David Bates cleans carpet and upholstery, but you won’t see him using the typical steam cleaning equipment at work. Instead, Bates uses a two-step “dry extraction” process. Bates begins by applying a ...

Don`t rush out to replace your dingy old carpeting; maybe all it needs is a good cleaning. ”Consider restoration,” advises Shannon Rench Tyler, national sales manager for the Consumer Division of ...

The most thorough carpet cleaning method is hot-water extraction. This method involves first vacuuming, then applying cleaning solution, then injecting hot water under pressure to loosen dirt and ...

Pets may be your best friends, but they’re your carpet’s worst enemies (and if you have young kids, you know they’re a close second). If your children or pets are constantly dirtying up your carpet, ...

Before entering a franchise agreement, it’s essential to know the company’s story. Robert Harris founded Chem-Dry in the 1970s. As a BYU student in Utah, Harris worked for a small carpet cleaning ...

Area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets make your space feel more cozy but they trap more dirt than hard floors. When a treatment spray isn’t powerful enough to remove mud, pet hair and stains, you should ...

But the best carpet cleaners now allow you to do professional-quality deep-cleaning yourself. “A decent quality carpet should last between five and 15 years, as long as you take care of it properly ...

True story: someone on the New York Post Shopping team (perhaps the byline you see above, but we plead the fifth) spilled bright red and lavender nail polish all over her textured white carpet. The ...

These champs will give dingy carpets and stained sofas a refresh in no time.