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Why You Need To Keep Your Small Business Clean

Jul 12, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning

When you're running a small business, you're busy. It's easy to forget about the little things, such as keeping the office clean. It's even easier to forget about the tasks that only need to be done infrequently, such as getting your carpets and furniture cleaned....

How to Remove Paint from Carpet

Jun 18, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning

There are many ways that paint ends up in carpet. Maybe your little Van Gogh got a little too enthusiastic and painted the carpet instead of the paper. Maybe you're repainting a room and dripped a little bit. Maybe a can of stored painted tipped and spilled. No matter...

How to Choose Carpets for Kids and Pets

May 15, 2018 | Cleaning With Pets

If you have children and/or pets, it’s inevitable: your carpet will undergo some wear and tear. When you're building or buying a new house or just replacing your carpet, there are some things you want to take into account while picking a new carpet. Here are our best...

Home Projects that Require Professionals

Apr 9, 2018 | General Cleaning Tips

If you're a frugal or handy homeowner, there are probably a lot of projects around your home that you feel comfortable taking care of yourself. This attitude can save you money, but it can also be dangerous in some circumstances. Here are three home projects that you...

Carpet Stains’ Worst Enemy

Mar 13, 2018 | Carpet Cleaning

You hate carpet stains. But sometimes, you drop a cup of coffee, the dog drags in muds, or the kids dump who knows what all over your nice clean carpets. In these instances, you can't do anything to prevent the spill from actually happening. You need to be able to...

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned These?

Feb 15, 2018 | General Cleaning Tips

You're great at keeping your home cleaned. You take out the trash, do the dishes, and even sweep and mop regularly. However, when was the last time that you cleaned these places? There are several places that even the most meticulous cleaners forget to clean...

Can Your Vacuum Cure Your Allergies?

Jan 16, 2018 | Allergen & Bacteria Removal

Can your vacuum completely cure your allergies? No. However, vacuums can be an essential tool in reducing allergy symptoms experienced at home. This is because carpets tend to accumulate a lot of allergens, from pet dander to dust. Staying on top of your carpet...

How to Properly Care for Leather Furniture

Dec 14, 2017 | Upholstery Cleaning

Leather furniture is often a step up from other kinds of furniture. Something about leather just looks great and add the perfect touch to just about every room. The downside to leather is that it requires more maintenance in order to keep it looking that great....

Don’t Miss These Areas as You Clean for the Holidays

Nov 10, 2017 | General Cleaning Tips

As the holidays approach, you probably have many house guests and holiday parties in your home to worry about. It's time to start worrying about getting your home clean before the chaos begins. It's especially important to remember that allergies and germs tend to...

Tile or Stone Flooring for Pets?

Oct 10, 2017 | Cleaning With Pets

Whether you're buying a new home or just remodeling an existing home, it's important to think about the type of flooring you want to have. Your floor is an important part of your home, and you use it all day everyday. This decision becomes even more important when you...

How to Properly Clean Used Furniture

Sep 12, 2017 | Upholstery Cleaning

There's no doubt that it can be a great deal to get used furniture at thrift stores, yard sales, or from friends. However, when you do buy used furniture, you need to make sure that you take the proper steps in order to make sure that the furniture is sanitary before...

Our Top 6 Home Cleaning Tips

Aug 8, 2017 | General Cleaning Tips

Here at North American Chem-Dry, everything we do is devoted to helping you have a cleaner, healthier home. We don't want you to have to spend hours and hours scrubbing to get your perfect home. That's why we've complied our best cleaning tips from our...

Protect Rugs in High Traffic Areas

Jul 6, 2017 | Area Rug Cleaning

Protecting your flooring in high traffic places (such as entryways, hallways, and in front of furniture) by covering it with a rug is a great idea. However, how do you protect the rug? Is it just doomed to get destroyed? While it may seem like an impossible task, it's...