Chem-Dry’s Healthy Home Tips
CHEM-DRY DELIVERS A DEEPER, SAFER CARPET CLEANING THAT’S HEALTHIER FOR YOUR FAMILY
At Chem-Dry, we understand that when you call a carpet cleaning service, you’re looking for more than just a basic cleaning that removes the top level of dirt from your carpets. You’re looking for a service you can trust to get out the tough, deep-down grime in your carpets, that has a safe and healthy process and that will give you the peace of mind of having a truly clean, refreshed, healthy home.
That’s why Chem-Dry’s mission is to provide exceptional customer service and a deeper, longer lasting, healthier clean that will leave your home cleaner and safer and you and your family happier.
New Year, Heather Home!

The New Year is here which means New Year’s resolutions for 2023! From health, fitness, reading, family, travel, spiritual, educational, and many more goals. We also know the New Year can be stressful so many things to be done and … Continue reading →
3 Ways Carpet Cleaning Is Good For Your Health

Plenty of people wonder why they need a professional carpet cleaner if they vacuum up their carpets regularly. Well, as one of the premier carpet cleaning services at Chem-Dry, we are happy to show you a few reasons why you … Continue reading →
Upholstery Stains, No More

The worst feeling is looking at wine spilled on the couch! Not another thing to add to your list of things to do! Good thing you know the professionals at Chem-Dry are here to help! Here’s a quick guide of … Continue reading →
How To Handle What Dogs Leave In Your Carpet

What does your dog really leave in your carpet? Dog is man’s best friend but do you know what your dog is leaving in your carpet? We love our dogs along with the loyalty and companionship they bring us. But … Continue reading →
Can Your Carpets Cause Allergies?

Allergies develop when your body incorrectly believes that a harmless substance, known as an allergen, must be “fought off” to keep you healthy. There are thousands of known and unknown allergies humans can develop. But how much do you know … Continue reading →
Urine Trouble Till You Get PURT!

What’s that Stench? The only frustrating part about having new pets is getting them potty trained! They stink up the house and leave unwanted stains that seem impossible to get out. Even after you deep clean it, the odours don’t … Continue reading →
The green carpet cleaning service that works!

Your local Chem-Dry can clean your carpets and upholstery without harmful chemicals and using far less water than other cleaning solutions. This is due to our innovative revolutionary Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) process. Rather than using regular steam cleaning techniques … Continue reading →
Saving Your Carpet From Furniture Dents

When you move your furniture, you are likely to find that the carpet underneath has dents from the weight of the furniture you just moved. Additionally, you might find that the carpet is a different shade, like newer carpet. There … Continue reading →
Is Your Carpet Hiding A Secret?

You may think mould under the carpet is only related to flooding or major damage, but even small, unattended spills can cause problems over time. Carpets are, unfortunately, susceptible to mould because of their components. Once mould begins to grow, … Continue reading →
How to Get Your Home Ready for a Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Appointment

We all know that it’s hard to keep your home clean, but our team at Chem-Dry is here to make your life easier with our services. As your top choice for carpet cleaning in Southern Africa we do our part … Continue reading →
Rug Maintenance Tips

Rugs can be a beautiful addition to any room, but because they often reside in high traffic areas maintaining them can often be a challenge. The good news is that maintaining a rug can be easier than you think. See … Continue reading →
Why Upholstery Cleaning Is Important

Are the sneezes and coughs getting you down, and preventing you from enjoying your home as you could…and should? Cold and flu season is here, which means lots more exposure to allergens, dirt and bacteria and it will make its … Continue reading →
Care Tips to Ensure Long and Healthy Life of Your Carpets

Care Tips to Ensure Long and Healthy Life of Your Carpets While regular carpet cleaning by professionals is necessary to ensure your carpet leads a long and healthy life, additional care and maintenance on your part can go a long … Continue reading →
Is Your Rug Clean?

