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Revive Chem-Dry Blog

Tips and advice from the Revive Chem-Dry team on keeping your carpets, upholstery, rugs, and floors clean between professional visits. From stubborn stains to seasonal care, we share what we’ve learned cleaning homes and businesses across Edmonton.

Revive Chem-Dry serves Edmonton, Beaumont, Sherwood Park, St Albert, Spruce Grove & the surrounding areas.

A Cleaner Home in Edmonton Starts Here

A Cleaner Home in Edmonton Starts Here

Edmonton winters are long, the springs are muddy, and the summers are short enough that everyone makes the most of them. What that means for your home is that your floors, furniture, and rugs are dealing with something every single season. Salt and grit tracked in...

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Revive Chem-Dry’s Guide to Maintaining Beautiful Area Rugs

Revive Chem-Dry’s Guide to Maintaining Beautiful Area Rugs

Area rugs pull a lot of weight in an Edmonton home, softening hardwood and laminate floors, adding warmth to a room, and standing up to whatever a Prairie winter (and everything that comes with it) tracks in. Between months of snow and road salt, a short but intense...

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What’s the Difference Between Steam Cleaning and Chem-Dry?

What’s the Difference Between Steam Cleaning and Chem-Dry?

If you've ever booked a carpet cleaning, there's a good chance you assumed steam cleaning was just how it's done. It's the method most people grow up hearing about, and a lot of companies still use it. But steam cleaning and Chem-Dry aren't the same process. The...

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Pet-Friendly Carpet Cleaning Tips

Pet-Friendly Carpet Cleaning Tips

Edmonton is one of the most pet-friendly cities in Canada. Between the massive off-leash dog park network, the river valley trails, and the sheer number of households with dogs and cats, animals are a big part of daily life here. They're also, if we're being honest,...

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Is It Time to Deep Clean Your Couch? Revive Chem-Dry Can Help

Is It Time to Deep Clean Your Couch? Revive Chem-Dry Can Help

Your couch sees a lot of life. Family movie nights, afternoon naps, the dog making himself comfortable... it all adds up. But while most Edmonton homeowners stay on top of vacuuming and surface wipe-downs, upholstered furniture rarely gets the deep clean it actually...

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Room by Room: How To Refresh Your Edmonton Home

Room by Room: How To Refresh Your Edmonton Home

There’s a particular time of year in Edmonton when the urge to reset hits hard. Maybe it’s after a long winter spent indoors, when you finally see your home through fresh eyes. Maybe it’s when a friend visits and you suddenly notice things you’d stopped seeing....

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Professional Carpet Cleaning in Edmonton You Can Count On

Professional Carpet Cleaning in Edmonton You Can Count On

Why Revive Chem-Dry Is a Trusted Carpet Cleaner in Edmonton, AB Choosing the right local carpet cleaning company can feel overwhelming. With so many options claiming great results, it’s hard to know who to trust inside your home. That’s where Revive Chem-Dry stands...

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Seasonal Carpet Cleaning Protects Your Home and Health

Seasonal Carpet Cleaning Protects Your Home and Health

Your Carpet Cleaner is Like Your Doctor—Don’t Skip Your Appointment! As Edmonton temperatures drop and flu season approaches, maintaining a clean home is more important than ever. Your carpets absorb dirt, dust, and allergens from everyday life—and just like you...

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Protect Your Carpets This Fall

Protect Your Carpets This Fall

Fall Weather and Carpet Care in Edmonton As any Edmonton homeowner knows, fall can be unpredictable — one day it’s crisp and sunny, the next it’s rainy and full of slush. Between the wet boots, muddy paw prints, and falling leaves, it’s easy for dirt to make its way...

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How to Find the Best Carpet Cleaner

How to Find the Best Carpet Cleaner

Why Choosing the Right Carpet Cleaning Company Matters Carpets can lose their plush feel, develop stubborn stains, and trap odors over time. While vacuuming helps, it can’t replace the deep cleaning that a professional carpet cleaner provides. Choosing the right...

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From Carpets to Couches: Cleaning That Covers It All

From Carpets to Couches: Cleaning That Covers It All

Chem-Dry’s Comprehensive Cleaning Services in Edmonton At Revive Chem-Dry, we know that a clean home is a happy home. While we’re well-known in Edmonton for our carpet cleaning services using the Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) method, our expertise goes far beyond...

