Most people have carpets in their homes or places of business. While everyone knows that we should have our carpets cleaned, what people don’t realize is there is a difference in carpet cleaning companies.
Chem-Dry is a different kind of company. It doesn’t use soap, so it does not leave mold or mildew behind. Nor does it leave a film of soap, which is likely to create a filthy carpet.
“If you don’t get all the soap out of the carpet, the dirt is attracted to that soap,” said Stacey Barr, co-owner of three Chem-Dry carpet-cleaning franchises. However, Chem-Dry uses natural chemicals to attract dirt away from carpet.
“That’s why we say cleaner, drier, healthier,” Barr said.
Stacey and Josh Barr of Bristow decided to buy their first Chem-Dry franchise when Stacey was pregnant with her first child.
They both had schedules that required them to work odd hours and weekends. Josh was a pro-golfer and sales manager, and Stacey worked in sales and marketing.
A friend recommended they buy a Chem-Dry franchise, as it was a unique company that offered quality services. Considering their backgrounds, the Barrs thought it was a good fit.
Now the couple owns Barr Chem-Dry and Chem-Dry Prince William, and their franchise territories include all of Prince William and parts of Stafford, Fairfax and Arlington counties.
The franchises have grown every year, and Barr reports that people respond to their customer service and loyal staff members, some who have been with the company over ten years.
She also believes they are successful because no one cleans carpets like Chem-Dry.
Barr said that some professional cleaners do more harm than good for two reasons: water and soap.
“Major carpet cleaners are going to use soap and just a lot of water to get the soap out,” Barr said.
Water floods down to the pads underneath the carpet. Most carpets can take 24-48 hours to dry. During that time mold and mildew can form under the carpet.
The other problem is that it is difficult to get out all that soap, which is why people tend to use so much water. But the soap itself is a problem. If it is not completely rinsed out of the carpet, dirt will be attracted to the soap that remains.
Not that people should be afraid to have their carpets cleaned.
What people can do is get carpets done the dry way. Chem-Dry is true to its name- the process hardly uses water. Moreover, “chem” stands for chemists who have designed a patented solution from all natural elements, so it is green and absolutely non-toxic. All of the ingredients come from nature. They are even edible, so they are safe for pets and young children.
This was especially important to Barr.
“I don’t have to worry that if my dog walks on the carpet, she will get sick. My kids are two and five; they roll around on the carpet,” Barr said.
Besides being safe, the solution is effective. It works like club soda to remove spots from clothing, lifting it away from the fiber.
People who have had their carpets and upholstery cleaned by Chem-Dry are amazed at how clean it looks.
“It will look cleaner, it will look fresher,” Barr said, but more importantly, it will be healthier.
The carpet cleaning even gets up microscopic things: allergens, dust, mites, dirt and pet dander, so it will literally help you breath easier. You wouldn’t have to hold your breath, even right after the cleaning, because it produces no fumes or odors unless you request a natural fragrance.
Best of all, it dries in just two hours.
The people at Chem-Dry also go out of their way to get out all spots and spills. They don’t just give the carpets a once over. They use a black light to look for spotting. They pre-treat, deep vacuumed and then apply their patented cleaning process.
It is a big set up, not at all the same as renting carpet cleaning louisville- which by the way, would rely on water and soap.
Moreover, they offer special solutions for the little surprises our pets leave us and sell carpet protectant and spot removal solution.
Unfortunately they must admit that some spots are stains, and thus irresolvable. It is because some common spills come from substances, like coffee, that act as dyes to the fiber of the carpet.
So they cannot guarantee all spots will be removed, but they will make your carpet cleaner, healthier and drier.
Then there are many ways to maintain a clean carpet.
Right now, Barr is happy to announce that a percentage from every sale of their spot treatment will go towards fighting breast cancer. It is called “cleaning for cancer.” Even if you do not get your carpets cleaned, you can still buy products from the company for excellent carpet maintains.
Barr and Prince William Chem-Dry cleans carpet in both home and commercial properties. Besides carpets, they also clean upholstery.
Contact them at barrchemdry.com or call 703-680-1212 for an estimate.
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