Get A Fresh, Just Like New, Clean Carpet for the New School Year
ALL STAR BLOG Get A Fresh, Just Like New, Clean Carpet for the New School Year September is coming, summer is going, and you can expect your kids back in school within the week. A new school year means there are less people bustling around your home, and more time to yourself. Kick off the new season by sprucing up your home. Create a hygienic, tidy, and inviting environment for your family. Get A ‘Just Like New’ Carpet Getting your home cleaned by an experienced carpet professional creates a healthy environment by removing mold, allergens and dust mites that you wouldn’t be able to remove by doing a simple clean yourself. If you spend your time driving kids to the next extracurricular activity or program after work and running errands on a Saturday, this means you don’t have the time to do a thorough clean. Getting a good clean means moving your sofa, bed, coffee table, tv or stand to get where your vacuum can’t reach. Our staff are also trained to use products that prevent future stains from appearing and can help get rid of old ones. This keeps your carpet just like new. Keeping a well-kept home isn’t difficult if you call in the right professionals! Why A Professional Clean Does More The best feature about getting your carpets professionally cleaned is the fact that our technicians come with special cleaning products and equipment that can’t be found on the consumer market. Our staff are also educated on various different carpet types, so we can use the most effective cleaning procedure. The heavy suction of our vacuums gets the job done and makes your carpet spotless, so you can feel confident knowing that we use safe and non-toxic carpet cleanings solutions in your home. Add value to your home by refreshing your carpets. When your carpets are clean, your children are safe from allergens, you get better air quality in your home, you get rid of annoying old stains. Don’t spend money on getting your old carpet removed and a new one installed, just make your carpet last with professional cleaning. This starts by calling the Toronto Chem-Dry carpet cleaner, All Star Chem Dry. Contact us at 416 916 0550 and get a free...
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ALL STAR BLOG All Star Chem Dry Wins HomeStars Best of Award ETOBICOKE, February 16, 2016: All Star Chem Dry is pleased to announce that it has been honoured with a HomeStars Best of 2016 Award celebrating its commitment to quality work and service. The awards event took place in Toronto as well as four other major cities across Canada. “To be recognized with a HomeStars Best of Award is a great accomplishment and we are proud of this honour,” says Mark Jasionek, All Star Chem Dry. “We always strive to improve our service and hope to win this award again in the years to come. “Best of Award winners are the top performers on the HomeStars, ranging from independent contractors to larger retailers. Winners are selected using several criteria including homeowner reviews as well as their responsiveness to homeowners. “To win one of these awards is really a testament to a contractor’s quality of work,” says Nancy Peterson, Founder and CEO of HomeStars. “We like to think of them as our own People’s Choice Awards since they are based on the reviews written by homeowners.” About All Star Chem Dry All Star Chem-Dry carpet cleaning Toronto provides professional carpet, upholstery, Oriental and area rug cleaning services since 2000. We offer our residential and commercial customers the highest standards of quality, courtesy, honesty, and expertise in every aspect of our carpet and upholstery maintenance services. All Star Carpet Cleaning understands the importance of using the safest, eco-friendly and most effective, natural cleaning products, which we utilize in our Carpet, Upholstery, Oriental Rugs and Commercial Carpet Cleaning packages. Our both residential and commercial clients across Toronto and York Region benefit greatly from Chem Dry approach and commitment to Green and Clean carpet and upholstery care. Being a part of Chem-Dry franchise gives us exclusive rights to use a cleaning process called Hot Carbonating Extraction. The secret behind that is “The Natural” a patented formula with microscopic bubbles safely removing dirt from the carpets, leaving them to dry within one to two hours and preventing stains from coming...
