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The finest homes in Marin trust us with their floors and fabrics.
Family-founded in 1976 and locally owned. Carpet, area rug, upholstery, stone, tile, grout, and hardwood floor cleaning and protection, done the right way for 50 years.
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Started by Frank and Eileen Burrous. Still locally owned and operated in Marin.
“You have remained one of the few true professionals that still understand what excellent customer service means.”
What we stand for
Family-founded. Locally owned. Honest about every job.
Burrous Brothers was founded in Marin in 1976 and is locally owned and operated today. Fifty years on, the values haven’t changed: do excellent work, treat people with courtesy, and be honest about what your home actually needs.
Family-founded, locally owned
Started by Frank and Eileen Burrous in 1976 and still locally owned and operated, right here in Marin.
50 years in Marin
Five decades cleaning and protecting the county’s floors and fabrics, with the reputation to match.
Honest assessments
We tell you what your space needs, and what it doesn’t. No upselling, no work you’ll regret paying for.
Upfront, no-surprises pricing
The written estimate is the price you pay. Any extras (like a driving charge for outer areas) are disclosed before we start.
Our work
A look at recent jobs around Marin.
What we do
Cleaning and protection for every surface in your home
One team, every soft and hard surface. From wool carpets to limestone counters, we use cleaning systems matched to the material, never one-size-fits-all.
Carpet & Rug Cleaning
Truck-mounted hot water extraction that cleans deeper, rinses cleaner, and dries faster. Safe for wool, STAINMASTER®, and on-location oriental rugs.
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Upholstery Cleaning
Gentle, residue-free cleaning for cotton, silk, linen, and synthetic fabrics. Optional fabric protector extends the life of every piece.
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Stone, Tile & Grout
Deep cleaning and sealing for marble, limestone, travertine, slate, granite, ceramic, porcelain, terra cotta, Saltillo, and concrete.
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Hardwood Floor Cleaning
Intensive cleaning that lifts embedded soil, then a uniform sheen restoration to extend the life of your finished floor.
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100% Checkbook
A perfect score in every category Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook rates.
Why Marin chooses us
Highest rated. Properly trained. Locally owned.
The 100% score
Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook gave us a perfect 100% in every category they rate. A score no other cleaner has ever matched, before or since.
Apprenticed technicians
Every technician completes an apprenticeship in our cleaning process, not a one-day course. Bonded, insured, and trained to treat your home like it’s their own.
Green cleaning
Our primary carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning product is fragrance-free, non-toxic, and Green-certified. We use the newest, most environmentally friendly Scotchgard® for protection.
Our promise
If it’s not right, we make it right.
Your complete satisfaction is extremely important to us. We promise to do the very best job possible. And if you’re not completely satisfied with our work, we’ll come back and re-clean any areas you request.
If spots return within one month, we’ll come back at no charge.
And the price we quote is the price you pay: upfront and transparent, with no surprise charges added after the fact.
Re-cleaning must be requested within one week. Returning spots must be reported within one month.
Truck-mounted hot water extraction
- Loosens soil with a safe pre-conditioner, then rinses with a hot pH-balanced solution.
- Extracts moisture before it reaches the backing: no over-wetting, no shrinkage.
- Removes dust mites and allergens at the source, leaving carpets essentially residue-free.
- Safe for wool, STAINMASTER®, and all common synthetic fibers.
What clients say
Loved across Marin
“Your motto “Simply the Best” is a testimonial to truth in advertising. Professional, knowledgeable, and thorough.”
“You have remained one of the few true professionals that still understand what excellent customer service means.”
“Compared to other carpet cleaners I have used, you are the best.”
Where we work
Serving all of Marin County
From Sausalito to Novato, Tiburon to Fairfax. We serve homes and businesses across Marin. We accept text messages at (415) 435-1588 for fast scheduling.
Sausalito Mill Valley Tiburon & Belvedere San Rafael Novato Belvedere Larkspur Corte Madera Kentfield Ross San Anselmo Fairfax Greenbrae
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150 Shoreline Hwy Bldg E Suite 110, Mill Valley, CA 94941
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Call or text us for a free, no-pressure estimate. We’ll give you an honest assessment of what your space needs, and what it doesn’t, at an upfront price, with no surprises.