The Risks of DIY Stain Removal
Many people believe that when accidents happen concerning stains in the carpet of a rug, that you should do anything and everything to get the stain out at all costs. However, drowning a stain in cleaner, scrubbing with a toothbrush, adding even more cleaner, and more scrubbing all while in a panic, will actually do […]
Here’s How to Spring Clean Your Refrigerator
Spring feels like the season made for cleaning. But it’s easy to overlook one of the hidden-in-plain-sight areas that often needs help the most: your fridge. Because it’s used all the time, it’s easy to feel like your refrigerator is just destined to be in a perpetual state of semi-yuck. To make things worse, a […]
What Dirty Little Secrets are Hiding in Your Cleaning Products?
It’s hard enough to keep your house clean without worrying that your cleaning supplies could be causing more harm than good. The average home contains 62 toxic substances – in everything from cleaning supplies to seemingly innocuous bath and body products. Though experts argue that the small amounts we’re exposed to aren’t harmful at all, […]
Winter Emergency Cleaning Tips
It happens to everyone at some time or another. Regardless of how cautious you are in an attempt to prevent accidents that may lead to carpet stains, accidents happen. If you are like most people your first instinct is to grab a towel and start scrubbing and if that doesn’t work, you get out a cleaner […]
5 Leather Furniture Maintenance Tips
Leather furniture is a major investment, and it may require more love and attention than other upholstered furniture fabrics. Because leather furniture is animal hide, it must be properly cleaned and maintained to uphold its integrity. In order to keep your leather furniture looking its best, here are 5 tips for leather furniture maintenance. 1. […]
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 […]
Types of Carpet Pads and the Importance of Using Them
That thin piece of your flooring, the carpet padding, plays a major role in the life of your carpet. But who thinks much about it? If you inherited the padding when you bought your home, and if you’ve never spilled any liquid on your carpet, you have little to ponder until it’s time to replace […]
Furniture Protection Tips
The majority of us love the look of that new furniture that you just brought to your home. However, don’t you just dread the thought of your furniture getting ruined? To help ensure your furniture stays looking brand new be sure to do regular maintenance furniture cleaning. This will help make sure that your furniture […]
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About Restoring Natural Stone or Marble Floors
If you have natural stone or marble floors in your home, you know how beautiful they can be. They never fail to give homes a classic, elegant look. However, without proper care and maintenance, they will not stay looking that way forever. Read on for what you need to know to keep your natural stone or […]
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 […]
Tips for Maintaining Your Natural Stone, Marble and Granite Surfaces
If you have or plan to install, natural stone countertops, backsplashes, flooring or bath enclosures, you’ll definitely need to know how to maintain them. Natural stone can be stunning in your kitchen or bathroom and on your floors, but they are porous, therefore easy to damage. What do you need to know about your natural […]
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 […]