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ALL STAR BLOG How to Get Blood Out of Your Carpets Everyone once in awhile someone falls, cuts themselves or gets a scrape. Sometimes you’re even left with a little souvenir on your rug. Blood stains can be some of the toughest stains to remove from a carpet. It’s easier to take it out fresh than when it’s been sitting in your upholstery for days. Even though it’s always best to call a professional like All Star Chem-Dry carpet cleaning professionals, here are a few tips and tricks that will make your carpet look new! For The Stain You Couldn’t Stop Pets and children are more likely to be the instigators when it comes to blood stains. Dogs unknowingly will bring in dust, dirt and blood all over their fur. Children love to play and sometimes get injured while doing all sorts of fun activities. To get rid of the stain, start by spot treating it so you can minimize the damage on your carpets until you can call a professional. Follow These 3 Quick Steps! Scrape any blood not soaked into your carpet and then apply cold water to the stained section. It’s important to only use cold water. Luke-warm water will make the stain worse. After the cold water has soaked into your carpet wait patiently. This will loosen up the dried blood. Use hydrogen peroxide to create a bubbling effect. Soak a sponge with hydrogen peroxide and dab it on the stained section of your carpet. Leave it to sit for a few minutes and then soak up all the liquids with a dry rag. If the hydrogen peroxide doesn’t take out the dried blood, spray the soiled section with liquid laundry detergent. Massage the detergent into the stain with your finger. After, apply cold water to the area and soak up the liquids with a dry rag. If these tips still haven’t removed your stain give All Star Chem-Dry carpet cleaning professionals a call. The technicians are knowledgable and will assess your carpet, treat it and apply a protectant solution to keep it...
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ALL STAR BLOG Stops Stains Now A home is a place where you can sit back and relax, where you can enjoy your evening inside. Since our homes mean so much to us, keeping them in pristine shape is a must. This means every door, floor, couch, and carpet. Yeah, everyone does the weekly clean but what about the maintenance? How much time do you spend maintaining your oasis? Often families will wait after a glass of red wine has spilled on their carpet and clean it up with some oxy or detergent. Sometimes it isn’t the cabernet though, it’s a meatball dipped in Grandma’s special spaghetti sauce, or a young child’s cleat’s from soccer practice filled with dirt. Be proactive, prevent stains before they happen. Keep reading to stop stains right in their tracks! Be a Canadian, Leave Your Shoes Right at the Door! Whether you were out on the deck, hanging out in the garage, sitting on the balcony, or just bought a brand new pair of shoes from Payless – enforce a no shoes policy in your home. Mud, dirt and grime will snuggle their way into your carpets if you don’t take precaution and they’ll bring bacteria too! When you keep your shoes at the gate, you guard your home from unwanted allergens and bacteria. This helps your home remain clean and improves your family’s well-being. Vacuum More for a Dirt Free Home Sometimes between professional cleanings, dirt can get stuck in your fabrics. Just a little bit of time can turn this dirt into a stain and becomes expensive to remove. Vacuuming often can help get rid of these stubborn marks. A vacuum a day, helps keep the bugs away! Rid your home of hair, dirt and allergens that can affect your family’s health! You’ll save big bucks in the long run by getting less professional cleanings. Be Proactive! Now that you know how stains sneak their way into your carpets and upholstery, defend your home before they happen. Maybe you want to keep your great aunt’s persian rug or your grandmother’s couch without the plastic couch cover in pristine condition? Preserve your family heirlooms by applying a high quality protectant! Lots of carpets are sprayed with a mild carpet protectant on them and sold to homeowners. The spray doesn’t last that long, so upkeep is needed. Reduce permanent stains and increase the lifetime of your carpet by getting protecting re-applied every 6 months. Contact All Star Chem Dry carpet cleaning professionals to learn more about their line of carpet and upholstery protectant products. Remember to stop stains in their tracks, leave shoes at the door, vacuum often and apply a protectant every 6 months. This way you can beat stains to the...