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7 Rug Care Questions Answered

7 Rug Care Questions Answered

Area rugs are a beautiful addition to any home, they bring comfort, color, and character to your space. But if you’ve ever spilled coffee on one, dealt with muddy paw prints, or worried about lingering pet odors, you know how tricky rug care can be. At Revive...

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How Commercial Cleaning Impacts Your Business

How Commercial Cleaning Impacts Your Business

The True Value of Professional Carpet Care Running a business in Edmonton means making smart financial decisions. While some costs might seem optional, investing in professional carpet cleaning delivers long-term benefits. From preserving your flooring to ensuring a...

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4 Things That Make Chem-Dry One of the Best Cleaning Companies

4 Things That Make Chem-Dry One of the Best Cleaning Companies

Keeping Your Home Fresh and Clean Maintaining a clean home is no easy task, especially when it comes to carpets, rugs, and furniture. From daily foot traffic to pet accidents, your floors and upholstery go through a lot. That’s why it’s essential to choose a cleaning...

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Easy Ways to Keep Your Rugs Looking Great

Easy Ways to Keep Your Rugs Looking Great

Area rugs do a lot in your home. They add warmth, tie a room together, and even help reduce noise. But let’s face it—rugs also take a lot of wear and tear. Luckily, there are simple things you can do between professional cleanings to keep them looking their best. At...

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Steer Clear of These Carpet Cleaning Myths

Steer Clear of These Carpet Cleaning Myths

When it comes to carpet cleaning, the internet can be a double-edged sword. You’ll find plenty of helpful advice, but also a fair share of myths that could leave your carpets worse for wear. As professional carpet cleaners in Edmonton, AB, we at Revive Chem-Dry often...

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The Benefits of Carpet Cleaning for a Healthy Home

The Benefits of Carpet Cleaning for a Healthy Home

With the school year kicking off, many families want to maintain a healthy home environment. While we often focus on cleaning hard surfaces like floors and countertops, there's one essential activity we shouldn't overlook—carpet cleaning. Regularly cleaning your...

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Deep Clean The Natural Way®

Deep Clean The Natural Way®

Are you frustrated with the carpet cleaning options on the market? Have you hired a steam cleaner, only to see your carpets look worse shortly afterward? Or perhaps you've rented a bulky carpet cleaning machine, spending hours trying to do it yourself, only to be left...

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remove pet odors: Effective Solutions for a Fresh Home

remove pet odors: Effective Solutions for a Fresh Home

There's no denying the joy that pets bring into our lives, but let's face it—no one wants their home to smell like a zoo. The reality is, pet odors can creep up on you, making your home’s ambiance less than welcoming. You may get used to the smells, but your guests...

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Finding the Best Carpet Cleaning Service

Finding the Best Carpet Cleaning Service

If you need carpet cleaning in Edmonton, AB, there are plenty of options. Between DIY cleaning and the many different cleaning companies out there, it can be hard to find the best carpet cleaning service in Edmonton, AB. After all, your carpet is a huge investment in...

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Spring Cleaning With Professional Carpet Cleaners

Spring Cleaning With Professional Carpet Cleaners

Carpets are the unsung heroes of comfort and style, yet they can get overlooked during big spring cleaning sessions. At Revive Chem-Dry, we know your carpet plays a large role for keeping living spaces healthy and looking good. While neat corners and shiny surfaces...

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Professional Rug Cleaning vs. DIY Cleaning

Professional Rug Cleaning vs. DIY Cleaning

Rugs often serve as more than just floor coverings; they can be treasured mementos from travels, valued family heirlooms, or simply a testament to your refined taste. But when it comes to maintenance, every rug requires more than just a simple vacuum. In fact, the DIY...

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4 Common Carpet Cleaning Mistakes

4 Common Carpet Cleaning Mistakes

As professional carpet cleaners in St. Albert, we have seen a lot of carpets. Unfortunately, that means we’ve also seen our fair share of carpet-cleaning mistakes. Here are the top four mistakes that we see homeowners make so you can avoid them.  Not Vacuuming...

