Category: Water Damage Restoration

Interesting Carpet Facts – Who would have thought?

Rhett
May 11 |15:19
  • The Norwalk virus or Norovirus (virus that causes stomach flu) can survive on an uncleaned carpet for a month or more.
  • Microbiologists have identified air blown from a running vacuum cleaner as one of the five places in the home that has the highest number of germs.  Other places include dish sponges, washing machines, bathroom toilets during a flush, and kitchen trash cans.
  • Each year, several pounds of soil can accumulate in and under a carpet.
  • The 5-second rule is a myth:  bacteria can live after 4 weeks on carpet.  And, thanks to “microbial adhesion”, germs such as the following are immediately transferred to food: Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritis (bacterium that causes horrible diarrhea and vomiting) and Campylobacter (causes bloody diarrhea, periodontitis or dysentery syndrome).
  • Bed bugs can live in carpet fibers and wooden floorboards. For their size, they are extremely fast and can crawl more than 100 feet to obtain a blood meal, usually at night from people who are sleeping.  Engorgement takes about 3-10 minutes yet people rarely realize they are being bitten.
  • A person sheds about 1.5 million skin flakes an hour, most which becomes embedded in our carpets.
  • Carcinogens in cigarettes may accumulate in household carpet.  Because dogs and cats, as well as children and infants, spend a great deal of time on the floor, they may be at risk for developing lung cancer in households with cigarette smokers. 
  • Reports of families falling ill with gastrointestinal problems because of leaky vacuum cleaners that re-deposited Salmonella germs from the carpet into the household air.
  • Stachybotrys chartarum is a house mold that grows on wet carpeting.  It produces mycotoxins which causes dermatitis, mucosal irritation and immunosuppression.

After learning these facts, getting your carpets cleaned seems like something you would need to do to keep your home and family healthy.  With Green Clean’s carpet and upholstery cleaning as well as our smoke and water damage restoration, we can keep your home and family healthy and clean. 

“Restoring Healthy Environments” is what we do!

 

Basement Waterproofing – A Preventative Step in Protecting Your Home

Rhett
Mar 30 |15:05

Basement waterproofing is a safe and reliable way to combat basement water seepage, sump pump malfunctions, and sewer/septic system failures.  Basement waterproofing is needed anytime a structure is built at ground level or below ground level.  Considerations should be made in cases where ground water is likely to build up in the soil and can raise the water table.  This higher water table causes hydrostatic pressure to be exerted underneath basement floors and against basement walls.   

 

Hydrostatic pressure forces water through cracks in the foundation walls, through openings caused by expansion and contraction of the footing-foundation wall joint and up through floor cracks.  This pressure can cause major structural damage to foundation walls and is likely to contribute to mold, decay and other moisture-related problems. 

 

 

Green Clean’s water damage restoration service follows a step-by-step process that will not only disinfect and sanitize the area after a complete structural drying, but it also detects water beneath floor coverings, within walls, wood framing, insulation and sheetrock.  Green Clean also specializes in mold remediation.

 

Ice Dams-What to do if you see water stains on your ceiling

jason
Feb 1 |19:52

Water damage can be the devastating result from neglecting your home or business. During the winter months, ice dams have the tendency to accumulate on roof eaves and therefore must be knocked down in order to prevent dislodged roof shingles, sagging gutters, damaged insulation, and water stains on ceilings and walls inside your home, just to name a few effects. If left untreated, your home may become vulnerable to mold and mildew issues. If you are noticing ice dams, we have a trusted company we would be happy to refer to you to remove ice dams. In the unfortunate event of water damage in you or your friend or neighbor’s home, Green Clean is qualified with the proper knowledge and equipment to assess the damage and attend to all of your home’s needs.

 

Quick Response Time Is Critical When You Have Water Damage

admin
Dec 28 |16:51

Water Damage can occur from a variety of sources; Basement Flooding, Plumbing leaks, Burst Pipes, and Frozen Pipes just to name a few.

Immediate response to a Water Damage is the most critical thing in minimizing the amount of damage that the unwanted water can cause. Typically Green Clean can respond to a Water Damage Emergency in less than an hour. We have staff on call twenty four hours a day, 365 days a year for water damage restoration and repair.

The reason why response time is so critical is because the water will migrate rapidly to other areas and will quickly be absorbed by porous materials such as carpeting, carpet padding, drywall and insulation in walls and between floors.  The sooner the water is removed, the less area is affected.

The second reason why response time is so critical is because after water intrusion, mold and bacterial spores germinate and multiply.  One organism can multiply to more than one billion organisms in less than 24 hours. You typically have 72 hours to dry porous materials, after that time we recommend removal and replacement due to health concerns.

From initial consultations to project management, reconstruction and restorations, every member of the Green Clean staff is passionate about restoring healthy environments. That passion, along with an experienced, IICRC-certified staff of cleaning and restoration technicians have earned Green Clean an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
The owners of Green Clean Jason Schroeck and Rhett Trotter work hard to build long-term relationships with their customers through communication and trust, striving for excellence in every service they provide, and placing the needs of their customers first.  By serving their customers with honesty, integrity, and the highest level of professional service has provided the foundation for Green Clean to win the 10th Annual Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.

 

Twin Cities Carpet Cleaning and Water/Fire Damage Restoration Company Wins the 2009 BBB Integrity Award

jason
Nov 19 |14:59
Twin Cities Carpet Cleaning and Water/Fire Damage Restoration Company Wins the 2009 BBB Integrity Award
Author: jason
Green Clean Care Won the 2009 BBB Integrity Award

Green Clean Care Won the 2009 BBB Integrity Award

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) announced the recipients of the 2009 BBB Integrity Awards,  presented by Best Buy, at a ceremony held at the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul on October 29th, 2009. Green Clean Carpet Care Restoration recipient of the 10th Annual Integrity Award in the category of 1-10 employees marks the first time a Carpet Cleaning or Water/Fire Damage Restoration Company has received the award.

Green Clean is a locally-owned, full service carpet cleaning and restoration company.  Founded in 1996 as R&C Cleaning Specialists, Green Clean has established a reputation for delivering high-quality carpet cleaning and water/fire restoration services for homeowners, businesses, and insurance companies throughout the entire Twin Cities Metro area.

From initial consultations to project management, reconstruction and restorations, every member of the Green Clean staff is passionate about restoring healthy environments. That passion, along with an experienced, IICRC-certified staff of cleaning and restoration technicians have earned Green Clean an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

The owners of Green Clean Jason Schroeck and Rhett Trotter work hard to build long-term relationships with their customers through communication and trust, striving for excellence in every service they provide, and placing the needs of their customers first.  By serving their customers with honesty, integrity, and the highest level of professional service has provided the foundation for Green Clean to win the 10th Annual Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.