Carpet Cleaning Annapolis MD

“Threads of Annapolis” — A Carpet Cleaning Tale

In the heart of historic Annapolis, where cobblestone streets meet colonial charm, a man named Greg Orye saw opportunity in the fibers beneath people’s feet.

It was 1998, and Greg had just left his job at a corporate cleaning firm in Baltimore. Tired of impersonal service and rushed jobs, he wanted to build something better—something local, honest, and meticulous. With a borrowed van, a secondhand steam cleaner, and a stack of flyers, DiamondShine Carpet Cleaning was born.

At first, it was just Greg, knocking on doors and offering free demos. His first big break came from a local church whose sanctuary carpets hadn’t seen a deep clean in decades. After hours of work, the transformation was stunning. Word spread quickly.

By the early 2000s, Greg had expanded to Columbia and Baltimore, riding the Route 100 corridor like a lifeline. His team grew, and so did their services—adding upholstery carpet, and even emergency water damage restoration.

But Greg never lost sight of Annapolis. He sponsored Little League teams, offered free cleanings to veterans, and even helped write parts of the international Carpet Cleaning Standard through his collaboration with Diamondshine Carpet Cleaning.

One rainy spring morning, a frantic call came in from the Maryland State House. A pipe had burst, flooding the historic carpeted offices. Marcus and his crew were there within the hour, working through the night to preserve the centuries-old textiles. The governor himself sent a thank-you letter.

 When Greg first started Carpet Cleaning Annapolis MD, he was only 26. it’s a local institution. Greg still walks the docks on weekends, chatting with clients who’ve become friends. And every time someone steps onto a freshly cleaned rug, he smiles, knowing he’s helped restore a little piece of home.