Spring will be here before you know it, and if you’re like us, you’ll be doing some spring carpet cleaning! After a long, cold winter, spring is always a welcome house guest. However, all those long hours spent inside during the colder seasons likely mean your home could use a little bit of TLC before you invite anyone in to your house! We’ll leave the dusting and furniture polishing up to you… but we’ve got some great tips for spring carpet cleaning. Keep reading! Spring Carpet Cleaning Tips Work from Top to Bottom You’ll want to be sure that you work from the top of your rooms to the bottom ..read more

The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and a familiar itch is starting… the spring cleaning itch! While a full-blown deep clean might still be weeks away, there’s no reason to wait to start prepping your home. And what better place to begin than with the foundation of your floors – your carpets! Here at Chicago Carpet Care, we want to help you kickstart your cleaning journey with some critical tips for prepping your carpets for a professional spring cleaning! How to Prepare Your Carpets for a Professional Spring Cleaning Organize First and foremost, we need to clean up our spa ..read more

Chicago’s winters are notoriously harsh, with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. This can take a toll on your carpets, both indoors and outdoors. Here are some of the challenges that Chicago’s harsh winters pose for carpets: Salt stains: With all the salt the city puts down to keep the sideways walkable, you’ll undoubtedly track salt into your home. This salt can stain your carpets, leaving unsightly white marks. Snowmelt: When snow melts, it can leave behind moisture that can soak into your carpets. This moisture can lead to mold and mildew growth. Dirt and grime: Chicago streets are ..read more

We’re well into fall, and unless this is your first year in Chicago, you know that if you haven’t felt the chill already, you soon will. We wrote a blog a few weeks back on some fall carpet cleaning tips, but we have a few more to share that will get you and your carpet through the winter. As a Chicago carpet cleaning expert with decades of experience and thousand and thousands of carpets cleaned throughout the windy city, you can trust us when we tell you we’ve seen it all and done it all – so if you’re serious about keeping your carpets clean, heed our advice below! Kick Your Shoes Off, Take ..read more

When the economy gets tighter, smart homeowners look for ways to save money and reduce housekeeping costs. However, no matter the state of the economy, we think the answer to “Is carpet cleaning worth it?” is always yes. Here’s a few reasons why! Why Carpet Cleaning Is Worth It So why is carpet cleaning worth it? Can’t a vacuum do the same job? Not at all – in fact, avoiding professional carpet cleaning and only vacuuming can cause a lot of issues down the line. Here are some pros to having your carpet professionally cleaned: The Benefits: Cost Savings First and foremost – as we discussed in o ..read more

Summer is a great time to have your carpets cleaned. The warm weather helps the carpets dry quickly, and the increased traffic in your home can make it more likely that your carpets will get dirty. However, the benefits don’t end there – here are some of the other bonuses to a professional carpet cleaning in summer! Summer Carpet Cleaning in Chicago To be honest – we think any time is a good time to get your carpet cleaned in Chicago. However, a professional carpet cleaning in summer offers some special benefits. Let’s take a look! Your carpets will be cleaner and fresher. Professional carpet ..read more

Office buildings in Chicago are one of the busiest and most populated places in the city. As such, they are prone to accumulating dust, dirt, and debris over time. One of the areas that get the most traffic in these buildings is the carpet. With many employees, visitors, and deliveries, the carpet can become dirty and unsightly, posing a health hazard to the occupants. Why Hiring A Professional Carpet Cleaning Service Is a Great Idea for Office Buildings Hiring a professional carpet cleaning service for your office building in Chicago can be a game-changer. Here are some reasons why: Healthie ..read more

Flu season is here again, and on top of the rest of your precautions, you’ll want to be sure that you know how to properly disinfect carpets throughout your home. You’d be surprised how many people don’t get this right – either by using the wrong product or the wrong method. We’ll dive in to the right procedure on this month’s Chicago Carpet Cleaning blog! Use the Right Product Not all cleaners disinfect, and not all disinfectants are effective in killing the viruses that cause the flu. Furthermore, many disinfectants can cause serious and permanent damage to your carpets and upholstery. Getti ..read more

With the temperatures dropping around the northeast, a chill in the air, and the leaves starting to yellow… you know what that all means. Summer is at an end, and Fall has begun! That means football, tailgating, cold weather, and more time spent inside. More time spent inside is great… but it also means your carpets will be getting a ton more wear and tear. In fact, because people are coming in and out of their homes in Chicago so often in Fall, they track in more dirt than winter or summer. So, you’ll need to step your carpet cleaning game up this fall. However, there’s no need to worry… Chi ..read more