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How to Find the Best Carpet Cleaning Company in Pittsburgh

How to Find the Best Carpet Cleaning Company in Pittsburgh

Choosing a carpet cleaning company isn’t just about finding the lowest price or the most five-star reviews. It’s about finding a team with the right technology, the right training, and the range of services to handle everything your Pittsburgh home throws at...

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How to Keep Your Area Rugs Looking Like New

How to Keep Your Area Rugs Looking Like New

Area rugs do a lot of heavy lifting in Pittsburgh homes. They protect hardwood floors, define living spaces, and add warmth — but they also absorb everything your household tracks in, from winter salt and mud to pet fur and everyday spills. The good news is that with...

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Protect, Clean, and Freshen Carpets in Sewickley

Protect, Clean, and Freshen Carpets in Sewickley

Carpet cleaning goes far beyond surface appearance. The condition of your floors directly impacts the comfort, health, and longevity of your living space. For busy households, maintaining spotless floors can feel like a constant battle against dirt, spills, and...

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Reduce Allergy Triggers at Home With Upholstery Cleaning

Reduce Allergy Triggers at Home With Upholstery Cleaning

If you live in Pittsburgh, you know that seasonal shifts often bring about the dreaded sniffles and sneezes. While we often blame outdoor pollen, the culprit might actually be right inside your living room. Your favorite sofa or armchair could be harboring pet dander,...

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Matted Carpets? Here’s How Carpet Cleaning Can Help

Matted Carpets? Here’s How Carpet Cleaning Can Help

Matted carpet is a common frustration for homeowners. It can make even the most luxurious carpets look worn and old, taking away from the comfort and appearance of your home. We often get questions about whether matted carpet is a lost cause or if it can be revived....

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Protect Your Carpets from Rainy Fall Weather

Protect Your Carpets from Rainy Fall Weather

Fall is a beautiful season, bringing crisp air and colorful leaves. However, it also ushers in rainy weather, which means more mud, leaves, and dirt tracked into your home. This can take a toll on your carpets, leading to stains and wear. Fortunately, with a few...

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Professional vs. DIY Carpet Cleaning: What’s Best?

Professional vs. DIY Carpet Cleaning: What’s Best?

Carpets add a layer of warmth and comfort to any home. They dampen noise, feel soft underfoot, and enhance the look of your living spaces. But to keep them looking and feeling their best, they need regular maintenance. This leaves many homeowners facing a classic...

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A Homeowner’s Guide To The Best Carpet Cleaning Method

A Homeowner’s Guide To The Best Carpet Cleaning Method

Carpets are an essential part of turning a house into a warm and inviting home, but they’re also magnets for dirt, spills, and non-living allergens*. Choosing the right cleaning method is critical for preserving your carpet’s appearance, extending its lifespan, and...

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Can Chem-Dry Clean Your Oriental Rugs?

Can Chem-Dry Clean Your Oriental Rugs?

When it comes to professional cleaning, Chem-Dry has long been recognized as the go-to expert in carpet care. But did you know that Chem-Dry also specializes in cleaning delicate area and oriental rugs? Whether it’s an antique Persian rug or a modern area rug that...

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Healthy Homes Start with Clean Carpets

Healthy Homes Start with Clean Carpets

Creating a healthy home often focuses on visible surfaces like countertops and floors. While diligently wiping down these areas is crucial, it's easy to overlook a significant contributor to indoor air quality: your carpets. Carpets act as natural dust traps,...

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Learn These “Don’ts” of Carpet Cleaning!

Learn These “Don’ts” of Carpet Cleaning!

The internet is a vast sea of information, much of which is great advice. However, when it comes to carpet cleaning, some tips can be misleading or even harmful. Our professional carpet cleaners in Pittsburgh often hear from homeowners who've tried DIY methods they...

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The Best Way To Remove Carpet Stains

The Best Way To Remove Carpet Stains

Every carpet tells a story, often marked by spills, stains, and accidents. Whether it's a red wine mishap or a muddy paw print, these blemishes can turn your once-pristine carpet into an eyesore. While DIY cleaning attempts might seem like a viable option,...

