What is the most highly rated carpet cleaner?

Updated September 26, 2026 By OxyMagic Twin Cities 4 sources

Short answer

For home machines, 2026 testing usually picks Tineco's Carpet One and Bissell's ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet line. For carpet cleaning companies, there's no neutral national ranking, and the same brand scores very differently from town to town. So look at the local company's recent Google reviews and rating, get a written estimate, and ask how the work gets done.

Near Blaine? OxyMagic is rated 4.9 stars from 60 Google reviews, as of September 2026. Call or text OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning in Blaine, MN at 763-213-6217. We answer 8AM to 8PM, 7 days, and you can text anytime.

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$129 for two carpeted rooms That's the starting price. More rooms or extras? You'll get the price in writing before we start.

Key facts

HGTV's July 2026 tests named the Tineco Carpet One Smart best overall, the Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe best value, and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus best for pet stains.
Quartz's July 2026 summary of Consumer Reports testing lists Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, Shark CarpetXpert, and Tineco Carpet One Cruiser among the top models.
Consumer Reports notes that several Bissell models rank at the top, while at least one Bissell model ranks near the bottom, so the model matters more than the brand.
For services, we found no J.D. Power or similar national study. Angi ratings for the same national brand vary widely by city.
The BBB advises reading reviews, getting a written estimate that covers the complete service, and never paying before the work is done.

Part 1 of 3

Best rated machines, if you want to do it yourself

If you're buying a machine, the ones that keep landing at the top of independent 2026 testing are the Tineco Carpet One line and Bissell's ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet line, with Shark and Hoover models close behind. For small spots and upholstery, compact spot cleaners like the Bissell Little Green are popular.

A home machine is great for spills between cleanings. It won't pull out as much dirt or control drying as well as professional equipment, and getting the carpet too wet with a rental or home machine is a common cause of smells after cleaning.

Part 2 of 3

Best rated service: how to judge it yourself

Many national brands are made up of separately owned locations, so a national reputation tells you little about the crew coming to your house. Look at the local listing: how many Google reviews, how recent they are and how the owner answers them. Ask for a written estimate, ask what method and product they use, and ask how long the carpet will take to dry.

OxyMagic is locally owned by the Malark family, right here in Blaine. You can read every one of our Google reviews, and we give you the price in writing before we start.

Part 3 of 3

A 5-minute check before you hire any carpet cleaner

Open the company's local Google listing, not the national brand page, and read the newest reviews.
Check that the reviews mention jobs like yours, such as pet stains or stairs.
Ask for a written estimate that lists the rooms, the treatments and the total.
Ask what method and product they use, and how long drying usually takes.
Pay after the work's done, like the BBB recommends.