Chem-Dry of Michiana Blog

Chocolate Removal from Clothes and Carpet

Well the trick-or-treating is fast approaching, and inevitably some of the chocolate may land on the clothes. Some essential things to remember about chocolate removal: Act quickly. The quicker you get to a stain, the better your chances for removal. Use COLD water as hot water can set the stain permanently....

Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning or Rental Machines for DIY?

Carpet cleaning myths have prevailed among homeowners that it is good to use rental machines to clean carpeting. People assume that renting a carpet cleaning machine can give them the same results as professional carpet cleaners at a lower price. But beware-it is not the same experience or the same results....

Do You Smell Pet Urine in Your Carpet?

With the humidity levels in Indiana being at an all time high, you might smell pet urine in your carpet. As much as you love your pet, the accidents your furry friend makes can be particularly tough on your carpet. When a pet accident occurs, you may not know what type of carpet cleaner to reach for. It has been proven Chem-Dry's Pet Urine Removal removes 99.9% urine odors...

4 Things to Consider When Looking for Professional Carpet Cleaning Companies

While professional carpet cleaning is preferred to DIY efforts, not all professional companies can provide the same quality of results. It is therefore important to take your time when choosing a carpet cleaning company and ensure you only work with the best in your area....

Chem-Dry Best of State Award

Chem-Dry of Michiana is proud to announce we have been awarded the 2021 Best of State of Award by our corporate headquarters. To be the best means you constantly strive to improve your business, you work hard, and you encourage your employees and customers to strive for perfection in all they do. This status represents the high standards we strive for in serving our customers every day....

What's the Best Carpet Cleaner for Fall Allergies?

Are you looking for the best carpet cleaner to help with fall allergies? Read why Chem-Dry can help as well as some helpful household tips to relieve allergy symptoms in your home....

Back to School - Back to Clean

I can not believe it is August already and back to school is upon us! Where did the summer go? As your kids prepare to start another school year, and you look around your home, is it time for you to get back to a clean home?...

Spring Into a Healthy Home with Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning is always a good idea to make your home healthier even if you don't have muddy paw prints or dirty, muddy boots at your home. Spring is in the air...even if we are suppose to get a cold front blast through our Michiana area Tuesday...and Chem-Dry can help!...

Green Cleaning Facts about Chem-Dry

Did you know Chem-Dry offers green cleaning? Our cleaning solutions, The Natural®, is derived from Mother Nature and is on the FDA's G.R.A.S list. Because our solutions are heavily carbonated, we use 80% less water than other carpet cleaners so your carpets will dry in 1-2 hours, not 1-2 days. Green cleaning solutions and quick dry times leaves your home green and clean....

Chem-Dry Tile & Grout Cleaning

A little routine tile and grout cleaning can go a long way in maintaining the appearance of your tile surfaces. While routine mopping is helpful, it can't provide the deep clean that your tile flooring needs. Over time, dirt can build up in the surfaces of your tile and grout flooring, which creates a breeding ground for bacteria. Chem-Dry's tile cleaning uses heated, high pressure to clean....

The White House Took Extra Disinfecting Steps on Inauguration Day

The White House was thoroughly cleaned and disinfected on Inauguration Day. The disinfecting included things touched by the outgoing administration, including light switches & handles. You can make your home or business healthier and safer with Chem-Dry's Disinfection Service MicroPro Shield....

Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning

Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning has amazing results. Not only has it been proven we remove 98% allergens, but watch the results!...

Why Upholstery Cleaning is Important

Your furniture is a place of gathering for watching TV, family talks or eating dinner. Chem-Dry Upholstery Cleaning is important to maintain a healthy home....

Disinfection with 90-Day Protection Service

Chem-Dry has just launched a new service, MicroPro Shield: disinfection with 90-day protection. By electrostatically spraying your home or business we can help protect you against germs, viruses and bacteria....

Tuesday's Terrific Testimony is a Chem-Dry Miracle

Watch how Chem-Dry cleans and then see the amazing results. It's a Chem-Dry miracle. Another day at Chem-Dry - Tuesday's Terrific Testimony....

Cleaning My Own Home from a Carpet Cleaner's Perspective

Cleaning my home and staying healthy are questions we are all thinking about these days. Crazy times we are living in with fear and uncertainties the Coronavirus has brought into our world. I thought I would share some tips on things I'm doing to help prevent Covid-19 from entering our home and keeping it as healthy as possible....

Does Your Business Need Sanitized?

If your business needs sanitized, Chem-Dry has a Hospital Grade Sanitzer. Anyone in charge of maintaining a facility and responsible for overseeing the health of staff, we want to work with you. During this difficult time we're all trying to figure this out. What we can offer is a FREE estimate for cleaning your work environment and/or our Sanitizing Service with a Hospital Grade Sanitizer...

Power of Chem-Dry's Protectant

The power of Chem-Dry's protectant is the best in the industry. Protect your carpets and upholstery from future spills and release soil more easily when vacuuming. Watch the video to learn more....

12 Stains of Christmas

Christmas cheer and celebrations can also lead to holiday blunders on your carpet, upholstery or rugs. The 12 stains of Christmas can happen to anyone and plenty of Do-It-Yourself tips can cause more harm than good. Keep it Simple so you don't do permanent damage....

How to Remove a Red Wine Stain

Inevitably someone at your holiday party spills red wine on your carpet or upholstery. The first thing you should do to remove a red wine stain when it hits your carpet or upholstery is to absorb as much as you can with a towel. STAND on the towel, DO NOT RUB THE STAIN. Then rinse with cool water, absorb the moisture and call a professional....

Interesting History & Fun Facts about Thanksgiving

Did you know Thanksgiving has some very interesting history & fun facts? Gobble Gobble is ONLY the sound from a male turkey. Females, called hens, will cackle! And did you know that turkeys cannot see at night?...

Fall Allergies versus Spring Allergies

With Winter just around the corner, now's a great time to address fall allergies and getting your home clean and ready for the indoors. Fall allergies are different than spring allergies and both can be a real nuisance and making sure you have a healthy indoor environment is crucial in your battle against allergies....

Cleaning for the PAWS

Chem-Dry of Michiana is happy to be sponsoring our local Elkhart Humane Society Paws for a Cause 5-K Run and the Strut Your Mutt 1-M Runs on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Visit our booth at the event to learn more about Cleaning for the PAWS. The event is at Oxbow Park in Elkhart....

How to Allergy Proof Your Home from Spring Allergies

Spring allergies are upon us; but did you know that the root cause of your allergy symptoms could actually be something that’s right there in your home? So even if you are careful not to go outside, you could be getting “home sick” as a result of allergens that are building up in your house....

Spring Into a Healthy Home Sweepstakes for a Free Cleaning

Spring into a Healthy Home. Chem-Dry corporate is giving away $1000 worth of Chem-Dry cleaning. ANYONE in the USA that registers has a chance to win this $1000 worth of cleaning. No gimmicks - No strings - Just a chance to win a Chem-Dry Cleaning!!...