Is your rug clean? Probably not right now. The unfortunate reality of rugs is that we walk on them a lot, and our feet are really dirty! All the day-to-day usage adds up, which also causes the build-up of dirt, … Continue reading →
Our Carpet Cleaners Care About the Environment

At Chem-Dry, we believe that having a healthy household and promoting sustainability in the environment go hand-in-hand. We realize many homeowners are looking to make changes in their habits, routines, and purchases that are in line with a more eco-friendly … Continue reading →
If these 4 things apply to you, then you need a carpet cleaning…

1. If you find you or your family members keep getting sick….then you need a carpet cleaning. The gross truth is many bacteria and microscopic insect-like pests can thrive in your carpet. The warm environment keeps dust mites alive. They … Continue reading →
Upholstery Cleaning: About Our Protectant and Deodorizer Options

Your couches, love seats, and other upholstered furnishings don’t only offer a comfortable place to sit and a colourful addition to your home’s ambiance. These pieces actually play a vital role in keeping your home clean and healthy. Upholstered fabrics … Continue reading →
Chem-Dry and the Power of Carbonation: the Greener Solution

Chem-Dry is able to thoroughly clean carpets and upholstery using no harsh chemicals and less water than other cleaning solutions. A huge part of why this is possible is our revolutionary Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) process. Rather than using regular … Continue reading →
Your Child’s Artwork Goes on Paper, Not Your Carpet

Your Child’s Artwork Goes on Paper, Not Your Carpet We are all for encouraging our kids to be creative over here. However, when that creativity ends up all over your beautiful carpet it can be hard to keep your cool. … Continue reading →
The Safest Solution for Pets

Do you have pets? If so, you’ve probably experienced a pet-related accident in your home. This infographic highlights some of the issues pet owners and their pets face with accidents and how Chem-Dry provides a safe and effective solution. Learn … Continue reading →
Looking for Carpet Cleaning Companies? 4 Things to Consider

f your carpet is dingy or stained, it’s time to start researching carpet cleaning companies that can deliver the comprehensive clean your carpets need. Professional carpet cleaning can have a dramatic effect making your whole home look cleaner. Working with … Continue reading →
4 Tips to Keep Your Upholstery Looking New!

1. Vacuuming: We vacuum our carpets and other floors quite frequently, and we should also vacuum our upholstered furniture. Like our carpets, upholstery acts like a filter for the air in our homes, trapping dirt and other allergens. In order … Continue reading →
How To Make Your Upholstery Last Another Year!

Whether it’s your kids jumping on the couch like a trampoline, your pets treating the couch as their bed, guests having your couch as the snack area, or just the regular everyday attention any couch in a home gets, sometimes … Continue reading →
Difference Between Spring and Fall Allergies

It can often feel like allergy season is never over. Many of us suffer from allergies primarily in the Spring and Autumn seasons. There are some differences between the causes of allergies each season but the good news is that … Continue reading →
How Do You Clean Up Pet Urine?

Pets are amazing, aren’t they? Maybe you love to watch them play with your kids. Maybe they are your kids! However your pets fit into your family, there’s no denying that they can also be a source of headache. Is … Continue reading →
Autumn Allergy Triggers: Simple Tips

Autumn brings a kaleidoscope of colours, cooler temperatures and, for many of us, the onset of major allergy season. As the leaves fall and the season brings sometimes very wet weather there are a few typical triggers for Autumn allergies. … Continue reading →
Best Carpet Cleaner? Don’t Choose by Price

There’s nothing wrong with taking a frugal approach to carpet cleaning. In these times, it’s important to save where you can. However, many homeowners fail to realize that the most budget-friendly way to clean their carpets is not by hiring … Continue reading →
WHAT’S THE BEST CARPET CLEANER FOR GREEN CLEANING?

