Carpet Mold & Your Pets: Why They Need to be Cleaned
Dogs LOVE to “go outside.” (Your yard has so much mold.) Pups love to swim and play in the water (mold loves water.) At the end of a fun day, doggies come into the home to be part of your household. And the mold comes in, too, forming carpet mold. Any area of your home […]
Buyers Beware: Synthetic Rugs
Synthetic Rugs are made from materials like acrylic, viscose, polyester, nylon, polypropylene, rayon, and other similar materials are very popular for a variety of reasons. Some are easier to maintain, some are more difficult. Some come at higher price points and are considered luxurious, while others are meant for your mudroom floor in the dead […]
The Specifics of Furniture Cleaning Tips
My parents have this purple lazy boy recliner that has been in the family since I can remember. It is the chair we all choose when we are feeling sick and under the weather. It was the go-to chair for every one of my mom’s pregnancies. Even now when I go home to visit, it’s […]
Avoid Major Furniture Cleaning with These Upholstery Cleaning Tips
Purchasing a good quality sofa is a significant investment these days. You want to be sure your sofa looks and feels its best because it is a place where you and your family will gather, relax, and unwind. With the high traffic furniture sees, it is inevitable that a spill will occur at some time […]
Why Clean Carpeting?
Carpets are made for comfort… and feet. Although vacuuming, traditionally, is a weekly or daily scheduled event, what about a good scrubbing? Many households go years without getting their carpets cleaned! Thankfully, carpet cleaning services are ready to assist with thorough dirt, dust, and debris removal. Read more to see all the benefits of carpet […]
Winter Carpet Cleaning Tips
Winters bring cold temperatures, icy winds, and white snow. Even though it falls white, snow brings a lot of dirt with it into our homes, and especially onto our carpets. Since our homes have become our safe haven this year, it is so important to keep them clean. The carpet cleaning experts at Chet’s Cleaning […]
Importance of Carpet Cleaning for Allergies
No matter the season, something always makes indoor allergies flare up: pollen, cigarette smoke, dust, cat dander. Regular vacuuming and dusting can be a big help for controlling indoor allergens, but after a while, you’ll need a professional carpet cleaning for allergies. Carpets act like giant filters for allergens; the fibers capture and then release […]
Getting Your Money’s Worth with Professional Carpet Cleaning
Putting carpet in your home is a big investment. The average homeowner pays between $7-$13 per square foot for carpet. Then there is the padding- which can range anywhere between 6 cents to one dollar per square foot. Finally, there is the actual installation cost. Some companies offer free installation, but that just means they […]
5 Tricky Types of Carpet Stains
Not all carpet stains are created equal. Each of the stains listed below is exceptionally difficult to remove. To keep your carpets safe and respond appropriately after a stain, it’s important that you know why these stains are so difficult to remove and what you should do about them. Here are the things you need […]
Cleaning Furniture For a “Showroom Ready” Look
Quality furnishings are a huge investment. A recent survey showed that the average person spends about $8000 furnishing an apartment. A homeowner might average that amount PER ROOM! When you have designer fabrics, antiques, exotic woods, and high-end finishes, it pays to maintain them. You need a team that understands the materials and how to […]
Finding the Right Carpet to Avoid Constant Cleaning
Finding out how to choose a carpet for your home can be completely overwhelming. With so many different colors, materials, and designs available, not to mention the expense. Carpeting provides comfort and warmth to your home that no other flooring can, but choosing the wrong carpet could result in more frequent cleanings, may fade more […]
Removing Viruses and Bacteria in Carpets
Beautiful carpets are warm, stylish and comfortable. When they are fresh and clean, they are a luxurious extension of your design. However, without regular surface, deep-cleaning, and carpet sanitizing, carpets can easily turn into incubators for all sorts of unwanted guests in your home. Here’s the latest industry information about carpet cleaning germs in your carpets. […]
Keeping Carpets Clean While Staying at Home
Now more than ever we need to be sure that our homes are a clean, safe environment for us to be in. Since we are all spending much more time at home, it is a good idea to evaluate a part of your home that can harbor dust, dirt, soil, dander, mites, and other harmful […]
Tips to Pet-Proof Your Carpet
Many of us have beloved feline and canine friends who are part of our lives and families. But, that doesn’t mean that they are always a part of our home maintenance and cleaning plans. From the professionals at Chet’s Cleaning, here are a few tips on how to reconcile the differences, and protect and Pet-Proof […]
Benefits of Routine Rug Cleaning Services
There are many benefits of carpet cleaning and getting it professionally done. It doesn’t take much for your fine area rugs to get dirty. Kids and pets are often the reason rugs end up with spots and stains. Clumsy hands result in spills and high-foot traffic tracks in dirt and other debris that fades out […]
Expert Furniture & Upholstery Cleaning – Why You Want It
Keeping up with your Furniture & Upholstery Cleaning can be a hefty job. The cleaning process usually consists of picking up any of the clutter, wiping counters and furniture, and sweeping and vacuuming. However, while many people think that that may be enough, there are a lot of things that get carried into your home […]
Caring for Carpets During the Winter Months
In Grosse Pointe, we know what it is like to go “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” With our Michigan winters, we are used to walking in snow, mud, slush, ice-melt, and everything else that comes with the winter weather. Have you ever stopped to think about what you may be carrying into your home and […]
Preventing Carpet Stains in Your Home
When properly taken care of, the carpet in your home should last around 10 years. Since carpet is expensive, it is a big investment. You want to be sure to extend the life of your carpet as long as you can, so it is important to know what to do to keep your carpets in […]