Chem-Dry of East Tennessee Blog
Luck of the Chem-Dry
Saint Patrick’s Day is a beloved holiday celebrated on March 17th around the world, and Chem-Dry wants to help you make the most of it!
With Love, from Chem-Dry
Looking for a way to make this Valentine’s Day extra special? Look no further than Chem-Dry!
What is love? Baby, don’t P.U.R.T me!
Chem-Dry’s P.U.R.T is a pet stain’s worst nightmare! If you have some furry friends living with you, Chem-Dry’s P.U.R.T is the perfect solution for any messes they might make on your carpets or furniture.
Milk and Cookies on Your Upholstery
We all do our best to keep the upholstery in our homes clean. But despite our best efforts, it gets dirty over time. And around this time of year, you may even end up with some milk and cookie stains on your couch! Chem-Dry uses a unique carbonated cleaning solution...
Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction vs. Steam Cleaning
We all love clean, fresh carpets. But did you know not all carpet cleaning is done the same way? Chem-Dry professionals set themselves apart from traditional carpet cleaners by using a unique method called Hot Carbonating Extraction. Other carpet cleaners use a harsh...
Don’t have time to clean? Don’t worry
Have you ever wondered if a professional cleaning service is worth it? Let’s run through a hypothetical scenario. Bonnie is the business owner of a small company. Her employees spend several hours a day in the office doing various tasks, and without a clean...
Carpet Cleaning 101: (How to Get Chocolate Milk Out of My Carpet)
We all love our pets, but, even though they are our best friends, accidents and disobedience will occur. The above photo depicts a particularly messy incident with chocolate milk. The question is, how does one clean this up? The milk had been seeping into the carpet...
House Horrors
The Johnson’s are your typical American family, five kids, a puppy, and maybe a snail named Gary. Cute home with carpet, tile, hardwood, and beautiful granite countertops. All was going well until a few days ago when they realized their house was absolutely atrocious. The house was horrifyingly dirty, dust, and stains everywhere from the winter. They thought, “What can we do?”
The Month Of Chem-Dry Green
Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee is a Green Certified cleaning solution. Our biggest goal is to make your home cleaner and safer for all those who are in it. We want to leave our customers a safer, healthier option when it comes to professional carpet and upholstery cleaning. That’s why we have created the Chem-Dry Green Certified program. Through this internal certification process, we evaluate each of our products and assess them against strict qualifications. We love our customers and want to keep your homes green! Our solution is safe for humans*, animals*, aquatic life*, and meets all clean air requirements*.
New Year, Better Home!
Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee is here to help you reach your New Years’ goals. From carpet, rugs, upholstery, beds, and leather furniture cleanings, to wood floors, tile, grout, and granite tops. Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee has you covered!
Oh Puppy Pee, Oh Puppy Pee: Remove Pet Urine from Your Carpet this Holiday Season
We love our pets! However, it’s a complicated relationship. You pet them, they kiss you back, and you give them water and food. Yet they still urinate on your carpet. Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee is here to help you love your pets and keep your carpets looking and smelling as good as new!
Holiday Cleaning Made Easy
The holidays are here and that means holiday checklists that are never-ending. Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee is here to help shorten your checklist and make the holidays go a bit smoother. We will deep clean your carpets and make your home look amazing for the holidays.
Who Ya Gonna Call? Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee!
When carpets are dirty, dust is in the air and allergies are on high. Chem-Dry Of East Tennessee is the number you need to call! We offer affordable, deep cleaning and eco-friendly carpet cleanings that fight against germs, dust mites, and much more.
Leaves are falling, autumn is calling, and carpets need cleaning
Fall has sprung and oh how fun! Sweater weather, pumpkin-spice, and apple cider. What more can you ask for?! Oh I know, clean carpets!
A Series of Unfortunate Scents
If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other blog. In this blog, not only is there no happy ending, there is no happy beginning and very few happy things in the middle.
