Chem-Dry of Michiana Blog
Area Rug Cleaning
Area rugs have become very popular and in many cases, rugs represent the visual focal point of the room and offer a punch of color and style, as well as a warm and cozy feel. However, they can be a bit tricky to clean and maintain depending on the specific types of textiles they’re made with. Read some daily area rug cleaning and maintenance tips, as well as deep cleaning your rugs....
The Importance of Vacuuming
It’s equally important to vacuum your carpet frequently in between visits from Chem-Dry. This will not only make your home a healthier, cleaner space to live in. It will also protect the lifespan and appearance of your carpet, making your investment last longer....
DO YOU HAVE LINGERING PET ODORS
If you’re a pet owner, you know there are two sides to having your furry companion live in your home: the constant comfort and joy they provide, and the drawback of lingering pet odors especially with high heat and humidity that we face in Indiana. The challenge with these odors is that they can be particularly stubborn and pervasive, especially if your home is carpeted....
How do I Know if I need a Professional Carpet Cleaning
With hard flooring, it’s much easier to spot the accumulation of dirt, grime, soil, and stains. Carpeting, in contrast, traps contaminants, making buildup less noticeable. As home owner with carpet, there are a few things you should know about the variables that dictate how often professional carpet cleaning is necessary....
Why Your Business Needs Professional Commercial Carpet Cleaning
If your business has stained, musty carpets, it might be time for a professional commercial carpet cleaning. It’s important to ensure your work environment reflects a professional business environment. One of the easiest ways to do this is to get those carpets cleaned by a professional....
Thanksgiving Fun Facts
Chem-Dry of Michiana is very grateful for our many blessings both personally and professionally. We want to thank our many customers for trusting us in your homes and allowing us to make your home a healthier place. We thought it would be fun to share some fun facts about Thanksgiving to share at your Thanksgiving celebration....
Tips from the Professional Upholstery Cleaners
While your furniture receives a lot more use than other surfaces in your home, it can be one of the more difficult things to keep clean. That’s why it’s important to have trusted professional upholstery cleaners to turn to who can help keep the furniture in your home clean, healthy, and inviting and get the dirt, dust & germs out of your furniture....
How Often Should You Schedule a Professional Carpet Cleaning?
Chem-Dry of Michiana recommends a professional, deep cleaning of your carpets at least once every 12 to 18 months. However, some situations may warrant more frequent cleanings....
Pet Anxiety on July 4th - Tips to Help
Many pets have high anxiety on July 4th with all the noise from fireworks. With that anxiety can come many issues including running away, urinating inside the house, and hiding. Help keep your pets safe this July 4th with these tips....
Is Your Spring Cleaning Complete?
There’s one more task that must be done before your spring cleaning routine is truly complete: removing the build-up of dust, soil, and debris from your carpets. Call your professional carpet cleaners to finish this final item on your spring cleaning list. Then, you finally can say hello to summer....
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!!...
Freezing Temps Only Felt Once in a Lifetime-Tips for Your Home to Help Prevent Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes, burst pipes, and water damage are common problems when the temperatures get this frigid and freezing. Here are some preventive tips for your home you can do to help ensure you won't have frozen pipes and water damage...
Kids are Back-to-School - Rid the Odor & Stains in Your Home
Kids are back to school and you've started cleaning your home. And you notice an odor in your home. You’ve just cleaned, you’ve checked the fridge and the trash. Where is that odor coming from?...
Are Seasonal Allergies Making you Sneeze INSIDE Your Home?
Are Seasonal Allergies Making you Sneeze INSIDE Your Home? By cleaning the carpet and upholstery in your home, Chem-Dry will remove 98% allergens...