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of Vinegar
ALL STAR BLOG Cleaning Tips For A Healthier Home In Spring (Spring Cleaning Hotspots To Ensure a Healthier Home) Vinegar has long been praised for its stain removal properties. It can be applied to a variety of surfaces and items and the results can be extraordinary. Here is a list of the common alternative uses of household vinegar: Adhesive residue removal: After you have removed the price label or any other kind of sticker from a newly purchased item, you are nearly always left with adhesive residue that can be quite difficult to get rid of. Instead of spending money on potentially toxic products, all you have to do is use vinegar. Just apply it on the surface and wipe with a cloth after 15 minutes, and the residue will easily wipe away. Naturally refreshing fabrics Vinegar shares the same odor-removing chemical qualities with typical fabric refreshers, so no need to buy products that may trigger or other kinds of undesirable symptoms. Just add one part vinegar to three parts of water, mix well, and then spray. You may also add lemon or other juice to improve the odor. Lint eradication Vinegar is also ideal for removing lint from clothes. On top of that, most pieces of cloth become softer and static is also considerably reduced by use of vinegar on a regular basis. Microwave cleaning Cleaning your microwave is made a lot easier by means of a glass of vinegar. Just place the glass in the microwave and set it at full power for up to six minutes. During this time the steam produced from the vinegar will liquidate any solid food splatter which you can then easily wipe out. Coffee machine cleaning In order to clean the inside of your coffee machine all you need to do is run through vinegar instead of water for one cycle. Then, repeat three times using plain water to make sure no vinegar is left over. Kitchen drain cleaning Food residue usually accumulates over time in the kitchen drain tubes. You should take immediate action as soon as you notice a slight odor coming from the drain, otherwise you may have to call for a plumber. It is rather simple: pour baking soda in the drain tube, then pour vinegar. These two substances will chemically react, creating bubbles that will remove odours and spurt food particles up in the sink. Removing salt from boots Those white stains that appear on your boots during wintertime are actually caused by the salt on the sidewalk. As with any other fabric that bears such stains (e.g. coats, doormats), a simple rag soaked in vinegar will do. So vinegar is indeed a low cost, effective and all-natural cleaning agent. However, should you need professional stain removal, such as in the case of a valuable carpet, we recommend contacting a carpet cleaning company such as Chem-Dry in order to ensure the best results. Contact Us As your leading professional carpet cleaning company, we vow to grant you with the cleaning of your dreams! Contact us, or give us a call at 416-916-0550...
read moreCleaning Tips For A Healthier Home In Spring
(Spring Cleaning Hotspots To Ensure a Healthier Home)
ALL STAR BLOG Cleaning Tips For A Healthier Home In Spring (Spring Cleaning Hotspots To Ensure a Healthier Home) When we think about spring time, we think of budding flowers, tree blossoms, a bright sun and soothing fragrances. What should come to mind, however, is that dust and other types of allergy-inducing agents, such as mites, have accumulated over the winter months. As a result, cleaning your home in the spring is quite essential in order to not only improve your family’s well-being, but to also ensure everyone’s health. The #1 allergen suspect is not pollen, it is mites. They can be responsible for inducing asthma, a very serious condition, especially for young children. They tend to concentrate in medium-temperature, dark areas, like curtains, carpets, bed mattresses and upholstered furniture. In order to deal with mites, a meticulous cleaning of the aforementioned areas is required. So, what exactly do you have to do? Well, Chem-Dry, the world’s leading carpet and upholstery cleaning service, has set out to educate families on the most effective cleaning methods because, if it is a matter of health, it is a serious matter. Chem-Dry cleaning professionals have compiled a complete list of techniques to eradicate germs and other allergens in places that the average homeowner tends to overlook: Carpets/Mats Door mats or carpets are inhabited by a soaring high number of dust mites which feed on the dust particles and other organic residue shut in between the fibers. The key here is to not only deep clean the upper surfaces of the carpet, but also the area underneath. Curtains Curtains and blinds are the wall equivalent of carpets, and must be cleaned accordingly. When it comes to blinds, pay attention as you have to shut them in both directions to thoroughly clean them. Use a common non-toxic window cleaner. Mattresses Another feeding ground for mites is the mattress. These mites are the ones responsible for kids’ asthma and other breathing-related allergies. All you have to do is thoroughly vacuum the mattress on both sides, at least once a month. Furniture Sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture also host large numbers of dust mites. Reduce the germ population by vacuuming and washing the upholstery covers in hot water, and thoroughly drying. Do not forget to also clean the top of furniture pieces, another mite hotspot, using a dryer sheet. It will eliminate the static that makes it easy for dust particles to settle on surfaces. The wall behind refrigerators and stoves Dust, grease and food residue often pile-up over time on the wall and the appliances’ back, followed by pests and other insects. Simply move the appliance out of the way, carefully clean the wall and also the surface that faces the wall with hot, soapy water. By following Chem-Dry experts’ instructions you can rest assured your home will be as clean as ever. However, if you want to eradicate mites and bacteria to secure the health of the whole family, it is highly recommended you get all carpets and upholstery professionally cleaned at least two times per year, and the rest of the house at least once a year. Contact Us Spring is here and our experts are near! Contact us today, or give us a call at...
