With a newborn at home, we wanted every part of our house thoroughly clean—starting from the floor up. Our home has hardwood and several area rugs. We tried renting Rug Doctor machines, which did an acceptable job but required a lot of time and effort, and the results weren’t as good as we hoped. With a baby, our time is extremely limited.
We looked for a low-effort, high-quality carpet cleaning solution and found it through Chem-Dry services available via The Home Depot.
We arranged to have three rugs picked up; the crew rolled them up and loaded them onto their truck, so we didn’t need to do anything. After about five weeks, the rugs were returned to us completely dry and looking cleaner than they have in years.
Unlike steam cleaning, which soaks carpets and can take days to dry—sometimes causing mold or mildew—Chem-Dry uses a hot carbonating extraction method. This process lifts dirt to the surface and removes it without saturating fibers, reducing the risk of lingering moisture problems.
The only downside was the wait: it took a few weeks to get our rugs back. Still, we were relieved to leave this job to professionals and very happy with the results.
Chem-Dry provides full-service cleaning for carpets, rugs, and various floor types. If you’re interested, contact or visit your local Home Depot to learn more about Chem-Dry services.
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