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4 Carpet Cleaning Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Carpets

4 Carpet Cleaning Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Carpets

As professional carpet cleaners in Pittsburgh, we've seen it all – from the brilliant to the downright baffling. Today, we're spilling the tea on the most common carpet cleaning mistakes homeowners make. By avoiding these pitfalls, you can keep your carpets looking...

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Finding a Trustworthy Carpet Cleaning Service

Finding a Trustworthy Carpet Cleaning Service

When it comes to carpet cleaning in Pittsburgh, you're faced with a battle royale of options. From DIY challenges to a whole army of cleaning companies, picking the perfect service can feel like navigating a maze. But here's the thing: your carpets are a major...

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Simple Steps to Extend the Life of Your Rugs

Simple Steps to Extend the Life of Your Rugs

Regular professional cleaning is fantastic for keeping your beloved rugs healthy and vibrant. But what about in-between care? Our area rug cleaning experts in Pittsburgh are here to share some secrets. Here are a few simple steps you can take to extend the life of...

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Remember Carpet Cleaning in Your Spring Cleaning Routine

Remember Carpet Cleaning in Your Spring Cleaning Routine

Spring has sprung! You've conquered clutter, scrubbed your oven to a shine, banished cobwebs from forgotten corners, and even purged unwanted items at a garage sale. You might think your spring cleaning crusade is complete – but hold on! One crucial task remains: deep...

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The Dangers Of Neglecting Your Carpet

The Dangers Of Neglecting Your Carpet

Out of sight, out of mind? Not when it comes to carpets! Even though they're a major player in our home environment, carpets often get short shrift. Regular vacuuming is a must, but how often do you consider a deeper clean? For many of us, the answer is "not often...

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D.I.Y. Rug Cleaning – Don’t Do It!

D.I.Y. Rug Cleaning – Don’t Do It!

Remember that perfect rug you spent ages choosing? Maybe it's a family treasure or a trip souvenir. But is your DIY cleaning method putting its beauty and lifespan at risk? Proper cleaning is crucial for protecting your cherished rug, and Airport Chem-Dry is the...

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Holiday Carpet Cleaning – Better Before Or After?

Holiday Carpet Cleaning – Better Before Or After?

As the holidays approach, your home transforms into a hub for joyful gatherings, welcoming guests, and cozy celebrations. While you envision a clean and inviting space for festivities, the potential for spills and festive chaos can leave you wondering: When's the best...

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Removing Kid’s Paint From Carpet

Removing Kid’s Paint From Carpet

If you have children, you're probably among the many other parents who believe there's a magnet in the carpet that attracts their children's paint. Sure, you could get rid of paint in your home, but letting your children explore their artistic side can be very...

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We Offer More Than Just Carpet Cleaning

We Offer More Than Just Carpet Cleaning

Chem-Dry is a well-known provider of high-quality carpet cleaning services. However, we also offer an array of additional cleaning solutions for surfaces throughout your entire home. Our professional technicians have the expertise to give every surface a deep and...

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Rug Cleaning: Leave It To The Pros

Rug Cleaning: Leave It To The Pros

Your oriental rug is a valuable asset that can add beauty and warmth to your home for years to come. However, over time, dust, dander, and other contaminants can build up in the fibers of your rug, making it look dull and lifeless. In addition, these contaminants can...

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Understanding Carpet Shedding and How to Prevent It

Understanding Carpet Shedding and How to Prevent It

Shedding in carpets, whether they are recently purchased or have been in use for years, can often raise concerns. Our team of carpet cleaning experts is here to explain the reasons behind this phenomenon, especially during the first few months following the...

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Maintaining Carpet In High-Traffic Areas

Maintaining Carpet In High-Traffic Areas

To maintain the comfort and durability of the carpeting in your home, it is important to regularly clean high-traffic areas. Neglecting these areas could cause uneven wear and tear, leading to the need for early replacement. Utilizing deep carpet cleaning can refresh...

