1st Choice Green Clean

My carpets look great! Dave is knowledgeable, thorough and professional. He cleaned 2 wool area rugs and 2 bedroom wall to wall carpets. He informed me pricing was subject to stain types. The results were aligned with cost and value. I then hired him again to clean a synthetic rug– again with stellar results.
He effectively communicated his e.t.a. and was professional.
Awesome…highly recommend.

I called and texted a few places to get quotes. Dave did not return my calls or texts.

Great job on our carpet– much better results than what we had with another carpet cleaner previously. Dave let us know before hand if he had any concerns about stains that may not come out completely– but in the end everything did and looked awesome. My sister had her mattress done as well and was very pleased. Definitely recommend.

Dave did an excellent job on our carpets. He came on time, and was very knowledgeable about his profession. He did a thorough job and I am very satisfied with his work. Our carpets look new again, and I would definitely use Dave again in the future.

Dave provides an excellent service. He responds quickly to calls and makes scheduling convenient. His rates are reasonable. Most of all, the carpets look great when he’s done. I’ve used his services twice now and plan on doing so again.

Answered every question I had, gave 100%. Thanks Dave

Dave Trager did an outstanding job cleaning our tile/​grout floors in the kitchen and bath. He is reliable, honest, and takes pride in his work! my house feels so clean and sanitized!

Thanks Dave!!! You did and awesome job on my couches and chair. You worked with my schedule to find a time that worked for us both. The couches have never looked cleaner… or smelt better. 1^st Choice Green Clean also ensured the products used would not affect our cats. Thanks again Dave. I will definitely use1st Choice Green Clean again.

I did my research on carpet cleaning in the LB area — calling and interviewing 5 – 6 of the top rated cleaners in the area on Unilocal.I heard the speech every time — «we have the best machines, blah blah. Heard some hard sells, «if I come out, I want to make sure I do the cleaning or otherwise its a waste of my time. Of the short listed three, 1^st Choice Green (Dave) was the only one that came out more once (three times actually), inspected and measured the square footage of the place and gave me a written estimate (1^st visit). He also did not over promise, suggested he come out again (all on his dime and time) to do a test on the carpet to see if he could actually clean it to my expectations. After the second time coming out to do the test, (and with pretty remarkable results) did I agree to hire him. Dave spent over 3 hrs cleaning for bedrooms — almost 900 sq/​ft of space. I was there with him every single minute, driving him crazy with a ton of questions. I observed that to clean carpets well, the cleaner has to be very deliberate and spend time going over the dirty spots in a slow and measured way… I don’t believe it can be rushed if you want to get the desired results.
Please keep in mind that Dave’s rates are NOT the lowest, in fact they were the highest. However, he was by far the most professional, thorough, and deliberate of all the folks I spoke to. I am not one to over pay for products or services, and even though his rates were over 50% more expensive, I do believe he was worth it. Believe me, I never, ever pay the highest price for anything I buy, but in this instance, I was impressed with the overall level of professionalism Dave exhibited throughout. I have posted photos for you to see how he did the test and some work-​in-​progress shots.

I needed a carpet cleaned on short notice — we were moving in on a Friday and I noticed an odd smell in the front room. I called Dave at 1^st choice on Wednesday evening after 6 pm and he called me back that night and fit me into his schedule on Thursday. The carpet looked great and he was in touch quickly when I asked him followup questions. I’d highly recommend his service.

Third time is a charm as they say. The first two companies that came out to clean my sectional were not able to get it clean. It takes a beating at the hands of a Three year old and 15 mo old.
I was genuinely impressed with how clean Dave got our sofa. He was up front about some of the stains maybe not coming out, but he got them out. Dave really put in the time, and I appreciate it. Absolutely my first call from now on.
Friendly and professional, he showed up when he said he would and called to let me know he was on his way.
My only critique, is that my unlike some of the other reviewers, he did not return my first call, I had to call back 4 days later. He did call me back in a reasonable time frame the second time, and apologized for not getting back to me. I understand it can get challenging to keep track when your swamped.
Even still, the results were worth the wait and the second call.
I highly recommend Dave Trager.

Had the carpet cleaned by Dave a few months ago. He did a great job. It’s a light beige color. He got all the spots out. It was slightly damp after but dried completely by the next day. I will use his services again in the future.

Total professionalism! I called on a Friday and left a message that I would like to get my carpet and furniture cleaned. Within an hour, my call was returned by Dave, the owner.
After explaining what I needed cleaned, he offered to come Monday at 10:00 to give me an estimate and told me that if I was ok with the estimate that he could do the job that day. A few minutes before 10:00, Dave called to let me know that his morning job was taking a little longer than expected, but felt he could be at my house by 11:00, which he was. I appreciated the honesty and being informed of the delay, as minor as it was!
After being given the estimate, I agreed to have Dave get started. He explained everything he was doing. He was very conscientious, thorough, and took pride in his work. My carpeting looks fantastic, my sofa and love seat look like new. Even my husband’s recliner, which is used A LOT has taken on a new life! There was no heavy chemical odor.
I definitely give 1^st Choice a 5-​star rating and totally intend on calling Dave for any future cleaning needs.

David did a spectacular job on our tile in our kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms. He also cleaned our old recliner and made it look great! David is very professional, friendly, and honest. His prices are very reasonable and definitely worth every penny. I highly recommend 1^st Choice Green Clean!

