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4 Tips to Prevent the Cold and Flu
Whether you've contracted a cold or the flu, getting sick is never fun to deal with! If you take certain precautions you can significantly reduce the risk of catching a cold or the flu. These precautions are extremely important especially if you have kids or pets in...
Top Ways to Housetrain Your Puppy
We love the feeling of bringing a new puppy into our home and welcoming them into our family. The happiness of caring for a cute pup sometimes gets tested as soon as they start having accidents on your floors. Luckily, there are very popular and effective methods to...
Dealing with Reappearing Carpet Stains and Odors
Nothing is more frustrating than spending time, money, and effort getting rid of a stubborn carpet stain or odor when it just reappears weeks later. Perhaps you tried a DIY solution, a store-bought one, or maybe you even called a professional cleaner to remove the...
Vacuum Buying Guide: Holiday Edition
Whether you’re buying a vacuum for yourself or for someone else this holiday season, it can be difficult to narrow down the perfect vacuum because there are so many options on the market! Nowadays, vacuums come with unique high-tech functions and features, making it...
4 Benefits of Cleaning Area Rugs Before the Holidays
It's that time of year! While the leaves are falling and the weather is getting chilly, you're busy preparing for this upcoming holiday season. With all the delicious meal planning and schedule coordinating, it's easy to forget about a crucial part of preparing your...
How To Remove “Tricky” Pet Stains & Odors
Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner! October is the season of DIY projects—homemade Halloween costumes, spooky decor, pumpkin-flavored treats, and candy apples. While you may be tempted to tackle pet stain removal on your own too, there are a...
Benefits Of Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly Carpet Cleaning
There are so many carpet cleaning companies to choose from in the Fort Smith area. So it can be difficult to properly narrow down your options. What are the most important things to look for? Finding a carpet cleaning company that is committed to the...
5 Reasons To Schedule Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning
Tile, stone, and grout are beautiful and practical materials for kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor patios, and entryways. Tile is used for a lot of popular design trends throughout the Fort Smith area. However, you've probably noticed how difficult it can be to keep clean....
How To Get Your Kids Excited About Chores
Just about all parents wish to instill in their kids the desire or willingness to help out at home and to contribute to the family (and to people in general). Having your children do chores is both an efficient way of tidying up your home and a crucial part of raising...
Why You Should Schedule Your Next Professional Carpet Cleaning
We understand how busy life can get these days. Your list of to-dos may seem like it runs on and on and that's why we have created a plan for easier cleaning and a healthier home. Our number one piece of advice? Don't keep putting off scheduling your next carpet...
These 5 Things Will Make You Want To Clean Your Couch Immediately
When we think of the place in our homes that need the most cleaning we usually gravitate to our kitchen floors and counters where crumbs and spills are most likely. But have you ever considered your couch could be just as dirty? The truth is, upholstered...
How To Properly Care For Upholstered Furniture
Spring is almost here! With the changing seasons comes more activities outdoors and fun holiday traditions. However, have you ever heard the term "spring cleaning"? Spring also comes with its reminder to deep clean your home for a fresh start to the year. If you want...
5 Things To Check Before Hiring a Carpet Cleaning Company
You many not think about it but carpets are a huge investment and require regular maintenance. That's why there are always so many carpet cleaners trying to win over your business. If you're in the market to get your carpets cleaned, take a minute to weigh out all of...
The 4 Best Methods to Combat Pet Urine and Odor
Our pets are family. They bring happiness and love to our home. However, nobody is perfect, not even our furry family members. It is important to understand how to handle their accidents when they happen. No one likes to have to clean up after their animals,...
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Service Area:
Serving all of Crawford & Sebastian County, Arkansas including: Fort Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood, Alma, Barling, White Bluff, Lavaca, Bloomer, Mountainburg, and the surrounding areas.
We also serve Muldrow, Roland, Sallisaw, and Poteau, Oklahoma.
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Mon-Sun: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
*Based on results of studies conducted by independent laboratories of Chem-Dry’s Hot Carbonating Extraction process. Allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite allergen. All bacteria results include use of sanitizer. Figures are an average across multiple homes. Hard surface bacteria tests were based on independent lab testing associated with EPA registration #s 84683-3-74771 and 70385-6; sealed stone and VCT surfaces were evaluated and bacteria tested include salmonella, influenza and E. coli.