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Carpet cleaning facts
Did you know:
- Every four seconds, a carpet is cleaned by Chem-Dry
- Chem-Dry cleans more than 330-million square meters of carpet every year
- Chem-Dry technicians are in more than 10,000 households daily worldwide

Drier.
Since the Chem-Dry cleaning process uses 80% less water than typical steam cleaning, carpets dry within hours, not days. So you and your family can get back to enjoying your home sooner.

Cleaner.
Just like club soda, our primary solution is carbonated and penetrates deep into your carpets fibres, giving you the most thorough clean. It doesn’t contain harsh chemicals, so no dirt-attracting residue is left behind and carpets stay cleaner, longer.

Healthier.
Only Chem-Dry cleans with The Natural®. Unlike other carpet cleaning products, The Natural® contains NO soaps, detergents, or fragrances.
Compare Our Packages
Find out how Chem-Dry’s Carpet Protectant Package and Healthy Home Package (professional strength deodoriser and sanitiser) can help protect your home from everyday stains, unhealthy allergens and bacteria.

Fight stains with our Carpet Protectant Package
Your carpets get a lot of use, spills are inevitable. Over time, the factory-applied stain resistant becomes less effective and fades away leaving your carpets susceptible to staining. Chem-Dry Protectants refresh the performance of stain resistant carpets, creating a barrier around the carpet fibres to resist soiling and staining by allowing spills to be removed before staining can occur.
Protectant Package: a trio of protectants to revitalise the stain resistant power of your carpet
- PowerGuard Protectant® – This revolutionary carpet stain protectant not only gives a boost to your carpet’s stain-resisting powers but works well with solution-dyed carpets.
- Repel Protectant – Repel Protectant works with all kinds of carpets by forming a protective shield around each carpet fibre. This liquid-repelling carpet solution doesn’t give stains the chance to set in.
- Wool Protectant – Chem-Dry’s Wool Protectant is a water-based solution specifically designed to enhance the stain resistant qualities of wool carpets and rugs. It defends against most liquid spills to stop stains in their tracks.

WoolSafe® Approved
We use WoolSafe® approved products designed to provide safe and effective care for wool carpets and rugs. Independently tested to WoolSafe’s standards, these products provide added confidence when caring for your wool carpets and rugs.

Sanitise and deodorise with our Healthy Home Package
Does someone in your home suffer from allergies? Do you have children who love to roll around and play on the carpet? Unfortunately, carpets absorb and collect common allergens and germs that can spread illness, cause allergies and make asthma symptoms worse for you and your family. Chem-Dry South East Melbourne can apply a professional strength Deodoriser and Sanitiser to reduce tough odours and allergens – leaving your carpets clean and healthy, and your family safer.

Healthy Home Package: Deodoriser/Sanitiser
- Sanitises home to eliminate unhealthy bacteria that can spread illness
- Reduces common allergens from dust mites, pests, pet dander, mould, pollen and more
- Special deodoriser reaches odours absorbed in your carpets so they aren’t just masked – they’re eliminated

