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About Our Company

TRADED THE CUBICLE
for clean

We are three friends who transitioned from office roles because we wanted to build a business with our own hands, providing unmatched value to our Greensboro neighbors.

Our Journey to Ownership

We didn't start in the home services industry. Christopher was a software developer who transitioned to driving for Amazon to find a new path, while Paul spent his days navigating delivery routes for Amazon. Meanwhile, Carl worked as an operations supervisor at Home Depot while pursuing his business degree in college.

Although our professional backgrounds are different, we shared the exact same drive: we wanted to build a business of our own, control our own path, and take direct, personal pride in the work we do.

By joining forces to create Once Dirty, we combined our logistics, operations, and technical skills into a local, owner-operated service. We traded office routines for a brand we are proud to run ourselves, delivering premier quality directly to the Greensboro community.

Meet the Founders

The Clean Crew

  • Christopher Rodriguez

    Co-Founder

    With a background in software development and logistics, Christopher transitioned away from desk-bound code and delivery routes to build something of his own. He combines technical precision with operational expertise to lead Once Dirty's service standards, finding fulfillment in business ownership and serving the Greensboro community directly.

  • Carl Shelley

    Co-Founder

    A business student and former operations supervisor at Home Depot, Carl blends management theory with hands-on client service and team leadership. He leverages his retail operations experience to streamline project scheduling and coordinate on-site workflow, ensuring every clean is executed efficiently.

  • Paul Peters

    Co-Founder

    A former delivery logistics driver, Paul brings a down-to-earth perspective and a deep dedication to Once Dirty. Known for being level-headed and highly passionate about his craft, he walked away from the daily routing grind to build a business focused on client relationships and direct, reliable local service.

Our Commitment

The Owner-Operator Promise

We built Once Dirty specifically to offer a direct, personalized relationship with our clients. Here is what we promise:

  • Direct Owner Care

    We spent years dealing with ticket systems and hierarchies. At Once Dirty, you talk directly to the owners. If something isn't perfect, we solve it on the spot. No runarounds, just results.

  • Obsessive Craftsmanship

    We don't cut corners to save a few minutes. Whether it's pressure washing a driveway or vacuuming a tight crevice in your car, we hold ourselves to a twice-as-clean standard.

  • Honest, Flat Pricing

    We believe in straightforward business. We provide clear, itemized estimates up front. No hidden environmental fees, no surprise upsells, and no pricing games.

  • Greensboro Community Proud

    Greensboro is our home. We live, shop, and raise our families here. Every dollar spent with Once Dirty goes right back into supporting our local Greensboro economy.

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