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Artwork from Carpets
ALL STAR BLOG Removing Your Child’s Artwork from Carpets Any parent can tell you that children (by default) are messy; you can probably imagine the carnage they can cause with art sets. Spills on your brand new white rug can be particularly annoying, but there are simple remedies to remove paint from rugs. Dried Paint and Colouring: Once paint dries it can be a real hassle. Before even applying any solvents, you have to take a razor blade and carefully chip away at the hard outer covering. Once you have done your best, apply an oil-displacing agent like WD40 on the area of the stain. Let it sit for around 20 minutes before giving it a good solid scrub. Finish off with some cleaning detergent. This procedure also works well on play dough. If you have an older, expensive rug, you’ll want to hire one of our All Star Chem-Dry professionals. The rug may contain exotic colouring which will react with most oil-displacing solutions. Water based paints: When it comes to a child’s artwork set, this is the most common type of paint you will deal with. Blot up any spills with a clean wet rag; try not to scrub the section because the spill will seep through the rug and spread. Once most of it is absorbed, use any type of detergent and hot water to apply the finishing touches. Latex Paints: The good thing about latex paint is that it’s so easy to remove. The secret solution is hot water; hot water causes the paint to soften and dissolve. Put some water on the stain and place a hot rag over the spill and leave it on the spot for about 10 minutes. Then take a fresh rag and keep blotting the section while periodically adding hot water. Even the most well behaved children are messy by nature, but our experts are here to help. The best way to remove any stains is by giving Natural Carpet Care, the best Toronto carpet cleaning professionals, a call and having one of our experts take care of it. Contact us today for a free quote today at 416-916-0550 and get rid of those pesky...
read moreDon’t Wait Till Spring…
Work Your Winter Cleaning Magic Now
ALL STAR BLOG Don’t Wait Till Spring…Work Your Winter Cleaning Magic Now When you live in Canada, you never have to wonder how the term ‘spring cleaning’ became so popular. It is almost impossible to clean during the cold, harsh and surprisingly enduring winter months. Due to this, many people decide to wait until the sun comes out before they begin to clean their homes. Although this may work for you, it surely does not work for your carpets. Below, you will see why your carpets should be regularly cleaned by a Toronto carpet cleaning professional. Elimination of Allergens: Each day, your carpet absorbs thousands of new allergens. These allergens can cause those who suffer from allergy issues to experience harsh side effects during the spring months. After receiving a professional carpet cleaning, the harmful allergens that once lived in your carpets will be removed and you will be rewarded with an allergen free home. Removal of Bacteria and Viruses: In addition to the possibility of bacteria living in your carpet and furniture, there is a high chance that germs and viruses can live in there too. While it is recommended that you have your furniture professionally cleaned every 18-24 months, you can also maintain your furniture between those cleanings by vacuuming it regularly and protecting it against spills and stains. Elimination of Grime and Salt: If there is snow in your area, the possibility of grime and salt being built-up in your carpet’s fibres is very high. The extreme build-up often results in unwanted stains and blemishes that end up leaving your carpet looking very old and worn out. The more worn out your carpet is, the shorter its lifespan will be. The trick to winter cleaning is not to let dark winter days get you down. Try to stay neat and efficient so that by the time spring rolls around, you will be outside soaking in the sunshine instead of scrubbing away at the stains in your carpets! For More Information Give us a call. Our experts at All Star Chem-Dry professional are readily available to assist you...
