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 […]
Vacuuming Tips: Less Time, Better Results
Use These Vacuuming Tips to Help Out Your Cleaning Schedule To keep your house free of dust, germs and microscopic mites, maximize the cleaning capabilities of your vacuum cleaner–one of the most valuable tools a homeowner has to keep floors (and more) cleaner and healthier. Utilize these vacuuming tips to help your schedule out. When […]
Can Dry Extraction Steam Cleaning Save Your Wet Carpet?
When it’s time to get your carpets cleaned, we at Chet’s Cleaning know that the offers, specials and techniques can get complicated. One carpet-cleaning method, dry extraction or Steam Cleaning, isn’t technically a “dry” procedure; it’s more a “moisture-controlled” process. That is, it applies a controlled amount of moisture to clean the carpet and still […]
How Often Should My Couches be Cleaned?
It may seem like a menial task to get a professional couch cleaning; however, routine cleanings of your upholstery can help them last longer and resist wear. Chet’s Cleaning has been helping the community of Grosse Pointe save the quality of their couches and love seats for a long time, and we want to continue […]
Dust Mites and Allergens in Carpet!
Millions of little bugs live in your home. And you may be allergic to them plus the debris they leave behind. As you walk across the carpet, these pollutants are kicked into the air and breathed in. Adults spend one-third of their time and children spend half of their time in their bedrooms, so we […]
How to Take Care of Hardwood Floors
No matter how well you take care of the hard floors in your home, they put up with a lot and often are subject to quite a bit of wear and tear. Careful maintenance will ensure that exposure to dirt and frequent foot traffic doesn’t leave the floors of your home run-down and worn-out. We […]
Benefits Of Professional Carpet Cleaning: When Was the Last Time Your Carpets Were Cleaned?
Carpet is the most highly trafficked furnishing in our homes. Our carpet is constantly being walked on, laid on, sat on, and spilled on. It is exposed to dirt and contaminants on a daily basis, from pets, shoes, food, drinks, etc. It is no wonder that carpet accumulates not only general wear and tear, but […]
6 Ways to Care For High-Traffic Carpet
After a few months of living in a home, it quickly becomes apparent where the high-traffic areas are. Well-matted carpet fibers signify our favorite routes to the kitchen and living room. These heavily-used traffic lanes are unavoidable. Every house has them. While rugs can be moved around to promote even wear and tear, carpets obviously […]
4 Health Hazards from Dirty Carpets
Would you ever let your baby roll around on a bed of nasty germs and other harmful pollutants? That’s exactly what’s happening when your baby is playing on a dirty carpet. The fine fibers in carpets are like spider webs that collect harmful bacteria, soil, dust, pet hair, pollen and other harmful bio-contaminates. Here at […]
Winter Carpets Need Extra Care
That groundhog lied again! With this latest blast of cold, wet weather, our Michigan homes are suffering with us. Taking care of your carpets is important in all weather conditions, but rain and snow require even more attention. During the winter months, cold precipitation brings more dirt and debris into the home and carpets can […]
Maximize Your Time & Minimize the Dust
Visible vacuum lines just seem to make a clean house feel cleaner; especially with proper carpet cleaning. With the right machine, your time spent vacuuming can feel like a zen moving meditation. Well, that might be an exaggeration, but a high-quality vacuum gets cleaner floors in a shorter time with less effort. If the old, […]
Tips to Get Your Carpets Cleaner
Carpet cleaning tips. Three words that few of us desire to hear. It is usually grouped together with spring cleaning terms or your annual commercial building cleaning. This is not a task that you take lightly, yet at the same time, you do not want to spend too much time on it. That’s when it […]
Fresh, Clean Carpets Through the Winter
Once again, the winter season is upon us. The freezing rain, snow, and wind of a Michigan winter is nothing new. But it is time to seriously consider the effect that severe weather has on your carpeting investment. Carpets and rugs take up a good amount of real estate in your home. Your carpets add […]
How to Maintain Your Upholstery
There is nothing more relaxing than coming home from a hard day at work and putting your feet up on the sofa to relax. The downside to this is that over time, even with just simple everyday use, your upholstered furniture will start to look dirty and worn. The good news is that with preventative […]