we could read describe puppy-training stains that came out after a pretreatment, a heavily stained couch brought back, and carpet that looked beyond saving. Reviewers mention fans left behind to speed drying and quotes back within the hour. Google showed us only a few written reviews, so this summary rests on a small sample.
Good to know: It’s based in Fishers and serves Indianapolis.
- Locally owned, in business since 2013 (BBB); based in Fishers
- Truck-mounted hot water extraction with pretreatment, carpet, rugs, upholstery, tile and grout, natural stone, pet stain and odor
7. Service Bros. Carpet Cleaning
Best for honest expectations
What reviewers say: Reviewers mention easy scheduling, honest explanations of what upholstery cleaning can realistically fix, and a free return visit when spots were left. Carpets, sofas and pet stain and odor jobs get praise, along with a fresh, non-chemical smell afterward.
- Locally owned, in business since 2019 (BBB)
- Carpet, upholstery, tile and grout, mattresses, leather, drapes, plus dryer vents and air ducts
- Southeast side, serving Indianapolis plus Greenwood, Beech Grove, Southport and Franklin
How we picked
- We started with carpet cleaning companies that show up on Google Maps for Indianapolis searches and serve the city.
- To make the list, a company had to be locally owned (no national franchises such as Stanley Steemer, Chem-Dry or Zerorez), rated 4.8 or higher on Google with at least 100 reviews, and rated A+ by the BBB or not listed there. We listed only one of two companies that share an owner and building, and left off one company with conflicting BBB ratings until we can confirm it.
- We ordered them by Google rating adjusted for review count, so a 4.9 from 1,000 people counts for more than a 5.0 from 12. (We blend each rating with 100 reviews at 4.5 stars, so small samples don’t jump to the top.)
- We read up to 30 Google reviews for each company and summarized the themes that came up more than once. One-off complaints aren’t counted as themes.
- Ratings and review counts were checked on November 14, 2026. They change daily, so click through for today’s numbers. We recheck this list every few months.
Before you book a carpet cleaner
- Ask for the total price before they start, not just a per-room price. Ask what counts as a room, and whether stairs, hallways and pet treatment cost extra.
- Ask what method they use. Hot water extraction is the most common deep-cleaning method for homes.
- For pet urine, ask whether they treat the pad underneath. Surface cleaning alone often lets the smell come back.
- Ask how long drying takes, and keep pets and kids off the carpet until it’s dry.
- Be wary of very low advertised prices that grow once the truck arrives.
Questions people ask
How often should carpets be professionally cleaned?
Most carpet makers suggest about once a year, or more often with pets, kids or allergies. High-traffic areas may need it sooner.
Can old pet stains really come out?
Often, but not always. Reviewers on this page praise cleaners who were honest about which stains might not come out. Urine that soaked into the pad may need a special treatment.
Why isn’t my carpet cleaner on the list?
It may not have met one of our cutoffs (4.8+ on Google with 100+ reviews, A+ or no BBB rating, locally owned), or we may have missed it. Tell us about it using the link below, and we’ll look at it when we recheck the list.
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