I used ACS to clean our vent system since it was never done and I was concerned with the dust that has accumulated over who knows how many years. Rick did a great job and was very professional & thorough. He kept me informed along the way and let know exactly what was going to be done before the job started. The price was told upfront and he didn't try to sell me on any other gadgets. I'm planning on getting my carpets done as soon as I can get an appointment in for a steal of a deal. The Job was done in a reasonable amount of time and very satisfied with their work. Look forward to seeing how clean my carpet is too! read more

Great job on cleaning our carpets at a fair price. Arrived a bit early but we were prepared and ready for them. We are repeat customers and will use them again. Overall Professional service and our carpets look great. read more

ACS just worked a little miracle for me. I have my carpets cleaned every six months to a year. This time around, I'd let them go a year, and they looked it. Darkened traffic areas, and spots galore--including a bunch of red ones in my office. Based on all the positive Yelping, I called ACS. When David came to do my house, he made all of my carpet look like new. Except those red spots. I couldn't even remember where they came from. "Gonna have to have Rick look at that," he said, gravely. When David and Rick came back a few days later, Rick gave my spots a miracle treatment... something he told me involved a single oxygen cell. As he explained it, I quickly zoned out, as he was clearly getting into some very advanced chemistry. He went out to his truck, mixed up a magic fluid, then came back and sprayed the spots with said fluid. Then he put a damp cloth on top and a hot iron on top of that. After a few seconds, he lifted the iron and the cloth and voila! Spot had moved from the carpet to the cloth. Twas a miracle! It took a few rounds of treatment, but when he was done, no semblance of the offending red spots remained. He and David stayed quite awhile, and seemed in no incredible rush to leave. It was a great experience, and they'll definitely get my business next time. Though, from what I've read in the other reviews, that might be awhile. It sounds like the mysterious spots that seemed to magically reappear a few weeks after my old cleaning service left might not come back this time. And then there's the price. ACS charged substantially less than the big local franchise I've been using for years. All of these things add up to create one more very happy customer. read more

Yelp to the rescue once again! Very easy to schedule, came on time (and called ahead), donned booties upon entering the house, was very kind / courteous, and worked hard to clean our ducts. I can see why they've accrued so many 5-star reviews throughout the years - very well deserved and I would absolutely recommend them. Now that they've done such a great job on our ducts, I'll definitely be calling them for upholstery cleaning as well. read more

I used the services that Rick and ACS provides recently to clean my sofa and chair and I must say, they were superb! When I called to schedule the appointment, I was quoted one price but when he arrived and quoted me per piece, the total would have been $70 more, but he did the whole job for the quoted price. He was very thorough and I liked the fact they use "green"products since I have two cats. Here's the best part... As he was finishing up, he noticed that the carpet in our entry way was very soiled. I explained that we had recently moved in and the property manager had cleaned the carpets prior, but they got dirty again very quickly. He expalined why that would have happened and offered to clean the carpet in our entire entry way for an additional $20! I couldn't believe how dirty the carpet had gotten in just 1.5 months! It looks like brand new carpet now! Rick is extremely knowledgeable in his business and is one of the few people that still knows how valuable business with a smile is. Thanks ACS! read more

After an extensive search for a air duct cleaning service (since there are so many scams out there!), I finally decided to trust all the yelpers to go with ACS! I ABSOLUTELY recommend ACS to everyone who needs to have their air ducts and dryer vent cleaned. Rick is honest and professional. He explained to me in details how he planned to clean our air ducts during the inspection visit; answered all my questions during and after the cleaning process patiently; advised me on a better way to filter the air in my home. It was a wonderful experience working with Rick! His honest service is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The air ducts in my home were cleaned in Feb!! read more

My husband called ACS today in a panic after our cat had gotten sick all over our couch during the night (and on two carpets over the last few days). They called us back promptly and were able to send someone (Rick) out in about 2 hours time. When Rick arrived, he was friendly and courteous (waited to be invited in). We went over the soiled areas and he he got right to work - best part is that the stains are completely gone!!!! He worked quickly and the price was incredibly reasonable. Their friendly service, great knowledge, quick reaction time, and awesome ability have made regular customers out of us! read more

