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 […]
3 Ways to Keep Your Rental’s Carpet Clean
If you are a landlord who has owned a rental property, you probably have noticed that renters don’t typically take care of your property as you are well as you would hope. When you own a piece of property, you tend to protect it more than someone who is just renting it and moving on […]
How to Remove Pet Hair from Your Home
Having a family pet makes life more interesting and fun. Unfortunately, the downside to pets to that they leave fur and hair everywhere they go. Even if your pets aren’t allowed on your bed or the living room furniture, pet hair from other surfaces can transfer to your clothes and hair on your clothing can […]
How to Clean and Maintain Your Wooden Staircase
Having a wood floor on your stairs gives your home a classic, elegant look, but you’ll need to care for the wood over the years to keep it looking its best. Fortunately, cleaning and maintaining your wood stairs is not difficult once you know what to do. Here’s an overview of how to do it […]
Cleaning for the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and it is time to restore the style, warmth and comfort that your carpeting adds to your home. If you are like the staff at Chet’s Cleaning, we love to invite friends and family over to celebrate the holiday season. We want to make sure our homes are inviting […]
How to Maintain Your Carpeted Stairs
Do you have carpeting on your stairs? While carpet on a staircase makes walking up and down safer and more comfortable, many homeowners find these carpets difficult to maintain. But it does not have to be a struggle. This carpet cleaning guide can help make cleaning a breeze.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fabric Protector
Have you heard of the new carpet that is stain-resistant? Well, there is a way to get the stain-resistant fabric as well. Before you throw out all of your baby bibs and start eating spaghetti in a white shirt, you should probably know you wouldn’t ever wear stain-resistant fabric. However, this could be a huge […]
Best Way to Clean Your Curtains or Drapes
Curtains and drapes hang in your home, primarily to help block sunlight and offer you privacy. But as they hang, curtains and drapes can get dirty. Dirt, dust, and dander can settle on them, and small stains may appear, especially if you have children who touch them often. It is important to maintain and clean […]
How to Clean Your Blinds
When was the last time you cleaned your blinds? Like drapes, once they become noticeably dirty, it’s past time for cleaning. The best way to clean blinds is to dust them regularly before dirt, pet hair and bug spots build up to intolerable levels. Although many helpful cleaning sites advertise how “easy” it is to clean dirty […]
4 Ways to Party Proof Your Floors
Protecting your floors from a party disaster can be a challenge! Whether you’re indoors on light-colored carpet and worried about wine spills or on your back deck and dealing with sticky food droppings, a fun party can leave behind some not-so-fun side effects. You don’t want to stress out your guests by forcing them to […]
How to Clean and Maintain Your Shag Carpet & Rugs
Shag carpets which were so hip decades ago are once again stylish enough to be found in high-end designer homes, proving the adage that what once was old is new again. While having shag carpet in your home may look great, it does present a challenge when it comes to cleaning. These tips on how […]
Drapes and Curtain Cleaning FAQ’s
Drape or curtain cleaning is a necessary part of keeping your home or commercial property looking in tip-top shape. However, there are many questions that people typically have about drape cleaning. Thus, we have included below many frequently asked questions about drape cleaning that are hopefully helpful to you. For any further questions, contact the […]
How Should I Maintain High Foot Traffic Areas?
Foyers and hallways are two of the highest traffic areas in your home. Without the proper care, the floor in these rooms can soon begin to look tired and worn out. You can help maintain the beauty of your home’s floors by using these four tips.
Preparing for Professional Carpet Cleaning
Preparing to have your carpets cleaned is not something that is particularly difficult to do, especially if you have great professionals taking care of you. Here are some tips for your next carpet cleaning appointment. Ask First When you are on the phone setting up an appointment with a carpet cleaning professional, it is a […]