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Stanley Steemer vs Zerorez in Minnesota
Both companies say they clean with hot water extraction. The real differences are the cleaning fluid, the dry time each one states, and how each counts a room. Here is what each company says in its own words, checked on Oct 30, 2026.
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What's the short answer?
Neither one wins for every home. Both say they use hot water extraction, which most people call steam cleaning.
The gaps are in the details. Zerorez says its typical dry time is 4 to 8 hours. Stanley Steemer says carpet can take 8 to 24 hours to dry completely. Stanley Steemer defines a room as up to 300 square feet, and Zerorez says its rooms are usually about 200 to 250.
Checked on Oct 30, 2026. Every company fact on this page comes from the company's own site, or from a named third party, on that date. Dry times change with humidity, airflow and your carpet. Offers, service areas and dry times change, so check your address with each company.
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Bill and Daven Malark own the Blaine franchise, and they're the ones you'll talk to. Every carpet is different, so we look first and tell you straight what to expect.
How does each one clean?
Stanley Steemer says its method is hot water extraction, commonly referred to as steam cleaning. It also says it uses a truck-mounted system, IICRC-trained technicians and EPA Safer Choice cleaning products, and that it holds a Platinum rating from CRI.
Zerorez rinses with its own fluid. It describes Zr Water as an electrolyzed, ionized, alkalinized cleaning fluid that acts like a soap without harsh chemicals. It applies and rinses with the Zr Wand, an enclosed-system extraction wand. Zerorez of Minnesota calls its setup a Platinum Rated hot water extraction system.
That makes both of them extraction cleaners. The fluid is the main difference.
| Item | Stanley Steemer | Zerorez |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Hot water extraction, truck-mounted (Stanley Steemer FAQ and competitors page) | Hot water extraction with the Zr Wand; Zerorez of Minnesota says Platinum Rated (Zerorez Minnesota page) |
| Cleaning fluid | EPA Safer Choice cleaning products (Stanley Steemer competitors page) | Zr Water, an electrolyzed, ionized, alkalinized fluid (Why Zerorez) |
| Stated dry time | 8 to 24 hours for carpet (Stanley Steemer FAQ) | 4 to 8 hours typical (Zerorez FAQ) |
| Room definition | Up to 300 square feet, and sizes may vary by location (Stanley Steemer FAQ) | Usually about 200 to 250 square feet (Zerorez FAQ) |
| How pricing works | By room size; bathrooms, hallways, entries and stairs are estimated separately (Stanley Steemer blog) | Each franchise sets its own rates, usually per room; halls, stairs, bathrooms and area rugs are priced differently (Zerorez FAQ) |
| Who owns the local business | Company-owned and franchised locations, over 280 in 49 states (Wikipedia) | Franchises set their own rates (Zerorez FAQ); Zerorez of Minnesota says it has served the Twin Cities for over fifteen years |
| Twin Cities address | 3240 Winpark Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55427 (Stanley Steemer Minneapolis page) | St. Louis Park (Zerorez of Minnesota page) |
How long does each one say carpet takes to dry?
Zerorez says its typical dry time is between four and eight hours, depending on temperature and humidity. Stanley Steemer says it can take 8 to 24 hours for carpet to completely dry, depending on conditions, and typically 2 to 6 hours for upholstery.
Zerorez also says Zr Water gives it significantly improved dry times over competitors. That is the company's claim, and the real answer depends on your carpet, your humidity and your airflow.
A fan and the AC help with any method.
What counts as a room, and how is it priced?
Stanley Steemer says an area is typically a room up to 300 square feet (15 x 20), and room sizes may vary by location. It says bathrooms, hallways, entries and stairs are estimated separately. It also says it doesn't charge for moving furniture or environmental fees.
Zerorez says each franchise sets its own rates and typically charges per room, with a room usually about 200 to 250 square feet. Hallways, stairs, bathrooms and area rugs are priced differently.
For numbers, HomeGuide lists Stanley Steemer carpet cleaning at $125 to $143 per room, with a $125 minimum. It says one Protect or Deodorize treatment is free per cleaning, and getting both costs $18 more per room. HomeGuide shows no update date, so treat it as a rough guide. Stanley Steemer's Minneapolis page listed tile and dryer-vent promotions but no carpet price.
On Oct 30, 2026, Zerorez of Minnesota's site showed an October Offers banner for 3 rooms of carpet cleaned for $139. That is a three room offer, and HomeGuide's figure is a per room range from a third party, so don't line them up as if they match. Check with each company for your address, and ask for a written total with every area listed.
Text us a picture for a better quote. Everything is situational and could be less or more.
Who serves the north metro?
Stanley Steemer's Minneapolis location is at 3240 Winpark Dr. Ask whether your ZIP is in its area before you book.
Zerorez of Minnesota lists Anoka County as served and names Andover. It doesn't name Blaine or Coon Rapids on that page, so check your ZIP with the company.
