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Why Cleaning your Bathroom Exhaust Matters

Let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked—your bathroom exhaust fan. We know, it’s not the most glamorous topic, but trust us, it’s an important one! Your bathroom fan works hard to keep your home or business fresh by removing moisture, odors, and airborne particles. But when was the last time you gave it some TLC?

Why Should You Clean Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan?

1. Keeps Mold and Mildew Away Iowa weather brings all kinds of humidity, and bathrooms are already moisture-heavy spaces. If your exhaust fan is clogged, that extra moisture has nowhere to go—leading to mold, mildew, and even that stubborn musty smell. A clean exhaust fan helps prevent these issues before they start!
2. Improves Your Indoor Air Quality Your exhaust fan helps pull airborne bacteria, dust, and odors out of your space. But if it’s clogged up with dirt and grime, it can’t do its job properly. Cleaning your fan ensures better airflow, fresher air, and a healthier environment for everyone.
3. Prevents Fire Hazards Did you know that built-up dust and lint in an exhaust fan can actually become a fire hazard? If the motor overheats due to blockages, it can spark a fire. A quick and regular clean-out helps keep your home or business safe.
4. Makes Your Fan Last Longer (and Saves You Money!) A clogged, struggling exhaust fan works harder, which means higher energy bills and a shorter lifespan. Regular cleanings help your system run efficiently, saving you money in the long run.

How Often Should You Clean It?

For homes, we recommend giving your exhaust fan a good cleaning at least once or twice a year. If you own a business—especially one with high-traffic restrooms like a gym, restaurant, or office—you may need more frequent cleanings to keep things fresh and efficient. Let Americlean Handle It for You! We get it—bathroom exhaust cleaning isn’t the first thing on your weekend to-do list. That’s where we come in! At Americlean, we specialize in professional exhaust cleaning, making sure your fan is working at its best. Our friendly, experienced team will take care of the dirty work, so you don’t have to.
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Revitalize Your Carpets with Professional Cleaning from Americlean

Spills, stains, and years of wear and tear are inevitable—especially in a home full of kids, pets, and the hustle of daily life. Over time, even the most durable carpets start to show their age. When that happens, your first instinct might be to grab a carpet cleaner from the store or rent heavy equipment for a DIY job. However, before you take on this challenge, let’s talk about why trusting Americlean’s professional carpet cleaning services is the smarter, safer, and more effective choice.

Why Avoid DIY Carpet Cleaning?

While at-home carpet cleaning methods may seem convenient and affordable, they often come with risks that can leave your carpets looking worse—or even cause damage that’s hard to reverse.

  • Harsh Chemicals: Many store-bought carpet cleaning solutions contain heavy chemicals that can harm your health, irritate allergies, or break down the fibers of your carpet. Professional cleaners, like Americlean, use products that are safe for your family and gentle on your carpets.
  • Over-Wetting Your Carpet: Without proper equipment, it’s easy to oversaturate carpets during a DIY cleaning. Over-wetting creates the perfect environment for mold, mildew, and lingering odors to thrive, leading to bigger problems down the line.
  • Ineffective Cleaning: Home solutions and rental machines often lack the deep-cleaning power needed to lift stubborn stains and embedded dirt. Worse, improper techniques can push dirt deeper into the fibers or leave behind residue that attracts even more grime over time.

Americlean’s unique carpet cleaning process is designed to clean deeper, dry faster, and extend the life of your carpets. Unlike DIY methods or basic home solutions, we tackle what others can’t. Your carpet might look clean on the surface, but it’s home to hidden dirt, dust, soil, dust mites, allergens, and more—things that can affect your family’s health and the longevity of your floors.

Ready to See the Americlean Difference?

Trust the experts to bring your carpets back to life. Call Americlean today and schedule your professional carpet cleaning service—you’ll see why so many homeowners rely on us for results they can see and feel!

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Preventing Ice Damming: Protect Your Home This Winter with Americlean

As we prepare for winter’s snow and freezing temperatures, it’s important to keep your home warm, dry, and safe from potential damage.

One common yet preventable winter hazard is ice damming. Ice dams occur when melting snow refreezes at the edge of your roof, forming a ridge of ice that blocks proper drainage. The result? Water backing up into your home, leading to damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and flooring.At Americlean, we’ve been helping homeowners protect and restore their homes for years, and we’re here to share tips to prevent ice damming and offer professional support if the unexpected happens.

How to Prevent Ice Damming

  • Clean Your Gutters
     Clear your gutters of sticks, leaves, and debris left over from the fall. Clogged gutters can trap water and create ice dams, so ensuring proper drainage is essential. Melting snow needs a clear path to flow away from your roof and home.
  • Reduce Roof Snow Buildup
     Heavy snow accumulation on your roof can increase the risk of ice dams forming. Safely clear snow from your roof after a storm using a roof rake or hire a professional to do the job.
  • Improve Attic Insulation and Ventilation
     Proper insulation and ventilation keep your attic cold, minimizing the freeze-thaw cycle that leads to ice dams. By preventing heat loss through your roof, you reduce the chance of snow melting prematurely and refreezing at the edges.

Why Call Americlean?

Even with the best preventative measures, winter emergencies can still happen. If ice damming occurs, Americlean is here to respond 24/7, 365 days a year. We’re not just a service provider; we’re your trusted partner in protecting your home. Here’s why homeowners choose Americlean:

  • Certified Experts: Our team holds the highest accreditations and certifications, ensuring every job is done right the first time.
  • Rapid Response: We act fast, drying wet materials within 24-48 hours to prevent mold and microbial growth.
  • Comprehensive Damage Prevention: Our services stop structural and secondary damage before they become costly issues.