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Red Flags When Looking For A Carpet Cleaner

Red Flags When Looking For A Carpet Cleaner

To make sure your carpet remains in pristine condition, selecting the right professional cleaning service is essential. A reliable cleaner should be able to efficiently remove stubborn dirt and stains as well as traffic lines and restore the soft feel of your carpets....

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All About Rug Bleeding

All About Rug Bleeding

Oriental rugs are valuable and unique pieces that add character and beauty to any home. But their intricate designs and vibrant colors make them prone to damage if improperly handled in their cleaning process. Incorrect stain removal can cause color bleed, ruining...

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Removing Pet Stains With Chem-Dry

Removing Pet Stains With Chem-Dry

Dealing with pet accidents can be an arduous task, leaving your house looking and smelling unpleasant. Fortunately, the carpet cleaners at Airport Chem-Dry understand these challenges and offer a solution: Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T®). This innovative...

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4 Stains You Should Leave For The Experts

4 Stains You Should Leave For The Experts

Trying to remove stains from your armchair, loveseat, or sofa can be a daunting task for homeowners. DIY stain removal techniques are often ineffective and could even damage your upholstery further. If you're struggling with an stubborn blemish on one of your...

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Top 3 Carpet Options If You Have Kids or Pets

Top 3 Carpet Options If You Have Kids or Pets

Even if you have your carpet professionally cleaned annually, it's inevitable that carpets in homes with pets and children will see more traffic. Many homeowners choose carpets based on style and color, but it's also important to select a carpet that is durable and...

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Add Carpet Cleaning To Your Holiday Prep List

Add Carpet Cleaning To Your Holiday Prep List

  As the holidays approach, many of us start to think about all the things we need to do in order to get our homes ready for guests. We dust off the cobwebs, scrub the floors, and declutter every room. However, we often forget about one of the most important...

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6 Ways to Get Started on Deep Cleaning This Fall

6 Ways to Get Started on Deep Cleaning This Fall

While deep cleaning projects are necessary all throughout the year, there are some that yield particular benefits during the warm weather seasons. Our goal is to leave your home cleaner and happier with each visit. As your trusted source for carpet cleaning in...

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Best Ways to Remove a Stain from Chem-Dry Experts

Best Ways to Remove a Stain from Chem-Dry Experts

Chem-Dry experts have seen it all when it comes to stains. From red wine to pet accidents, they know how to remove any type of stain from your carpets. In this blog post, we will share with you the best ways to remove a stain from your carpets, based on our experience...

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All You Need to Know About Chem-Dry Area Rug Cleaning

All You Need to Know About Chem-Dry Area Rug Cleaning

An area rug is usually located in the highest traffic parts of the home. This can in turn cause dirt build-up and other debris even after vacuuming. If you have pets and kids this can increase the dirtiness as well. The hard part is finding someone you can trust. Even...

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Top Carpet Cleaning Myths Exposed

Top Carpet Cleaning Myths Exposed

In the carpet cleaning business, we constantly encounter clients who have been given bad advice over the years. There are a ton of carpet cleaning myths out there, and clearing them up can help stop the cycle of incorrect information that leads to improperly...

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Your Top Upholstery Cleaning Questions Answered

Your Top Upholstery Cleaning Questions Answered

  Furniture is usually the last thing people think of when they are deep cleaning their home, but it can often be the dirtiest part of your home and trap non-living allergens that can affect the air. If you have noticed your allergies acting up or your couches...

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How Often Should Your Furniture Be Professionally Cleaned?

How Often Should Your Furniture Be Professionally Cleaned?

When was the last time you deep cleaned your furniture in your living room? Our furniture is used more than most things and it is often the thing we never get around to cleaning. On average we spend 90% of our day inside especially in the colder months. That’s a lot,...

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Refresh Your Carpets After Winter

Refresh Your Carpets After Winter

Chem-Dry has you covered when it comes to managing your home maintenance to-do list. Our goal is to take care of as much of the heavy lifting as possible with services like carpet cleaning in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania so you can enjoy the benefits of a clean, healthy...

