Chem Dry Is For More Than Just Carpets

Chem dry is a cleaning system that uses 1/5 of the amount of water that traditional steam cleaning uses. This means it can effectively clean carpets without the hassle of water left behind. However, that is not all that this cleaning process can do. Because it is so powerful and can clean so deeply, it can be used throughout your home.

Upholstery
Upholstery is one area that the chem dry process works really well. Traditional steam cleaning can get your couches and drapes clean, but you are left with the problem of wet fabric. In reality, you are not going to be able to just stay off of your couch or not pull back your drapes for days while the upholstery dries. Using a low-water cleaning solution is the key to having clean furniture and window coverings while still being able to enjoy them at the end of the day.

Pet Problems
Pets are great additions to most families, but they can cause some very serious problems. Pets make messes, add hair and oil to carpeting, and give the home a specific, not always pleasant, odor. The water-free cleaning process can do wonders for the stains and smells left behind by pets, and not just on your carpeting. 

When you call a company to schedule a cleaning, make sure you tell them that you are a pet owner. They may want to bring special equipment or cleaners to work on your property. With the right cleaner, even the smell and stain of urine that has seeped deep into the carpeting can be removed. 

Tile and Grout
Cleaning tile and grout is a tedious task at best, and an impossible one in some situations. When you find yourself facing a big cleanup for grout or tile, consider calling a chem dry company. The process not only cleans the grout, but it also seals it. This means that it will stay clean longer, because there will be less opportunity for new dirt and grime to seep into the porous surface. 

Water Damage 
When you have water damage, the opportunity for mold to grow and cause serious health problems is a very real threat. If you have water in your home, you need to take action within 48 to 72 hours, or mold will begin to grow. Simply drying out the area on your own is not going to be sufficient to stop mold in its tracks, but many chem dry companies have services to remove water and salvage fabrics within the home. 

This process begins with removing the water in the fabrics. Once the water is gone, the company will then deep clean in an attempt to remove any unwanted or dangerous dirt or residue. This works very well, provided the homeowner calls early enough before any permanent damage occurs. For many, calling a chem dry company after a water event means they can salvage their carpeting or other fabric, even when it appears to be an impossible situation.