Call Americlean Today

If ice damming—or any water damage—strikes your home, don’t wait. The longer you wait, the greater the damage can become. Americlean’s water damage experts are standing by to help restore your home quickly and efficiently.

Winter weather can be unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. Let Americlean give you peace of mind this winter. Call us today or visit our website to learn more about our emergency residential cleaning and restoration services.

Americlean: Your Local Experts in Home Protection and Restoration.

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‘Tis the Season for Air Duct Cleaning: Time to Clean Your Ducts

As we spend more time inside, indoor air quality becomes increasingly important. With windows sealed tight to keep out the cold, the air we breathe is mostly recirculated through our heating systems. That’s why it’s crucial to ensure your air ducts are clean and working efficiently. Americlean, a trusted leader in Eastern Iowa for air duct cleaning, is here to help make sure the air you breathe indoors is fresh and healthy.

Over time, dust, allergens, pet dander, and other contaminants build up in your air ducts. When the furnace kicks on during the winter, these pollutants are circulated throughout your home. For families with allergy sufferers, asthma, or other respiratory issues, this can aggravate health conditions and cause discomfort.

Signs It’s Time to Clean Your Air Ducts

  • Unpleasant Odors: Bad smells can often be traced to a buildup of dust, mold, or other contaminants in your air ducts. Instead of masking the odor with candles, it’s time to have your air ducts professionally cleaned.
  • Excessive Dust: If you notice more dust than usual around your home, it could mean your HVAC system isn’t working efficiently. Cleaning your air ducts can reduce dust and cut down on your cleaning time.
  • Inconsistent Heating: Blockages in your air ducts can prevent your HVAC system from distributing air evenly, leading to hot and cold spots in your home.

Why Now is the Best Time for Air Duct Cleaning

Cleaning your ducts now ensures your HVAC system is ready to run smoothly throughout the colder months, keeping your home comfortable and your air quality at its best.

Americlean uses state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done right, leaving your home with cleaner, healthier air. As a locally owned and operated business, we’re committed to providing top-quality service to our Eastern Iowa neighbors. Let Americlean take care of your air ducts, so you can breathe easier all winter long.

Schedule Your Air Duct Cleaning Today

Contact us today https://americleaniowa.com/contact/ to make an appointment and experience the difference clean air ducts can make for your home.

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Refresh Your Home for Guests : The Benefits of Pre-Holiday Carpet Cleaning

With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to refresh your carpets and home for guests. Americlean’s professional carpet cleaning not only revitalizes your carpet’s appearance but also extends its life, creating a healthier environment for you and your family.

Here is why it matters to have your carpets cleaned now, rather than later:


Eliminates Bacteria and Allergens: After a challenging allergy season, it’s important to remove allergens and bacteria that may linger in carpet fibers. Professional cleaning can eliminate these hidden pollutants, promoting a healthier indoor environment through the winter.

Removes Harmful Winter Chemicals: De-icing agents and winter grime can be tracked into your home, leaving residues on your carpet. Professional cleaning helps remove these potentially harmful chemicals, creating a safer space for children and pets.

Enhances Room Appeal: Make a great impression on guests with freshly cleaned carpets that brighten any room. A well-maintained carpet can elevate your home’s atmosphere, creating a welcoming and relaxing space for everyone.

Extends Carpet Lifespan: Throughout the year, dirt and moisture can embed in carpet fibers, leading to wear and loss of softness. Regular professional cleaning keeps carpets looking and feeling like new, helping them last for years to come.

Don’t let dingy carpets keep you from enjoying a cozy winter at home. Get your carpets guest-ready with Americlean’s professional cleaning and enjoy a fresh, inviting space for the season!

Schedule with Americlean who has been trusted to get the job done right since 1988.

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Truck-Mounted VS Portable Equipment

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One of the most important parts of air duct cleaning is the equipment that is used. The vacuum is what is drawing out the debris, dust, and dirt from you air ducts. Wouldn’t you want the best, most powerful vacuuming doing the job? When you are calling around to receive pricing and cleaning procedures, you may want to confirm the type of equipment the company has!

Portable equipment is much smaller in size. It may be easy to transport, but that equipment is brought into your home or business. A truck-mounted system is much larger in size and remains outside during the cleaning. What does this information tell you about which cleaning procedure is better? We will break it down for you!

  • Power: If you want a true clean, truck-mounted is much more powerful than portable equipment. The suction from this system can draw tens of thousands of cubic feet of air per minute, while portable units may only draw a few thousand cubic feet of air per minute. Truck-mounted equipment is going to pull all the contaminants and debris out of your ductwork in an efficient and clean manner.
  • Hose diameter: Does this matter, you may ask? Have you ever lost a stuffed animal, toy, food, or other items into your ductwork? Maybe the previous owners lost items down a register opening? Truck-mounted equipment will use a hose 8”-10” in diameter, which will pull small to extremely large items out of your ductwork that may be lodged in there! You may be surprised what can be found inside ductwork. Rodents also have a tendency of finding their way into the ducts. Looking at portable equipment, the hoses are smaller in diameter and may not remove all of the debris or items from the ductwork during cleaning.
  • Debris containment: With truck-mounted equipment, all the debris, dust and dirt is sucked out into the equipment parked outside. Portable equipment is brought into your home and all that debris is vacuumed into the equipment inside your home. Some pollutants may remain indoors if there is a leak or an ineffective filter in the unit, which is releasing those pollutants back into your air.

These are a few reasons to choose a company using truck-mounted equipment. If you are interested in learning more and receiving a free quote, call our office today!