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Here at J & G Chem-Dry, we know a lot about taking care of your home. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you!

Chem-Dry vs. Traditional Steam Cleaning: The Big Difference

Featured Image When it comes to maintaining the cleanliness and longevity of your carpets, choosing the right cleaning method is paramount. Carpets act as a reservoir for dust, dirt, and allergens, making regular cleaning essential for a healthy indoor environment. However, not all carpet cleaning methods are created equal....

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From Woof to Wow: Banishing Pet Odors

Featured Image Our beloved pets bring immense joy and companionship to our lives, but every pet owner knows that accidents can happen. Whether you're a dog lover or a cat enthusiast, dealing with pet urine can be a challenging task. Thankfully, Chem‑Dry, a leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service, has developed an innovative solution to tackle the persistent issue of pet urine....

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Why Getting your Upholstery Professionally Cleaned is a MUST

Featured Image Whether it's a cozy sofa, elegant armchair, or stylish sectional, upholstery adds a touch of luxury and personality to our living spaces. To ensure the longevity and cleanliness of your beloved furniture, it's crucial to consider professional upholstery cleaning services, and Chem-Dry stands out as a trusted partner in this endeavor....

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Perfect Gifts for a Clean Home

Featured Image The holiday season is upon us, and if you're still searching for the perfect gifts or find yourself in a last-minute shopping scramble, Chem-Dry is here to lend a helping hand! Check out our curated list of gift ideas to make your holiday preparations a breeze....

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Chem-Dry's Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions

Featured Image As Thanksgiving approaches, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and creating lasting memories with our loved ones. At Chem-Dry, we believe that a clean home sets the stage for a warm and welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the joy of Thanksgiving traditions. Join us as we explore some of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions that bring families together and celebrate the spirit of gratitude....

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Carve a Pumpkin with Chem-Dry

Featured Image Chem-Dry loves to celebrate Halloween almost as much as we love clean carpets! We have the perfect pumpkin carving guide......

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Sand! Great on the Beach but Not in Your Carpet

Featured Image Summer is the season of fun, filled with outdoor activities and memorable moments with friends and family. From beach trips to picnics and backyard barbecues, we all indulge in the joys of the warmer months. But amidst all the summer excitement, there's one thing we often overlook – the toll these activities can take on our carpets....

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Our Partnership With Best Friends Animal Society

Featured Image We are proud to announce our partnership with Best Friends Animal Society! Click here to learn more...

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Commercial Cleaning Services

Featured Image Did you know J & G Chem-Dry offers commercial cleaning services? Click here to learn about how we can help you maintain cleanliness within your company...

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Spring Cleaning

Featured Image Click here to learn more about why you should choose J & G Chem-Dry to get your home ready for spring!...

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Chem-Dry

Featured Image Click here to learn more about what J & G Chem-Dry can do for your home...

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The Perfect Valentine’s Gift

Featured Image Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, and what better way to do that than by showing your love for your home with J & G Chem-Dry? Click here to learn more...

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Jump Into 2023 With Chem-Dry

Featured Image J & G Chem-Dry offers many services. Click here to learn more about each one...

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Gifts For Those Who Love Their Homes

Featured Image Are you struggling to find a last minute gift for your loved ones? Click here to see some gift ideas for your loved one’s home!...

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Thanksgiving A To Z

Featured Image Holidays can be overwhelming and sometimes we forget everything that needs to be done. Click here to view our list of Thanksgiving essentials before the holidays approach!...

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How To Avoid Common Halloween Stains

Featured Image October 31st brings so much joy and fun memories to you and your family. Sometimes that joy can be overshadowed by stains from costume accessories for the kids. Click here to learn how to avoid common Halloween stains...

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5 Gross Things Hiding in the Average Household Couch

Featured Image Do you know what’s hiding in your couch? Your upholstery can easily become one of the dirtiest parts of your home. Click here to learn more about what is lurking in your fibers and how J&G Chem-Dry can help keep your home clean and healthy!...

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The 10 Most Forgotten Spots in Your Home

Featured Image You may have dirt and grime hiding within your home. Click here to learn more about where dirt may be hiding!...

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Key Differences Among Various Methods of Carpet Cleaning

Featured Image With so many different methods of carpet cleaning on the market, it can be hard to choose which type to trust for your home's carpets. Click here to learn more about each method!...

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Creating an Allergy-Free Life With Chem-Dry

Featured Image J&G Chem-Dry can help your life become allergy-free! Click here to learn more!...

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4 Facts Everyone Should Know about Upholstery Cleaning

Featured Image Upholstered furniture can be complex to clean, but here at J&G Chem-Dry, we provide high-quality upholstery cleaning. Click here to learn four must-know facts about upholstery cleaning!...

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Six Spring Cleaning Tips

Featured Image Spring is here! Click here to learn six helpful tips for your annual spring cleaning!...