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Carpet Cleaning During the Holiday Season

Carpet Cleaning During the Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, you may be preparing your home for guests, hosting events, and welcoming children and pets. While you want your home to be clean and comfortable for the holidays, you also know that accidents can happen and there may be messes to...

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Leave Rug Cleaning to The Pros

Leave Rug Cleaning to The Pros

Many homeowners think vacuuming is all you need to maintain your area rugs, but unfortunately, this is not the case. Dust and dirt can actually become compacted within the fibers which can dull the appearance of your rug and cause it to wear out. To maintain the...

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Is Carpet Cleaning Good for My Family?

Is Carpet Cleaning Good for My Family?

Fall is here and the colder weather means you'll likely be cuddling up and spending more time indoors. While proper carpet cleaning is essential year-round for maintaining a healthy home, the changing of the seasons is the perfect time to get your carpets deeply...

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How to Maintain High Traffic Carpeted Areas

How to Maintain High Traffic Carpeted Areas

Carpeting makes your home more comfortable and adds to your decor, but it needs regular cleaning, especially in high-traffic areas, to maintain its look and feel. If these high-traffic areas are not properly maintained, they can become worn and uneven, leading to the...

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Carpet Cleaning With Pets (And Pet Stains)

Carpet Cleaning With Pets (And Pet Stains)

Your pets are important members of your family, but their accidents on your carpet can be a major inconvenience and affect the health and comfort of your home. It's essential to find a carpet cleaning professional who knows how to handle pet accidents, preserve your...

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Carpet Cleaning Experts Explain Carpet Shedding

Carpet Cleaning Experts Explain Carpet Shedding

It's common to be concerned about carpet shedding. Whether you've just purchased a new carpet or your old one is starting to shed, it can be frustrating. Our carpet cleaners in Edmonton can help you understand why shedding occurs, especially in the first few months of...

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Can Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaners Remove Pet Stains?

Can Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaners Remove Pet Stains?

All pet owners know the unfortunate feeling of finding out your pet had an accident on the carpet or your favorite upholstered chair. Your heart sinks, you may feel panicked, and you may even be angry at your pet. While pet urine is extremely frustrating to deal with,...

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We Offer More Than Just Carpet Cleaning

We Offer More Than Just Carpet Cleaning

Here in Edmonton, Revive Chem-Dry is known for its high-quality carpet cleaning services, but did you know we also offer a range of other cleaning solutions for surfaces throughout your home? From floors and countertops to upholstered furniture, our professional...

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Carpet Cleaning Red Flags to Avoid

Carpet Cleaning Red Flags to Avoid

When it comes to maintaining the investment you've made in your carpet, it's important to choose the right carpet cleaning professionals. A reputable cleaner should effectively remove dirt and stains and restore the soft, fluffy texture of your carpet. Quality carpet...

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Everything You Need to Know About Rug Bleeding

Everything You Need to Know About Rug Bleeding

Area rugs add charm and beauty to any living space. However, their intricate patterns and delicate fibers make them vulnerable to damage when being cleaned. Improper cleaning and stain removal techniques may cause the colors to run together, ruining their appearance....

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4 Hardest Upholstery Stains to Remove

4 Hardest Upholstery Stains to Remove

Removing stubborn stains from your upholstered furniture can be a challenge on your own. DIY methods can sometimes make the stain worse and damage your furniture. For tough stains, it's best to call the experienced upholstery cleaners at Revive Chem-Dry in Edmonton,...

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Proper Carpet Care Tips from an Expert

Proper Carpet Care Tips from an Expert

Are you struggling to keep your carpets looking fresh and clean? Are stains and odors making it hard for you to enjoy every corner of your home? You're not alone. For a carpet to look great and last longer, use the right maintenance techniques. These practices not...

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Get Expert Stain Removal From Chem-Dry

Get Expert Stain Removal From Chem-Dry

Your carpets and upholstered furniture are made to be enjoyed and play a major part in how your family lives from day to day. As a result, stains are bound to happen. Rather than making your living room a no-go zone for eating and playing, you can have peace of mind...