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for Pets
ALL STAR BLOG Care Tips for Extending the Longevity of your Carpet Owning a pet, and keeping a clean and odour-free home is a delicate balance – harsh chemicals can be detrimental to your dog or cat’s lifespan. Choosing the right carpet cleaner involves selecting a solution that works against musty, pungent odours, but is also green carpet cleaning is enough to leave your pet unharmed. While pets can be trained meticulously, your puppy is likely going to choose a muddy romp over a clean bath any day. Dogs and cats alike bring in smells and dirt particles that can’t always be noticed right away. The easiest way to keep your home smelling fresh, is to focus on the areas that get the most contact with your animals – your floors. Routinely washing hard surfaces is a given, but deep cleaning your carpets is one of the better options you can take. Vacuuming is certainly important, but pet oils and dander can be absorbed within your carpet’s fibres, requiring more serious measures. Although some chemicals may not affect you, your pets have much more sensitive immune systems, and they can become ill from a much smaller dosage of toxicity. While browsing for options, remembering to go green will help protect your pets. These methods avoid the use of toxic cleaning agents, and keep water use to a minimum. Professionally cleaning your carpets is the best option. When choosing carpet cleaning services in Toronto, look for options like Chem-Dry. It makes it easy to be eco-friendly to your pets and you can relax knowing that your carpets are clean and healthy for your furry companions. Trust Chem-Dry for the professional carpet cleaning services you expect, with the sustainable quality that you and your pet require. Your pet’s safety is immeasurably important – don’t risk their health with harsh cleaning methods. Achieve better quality cleaning, with a safer outcome for you and your...
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Winter Carpet Blues
ALL STAR BLOG How to Tackle the Winter Carpet Blues It’s wintertime, and that means your family is spending more time indoors and consequently, wear and tear to your carpet increases. Steady foot traffic can have a pretty serious impact on your carpet – but you also have to factor in pet hair and dander, on top of the regular accumulation of stains, dirt, and debris. Combat your winter carpet blues with three simple suggestions from your All Star Chem-dry Carpet Cleaning Specialists. 1. Vacuum This step is simple- removing the daily buildup of dirt and dust by routinely vacuuming will significantly extend the life of your carpet. Create a vacuum schedule and stick to it, and even if the carpet appears to be clean, you never know what lies beneath! By removing the top layer of dirt more frequently, you will reduce the amount of dirt that gets pushed deeper into your carpet’s fibres. 2. Spot treat Depending on the spot or stain, there are particular processes and solutions used for spot treatment. In the wintertime, it’s common for some dogs to become picky about their bathroom routines and urinate inside, instead of bearing the cold outdoors. Our patented cleaning product P.U.R.T. (Pet Urine Removal Treatment) is a revolutionary pet urine removal product; the chemical reaction sifts urine crystals and liquids from the source, to completely remove the odour. Or, if have an oriental rug you should only trust your precious family heirloom to professional rug cleaners. Without the right solution and methods, your rugs can discolour, fade, and slowly deteriorate. Luckily, our experts are fully trained on treating specialty rugs, using delicate procedures to ensure your rug will remain in top condition. 3. Give us a call Spilled liquids, like coffee and wine, can stain and seep into the carpet pad, harbouring pungent odours. Our team of expert carpet cleaning specialists are fully trained to remove bacteria, pervasive odours, and visible stains efficiently and sustainably. So if your pets have had many indoor accidents, and if your carpets have endured a lot of wear and tear, consult Chem-Dry’s professional cleaners today and get your carpets looking and smelling like...
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