Wondering which is the best carpet cleaner when you want a green approach? Have you been trying to adjust your everyday choices to align with a more environmentally conscious philosophy? While considering how you can change your lifestyle to minimize … Continue reading →
Caring for Carpet in a Home with Pets

Pets bring us so much joy and are often prized members of our families. But when you own pets and have carpet in your home, it can be a struggle to keep your carpets looking clean all of the time. … Continue reading →
Why is it important to keep your carpets and upholsteries clean?

Carpeting has become a standard part of most home décor. In fact, a great many homes now feature wall-to-wall carpeting in most rooms of the house. Coupled with upholstered furniture in the living room or bedrooms, the carpeting you choose … Continue reading →
Why Our Carpet Cleaners Advise Against Steam Cleaning

When it comes to choosing a carpet cleaner, it’s important to note that not all cleaning methods achieve the same results. Many carpet cleaners opt to use conventional steam cleaning methods to get built-up dirt and grime out of carpets. … Continue reading →
Chem-Dry Uses Less Water: The Green Solution

Unlike most typical carpet cleaning solutions — which usually utilize a steam cleaning method — the Chem-Dry carpet cleaning process is one that is not only more effective, but also uses up to 80% less water than typical carpet cleaners. … Continue reading →
How Often Should You Have Your Carpets Cleaned?

How Often Should You Have Your Carpets Cleaned? We recommend that your carpets are professionally cleaned by one of our qualified carpet cleaning technicians every 12-18 months. Carpets should be cleaned on a regular basis and before they become heavily … Continue reading →
What is your area rug telling you?

Help! Remember me? You always step on me? I am that fabulous area rug you picked out. You thought I was just right for your home. I was the one. You liked my colours, and my style. Now you bring … Continue reading →
Professional Carpet Cleaning vs. DIY

Like any other furnishing in your home, your carpets need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Regular professional carpet cleaning will help increase their longevity and improve their appearance. It will also make your home healthier and give you … Continue reading →
5 Benefits of Using Professional Carpet Cleaners

DIY carpet cleaning is common. Many homeowners opt to tackle this task on their own instead of hiring professional carpet cleaners. Are you aware of the many benefits of hiring the professionals from Chem-Dry? Did you know that among the … Continue reading →
Common Upholstery Cleaning Questions Answered

You may know it’s time to clean your upholstered furniture, but not be quite sure exactly how to go about it. If you’ve tried DIY upholstery cleaning, you have probably realized the results aren’t nearly as thorough or effective as … Continue reading →
Understanding Our Carpet Cleaning Service Protectant Package

Your rugs and carpets experience plenty of use over time. From relaxation time to party time, your carpets see it all! That’s why it’s so important to give them the care and protection they deserve with Chem-Dry’s specialized carpet cleaning … Continue reading →
Common Rug Cleaning Questions Answered

If your Persian or Oriental rug was carefully crafted and represents a special piece within your home, you may wonder how you can find someone with the right knowledge and expertise to clean it. Even if you have an area … Continue reading →
Our Carpet Cleaners’ Tips for Carpet Care

Although you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the thought of keeping your carpet in good shape, the truth is that giving your carpet a little TLC may be a lot easier than you think. It simply requires a bit … Continue reading →
5 Carpet Cleaning Tricks

Are you looking for a way to spruce up your carpets in between visits from your local Chem-Dry technician? Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want your home to feel extra fresh, there are a few simple carpet cleaning … Continue reading →
Rug Cleaning Tips: DIY Spot Removal

You may try your very hardest to keep your delicate oriental carpets, handmade rugs, or antique rugs free of stains. However, the cold hard truth is that accidents happen. Rather than going into panic mode every time someone walks across … Continue reading →
What’s the Best Carpet Cleaner?

Finding the best carpet cleaner isn’t only about finding a carpet cleaner that can work efficiently to eliminate deep-set stains and the build-up of dirt and grime. Over the years, consumers’ standards have changed for determining which carpet cleaning services … Continue reading →