North Star Chem-Dry Blog
Read these tips & tricks to keep your carpet & furniture looking great.Stay up to date with the latest industry news! Including carpet cleaning tips, healthy home ideas, and more, in the North Star Chem-Dry blog! Proudly serving customers throughout Apple Valley.
What You Need to Know About Area Rug Bleeding
Area rugs anchor interior decoration and add character to your home. However, their intricate patterns and delicate colors make them prone to damage during the cleaning process. Rug bleeding occurs when the dye used to color the fibers of the rug is not properly set,...
Carpet Cleaning Red Flags to Avoid
Regular, professional carpet maintenance is essential if you want your carpeting to last for years. A reputable carpet cleaner should effectively remove dirt, stains, and traffic lines and restore the soft, fluffy texture of your carpet. However, it's not always...
We Offer More Than Just Carpet Cleaning
North Star Chem-Dry is known for providing high-quality carpet cleaning services in Apple Valley, but we also offer a range of other cleaning solutions for surfaces throughout your home. From floors and countertops to upholstered furnishings, our professional...
Common Upholstery Cleaning FAQs
You may know it’s time to clean your upholstered furniture, but not be quite sure exactly how to go about it. If you’ve tried DIY upholstery cleaning, you have probably realized the results aren’t nearly as thorough or effective as you’d hoped. Partnering with a...
Add Carpet Cleaning To Your Holiday To-Do List
No matter how much you plan, the holiday chaos descends every year. Are you looking to get ahead of it this year? Even if you’ve already got your shopping list down pat, created a delicious menu, and arranged the arrival and departure dates for all of your holiday...
Common Rug Cleaning Questions Answered
If you have intricate, carefully crafted area rugs in your home, you might be wondering the best way to clean them without damaging their delicate fibers. Even if you have area rugs that aren't vintage, they still serve as a focal point in your home. It's critical to...
What’s the Best Carpet Cleaner for Pet Messes?
Are you looking for a carpet cleaner that will actually get rid of traces of pet urine, not just mask the odor? The best carpet cleaner for pet messes is one that can break down pet urine crystals at the molecular level for efficient and effective extraction, leaving...
Wrap up Summer with Deep Carpet Cleaning
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air with your friends and family. Whether your family loves outdoor barbecues, pool parties, or simply hanging out in the yard, chances are you've spent a good deal of time outside this summer. While this is...
5 Carpet Cleaning Tips
Are you looking for a way to spruce up your carpets in between visits from your local Chem-Dry technician? Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want your home to feel extra fresh, here are a few simple carpet cleaning tricks to hold you over until you’re able to...
How to Remove Pet Stains and Odors
Pets are members of the family and add so much value to our lives, but pet accidents are inevitable. These accidents cause embarrassing odors and stains on your carpets and furniture. They can also encourage your pets to continue to “go” in the same place in your...
Looking For The Best Upholstery Cleaner in Apple Valley
At North Star Chem-Dry, we utilize the innovative Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) process to thoroughly remove stains and accumulated dirt and grime from carpets without using excess water. However, the powers of HCE aren’t limited to carpets and area rugs. This...
5 Benefits of Hiring Professional Carpet Cleaners
DIY carpet cleaning is common. Many homeowners opt to tackle this task on their own instead of hiring professional carpet cleaners. Are you aware of the many benefits of hiring professionals from North Star Chem-Dry? Did you know that among the many furnishings in...
What’s the Best Carpet Cleaner?
Finding the best carpet cleaner isn’t only about finding a carpet cleaner that can work efficiently to eliminate deep-set stains and the build-up of dirt and grime. Over the years, consumers’ standards have changed for determining which carpet cleaning services...
Take a Look at Our Wood Floor Cleaning Service!
At Chem-Dry, we’re constantly innovating to provide industry-leading cleaning services to our loyal customers. You spoke, we listened—and we’re now proud to offer our premier wood floor cleaning service throughout the Apple Valley, MN community. Benefits Of...
How to Remove Most Carpet Stains
No matter how hard you try to avoid it, things like pet accidents, juice, and mud somehow find their way onto your carpet. So what can be done when these tough stains occur? The good news is, there are specific methods for treating different types of stains on your...
6 Tips For Cleaning Your Hardwood Floors
Are your hardwood floors looking dull and grimy? Maybe your regular cleaning just isn’t cutting it, and it’s time for a deep cleaning. We are here to help! Proper maintenance of wood floors is essential if you want to protect them and keep them looking in the best...
5 Things To Look For In A Carpet Cleaning Company
Carpet is a big investment that requires regular maintenance. That’s why there are so many carpet cleaners out there vying for your business. Not all carpet cleaning companies are created equal — so how do you choose the right one? It’s as simple as knowing the right...