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Dealing with Fall Pet Allergies
Did You Know Dogs Get Allergies Too? Veterinarians say that about 10% of dogs suffer from seasonal allergies, especially during the fall months. That number is also reportedly growing. So if you have a dog, be on the watch for these common clinical signs of pet...
Back to School Organization Done Right
5 Back to School Tips from Chinook Chem-Dry - A top-rated carpet cleaner in Calgary Put everything on a calendar, and start planning out your weeks Mark off major events like sports, choir concerts, family parties, carpet cleanings, etc. Use a color-coding system to...
A Few Reasons Why You Need to Clean Your Upholstery
Professional Upholstery Cleaning Matters How much time do you spend on your upholstered furniture? There's no shame in admitting the hours you actually do sit and lounge about on your sofas and comfy chairs. In truth, most people spend a significant part of their day...
Professional Carpet Cleaning & Your Air Quality
Do You Want a Sure Fire Way to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality? The answer to that question needs to be a resounding yes! We would be concerned if it wasn't. After all, we need to breathe in clean air in order to stay healthy. In a place like Calgary, a great way to...
Cleaning Hotspots to Focus on this Spring
Spring Cleaning for Your Health Spring is in full swing, and that means it is officially cleaning season for most homeowners in the Airdrie area. Really it's no different for us. Spring is a great time for people to call us in to get a carpet cleaning. But we wanted...
Best Ways to Deep Clean Upholstery
Upholstery Cleaning Tips for All of Your Furniture Every piece of upholstered furniture is different. Think about it. You may not use your couch the same way you use your ottoman, so why would you clean them the same way? You wouldn't right? Learning proper cleaning...
Rug Cleaning VS Carpet Cleaning
Are Rugs & Carpet Really that Different? You might be thinking that rugs and carpets are basically the same things and can be cleaned the exact same way. You're not alone in that. Unfortunately, this attitude leads to many damaged or even ruined rugs. In...
The Ultimate Guide for Holiday Cleaning
The holiday season can be a stressful time, especially if you are the host for inlaws and extended family. With so much to do, cleaning the house may seem like an overwhelming task. The most difficult part is deciding where to start. Here is the ultimate cleaning...
Is Tile or Stone Better for my Pets?
Choosing Between Tile and Stone for Pets Pets and floors don't always mix super well. This is especially true if you are training a new pet who may not know it isn't okay to pee wherever they want or scratch whatever they want. Your floors are sure to take some kind...
Chem-Dry VS Steam Cleaning
What Makes Chem-Dry Different? Chinook Chem-Dry is far superior to traditional steam carpet cleaners in the area. We understand that many of you out there may not know that not every carpet cleaning service in Calgary uses steam cleaning methods so that statement may...
Clean Your Carpets Before Moving In
Give Yourself A House Warming Gift Buying or even renting a new home is such an exciting adventure. You spend weeks or even months looking for the perfect place. You tear apart sites like Zillow and Realtor and you constantly check local listings for openings and open...
3 Rug Cleaning Tips For Calgary Homeowners
Area Rug Cleaning Basics Area rugs can add a unique beauty to any space. Their intricate design is full of precious inks and different materials that can be hard to truly clean without causing damage. As Calgary's area rug cleaning experts, Chinook Chem-Dry is here to...
Clean & Sanitize Used Furniture
Furniture can certainly be expensive. A great way to save money is to find some good used pieces. It can actually be super fun to go furniture hunting at thrift stores, garage sales, and antique shops. If you're lucky you might even inherit an old piece of furniture...
Treating Cat Accidents In Your Home
Let's face it, pets have accidents in your home. It's just part of what makes being a pet owner so challenging. The crazy thing is just how different the accidents can be depending on the animal you have. A cat accident will be different than a dog accident, and...
Chem-Dry applies Sanitizer for Homes and Workspaces
Across the country, Chem-Dry, the world’s largest carpet and floor cleaning company, is operating as an essential business with guidance provided by the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.1 Right now it is more important...
The Importance Of Sanitizing and Disinfecting During COVID-19
With the global outbreak of COVID-19, many are concerned about the health and safety of themselves, their homes, and their loved ones. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing serious complications related to the...
Spring Cleaning Solutions with Chinook Chem-Dry
The air is getting warmer and the seasons are beginning to change. Now is the perfect time to open up windows and let a fresh breeze roll in. It’s also an ideal time to start implementing spring cleaning solutions in your home. So brush off the winter season and step...
Chinook Chem-Dry’s Top Class Cleaning
Chinook Chem-Dry was recently named one of Chem-Dry's top 3 Canadian Franchises of the Year 2020. Good for us, right? What exactly does that mean for you? Top-Quality Service We are among the best at what we do in Canada. You will find it difficult to find a carpet...
3 Ways Carpet Cleaning Is Good For Your Health
You probably do a great job of keeping up with vacuuming and spot cleaning your carpet. So is professional carpet cleaning really a necessity? The simple answer is yes, and it doesn’t have to be a burden when you find the right company for carpet cleaning in Calgary....
Top 3 Types of Carpet For Pets & Kids
With children and/or pets, your carpet will certainly experience wear and tear. So, does one go about minimizing the damaged done, or perhaps preventing it altogether? The idea of installing new carpet into a home with these destructive, yet lovable, forces seems like...
Make This Holiday Season Even Cozier With Upholstery Cleaning
The holidays are here, and the ensuing festivities and activities can take its toll on your home if you don't prepare properly. To make this joyous season even more so, consider having Chem-Dry clean your furniture. Benefits Of Upholstery Cleaning For The...
