About North Star Chem-Dry
Proudly serving Apple Valley, MN! See what we're all about.Who We Are
North Star Chem-Dry is family owned & operated by Brian and Nicole right here in Apple Valley, MN.
We wanted to find a career path that would let us grow and create something meaningful while also meeting the increasing cleaning needs of homes and businesses in our community. After doing our research, we realized that Chem-Dry has the best products and support for franchisees, making it a great fit for our goals.
What really sold us on Chem-Dry is their Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process. This unique method uses millions of tiny bubbles that get deep into the carpet fibers, lifting dirt, grime, and non-living allergens* so they can be easily removed. It gives carpets a deeper clean, dries in just hours instead of days, and leaves them healthier than traditional steam cleaning.
Beyond Cleaning: Our Love for Family, Friends, and the Outdoors
When we’re not busy helping families keep their homes clean, you can find us playing with our two dogs, Diesel and Tiger, hitting the golf course, boating, or hanging out with friends and family. We love to enjoy the outdoors whenever the Minnesota weather permits!
Our passion for home care and cleaning has always been strong, but during the pandemic, we truly recognized the importance of having a clean home and the positive impact it has on families. We’re excited to help families maintain a clean and healthy home using top-quality products!
Our Brand Promise:
We look to excite our customers with the cleanest and fastest drying carpets and upholstery in the industry. When we’re invited into your home or business, we promise to expertly apply our products so as to be gentle on carpets and property. Our cleaning services will be delivered by trustworthy, friendly professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes North Star Chem-Dry different from other cleaning companies?
North Star Chem-Dry uses a proven cleaning approach backed by ongoing training and industry-leading equipment. Our technicians focus on detailed workmanship, consistent results, and treating every home with care, which has helped us earn the trust of customers throughout the communities we serve.
Are North Star Chem-Dry technicians professionally trained?
Yes. All North Star Chem-Dry technicians receive extensive training on cleaning techniques, equipment, and customer care. This ensures every service—from carpet cleaning to upholstery and area rugs—is handled with professionalism and attention to detail.
What types of services does North Star Chem-Dry offer?
North Star Chem-Dry offers a full range of cleaning services, including carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug care, pet urine treatment, and specialty surface cleaning. Our services are designed to help maintain a cleaner, more comfortable home or business.
History of the Chem-Dry Brand
Robert Harris started working his way through law school in the 1970s as a carpet cleaner working for a different carpet cleaning company. He quickly became unsatisfied with the performance of available cleaning products and began researching a better solution. Harris’ research stretched into many years of studying the chemical properties and reactions of a variety of cleaning formulas combined with experimentation that required him to continually clean carpets with a succession of cleaning formulations. The process was similar to how Edison tried a hundred times to build the perfect light bulb before he succeeded.
Eventually, Robert Harris discovered the ideal cleaning formula. His unique carbonated solution delivered exceptional cleaning. Harris founded Chem-Dry and soon the demand for his superior cleaning services grew exponentially. His entrepreneurial journey blossomed into a thriving success that has continued to grow since those first days in the early 70s. From the very first small group of franchise locations, the original Chem-Dry network has expanded over recent decades to offer thousands of successful franchises throughout the world, including North Star Chem-Dry based in Apple Valley, MN.
