How To Select a Professional Cleaning Company
 

Do They Have Good References?
Unfortunately the cleaning industry is filled with uneducated, uninformed and even unethical service companies. CLEAN Choice is considered by many to be the most reliable cleaning and restoration company in Central Maryland. No company is more exclusively referred by high-end carpet dealers, interior designers and realtors in our area. We do whatever it takes to protect and maintain our golden reputation. As a result, over 90% of our business comes from repeat customers or referrals. Check out what our clients have to say.

What Kind of Experience Do They Have?
CLEAN Choice has been caring for the finest floors, rugs and fabrics since 1989. We have been challenged with and have solved many unique and difficult cleaning situations. Whether the carpet is natural or synthetic, we have cleaned all types of textiles, making us one of the most experienced cleaners in Maryland. We have responded to hundreds of emergency water damage situations each year providing fast, knowledgeable, caring support to restore homes and businesses.

Are They Well Educated In Their Field?
CLEAN Choice is one of the few firms in the area certified by the IICRC and CRI which are the most recognized body of certification for carpet and upholstery cleaners and water damage professionals. We belong to an elite national group of Carpet Cleaning Consultants keeping us on top of the latest cleaning and professional service techniques. Each year we spend hundreds of hours attending educational courses, certification schools, and conventions. We study trade journals, books, articles and periodicals related to our work. We are abreast of the cutting edge technology and changes that regularly occur in our industry. CLEAN Choice is committed to the highest order of education and training. Our company is involved in a number of educational processes. This insures that you will get the latest cleaning technology applied to your job.

Which System Do They Use?
The equipment used by a cleaning firm is incredibly important. CLEAN Choice uses only the highest quality, most advanced, state-of-the-art equipment on the market today. The systems we use will get maximum soil removal and maximum spot removal without over wetting your floor or fabric and without leaving a sticky residue behind.

Do They Understand Customer Service?
Our mission is to provide you with the most outstanding service experience ever. We are committed to showing up on time, and communicating with you throughout the service experience. Our staff will show up in a professionally lettered vehicle, in uniform, ready to serve you in the most courteous manner possible.

Do You Get What You Pay For?
Never select a cleaning firm based on price alone. A low priced service could actually damage your floor or fabric, costing you more in the long run. CLEAN Choice charges more than some companies, but you get what you pay for. It's impossible for a company to provide the best service experience if they can't afford to invest in the best employees, education and equipment.

Do They Use Top Quality Products?
CLEAN Choice refuses to use discount products. Cheap products can damage your floors and fabrics. The products we use are safe for the outside environment as well as the indoor environment.

Do They Guarantee Their Work?
Our guarantee to you is that if you are not completely satisfied with the service experience you receive from our company, we will rush back to your location at no charge and no obligation to make things right. If you are still unimpressed, we will honor our money back guarantee*.

Do They Have A Referral Program?
For each new customer you refer to CLEAN Choice, we will send you a 10% referral commission. A certificate for 10% will be mailed to you when the referred customer pays the invoice. The referral commission is paid on the first new job. Repeat business does not qualify for the commission. You may then either use the certificate toward services, cash or donate it to your favorite charity.Bubba's Professional Carpet Cleaning?

How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off!

It’s sad but there are people who are just out to get your money without providing a service of value. But they would not have as much opportunity if there weren’t individuals who they felt could get something of value for a ridiculously low amount of money. “LET THE BUYER BEWARE” is the old adage that rings true when talking about ‘too good to be true’ prices. If you see an ad for carpet cleaning for say $9.95 per room or $99.00 special … Beware! It could be an unscrupulous carpet cleaner or someone who doesn’t know any better and is imitating one.

We call them “Bait and Switch” con artists that give our industry a bad reputation. The bait is the unbelievable low price. When they get to your home they demonstrate their double scrub (deep scrub) cleaning method, or deluxe cleaning method. That’s the switch, which means that they won’t pre-spray the traffic areas, remove stains, or work the pre-spray in with a carpet grooming tool unless you pay them extra for it. The “extra” , which should have been included in the initial price, is usually an additional charge of so many dollars or cents per square foot. Now the room you thought you were going to pay $9.95 for has tripled or more and that is before add-ons like fiber sanitizer, carpet protector and deodorizer.

In reality, when you add up the cost of fuel, the truck-mount equipment ($25,000 to $60,000) , the service van ($30,000+), 2 men service team ($35.00 to $50,00 per hour), insurance, workers compensation, equipment and vehicle maintenance, advertising and many other overheads, it costs the average reputable company over $160.00 just to send someone to your door. And that’s before they do any work. So how can they clean for that price? They can’t. And if you insist they do what they advertised, they will either leave, try to get a minimum trip charge for coming out, or just lightly clean around the furniture very quickly and you will not get a good job. In fact, they will damage the fibers, raise the bacteria level deep in the carpet pile, and even void your carpet manufacturer warranty.

What Can You Do?
First of all, don’t be fooled by unbelievably low prices. If the prices look too good to be true, then they probably are. Only hire IICRC and CRI certified carpet care companies such as CLEAN Choice to ensure the best results.