David Bates cleans carpet and upholstery, but you won’t see him using the typical steam cleaning equipment at work. Instead, Bates uses a two-step “dry extraction” process. Bates begins by applying a ...

Don`t rush out to replace your dingy old carpeting; maybe all it needs is a good cleaning. ”Consider restoration,” advises Shannon Rench Tyler, national sales manager for the Consumer Division of ...

The most thorough carpet cleaning method is hot-water extraction. This method involves first vacuuming, then applying cleaning solution, then injecting hot water under pressure to loosen dirt and ...

Before entering a franchise agreement, it’s essential to know the company’s story. Robert Harris founded Chem-Dry in the 1970s. As a BYU student in Utah, Harris worked for a small carpet cleaning ...

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets make your space feel more cozy but they trap more dirt than hard floors. When a treatment spray isn’t powerful enough to remove mud, pet hair and stains, you should ...

Perhaps you’ve heard of or experienced this horror story. After a wet winter, you want to have your carpets professionally cleaned. But the carpet service sends a kid who’s just learned how to work ...

These champs will give dingy carpets and stained sofas a refresh in no time.