I don't know how this place got so many 5 star reviews...maybe they were written by their friends. My husband called them to come and clean our carpets. First of all, they were 50 mins late. They were supposed to arrive at 1 pm, I called at 1:20 asking where they were and he wasn't apologetic or anything and simply said he left a message for someone saying he'd be late. He showed up 30 minutes after that. Again, when he did show up, he had an attitude about some mix up...no apologies again for being late. It was very hard to understand him because he just kept going on and on about updating something. I was just happy to finally see them at that point, so I had him come in. He went upstairs and saw that we had furniture in our rooms. He said he would clean around the furniture. Umm, no. I want all of my carpets cleaned, not just the parts that are visible. He claimed they had sent an email to my husband about that, which my husband never got. I know they are not furniture movers, but I would have paid extra for that service had I known since I am 8 months pregnant and can not move furniture and my husband was not home. He was simply rude and unprofessional. I am looking for another company now to come out and clean my carpets. read more

I have hired another company to clean my carpets earlier this year. It's my first time to hire a company to clean carpets. Therefore, I didn't know anything about carpets. The other company came and did the job. We didn't talk much, and I, of course, didn't learn much. There is one area rug that they were not able to remove the stains. So, even after cleaning, there were some grey dots all over the rug. In comparison, Rick is the man when it comes to carpet cleaning. He is friendly, thorough, very professional, details oriented, he knows his job very well, he had tremendous knowledge about carpet materials, furniture materials, cleaning chemicals, spot dyeing, air duct cleaning etc etc. Rick help me to clean the area rug, and remove the stains. All the grey spots are now gone. In our conversation, he taught me a lot of stuff about rug cleaning. Highly recommended!! read more

Rick Faveau's company, Advanced Cleaning Services, is the best carpet cleaning service in the Bay Area. I've tried dry chemical carpet cleaners before, and some stains will slowly return. When ACS cleans my carpets, they STAY clean. He offers different cleaning options depending on your needs and budget. In addition to carpets, ACS provides upholstery and HVAC cleaning. Also, if you let him, Rick will tell you MORE than you care to know about carpets. read more

I just tried calling this company up to get a quote and possibly have them do my carpets, and apparently I wasn't a big enough job for them. I live in a small studio and as soon as she had that information her whole demeanor changed. She actually tried referring me to a different company entirely, which has never happened to me before. Usually people are honest and upfront about what they will and will not due, but I found this company's behavior unsettling and unethical. If I wanted another company I would have called another company. I merely tried to get information and a quote, but apparently my business wasn't worth the time because of the size of my home. Not a great way to make a potential customer feel. read more

Found Rick on Yelp, and he was great! Came to my home, cleaned my couch, and it turned out beautifully. Rick is professional, down-to-earth, and gets the job done in a timely manner. I highly recommend!!! read more

Not only does my carpet (which admittedly hadn't been cleaned in over a decade) look brand new, but also Rick gave me lots of great advice to help me consider what new carpet to buy for my family room. This man KNOWS his business. Super professional. Experienced. Excellent pricing. Fantastic value for the work done. Victoria (great gal!!) answers the phone and handles scheduling. Great communications. Rick also offered to clean the area rug by my front door as a complimentary bonus. It's always an honor to meet people with this kind of work ethic. Rick is out to make the world a better place, and I believe that he does so with each person he meets. Thanks for making my home a better place today! read more

ACS came over to clean our ducts recently, and boy were we pleased with the results. I have major allergies. When Rick first came over to clean the ducts, he identified duct problems that inhibited effective cleaning. He recommended another vendor for duct repair and told us to call him if he could help further. Once we had our ducts replaced, he came over to clean the vents. ACS was super clean (even their vacuum was spotless!), very professional and amazingly enthusiastic about cleaning our filthy vents. He even said he loves doing vent cleanings for cases like ours because you can really see the difference before and after. My eyes and nose have been thanking Rick and ACS daily ever since they came over. read more

