VAN'S CHEM-DRY BLOG

Back-to-School Organizational Tips at Home Create a family event calendar to keep track of events. Use a whiteboard to be able to reuse the calendar every month. Color code entries to help keep activities straight for all family members. Place the calendar in a...

It's normal to begin to worry about the look of your carpets, especially if it's been a long time since they were cleaned. The problem is, it's hard to tell which products are really going to work and which ones are going to waste your time and money. Maybe you've...

When carpets get dirty and worn, you have to decide if a cleaning will do enough or if it's time to replace it altogether. If you find yourself in this predicament, then take a look at some of our suggestions that you should take into account. Of course, carpet is a...

When carpets are clean and protected, they offer the ideal comfort for your home. They keep your feet warm and filter out dust and dirt particles from indoor air. Heck, they even act as an “energy conserver” by retaining warm air during cooler winter months. On the...

You have probably noticed the black lines that sometimes appear in carpet along baseboards or doorways (see picture). These lines are called filtration lines because the soiling is caused from air passing through the carpet as it trying to filter through the crack...

What Are Your Goals? The best way to keep your home clean is to stay on top of regular cleaning chores, rather than bust out short bursts of frantic cleaning every so often. Let's set down some goals to do just that! Watch our video tour of a healthy home:    Living...

Is Your Dog the Culprit? Treating pet odors can be difficult at times. Often, you'll spend time and money cleaning carpets and upholstery without treating the source: your doggo. We're going to walk through 5 different ways your dog could be the culprit and what to do...

Top 3 Carpets For Kids There are some inevitable truths about having kids. For example, you can be sure that your house will undergo some wear and tear. One area of your home that takes the most damage is the carpets. Mud tracks, paint, crumbs, you name it - it's all...

For us at Van's Chem-Dry, pets are a beloved part the family. (That's why we think you should visit chemdrycares.com) Let's admit it though: pets aren't always perfect and there is that occasional accident on the carpets. Dealing with pet accidents can be a challenge...

Buying a new home comes with a huge array of emotions. One minute you're excited beyond belief and the next you're incredibly stressed. Moving into a new home means you have a lot of work to do. Depending on the new house, you may need to set time aside to clean,...

If you manage a busy household of children and pets, then you know how hard it can be to keep your place clean.  Beds need to be made, floors need to be mopped, and dishes need to be cleaned.   Don't do it all on your own! Having your kids get involved will help them...

Amazing and Not-So-Amazing Things About Old Furniture It can be a lot of fun hunting for used furniture at garage sales, consignment stores, and antique stores.  You might even inherit a piece of furniture from a friend or relative.  Old furniture can often be...

You want your home to be a place that is safe and healthy, where you can retreat and unwind. You probably don't like to imagine all the unseen things that negatively affect your health lurking within your home. For example, when you think about the areas in your home...

Whether you have an office that customers frequent, or you and your coworkers are the only ones who ever see it, keeping a clean office is extremely important. It may not seem like a worthwhile expenditure of your time and resources, but there are huge advantages! See...