There’s S’more Where That Came From
What is it about a S’more that brings a smile to any toddler’s chubby face? Is it the intuitive design? The pleasant taste? The appealing texture? Perhaps a combination of all three? Whatever the reason may be, S’mores are a timeless treat that…
Your Welcome Doormat is Welcoming in the Wrong Kind of Company
Doormats are pretty much the greatest invention since Karl Benz’s internal combustion engine in the late 19th century (a bold, yet true-ish statement). They add style and class to any house, they do stuff with dirt, they provide an obvious hiding place for keys, and show the neighbors you’re not as poor as they think you are. But there’s a serious problem with your doormats…
Here’s a May Poem About Cleaning That You Didn’t Ask For
Floors soiled by disgusting debris,
Pet hair, human hair, stains of tea.
What should I do with such a horrible mess?
How do I alleviate all of this stress?
Breaking News: Family Discovers House is Disgusting. Here’s What They Did About It.
The Smiths are just your typical family. They have three kids, an eyesore of a hypoallergenic dog, and one $350K house (because more than one $350K house would be excessive). All was going well for the family, up until a few days ago when they realized...their house...
3.35 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Spring Cleaning Excellence
It's no secret. Your house is disgusting. But that's okay because everyone else's house is too. That's just what happens after a long winter. It's not your fault.1 I'm not here to point fingers at you. I'm here to help. That's why I've come up with a list of 3.35...
5 Reasons Why Groundhog Day is one of the Best Holidays of the Year
That's right. I said it. Groundhog Day is one of the best holidays of the year, if not the best. You may be thinking, "How could it be the best holiday mysterious Chem-Dry blogger? There are so many other great holidays that are way better than G-Day." Sure, you've...
From Wine Spills to Poop Stains. Here are the Top 5 Messes That Can Ruin Your New Year
Congratulations! If you are reading this blog post, you are a winner! What makes you a winner? Well, you made it through 2020. I think everyone deserves a participation prize for their flawless involuntary participation, don't you?Anyway, what did you win? A new car?...
Oh Christmas Pee, Oh Christmas Pee: Removing Pet Urine from Your Carpet this Holiday Season
We love our pets. We really do. But it's a complicated relationship. You pet them, they kiss you back. You give them water and they urinate on your carpet sometimes. But no matter what they do, you still love them anyway. Unfortunately, all the love in the world...
Best Apple Pie Recipe
BROWN BAG APPLE PIE We all know it's fall but, lucky for us it's also Apple Season! With all those Apples, at such great prices, you need to make something delicious, so here is the easiest and best apple pie recipe! To start you need to get, 1 unbaked pie crust, my...
Best Weekend Trips for this Fall
Although we might be social distancing with people, there is no reason to social distance with nature. With Fall right around the corner, the leaves will be changing colors, the weather will get cooler and the air becomes cleaner, there's no reason we shouldn't add a...
Summer Spills: A 2020 Guide To Preventing And Cleaning Spills
Summertime has some of the best food, especially barbecue! But let's face it, with all the food and guests coming in and out of the house you have a responsibility to protect your home from all the spills that can occur. Even a simple dinner with your family presents...
5 Easy Interior Design Hacks To Spice Up Your Home
We get it. You've been at home for so long that you've noticed your area rug doesn't quite accent your room the way you thought it would. Or perhaps you're getting tired of the same old scenery and want to mix it up a bit. Although the words "interior design" might...
Spring Into The Outdoors With These 7 Activities
With summer just around the corner, and many places slowly opening up again, it's time to hit the great outdoors! COVID-19 has personally affected each of us, some personally, and others through stress. Taking time to be outside and enjoy the fresh air while...
5 Creative Ways to Greet Someone Besides Shaking Hands
COVID-19 has defined the year 2020. Every day we are hearing more news about how this global pandemic is affecting countries, stock markets, and individuals. Each of our lives has also been shaped one way or another. Here at Chem-Dry of East Tennessee our business has...