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Commercial Carpet Cleaning 101

Featured Image Commercial carpet cleaning will change the way your business feels! J&G Chem-Dry offers the best option around. Click here to learn about the benefits of commercial carpet cleaning and some tips on how to make the cleaning last even longer!...

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Why You Should Clean Your Carpets As Soon As Possible!

Featured Image Carpets are much dirtier than one might think! Click here and learn why your carpets need to be professionally cleaned as soon as possible....

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A Spooktacular Night With Chem-Dry of Transylvania

Featured Image It was a dark, dreary October night. Frank receives a call from a mysterious caller requesting a carpet cleaning. Join Frank on this spooky adventure as his carpet cleaning takes a dark twist!...

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A Series of Unfortunate Scents

Featured Image 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....

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There’s S’more Where That Came From

Featured Image 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 are great for any summer night....

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Your Welcome Doormat is Welcoming in the Wrong Kind of Company

Featured Image 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......

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Here’s a May Poem About Cleaning That You Didn’t Ask For

Featured Image Just in case you missed it, April was National Poetry Writing Month. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to write one poem last month. How sad. Luckily, anyone can write poems at any time, so I decided to write a poem about Chem-Dry’s services....

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Breaking News: Family Discovers House is Disgusting. Here’s What They Did About It.

Featured Image 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 fine, up until a few days ago when they realized...their house is gross....

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5 Reasons Why Groundhog Day is One of the Best Holidays of the Year

Featured Image That’s right. I said it. Groundhog Day is one of the best holidays of the year, if not the best....

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From Wine Spills to Poop Stains. Here are the Top 5 Messes That Can Ruin Your New Year

Featured Image 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?...

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Oh Christmas Pee, Oh Christmas Pee: Removing Pet Urine from Your Carpet this Holiday Season

Featured Image Staying home for the holidays doesn’t have to stink! Clean those pesky pet stains with Chem-Dry’s Pet Urine Removal Treatment....

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Best Apple Pie Recipe

Featured Image 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!...

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Best Apple Pie Recipe

Featured Image 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!...

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Best Weekend Trips for this Fall

Featured Image 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 few weekend adventures....

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Summer Spills: A 2020 guide to preventing and cleaning spills

Featured Image Are you ready to get spills all over your furniture/carpet? Probably not… but here at Chem-Dry we want you to be prepared for whatever can happen this summertime!...

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5 easy interior design hacks to spice up your home

Featured Image In this week's blog, we talk about easy to apply interior design hacks. These simple tips and tricks will save you time and money. Who said interior design had to be complicated?...

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Spring into the outdoors with these 7 activities

Featured Image Wondering what fun outdoor activities there are to do in the summer? Here’s a list of ideas that will keep you planning your next adventure!...

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5 Creative ways to greet someone besides shaking hands

Featured Image On our latest blog post we discuss 5 creative ways to greet someone instead of shaking hands!...

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Top Five Things to Do While Social Distancing

Featured Image How are you spending your time while social distancing? Here are the top five things you should be doing now!...

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Top Five Things to Do While Social Distancing

Featured Image How are you spending your time while social distancing? Here are the top five things you should be doing now!...

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Are YOU ready?

Featured Image Here are three Valentine's Day tips for planning a date with that special someone. We've also included three special cleaning tips just in case of an accident....

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Carbonation or steam clean - Does it matter?

Featured Image When it comes to cleaning carpet, should you choose carbonation or steam cleaning? What's the difference? And more importantly, which one is better for your carpet and family?...

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How Well Do You REALLY Vacuum?

Featured Image If your home has carpet, chances are good that you have used a vacuum before, but did you know that you might be using it wrong? Check out these tips to make sure that you are getting the most out of your vacuum!...

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Everything You Didn't Know About Fall Allergies

Featured Image Between back-to-school stress and seasonal fun, the last thing you want is allergies slowing you down. Yet, fall allergies are a major problem for over 50 million Americans. So what causes fall allergies, and what can we do about them?...

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Cats are Completely Underrated. Here's Why...

Featured Image 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 underrated. Physiologically, cats are more unique than you probably realized....

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Protect Your Pet from the Heat

Featured Image While summer is great for pool parties and popsicles, it also brings serious heat. If you are hot, it means that your pet is hot, too, and it’s up to you to make sure they stay safe. So here are some handy tips for keeping your pet cool this summer....

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Five Common Fourth of July Carpet Stains and How to Remove Them

Featured Image The Fourth of July is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends, but nothing can put a damper on the party quite like a fresh carpet stain. Check out these tips on how to remove common Fourth of July carpet stains!...

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Mess-Free Summer Snacks for a Healthy Home

Featured Image Summer is here, and that means your kitchen is open for business all day long. Juicy watermelon and drippy popsicles are summer staples, but those mess-prone snacks can quickly become a sticky nightmare, and your carpet can easily fall victim to slips and spills. Here are some great snack suggestions that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home, drip-free!...

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