I've been using Rick for my employer's home in Palo Alto since 2003. He has always been reliable, trustworthy and honest (we can leave him alone in the house with no worries, if that tells you something). I've put in my share of demanding last minute calls and he has always come through for me. Most recently he had a set of outdoor chair cushions cleaned when I thought they were completely trashed. He went out of his way (and made separate trips) to test different methods of stain removal until he found one that worked without too much fading. He's gold. read more

Called ACS for Vent Cleaning. Rick did a great job, I asked him to come back and clean my carpets. Pricing is competitive for the quality of work. I've used other carpet cleaners in the past, and they did not seem as thorough. I would hire again for either services. read more

David came over to check my furnace and heating system. I'd received many offers from other places but felt better going w/ a company that received such high ratings from other Yelpers. David informed me that my system was clean and didn't need cleaning. He was courteous, honest, professional and knowledgeable. The company has now gained a client forever! read more

Thanks Yelpers. I needed my carpets and dryer vent cleaned and I turned to Yelp for help and I found Rick at ACS. He is a wonderful gentleman and he does a fantastic job. I will only ever hire him from now on. My carpets look great and my dryer vent was very clogged. He serviced the vent and my dryer time for a load went from 210 minutes to 60minutes. I would recommend him to anyone. His wife Victoria is lovely to speak to on the phone and you can tell they are very warm and friendly. Rick has his kiddos and wife displayed in his order book and this let me know that we were dealing with a genuine family man. Thanks Rick and Victoria we will be calling you again. read more

I hadn't had the carpet in my home cleaned for two years and it really needed attention. I found ACS on Yelp and concur that Rick's work is excellent. Not only did he do a great job on the scheduled date, but due to an unfortunate event he came back to clean up a spot at no additional charge. He stands by his work and offers superb customer service. We need more business people like Rick read more

Rick came by today to clean a couple of couches and he said I'm sorry, I just can't be certain to get the water rings out of these, the fabric is too delicate. He then gave me a bunch of options to consider: taking to a specialist place that cleans at their facility, slip covers, re-upholstery or replacement. He was knowledgeable, friendly and not at all upset about a trip that wasn't going to earn him any money. Great guy, wish I had something they could have cleaned! read more

ACS was recommended to me by a friend of mine. I know that they are far away from me, so I appreciate Rick who drove a long way to come to my house!! Rick was on time and was very courteous. He was at my 2 story-house for over 4 hours. They charge $60 per vent now, but I think it is worth it, since I do not clean my vents every year and they really do get dirty. They charge half price for dryer vents if you are already doing the air vents. However, note that they can't do it if you dryer is on the 2nd floor (like mine). Also, they charge $75 for attic access. The receptionist did tell me these prices on the phone, so I was not surprised about the "disappointment" of the dryer vent, nor the extra charge for the attic. His system is a big vacuum that sucks in all the dirt out the system, it was not a stick that pokes around the vent area to get what it can. I would definitely recommend ACS to my friends, and I am not a relative of Rick. read more

Update - We used ACS again to clean our rugs and also to clean out our air ducts (two separate appointments). They did a fantastic job on both things. Our air ducts hadn't been cleaned in about 7 years, and I was beginning to have some allergy symptoms at home. Within a few days of the air duct cleaning, I was symptom-free once again. I really like this company and highly recommend them. I will definitely use them again! read more

ACS is a wonderful business. I called them yesterday in a slight panic since my mom is coming to visit in a few days and my carpets looked pretty worse for wear. I have 3 young kids and our family room badly needed a carpet cleaning. When I called, they were very courteous and attentive. Not to mention, they were able to fit me in the next day! Rick was extremely friendly, professional and very detail oriented. My family room looks wonderful--the carpet looks better than when we moved in! He even cleaned the stairs by my entry way for free. You don't see companies going the extra mile like that much these days. I will definitely call them again. read more