Stanley Steemer was founded in 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, and is privately held, according to Wikipedia. Zerorez of Minnesota says it has served the Twin Cities for over fifteen years.
Which one fits your home?
Pick Stanley Steemer if you want this.
- Your rooms run large. Its FAQ counts a room up to 300 square feet.
- You like that it says it doesn't charge for moving furniture or environmental fees.
Pick Zerorez if you want this.
- Drying time matters most. It states 4 to 8 hours, against 8 to 24 for Stanley Steemer.
- You like the idea of Zr Water, which Zerorez describes as acting like a soap without harsh chemicals.
Consider a low-moisture clean if you need the room back the same day. There is a local option below.
One more check before you book anyone. Zerorez's FAQ notes that most carpet makers call for hot water extraction every 12 to 18 months to maintain warranties. Read your own carpet's warranty first, because rules can differ by maker, and that goes for any method, ours included.
Is there a local third option?
This one is us, so weigh it that way. OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning is a locally owned Blaine, MN franchise of OxyMagic USA, owned by Bill and Daven Malark.
We use a low-moisture, hydrogen peroxide based clean. The cleaner is worked into the fibers and vacuums up once dry. Most carpets dry in an hour or two, depending on conditions. OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications, and certifications describe a product, not the result on your carpet.
We serve 22 north metro cities, including Blaine, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Andover.
If you want a number to set beside the others, $129 covers two rooms, 12x12 or smaller, with spot treatment and deodorizer included. Our rooms are about 12 by 12, so compare full written totals and keep room size in mind. Text us a picture for a better quote. Everything is situational and could be less or more.
Call 763-213-6217, 8AM to 8PM every day, or text anytime.
How do you get a fair quote from all three?
Use the same ask with every company.
- Give each one the same rooms, halls and stairs.
- Ask how it defines a room, in square feet.
- Ask how long your carpet will stay damp, and what a fan or the AC will change.
- Ask for the full total in writing, with every area listed and any minimum.
- Ask whether a special covers your number of rooms.
Brand names belong to their owners. Competitor facts checked October 30, 2026.
Want a local price to compare?
Text a photo of your rooms to 763-213-6217, or call 8AM to 8PM every day.
We come to you across the northern Minneapolis metro. All service areas
Is Zerorez better than Stanley Steemer?
Neither is better for every home. Both say they use hot water extraction. Zerorez says its typical dry time is 4 to 8 hours, and Stanley Steemer says carpet can take 8 to 24 hours. If drying time matters most, ask each for a written estimate for your carpet. (Zerorez FAQ and Stanley Steemer FAQ, checked Oct 30, 2026.)
Does Zerorez use steam?
Zerorez of Minnesota says it uses a Platinum Rated hot water extraction system with its ionized Zr Water and an enclosed extraction wand. Stanley Steemer also uses hot water extraction, which most people call steam cleaning. The fluid and the dry time are where they differ. (Zerorez Minnesota and Stanley Steemer FAQ, checked Oct 30, 2026.)
What counts as a room at Stanley Steemer and Zerorez?
Stanley Steemer says an area is typically a room up to 300 square feet and that sizes can vary by location. Zerorez says a room is usually about 200 to 250 square feet. Hallways, stairs and bathrooms are priced separately at both, so compare the full written total. (Both FAQs, checked Oct 30, 2026.)
Which one dries faster?
By their own numbers, Zerorez says 4 to 8 hours and Stanley Steemer says 8 to 24 hours to dry completely. Humidity, airflow and the carpet change both. If you need the room back the same day, a low-moisture clean like OxyMagic's usually dries in an hour or two, depending on conditions.
Do Stanley Steemer and Zerorez both serve Blaine?
Stanley Steemer has a Minneapolis location on Winpark Drive. Zerorez of Minnesota lists Anoka County but doesn't name Blaine on its page, so check your ZIP with each company. OxyMagic is based in Blaine and serves 22 north metro cities.
Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions, checked Oct 30, 2026Stanley Steemer
- How much is carpet cleaning?, checked Oct 30, 2026Stanley Steemer
- Stanley Steemer vs our competitors, checked Oct 30, 2026Stanley Steemer
- Minneapolis location page, checked Oct 30, 2026Stanley Steemer
- Stanley Steemer, checked Oct 30, 2026Wikipedia
- How much does Stanley Steemer cost? (no update date shown), checked Oct 30, 2026HomeGuide
- Frequently Asked Questions, checked Oct 30, 2026Zerorez
- Why Zerorez, checked Oct 30, 2026Zerorez
- Zerorez of Minnesota carpet cleaning page, checked Oct 30, 2026Zerorez
- Zerorez of Minnesota home page, checked Oct 30, 2026Zerorez
- How OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning WorksOxyMagic Carpet Cleaning
- Green Seal record for the carpet cleaner OxyMagic usesGreen Seal Certified Directory