Top Five Things to Do While Social Distancing
Social distancing can be tough. Let's face it. With the lack of human contact and the ability to go out and do some of the things we love it's hard to have much motivation to do anything. Now I know what you're thinking. It seems the perfect time to watch every season...
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Are YOU ready?
Many people find it stressful finding the "right" thing to do for Valentine's Day, only to arrive at the conclusion of buying chocolates and calling it good. Now although love isn't all about grandeur and big planning, a little effort and meaning can do a great deal...
Carbonation or Steam Cleaning – Does It Matter?
We've all been there. You notice that your carpet is a new shade of dirty. Or maybe that New Year's party left a big spot that needs to be gone ASAP Whatever your carpet situation is, you have a choice, steam or carbonation cleaning? But what's the difference? And why...
10 Crazy Myths about Carpet Cleaning that Everyone Thinks are True
Check out these common myths about carpet cleaning and let us know which one is most surprising! Carpet will be damp for days after being professionally cleanedWhile some carpet cleaning methods will leave your carpet wet for long periods of time, Chem-Dry of East...
Everything You Didn’t Know About Fall Allergies
Question: Is there anything worse than spring allergies?Answer: Yes, fall allergies. There is nothing worse than feeling less than 100% this time of year. Between back-to-school stress and seasonal fun, the last thing you want is allergies slowing you down. Yet, fall...
Cats are Completely Underrated. Here’s Why…
Have you noticed that cats seem to get a bad rap these days? We have, and it seems pretty unfair to us. Cats are interesting, unique, and they make great companions, and we want to give them the credit they deserve. So here are a few reasons that cats are completely...
National Day of Relaxation in Maryville
August 15th is National Relaxation Day! Who knew? Chem-Dry of East Tennessee is here to give you a few ideas of ways you can celebrate a day full of relaxation! Read a BookA good book can carry you into a far away place. Whether you like a romantic, a mystery, or a...
Chore Charts for Children
Having a clean house is a glorious feeling and having kids is a complete joy, but many times those two feelings are mutually exclusive. Most parents accept the fact that their home will never quite be clean after they decide to have kids. Let us put those myths to...
Potty Training a Puppy in Maryville, TN
Chem-Dry of East Tennessee is a big supporter in pets. We love dogs and we know many of our customers do too. Here are a few tips on how to house train your puppy to minimize the pet accidents all around your home. 1. Dogs and puppies alike are actually quite smart...
Preparing for a Chem-Dry of East Tennessee Appointment
Is your carpet cleaning appointment coming up soon? Great! We are here to help you prepare. First, simply make note of problem areas that you would like Chem-Dry of East Tennessee to focus on. We want to make sure we meet and exceed all your expectations. Look around...
Fight Spring Allergies with Chem-Dry of East Tennessee
Spring has finally sprung. The flowers are blooming and pets are becoming more active. As happy as that is, it also means allergies for the rest of us. Seasonal allergies affect millions of Americans and we are gearing up to help as many as we can in Maryville and...
Removing Your Nail Polish Stains
Chem-Dry of East Tennessee has tried and tested products that remove tough stains ranging from wine, to coffee, and nail polish. Chem-Dry of East Tennessee uses a specialty spot remover tool to flush out the stain with water and product while simultaneously sucking...
Keeping Carpets Clean During Holiday Festivities
The holidays are coming quickly. Festivities are in full swing and planning is in the works. Cleaning carpets before the holiday events can easily get put on the back burner. Do yourself a favor and get your carpets cleaned for all your holiday festivities. Chem-Dry...
3 Stain Removing Tricks For Treats
Halloween comes, but the spooky candy never goes. Here are tricks to get the remains of your 3 favorite Halloween candy out of your carpets. Chocolate, gum, and lollipops are child favorites, but that also means they usually end up smeared into your carpet....