7 Tips to Keep Your Carpets Clean in Winter
With the winter months bringing guests and the snow, the carpets are simply bound to take on extra dirt and stains unless you take measures to protect them. The lighter the carpet color, the more important it is to stay on top of winter maintenance. These seven tips will help you preserve your carpets while […]
The Best Habits to Develop for a Cleaner Home
Do you want a cleaner home? That should be a rhetorical question because really, who doesn’t? A clean home is not only more attractive and relaxing; it can help you and your family stay healthier. But finding time for cleaning is harder than ever, it seems. You don’t have to sacrifice cleanliness to maintain your active lifestyle. Adopt a […]
Quick Tips to Kick That Clutter Before the New Year
If every time you look around your home, it feels a little depressing due to all the clutter, what better time to focus on a clean up effort than after the holidays? If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to look around your home and find some ways to make cleaning up easier, then […]
Hardwood Floor Trends
Can you believe 2016 is nearly over? Us either! It’s been another busy and successful year for Chet’s, providing our customers with hardwood floor cleaning services throughout Metro Detroit! Every year, we watch new flooring trends come in hot, and other trends fade into the background. We also do our fair share of cleaning those […]
A Clean House Makes for a Happy Host
The holiday season is in full swing, which means there are parties to plan, gifts to buy and lights to hang. Unfortunately, it also means you are going to have to find the time to get the house clean and in order before the guests arrive. When you are hosting holiday celebrations, simply wiping down […]
How to Properly Clean Your Leather Furniture
Leather furniture is elegant and luxurious, making it a great addition to your home. However, in order to keep it looking that way for years to come, it is crucial that you clean your leather furniture on a regular basis. Not only does this keep it clean, but it also extends the life of the […]
Upholstery Cleaning: What To Do and Not To Do
Aside from maybe vacuuming their furniture every now and then and treating light stains as they happen, not a lot of attention is brought to really deep cleaning someone’s upholstered furniture. The rest of your house is facing wear and tear and more attention seems to be brought to the carpets or the counter tops […]
3 Steps to Prep Your Boat for Winter
It’s been a long, beautiful summer but it’s quickly fading into fall, which means before you know it, it will be time to stow your boat away for the winter. Winterizing your boat involves more than just a deep cleaning and a weatherproof cover. You want to take the proper steps to ensure your boat […]
Easy Ways to Remove Cobwebs from Your Home
A spider web’s silvery strands can be truly beautiful, but not when they’re collecting dust in the corners of your home. Cobwebs are basically unoccupied spiderwebs that a spider has passed on. They attract dust and allergens like a magnet, cluttering hard-to-reach corners and appearing seemingly out of nowhere. The good news? Giving cobwebs the […]
What You Need to Know About Tile and Grout Flooring
Tile and grout flooring is one of the most popular types of flooring out there. With its aesthetic appeal, versatility, and endurance it is a great option for any property owner. At Chet’s Cleaning in Gross Pointe, Michigan, we specialize in the cleaning and restoration of tile flooring. Here are some of the most important […]
The Nitty Gritty of Cleaning Grout
Few things are more attractive than a beautifully tiled mudroom, entryway, kitchen or bath. Tile is available in a wide array of styles, colors and finishes to complement virtually any decor. Tile is also relatively easy to keep clean, which is why it’s so widely used in areas of the home that see a lot […]
Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks from the Pros
Most carpets have been treated by the manufacturer to reduce staining, however, no carpet is completely stain proof. Over time the fibers in your carpet trap bacteria, dirt and oils, which cause odors, stains and discoloration of the material. Even carpets that look clean may have collected dirt, dust and germs below the surface.
These Cleaning Tips Can Help Reduce Allergies
Those with allergies also know that allergies don’t just flare up when they are outside. Indoor allergens, such as dust, dander and mold can be just as intense as outdoor allergy triggers like pollen. Regular housecleaning in all seasons can get rid of allergy triggers and help relieve your symptoms. The following cleaning tips will […]
Tips for Choosing Your Home Cleaning Products
Read any label or watch a television commercial about a cleaning product and you’ll soon be convinced that said product is a miracle in a bottle. Yet, not all cleaning products work as advertised and many aren’t even safe to have in your home. Here are some tips for choosing your household cleaning products for […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Leather Furniture Cleaning
Leather furniture is a great investment in any home. While often a higher price point than fabric, leather furniture tends to be more durable, age more gracefully, cleans easier and is hypoallergenic. It also can add a more expensive and sophisticated feel to any room and matches most décor. However, if you just shelled out […]
General House Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning
How long has it been since you deep cleaned your home? For that matter, what does deep cleaning even mean? We all do our best to keep the house picked up, wiped down and vacuumed on a regular basis. But sometimes you have to go the extra mile and vacuum out under your fridge, or […]
Summer Cleaning Tips to Keep Your House Nice and Neat
The summer months have arrived. bringing with them heat, vacations and a heightened wave of activity around the home. While spring cleaning is all about reorganizing and opening up the home from the winter darkness, summertime tasks might be a bit more involved. Do you suddenly have children who are at home all day instead […]
Choosing the Best Carpet Cleaner for the Job
Cleaning a carpet is as simple as grabbing the right products and equipment and starting to clean. It’s even simpler when you hire the first cleaning company you find, right? Wrong. Carpet cleaning is a pretty complex process, and when you choose the wrong carpet cleaner, you may end up simply getting the dirt ground […]