Called to schedule their service after we had our kitchen remodeled. The operator was patient, explaining what their service does and about pricing. Rick was running late because of an accident on 101, but called in advance of the appointment time to let me know. Very professional to call in these situations. Once he arrived, he was upfront about what he needed to do and about the pricing, mirroring what I heard when I made the appointment. Great with our two dogs, too. We went around the house together and counted the number of vents twice, so there was no mistake. Very easy to talk to and answered my questions. He made recommendations on different filters, but no hard sell on any of them. He showed me what they pulled out, including several marbles, bits of metal, even a wire snipper our contractor had dropped in the vent. And lots of dust, dog hair, and bits of insulation! Recommended and would use again. read more

I actually became a yelp member today because of how nice my couch and carpets look. After nearly seven years of having a great micro-fiber couch, two babies later, 2 dogs and a cat, it was time to have the couch cleaned. Not kidding - it looks brand new. Rick spent hours and hours on it, methodically going through ever square inch until it looked perfect. His co-worker did an equally great job on the carpeting. The carpeting is barely a year old but he still got out every stain - including a serious red wine spill. Rick oversaw everything and made sure the job was complete. It's nice to support a small business like this. I'm sure you can get cheaper elswhere but you will not get the same outstanding results! read more

Rick cleaned my sofa and oversized chair; which were both overdue for a thorough cleaning. I was moving three days later so we coordinated it so they would be clean for the new place, but dry. No problems at all! I added the cat tree at the last minute; I would have had him clean someting else but didn't have anything else to clean! Rick is very friendly and did a great job. I definitely recommend his company! read more

I'm pleased with the duct cleaning he did for me. He was on time, efficient, pleasant and coureous. The pricing was clear and fair given all the work involved. He explained everything in advance - no surprises. The ducts appear to be in great shape now. I will use ACS for my carpet cleaning. read more

Rick was on time and very thorough. We did vent duct cleaning and also our dryer vent. I would highly recommend his services!

ACS does a great job of cleaning carpets. Very thorough and the cleaning is done quickly. The carpets always come out great. read more

Rick came to my house to clean my air ducts, dryer vent, and carpets. He did a fabulous job! I was very impressed with his professionalism and kindness. He took the time to explain to me the process of cleaning my air ducts. My carpets have never been cleaner and he left my house very neat and tidy, which most service personnel could careless. I would definitely use ACS again in the future. read more

I called and Rick showed up the next day. So easy to work with and did a great job cleaning my furniture. I will definitely use them again.

We've lived in our home for 4 years and lately have been having bad allergy attacks. We've never cleaned the ducts in our home and who knows how long it was since the previous owners did...My husband called and Rick had an appointment for us within 2 days. He arrived on time and did an awesome job, even showing us just how much yuck was in those ducts. Rick was incredibly thorough, personable and professional. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Thank you to Rick for the superb cleaning job, for improving our new house's heating efficacy, and for helping us avoid breathing dead rat fumes! Let me explain what why I say that... We just moved houses recently and we had Rick clean the carpets and air ducts in our new house. Rick is super-thorough, and we are very, very happy with the results. In fact, we were so happy, we turned around a few days later and also had Rick clean the carpets at our old house to get ready to put it on the market. One thing that we particularly appreciated was that Rick spent lots of time with us to go over his observations and findings. ok so that brings us to the rat. During the cleaning service on the new house, Rick discovered that the air intake area for our furnace was unsealed and open to a crawlspace in the house, completely with a dead rat! Rick cleaned the area out and also helped us get the entire thing sealed for a very reasonable charge. Since then the heater's been much more effective. As part of our move, we evaluated and worked with many different types of contractors over the past month or so, and we're very happy with most of them, but bringing Rick & ACS in to help was the single best decision we made out of the bunch. read more

I used ACS last November. They were fantastic. I called right before my Thanksgiving house guests arrived -- with very little expectations -- but ACS gave me an appointment within a few days. Rick and Virginia own the business. I spoke to Virginia on the phone and she was very pleasant and assured me of the company's quality and punctuality. Rick called shortly before our appt and apologized that he would be an hour late -- the earlier client wanted/needed more done (I think they added upholstery cleaning). I didn't mind the short delay and appreciated the notice. When Rick arrived, I told him I only wanted to do the downstairs and the stairs and he gave me an estimate. When he noticed that he omitted the powder room from the estimate, he said he would do it for free. I said that wasn't necessary (I don't expect people to do work for nothing) but he said it was his mistake and he would stand by his estimate. The work was fast and thorough. My carpets looked great afterwards and dried quickly. A wonderful surprise: There was a stain upstairs at the top of the stairs that I didn't expect ACS to do and I asked my husband to run our portable cleaner on it and he said ACS cleaned it. This is the best carpet cleaning service I've used and I will use them again. read more

