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BamaClean
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What this listing says
North Alabama homeowners from Florence to Huntsville who want mold testing from a father-and-son team with ACAC board credentials and 30 years of cleaning and restoration work behind them.
Best for
- Homeowners in Florence, the Shoals, Huntsville, or Madison who need mold testing from inspectors holding ACAC board credentials.
- Anyone buying a home in the Tennessee Valley who wants pre-purchase mold and radon testing with lab-backed reports that meet lender and insurance standards.
- North Alabama property owners dealing with water damage who want the same company to handle extraction, drying, and post-remediation mold verification testing.
- Commercial properties and institutions (like UNA) that need ongoing carpet, tile, or upholstery cleaning from a company with truck-mounted equipment.
About this company
BamaClean is a family-owned restoration and cleaning company based in Florence, Alabama, with a second location in Russellville. AJ Ruiz runs the business with his son Cristian. They cover a wide swath of North Alabama — from the Shoals (Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia) east through Decatur, Huntsville, and Madison.
The mold inspection side of the business stands out. Both AJ and Cristian hold ACAC board credentials (CIEC and CMC), which require documented field experience and board-level exams — not just online coursework. Their mold inspection page explicitly states they do testing only and do not perform remediation, positioning the inspections as independent. They also hold NRSB radon testing credentials and use calibrated air sampling pumps with AIHA-accredited lab analysis. On the cleaning and restoration side, they run Vortex Advantage mobile cleaning plants — truck-mounted units that deliver more extraction power than portable machines. They handle carpet, tile, upholstery, water damage, and fire/smoke damage restoration, with 24/7 emergency response.
AJ has been in the industry for over 30 years, with 20 of those in the Florence area. Cristian represents the second generation, carrying ACAC board-level credentials of his own. The company holds BBB A+ accreditation and is registered on SAM.GOV as a federal contractor. They serve commercial clients too — the University of North Alabama is a repeat customer.
4.9 stars on 40 Google reviews with 39 five-star ratings. That near-perfect record reflects a small but loyal customer base across North Alabama. The volume is modest, but the consistency is hard to dismiss.
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Service area
BamaClean is headquartered in Florence, Alabama, with a second location in Russellville. They serve North Alabama broadly: Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Killen in the Shoals region; Huntsville, Madison, Harvest, Meridianville, and Hazel Green in Madison County; Decatur and Athens; and Russellville and surrounding Franklin County. Their FAQ page lists ZIP codes spanning Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Morgan, and Limestone counties, plus a handful of Mississippi ZIP codes near the state line.
Review consensus
Chris is the most-named technician across reviews, praised by at least ten reviewers for carpet and upholstery cleaning — Nancy Tays called the customer service "uncommon," and Monique Segars credited him with removing stubborn stains. AJ gets praise for taking time to answer questions (bryan northrup) and for fast emergency water response (Tim Alford, a facilities director). Cristian (also called Christian) is praised alongside AJ for mold inspections — Allison Block noted their organized reports and clear communication. Junior appears in two reviews for carpet work (Livia Mares Vazquez, Cindy). Across the board, reviewers mention punctuality, courtesy calls before arrival, and same-week scheduling. Multiple reviewers describe the company as affordable compared to competitors (Rudy Montejo).
1 found across 40 total reviews at 4.9★. The single recent negative is a 1-star rating from a Google Local Guide with 266 reviews — but it contains no text at all. The owner responded saying they could not locate the reviewer as a customer and were investigating. Without any complaint details, this review provides no actionable information about the company's service quality.
A few reviewer names overlap with the Ruiz surname (Dan Ruiz/SpokeNLoud, WheelLaw Ruiz), which may indicate family connections — both left 5-star reviews in March 2022, a period when several other reviews also appeared. This does not invalidate the broader pattern but is worth noting. The owner responded to 100% of recent negative reviews (1 of 1), and the response was specific rather than templated — they addressed the lack of a customer record directly.
Chris (technician — widely praised for carpet and upholstery cleaning across 10+ reviews). AJ Ruiz (owner/president — praised for responsiveness, emergency water work, and mold inspection detail). Cristian/Christian Ruiz (field operations manager — praised for mold inspections and communication). Junior (technician — praised for carpet work in two reviews). Brandon and Jose (technicians — praised in a website testimonial for punctuality and politeness).
Chris is the technician most reviewers name, so ask if he will be handling your job. For mold inspections, you will likely work directly with AJ or Cristian. The review record is small but almost uniformly positive — the one negative has no text and may not represent a real service interaction.
Keep in mind
- BamaClean holds a CMR (mold remediator) credential and their older website pages list "Mold Cleaning Testing" as a service category, even though their newer mold inspection pages say they do testing only. Ask directly whether they perform any remediation work or refer it out entirely.
- 40 Google reviews over a multi-year span is a thin sample for a company covering this much territory. You will not find the volume of peer feedback you would get from a larger operation.
- Their service area stretches from Russellville to Huntsville — roughly 90 miles. If your property is on the eastern edge, confirm response times and whether the crew is local or driving from Florence.
- The website lists multiple phone numbers across different pages ((256) 576-8491, (256) 324-0492, (256) 648-5924). Confirm which number reaches scheduling directly.