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Household Cleaners: What To Use On Different Surfaces

Household Cleaners: What To Use On Different Surfaces

There are a limitless number of options to choose from when it comes to household cleaners. So how do you narrow down your options? And most importantly, how do you choose solutions that will be good on the various surfaces in your home?  We’ll let you in on a little...

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Tips About Treating Pet Accidents

Tips About Treating Pet Accidents

79% of dog owners consider their pets to be part of the family. Pets bring love and joy to their families. However, pet ownership isn’t without its frustrating moments at times. More than 80% of pet owners have experienced a pet pee incident in their homes....

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5 Effective Home Cleaning Tips

5 Effective Home Cleaning Tips

Airport Chem-Dry’s main goal is to make your home a healthier place. For that reason, we present you with these 5 home cleaning tips!   Regularly Clean Countertops. Think about all that area that countertops take up. Besides being where food is prepared,...

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5 Things To Look For In A Carpet Cleaning Company

5 Things To Look For In A Carpet Cleaning Company

Carpet is a big investment that requires regular maintenance. That’s why there are so many carpet cleaners out there vying for your business. Not all carpet cleaning companies are created equal — so how do you choose the right one? It’s as simple as knowing the right...

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Best Apple Pie Recipe

Best Apple Pie Recipe

BROWN BAG APPLE PIE  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!  To start you need to get,  1 unbaked pie crust,...

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Best Weekend Trips for this Fall

Best Weekend Trips for this Fall

Best Weekend Trips for this Fall 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,...

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Summer Spills: A 2020 Guide To Preventing & Cleaning Spills

Summer Spills: A 2020 Guide To Preventing & Cleaning Spills

Summertime has some of the best food, especially barbecue! But let's face it, with all the food and guests coming in and out of the house you have a responsibility to protect your home from all the spills that can occur. Even a simple dinner with your family presents...

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5 Easy Interior Design Hacks To Spice Up Your Home

5 Easy Interior Design Hacks To Spice Up Your Home

We get it. You've been at home for so long that you've noticed your area rug doesn't quite accent your room the way you thought it would. Or perhaps you're getting tired of the same old scenery and want to mix it up a bit. Although the words "interior design" might...

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Spring Into The Outdoors With These 7 Activities

Spring Into The Outdoors With These 7 Activities

With summer just around the corner, and many places slowly opening up again, it's time to hit the great outdoors! Taking time to be outside and enjoy the fresh air while maintaining social distancing allows us to reconnect with others and ourselves. Here are 7 simple...

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How Well Do You REALLY Vacuum?

How Well Do You REALLY Vacuum?

Here at Airport Chem-Dry, we know a lot about caring for your carpet. One of the best ways to maintain healthy carpets between professional cleanings is to vacuum regularly. If your home has carpet, chances are good that you have used a vacuum before, but did you know...

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National Day of Relaxation with Airport Chem-Dry

National Day of Relaxation with Airport Chem-Dry

August 15th is National Relaxation Day! Who knew? Airport Chem-Dry is here to give you a few ideas of ways you can celebrate a day full of relaxation! Bath BombBath Bombs come in all sizes and scents! Buy a new scent for this wonderful day or use one you have been...

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Make Summer Chores Fun For Kids

Make Summer Chores Fun For Kids

Having children can be extremely rewarding. Your kids are the smartest, the kindest, and most definitely, the cutest kids to ever walk this Earth. Unfortunately raising children and keeping a clean house is not always rainbows and butterflies. There are challenges....

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Keeping Carpets Clean During Holiday Festivities

Keeping Carpets Clean During Holiday Festivities

The holidays are coming quickly. Festivities are in full swing and planning is in the works. Cleaning carpets before the holiday events can easily get put on the back burner. Do yourself a favor and get your carpets cleaned for all your holiday festivities. Airport...

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3 Stain Removing Tricks For Treats

3 Stain Removing Tricks For Treats

Halloween comes, but the spooky candy never goes. Here are tricks to get the remains of your 3 favorite Halloween candy out of your carpets. Chocolate, gum, and lollipops are child favorites, but that also means they usually end up smeared into your carpet....

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