Gerald Bongiorno, started his carpet cleaning journey working for, “Steam King”. Over a couple years, he learned everything there was to know about carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning.
Gerald Bongiorno, with his first son on the way, knew it would benefit the family if he ventured out on his own. Young and ambitious, he believed the bar could be set higher in the carpet cleaning industry with the following formula: prioritizing customer satisfaction and providing only the BEST results.

Gerald Bongiorno, founder of BEST, put together his savings – just enough to buy a single work vehicle and truck mounted machine, to open a one-man carpet cleaning business called, “BEST Carpet Steam Cleaning”

Through hard work and sticking to a formula that works, he experienced immediate success and landed himself on the front of Yellow Pages.
Gerald gained yearly repeat customers, which helped grow his clientele through word of mouth - well before smartphones.
After 7 years of doing it all himself, Gerald hires his first worker to help take some of the load, allowing time for expansion.
BEST acquires its first major commercial contract, Panera Bread.
Gerald purchases his second work vehicle and truck mounted machine, to allow for more advertising and job intake.

Through excellent results, BEST built the commercial contract with Panera Bread to service 9 cafe’s, from Rutland, VT to Oneonta, NY.
BEST gains 10 new Panera Bread contracts from Oneonta, NY to Kingston, NY. BEST now services ALL Panera Bread’s in the capital region.

BEST acquires commercial contracts with several Friendly’s restaurants in the capital region.

BEST acquires commercial contracts with several Applebee’s restaurants in the capital region.

BEST acquires commercial contracts with several Ninety Nine and Chipotle restaurants.
Michael Bongiorno, eventual co-owner of BEST, joins the United States Air Force out of high school, with a selected career in Cyber Security.
Covid-19 hits, and BEST begins a side service dedicated to home sanitation

BEST acquires commercial contracts with several Sunoco and restaurants.

BEST Carpet Steam Cleaning was rebranded with a new logo, business card, uniform, vehicle wrap, invoice, and website.

BEST Carpet Steam Cleaning became Angi Certified, servicing homeowners within an 80 mile radius from Clifton Park, to Ticonderoga and anywhere in between.

BEST acquires commercial contracts with several UPS locations.
Ownership transition to Staff Sergeant Rochelle Testa (Woman- & Veteran-Owned business)
Pick-up & drop-off carpet services
Epoxy flooring services (flake, metallic, solid, and quartz finishes)
Excellence: We are dedicated to achieving excellence in everything we do, from the quality of our cleaning services to the level of customer care we provide. We continuously strive to surpass expectations and set new standards for professionalism and performance in the cleaning industry.
Integrity: Integrity is the cornerstone of our business. We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions, both with our customers and within our team. Trust is earned through consistent integrity, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in every aspect of our operations.
Innovation: We embrace innovation as a driving force behind our success. We are constantly seeking new and improved cleaning techniques, technologies, and solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our services. By staying ahead of the curve, we ensure that our customers benefit from the latest advancements in cleaning technology.
Customer Focus: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen to their needs, understand their preferences, and tailor our services to meet their expectations. Building strong, lasting relationships with our customers is a priority, and we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service that exceeds their satisfaction.