Service was great ! Carpet looked brand new... They were able to work around my schedule and when I came home, the carpet was spotless. I would definitely recommend ACS. read more

Found the great reviews here on Yelp, and after I called them I found out they do not service my area. But Victoria, was still very helpful, she spent a good 10 minutes with me on the phone explaining how the cleaning process works, and what I might look for when shopping for another company. So having never hired anyone for air duct cleaning, she gave me a good background on it. So I appreciate the time! read more

Rick and Victoria were great to work with. More importantly, work was completed on time and as quoted - which is getting to be a rarity these days. In addition Rick noticed a door did not close correctly and took it on himself to fix it. I plan to use them again on a second home... thanks guys! read more

I am a supporter of small businesses which is why I called ACS when winter was near however their lack of service disappointed me. The toll free number is most likely linked to a personal cell phone because the first time I called a frantic woman answered and finally realized it was a business call. She took a message and assured me someone will call back to schedule but that never happened. I called again and spoke to Victoria who again promised a call back to schedule but a few days passed and still no cal. Following that call I was not able to ever reach a live person again. I eventually went with Coit, a bigger and much better organized business. I hope ACS invests in a more organized scheduler because Victoria has lost valuable business. read more

I called ACS based on a friend's recommendation. Having never hired a professional cleaner before, I was afraid our carpet was beyond help. But Rick came out, was very pleasant and professional, and did an amazing job. What compelled me to write my first Yelp review ever, though, was what happened afterward. I inadvertently set something down on the still-wet carpet and left a black stain. When I called Rick freely admitting it was my error and asking what I could do to fix it, he graciously offered to come out again and re-clean the spot free of charge. I don't recall ever being as impressed with anyone's customer service. read more

First off, let me just say that I am one of those people that let my carpets go too long without a cleaning, way too long, OK, I admit it, it was over 10 years. But hey, the carpets were new when we moved in and I just didn't want to bother with damp carpets. Also, I was afraid that it may have been too late for any real improvement and I haven't had such great experiences with carpet cleaners in the past. Still I decided it was worth a shot after seeing ACS's yelp reviews, so I gave them a call. Seriously, I am SO glad I did. I like that it's a small family owned business. Victoria was so gracious on the phone, and I was able to set up an appointment for the next week. When I met Rick, he seemed fair and honest and took a lot of time to help me decide how to proceed (I had some area rugs as well and wasn't sure the best way to clean them. After talking to Rick, I decided to have him clean one of them in a bedroom and send the other two out, he does offer referrals for this) His estimate was based only on the square footage he would clean, and did not include any areas that were covered by heavy furniture, which I appreciated, since they didn't need cleaning anyway. The estimate seemed fair and I decided to let him go ahead. Then he went to work and I do mean WORK! One thing I have realized is that the skill of the person doing the work has everything to do with how clean your carpets get. Doing it right takes a lot of strength and a willingness to use it. Anyone can do a cursory job, but Rick worked very hard to make sure that my carpets were cleaned thoroughly. All I can say is that they look amazing! As I write this review a few days later, I still can't believe how clean they are. The worst room was our office, because we spend so much time there and even that looks great! OK, the rugs were a little damp for a day, but that's to be expected. Rick gave us plenty of booties and by the next day they were almost completely dry. (A warm day helps with that.) Also, the products he uses are "green" and even though I'm not entirely sure what that means, I will say that many years ago I had gotten a rash after having my carpets cleaned and this time, I had no problems at all. Whatever he used also left the house smelling nice and the carpets feeling soft. I am a very, very happy customer and am adding my praise to all the other good reviews. read more