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 […]
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 in Grosse Pointe has to keep floors (and more) cleaner and healthier. When you follow a regular schedule, your home will have less dust, dander, debris, pollen and mold […]
When it’s time to get your carpets cleaned in Grosse Pointe, we at Chet’s Cleaning know that the offers, specials and techniques can get complicated. One carpet-cleaning method, dry extraction, 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 […]
Millions of little bugs live in your Grosse Pointe 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 in […]
Preparing to have your carpets cleaned is not something that is particularly difficult to do, especially if you have a great professional taking care of you. Here are some tips for your next carpet cleaning appointment. Ask When you are on the phone setting up an appointment with a carpet cleaning professional, it is a […]
Showing your home, and when possible, staging your home before selling can help buyers be more motivated and the whole selling process can be a lot quicker. However, it can be difficult to know what to do to appeal to the most buyers as possible. Here are some things to help you sell your home. […]