We are now Certified P.U.R.T.® Masters
We are proud to offer professional Pet Urine Restoration & Pet Urine Decontamination services. Our specialised P.U.R.T.® process is designed to treat pet urine contamination at its source, helping to eliminate unwanted odours and restore affected areas, leaving your home cleaner, fresher and more comfortable for you and your pets.
Frequently asked questions about Carpet Cleaning
How is Chem-Dry’s carpet cleaning different from other cleaning systems?
Chem-Dry uses a unique Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) process that uses significantly less water than traditional steam cleaning. The carbonating cleaning solution lifts dirt and allergens from deep within carpet fibres, allowing carpets to dry faster while providing a deep, effective clean.
Are Chem-Dry products safe for my kids and pets?
Unlike other carpet cleaning products, The Natural® contains NO soaps, detergents, or fragrances. The Natural® is made from ingredients copied from Mother Nature.
Is Chem-Dry a steam cleaner?
No, Chem-Dry is not a steam cleaner. Chem-Dry uses carbonation to lift up dirt and grime from your carpets so we do not need to use the litres of water that typical steam carpet cleaners use.
Compare Chem-Dry vs. steam cleaning.
Traditional steam cleaning saturates your carpet with an excessive amount of water filled with soaps and detergents. So you’re left with wet carpets for 1-2 days, which creates a breeding ground for mould, mildew and bacteria. Plus the soapy residue left behind attracts dirt and causes your carpets to get dirty much faster.
Chem-Dry’s process is different. We employ millions of microscopic bubbles to explode dirt from deep in your carpet fibres, which is why we only need to use a fraction of the water that typical steam cleaning uses. After the carbonation releases and lifts the dirt, our high powered equipment extracts the dirt and moisture from the carpet.
You can see a full comparison of Chem-Dry vs steam cleaning by visiting this page.
What is the best carpet cleaning method?
Chem-Dry’s cleaning process is better and healthier than other methods for your carpet and upholstery cleaning. Chem-Dry’s unique hot carbonating extraction carpet cleaning method uses the power of carbonation to extract more dirt and grime from your carpets, giving them a deeper and longer lasting clean.
Our carbonated cleaning solution only requires us to use a fraction of the moisture other methods such as steam cleaning require. This allows your carpets to dry faster, typically in 1-4 hours rather than 1-2 days and helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew under your carpet.
The exclusive Chem-Dry process generates natural CO2 to produce millions of tiny, effervescent bubbles which penetrate the carpet fibre, dissolve dirt and stains quickly, and act as tiny propellants that actually lift dirt to the surface for extraction.
Why do I need protectant on my carpets?
Most new carpets come with a factory-applied protectant but this wears off over time. Reapplying a protectant on your carpets can help resist stains and soiling, so your carpets will stay cleaner longer. Another reason protectant is a smart investment is that it slows the ageing and wearing process and can extend the life of your carpets.
How do you remove pet urine odour from carpets?
Pet odours can linger on for months if not treated properly. As urine dries in the carpet and padding, what’s left are millions of concentrated urine crystals that become even more pungent. Many companies just mask this odour.
Chem-Dry uses a patented system, P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment) to explode the urine crystals and break down the enzymes which get rid of the pet urine odour forever.
Will my carpets re-soil quickly after the cleaning is finished?
Many carpet cleaners including steam cleaners use soaps and detergents in their process. This often leaves behind a sticky residue on your carpets that attracts dirt, leads to carpets re-soiling quickly after being cleaned and often requires more frequent professional cleanings.
At Chem-Dry, we use The Natural®. The Natural® doesn’t rely on soapy detergents or harsh chemicals, but rather, uses carbonation to help lift dirt from carpets.
How long will it take for my carpets to dry completely?
Drying time depends on humidity levels, airflow to the room(s) cleaned, and the type of carpet. In general, turning on your air conditioning or fans will help accelerate dry times. After a Chem-Dry professional cleaning, it typically takes 1-4 hours for the carpet to dry. Sometimes carpets can take longer to dry for various reasons.
How often should I have my carpets cleaned?
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggests that homeowners clean their carpets every 3-6 months. If you have kids, pets or if someone in your home has asthma or allergies, it’s advisable to do it even more frequently.
Regular cleaning will not only improve your home’s appearance, but it will eliminate germs and allergens, improve your home’s indoor air quality and extend the life of your carpeting.
Will carpet cleaning remove allergens?
Professional carpet cleaning helps remove dirt, dust and non-living allergens trapped within carpet fibres, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
Should I vacuum before you arrive?
This is not necessary. Chem-Dry’s professionally trained technicians will vacuum your carpets with our commercial, HEPA-filtered vacuum when they arrive as a standard part of our service.
What types of chemicals does Chem-Dry use?
Chem-Dry uses a proprietary core cleaner, The Natural®. Unlike other carpet cleaning products, The Natural® contains NO soaps, detergents, or fragrances. By contrast, most steam cleaners use soaps, detergents and harsh chemicals in their process.
Why does Chem-Dry not use as much water to clean my carpets as steam cleaning does?
Chem-Dry uses up to 80% less water than typical steam cleaning because of its carbonated cleaner, The Natural®, relies on millions of microscopic bubbles to release dirt and grime from the fibres of your carpet and raise it to the surface where it can easily be swept away.
This low-water, low-pressure approach is The Natural Way to Cleaner Carpets® leaving your carpets to dry in only 1-4 hours.
Can other carpet cleaning methods actually hurt my carpets?
Yes. Typical steam cleaning uses a process of dumping large amounts of soapy water into your carpets and then trying to suck it all back out. Because a large amount of water results in an extended drying time, usually 1-2 days, this method can actually cause carpets to rot or grow mould.
What is considered a room?
Our room sizes are based on 13 square metres. If any of your rooms are over 13 square metres, there may be an additional area charge.
How do you get old dog urine out of carpet?
Many store-bought products give the appearance of cleanliness, but only cover up the dog urine. To fully remove old dog urine stains, the Chem-Dry process breaks down the source of the contamination and tackles even the parts of the stain that you can’t see.
How do you get dog urine smell out of carpet?
The only way to properly eliminate the smell of dog urine is to completely remove it, rather than simply masking it. Using a Pet Odor Extinguisher or spot cleaner will quickly and thoroughly remove stubborn dog urine odors, but a Pet Urine Removal Treatment is often the only way to completely eliminate any trace of dog urine.
Can carpet cleaning remove dog urine?
Yes, a thorough professional cleaning is the best way to remove dog and other pet urine stains from your carpets.
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* Based on studies conducted by independent laboratories of Chem-Dry’s HCE (Hot Carbonating Extraction), P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment), Granite Countertop Renewal, and Tile, Stone & Grout cleaning processes. Allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite allergen. Pet odour results based on testing with the most common odour sources found in dog and cat urine. Pet urine bacteria results based on Chem-Dry’s HCE cleaning process and a sanitiser, combined with P.U.R.T. All bacteria results include use of sanitiser. Figures are an average across multiple tests.
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