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Add Carpet Cleaning To Your Holiday Prep List

Add Carpet Cleaning To Your Holiday Prep List

Are you looking to get ahead of the holiday chaos that descends every year no matter how much you plan? Even if you’ve already got your shopping list down pat, created a delicious menu, and arranged the arrival and departure dates for all of your holiday guests, there...

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Common Upholstery Cleaning Questions Answered

Common Upholstery Cleaning Questions Answered

You might feel that your upholstered furniture could use a deep clean. But where should you start? If you've tried DIY upholstery cleaning, you have probably realized the results aren’t nearly as thorough or effective as you’d hoped. Professional upholstery cleaning...

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Rug Cleaning Tips: DIY Stain Removal

Rug Cleaning Tips: DIY Stain Removal

You may try your very hardest to keep your delicate oriental carpets, handmade rugs, or antique rugs free of stains. However, the truth is that accidents happen. Rather than going into panic mode every time someone walks across your rug with a drink or sticky, drippy...

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Wrap up Summer With Deep Carpet Cleaning

Wrap up Summer With Deep Carpet Cleaning

Summer is the season of outdoor fun, and it should be thoroughly enjoyed! Whether your family loves outdoor barbecues, pool parties, or simply hanging out in the yard, the warmer weather offers the opportunity to move much of your life outside and get some fresh air....

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Common Rug Cleaning Questions Answered

Common Rug Cleaning Questions Answered

Area and Oriental rugs are carefully crafted, and you might be wondering how to properly care for them so they last a lifetime. Even if you have an area rug that is not an antique, it can still act as the centerpiece of a room. No matter the type of rug you have, it’s...

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5 Carpet Cleaning Tips

5 Carpet Cleaning Tips

Are you looking for a way to spruce up your carpets between visits from Revive Chem-Dry? Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want your home to feel extra fresh, here are a few simple carpet cleaning tricks to hold you over until you’re able to schedule a visit...

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What’s The Best Carpet Cleaner?

What’s The Best Carpet Cleaner?

Finding the best carpet cleaner isn’t only about finding a carpet cleaner that can work efficiently to eliminate deep-set stains and the build-up of dirt and grime. Over the years, consumers’ standards have changed for determining which carpet cleaning services...

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5 Benefits of Hiring Professional Carpet Cleaners

5 Benefits of Hiring Professional Carpet Cleaners

DIY carpet cleaning is common. Many homeowners opt to tackle this task on their own instead of hiring professional carpet cleaners. Are you aware of the many benefits of hiring professionals from Revive Chem-Dry? Did you know that among the many furnishings in your...

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Expert Carpet Cleaner’s Guide to Carpet Care

Expert Carpet Cleaner’s Guide to Carpet Care

Although you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the thought of keeping your carpet in good shape, the truth is that giving your carpet a little TLC may be a lot easier than you think. Fortunately, you have the professional carpet cleaners at Revive Chem-Dry to turn to. Our...

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Benefits of Professionally Cleaning Your Business’s Carpets

Benefits of Professionally Cleaning Your Business’s Carpets

No matter the industry or nature of your business, you likely have employees, clients, and customers who step foot inside your office each day. Stained carpet can give the impression that your company lacks professionalism and generally looks unsanitary which can turn...

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How to Remove Virtually Any Type Of Carpet Stain [3 Tips]

How to Remove Virtually Any Type Of Carpet Stain [3 Tips]

No matter how hard you try to avoid it, things like pet accidents, juice, and mud somehow find their way onto your carpet. So what can be done when these tough stains occur?  Don't worry, the pros at Revive Chem-Dry have compiled our best tips for treating different...

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Should You Install Carpet or Hardwood [6 Things to Consider]

Should You Install Carpet or Hardwood [6 Things to Consider]

Every home is different, and there are a lot of factors that can affect your decision on what kind of flooring is best for your home, including your budget, ease of installation and upkeep, quality, and who lives in your home.  To help you out, we’ve broken down a few...

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Why Upholstery Cleaning Is Important

Why Upholstery Cleaning Is Important

Are sneezes and coughs getting you down, and preventing you from enjoying your home as you could…and should? Fall is here, and so is cold and flu season. From your leather sofa to your favorite suede lounge chair, keeping your upholstery clean and in perfect working...

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