Why Clean Your Carpet & Upholstery This Fall
That crisp fall air is here and to-dos are piling up like fallen leaves of the autumn trees. Fall has arrived, and it brings a long list of tasks to keep up with. This busy holiday season, it’s no surprise that carpet and upholstery cleaning are often pushed to the...
Why Seal Your Stone, Tile, & Grout
At Chinook Chem-Dry, we believe your home should be a sanctuary to which you can retreat, unwind, and enjoy your downtime. We can't always control how family relationships or the daily grind affects your haven of a home, but there are a few things within your control....
Boost Productivity with A Clean Office
Keeping a clean office is extremely important for both your customers and your employees. It may not seem worthwhile to do much deep cleaning, but there are huge advantages! See below: Why clean? From the floors to door handles, or keyboards to the bathroom,...
Proper Leather Upholstery Care
Your leather couch is the bomb. It steals the show. In fact, it’s might be the highlight of your living room. So, the question shouldn’t be, “What is your leather furniture doing for you,” but instead, “What are you doing for your leather furniture?” Give your leather...
10 Surprising Things You Forget to Clean
1 - Trash CanI know this is a gross job sometimes, but that’s why we need to stay on top of it! Trash cans build up grime in the bottom! If we don't clean that, imagine what germs and bacteria can grow there?!2 - Cell PhoneYour phone may...
Importance of Carpet Protectant
Carpet Protectant Eliminates Spots We fully realize that you take pride in the appearance of your Calgary home. After all, it says a lot about you. And when the carpet is a crucial part of your indoor space, its color, style, condition, and cleanliness reflect upon...
Creating a Family Cleaning Schedule
How To Develop A Family Cleaning Schedule We know how difficult it can be to maintain a clean home. Whether you live with a significant other, or a bunch of little children, keeping a house clean can sometimes seem impossible. We’re here to make it a little easier!...
3 Projects You Shouldn’t DIY
To DIY or DDIY…that is the question! The do-it-yourself industry has exploded in recent years. DIY, as it is better known, even has its own networks on TV and is all over the internet. It gives us the tools and confidence to do our own projects while saving money...
Survive Your Cold or Flu
More Advice on How to Beat Cold & Flu Season Unfortunately, cold and flu season is here. Every time this season rolls around, it seems like we have to battle an even worse variation of the flu. While we all love a day off to binge watch our favorite show, no one...
What to Do When Your Dog has an Accident
Prepare for Dog Accidents With These Top Tips! It’s a sad fact, but even the greatest behaving dogs can have accidents in the house. The important thing is: Don’t freak out! When you take the proper steps, you can take care of the situation quickly and effectively!...
5 Home Cleaning Tips
5 Quick and Helpful Home Cleaning Tips Our goal is to make your home a healthier place. That’s why we’ve come up with these 5 home cleaning tips! Consistently wipe countertops. A lot happens on your countertops. And we’re not only talking about food. Countertops are a...
How to Maintain Rugs in High Traffic Areas
Rugs are a great way to protect your carpet in high traffic areas. However, many people forget that the rugs need protection too! It may seem difficult to keep these clean and fresh, but there are some great ways that you can keep your rugs looking great. With the...
Cold & Flu Versus Allergies
Cold, Flu, Allergies: Can You Tell the Difference? Fall is commonly known as the gateway to the cold and flu season. The majority of people out there are beginning to safeguard themselves and their families in order to be protected against germs, bacteria, and...
Cold and Flu Season Tips
The Top Tips for Cold and Flu Season It’s getting close to that time of year! Prepare yourself for cold and flu season with our top tips. There are multiple steps you can take to stay healthy while people around you fall victim to sickness. You have the ability to...
Easy Back to School Tips
Back to School Organizational Tips at Home Create a family event calendar on a pre-printed whiteboard to organize and keep track of events. Routinely use the calendar every month. Keep activities straight through color coding. Place the calendar in a central...
What Makes Chem-Dry’s Process Green
Learn About Our Green-Certified Services At Chinook Chem-Dry, we dedicate ourselves to providing you with a clean home that is healthy for your family. We remove allergens, bacteria, and other toxins from your home to make sure your family has a clean and safe place...
Cleaning For The PAWS
Chem-Dry’s Best Friends Fundraiser Chinook Chem-Dry’s mission is to help people keep their homes clean and safe so they can live happier, healthier lives. Because so many of our great services are tailored toward pets, the majority of our customers are pet owners....
10 Spring Cleaning Tips to Alleviate Allergies
What is the best way to help alleviate allergies? There is no better time to work on alleviating allergies than during spring cleaning. Allergens tend to lurk around your house, worsening your allergy symptoms. We've got ten great tips for fighting back against...
The Pet Owners Guide to a Clean Home
Here at Chem-Dry, we love our pets. They brighten up our world! However, they also make it a little dirty sometimes. So, how do we keep our home as clean as possible while living with our pets? We're here to answer that question and give you the best tips for keeping...
The Right Vacuum Can Help Fight Allergens In Your Home
If you want to minimize allergy symptoms in your home, there are a few very important things you can do. One of the most effective ways would be having your carpets professionally cleaned regularly. Every three months to be exact. BUT, having your carpets...
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*Based on results of studies conducted by independent laboratories of Chem-Dry's Hot Carbonating Extraction process. Allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite allergen. All bacteria results include use of sanitizer. Figures are an average across multiple homes. Hard surface bacteria tests were based on independent lab testing associated with EPA registration #s 84683-3-74771 and 70385-6; sealed stone and VCT surfaces were evaluated and bacteria tested include salmonella, influenza and E. coli.