Dave was able to work with my unpredictable moving schedule, accommodate the day and time needed, and perform an excellent stretching and cleaning service in a condo without the use of connecting his equipment to his van.
This type of service is exactly the reason for using a small, local business like Dave’s.
If you’re looking for a trustworthy quality carpet cleaning or repair service, look no further.

Dave the owner returned my call within the hour and was able to clean my mattress within two days. Service was affordable, quick and efficient. He was very polite and did such a good job I’m referring him to my neighbor. We are ordering a new mattress and plan on giving our older one to a friend who needs it. What better than to have it cleaned and sanitized! Thanks Dave!

David, the owner, is very friendly, helpful and trustworthy. His work was impeccable and his prices were very reasonable! Would recommend 1^st Choice Green Clean to anyone that needs any piece of furniture and/​or flooring cleaned. Will use this company again! :D
My light beige couch was absolutely filthy from years of use and my dog. I mean so dirty and smelly to the point that it was now a dark tan color and I was thinking of throwing it away all together and buying a new one. I couldn’t find I decently priced quality couch so I decided to try and clean my couch and see what happens.
I called 1^st Choice Green Cleaning on a Sunday evening. David returned my call within the hour and we set up an in home cleaning estament the following afternoon. He said if we were happy with the price quoted that he could clean our furniture the same day since he would already be there.
After David finished, I was astonished at how clean he got my dirty couch! He was able to restore it to its natural color and get rid of the smell. We had him clean our side chair as well. This chair is dark brown in color so we didn’t realize how dirty that was too, but now it looks like new! He suggested we add on the Scotch Guard since the furniture cleaned up so nice and this extra layer would help to prevent the furniture from getting dirty too fast. So we did.

As I mentioned before David was very friendly and I felt very comfortable having him in my home. He worked hard while still taking time to get know my husband and I (in a friendly neighbor kinda of way). He also showed interest in my puppy. I will defiantly use him the next time I need something cleaned. He mentioned he also cleans tile and grout.

Well, I am sorry I can’t share all the excitement.
I called on Friday, March 7^th at 8:00 AM and left a Message.
I left my Name, Phone #, Time of Day, and Message.
I needed some Carpet repair and cleaning done since I just got through with some Remodeling.
Needless to say, several Rooms needed to be cleaned, Traffic areas taken care of and most of all, some Areas needed to be re-​stretched since I added a Wall and had to cut the existing Carpet.
Anyways, it is now 2:17 PM on the same Day, and no-​one has called me back.
How long should I wait?
2 hours?
4 Hours?
Over 6 Hours?
How long would you wait?
What if I just had a flooded House and needed immediate attention?
Too bad, I will take my Business elsewhere.

I just found my carpet cleaning guy for life! It seems like such a simple thing. Getting your carpets cleaned. The reality is that if you live in your house, care about your stuff and are willing to pay a fair price to get a good job done, all Carpet Cleaners are NOT Created Equally.
1^st Choice Green Clean just did an amazing job stretching and cleaning my carpets!
Now, I’m spoiled and will never use anyone else.
Dave Trager, the owner did:
— Exactly what he said he was going to do.
— Exactly when he said he was going to do it, and
— Exactly for the price that we had agreed to.
Dave carefully explained each step of the process and provided us with a clearly written and professional estimate that was broken down so that we could easily pick and choose which services we wanted done. No judgement or pressure tactics when we opted to delay some upholstery cleaning.
In addition to using «green» cleaning chemicals (safe for dogs and kids) he used a full set of professional tools and a high powered truck mounted extraction unit which sucked all the excess water out of the carpets. We were walking on them in just a few hours, and that was in February!
He used a power stretcher to pull the carpet tight. He carefully inspected the tack strips to make sure that they were properly secured and added support where he could see that they had failed in the past.
Sure, I’m always looking for a deal, but the carpet cleaning industry is filled with con-​artists, bait and switch tactics and companies that will just take your money then subcontract out the work to some guy in a pick-​up truck with a broken down, grocery store rental unit, who soaks your carpets, padding and sub-​floors leaving you with a bigger problem than when you started. The horror stories that you hear about carpet cleaners are real!
Getting your carpets cleaned in your house is a pretty intimate and invasive process. 1^st Choice Green Clean has been in business for over 25 years. I have never met Dave Trager or even heard of 1^st Choice Green Clean before last week. In fact I found him on Unilocal! Now, I consider him a true craftsman. A throwback to a time when local businesses took pride in their workmanship and a friend.
He is not the cheapest guy around, but his prices are fair and I believe you will be pleasantly surprised and reminded of why it is nice to do business with a family owned business that has been serving the Long Beach community and surrounding areas for decades. He gives free quotes and will personally talk to you on the phone, so you have nothing to lose.

I called up David just after the holidays to see if he could clean my carpets before the new year (there is something nice about starting the year with clean carpets!), and he was able to fit me in the next day.
He gave me an approximate estimate on the phone, which was pretty much exactly the price he ended up charging… no extra costs added on! The price was absolutely fair for the great work he did!
The carpets turned out nicely and dried quickly. David uses organic products, which is important to me since I have a little girl who thinks eating off the floor is the way to go! There was no chemical smell, and the carpets turned out looking fluffy and smelling nice and fresh. David even spent some extra time removing paint stains that I had made when painting my apartment 2 years earlier (I honestly did not think anything could be done about them, but most of them vanished… yay security deposit!), and he propped up a mirror that could not be moved to another room on little styrofoam blocks so it wouldn’t get damaged by the dampness. Also, he is a very nice person and I felt 100% comfortable leaving him in my apartment when I had to run some errands.
Yay 1^st Choice Green Clean! :)