Winter is coming!

As the days are getting shorter, It's time to clean the house. Autumn is about to end and is the perfect time to start preparing the house for winter.

Here are some of the top tips for cleaning from the Professionals at chem-dry

Clean Carpets, Upholstery & Curtains:

Dust and dirt can accumulate in the carpets and upholsteries. It is important that this is cleaned up before they turn into holiday blues. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust from carpets. It will help to reduce allergies and dust mites. Get your carpets professionally cleaned to avoid the hassle and get clean carpets.

Clean Muddy Prints:

To clean muddy foot/paw prints from carpets. it is better to leave the mud to dry before cleaning it up. Once the mud has dried, sprinkle some bicarbonate soda over the area and after half-an-hour vacuum out the dirt.

Sort out your wardrobe

It's time to put those summer shorts back and get out the overalls and gloves. Cleaning and clearing out the wardrobe items to remove the dust accumulated. 

Declutter the Garage 

The garage is usually a spot where we all end up hoarding thing we don't really require at the moment but we will in the future. It's time to sort this out and make room for more stuff instead.

Cleaning the bathroom

Autumn humid temperature can give rise to unwanted germs in the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the important and most used rooms in the house. It is vital to clean the bathroom and keep it sanitized. 

Getting ready for winter shouldn’t be a tasking job. At Classique Chem-dry, we offer a wide range of home improvement services like carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, Area rug cleaning, Hoarding management etc. Contact us at Get a FREE Quote 1800 213 006 for a free quote today.

How to protect your home from water damage

You might never know when a flood could strike your home. It is important to prepare your home for a flood. You don't want your furniture, appliance or other household items to be soaked by water.

The first precaution you can take is making sure that the electrical circuitry and equipment at your home is raised or kept at above the level of the expected water.

If there has been damage to the roof of your home, repair it. This is done to avoid moisture and protect the interior of your home.

Take out any waste material which is present on the roof drain pipe. This will ensure that the water drains out properly.

When you’re travelling far, make sure to switch off the water supply and check all the pipes in case of any leaks.

Inspect the plants and trees. Make sure that they don’t obstruct the sprinkler system or septic tank.

Pouring grease inside the sink would cause the sink to clog. Freeze the great and then toss it out into the trash can.

There’s leak which you don’t know about and this reflects on your water bill.

Install a water detection device near a water heater; it would sound an alarm in case of any moisture water damage.

We at Classique Chemdry, we provide water damage restoration services Bungendore Crookwell, Goulburn, Yass, Gunning, Marulan, Collectorr and surrounding NSW. Visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/. Call 1800 213 006 for a free quote.

Eliminate moulds from Carpets

Ah! That smell......The moulds produced on carpets give out a terrible stench. This stench is caused by the spores which the moulds produce. The moulds not only degrades the quality of your carpet but it can cause harmful effects on those living with moulds. Moulds need moisture to grow. You will mostly find moulds growing in the basements, Underneath or behind refrigerators, air-conditioning units and the list goes on.

• Use goggles, mask for your mouth, and rubber gloves when cleaning moulds. Moulds are toxic and you don’t want them affecting your health.Here are some methods to get rid of the mouldy situation.

• Hire a professional if your mould is found at the back of your carpet. Hiring a professional would eliminate the effort taken to get rid of it. If the mould is too large and has spread across the entire area then you might consider replacing your carpet. 

• If the weather permits, ventilate your room. You must open all your windows and doors and let the sunshine in. Use a fan if there are not windows and doors. The air will provide ventilation into the room, thus reducing the odours present. 

• If your carpet is portable and then take it outside, let the sunshine fall onto your carpet. The sunshine will remove moisture from the carpet and kill the spores present on them.

• 1 cup of bleach to a bucket of water then spray the carpet with the solution. After about 20 minutes vacuum the dirt and mold out. Get rid of all water from carpet as the moisture to cause more mold growth. Next, put your carpet to dry. Keep a check and clean your carpet regularly to avoid mould growth. 

If you’re looking to eliminate dirt/ moulds from your carpets, then call Classique Chem-Dry. We will give you a truly clean, refreshed and healthy carpet. Call us at 1800 213 006 for a free quote.

How to get rid of pet odour

Pet urine smell can be intoxicating as it contains ammonia. If these pet urine stains are not treated on
time, it’s gets hard to get rid of the stain from your household. There are some ways to ensure that your home is always smelling fresh.

• Train your pet: If you have a dog/ cat, make sure it does not urinate in the house. Start on training your pet as if it’s not trained, you will have to deal with the smell and clean the pet urine stains everyday.

• Clean the rugs: Thoroughly clean the rugs, pillows with good amount of baking soda along with your laundry detergent to get rid of the smell and stains. Don’t wait too long to clean these items as the smell could be nauseating.

• Buy a new carpet pad : If you feel like the urine has soaked through your carpet pad, consider replacing it as you would not be able to clean the dry pad.

• Drench fresh urine stains: If the urine stain is fresh drench it from your carpet as fast as you can. This would help less urine to get seeped in the carpet pad.

• Black light method: Buying a black light from an online vendor would help you to see the stains in the dark. These stains would glow in the dark thus making it easier to spot them in the dark.

• Using white vinegar: A ratio of 3:1 warm water to white vinegar solution in a bucket would give you a fresh cleaning smell. 

Removing the pet urine odour from your home could or buying stain cleaners could be a difficult job. If you’re not sure what you are looking for. It’s best to leave it to the professionals. At Classquie Chem-Dry we get rid of the bad pet urine odour. Our service areas include Bungendore, Crookwell, Goulburn, Yass, Gunning, Marulan, Collector. Visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/services/pet-urine-odor-removal/ to know more, or call us at 1800 213 006 to make your home smell fresh and stain free.

Water damage restoration service

When your house gets flooded due to a number of reasons such as leaking pipes, broken pump etc, and you have carpeting in that area, it's important to extract the water from the carpet. Now one may ask what's the problem with cleaning the carpet? Isn't it the same material as towels or any other fabric?The problem with carpeting is that it can become soggy, and begin to attract allergen materials.

Let's face it, nobody likes the smell of damp carpeting in their home and in many cases it can be quite hazardous to people’s health. Flood waters can contain bacteria or numerous other disease carrying contaminants. If the water is not extracted properly it can lead to long-term health issues for people living in the property for an extended period of time.  This can create a hazardous environment for many people. 

What are the kinds of water damage?

Each type of water damage has to be classified in order to understand the water damage effectively.

• Dirty water: In the case of dirty water the carpet would need to be completely removed, because of the contaminants (can be caused by sewage) in the water and it being biologically hazardous to a person’s health. 

• Grey water: This is chemically contaminated water that can come from chlorinated water being emptied out or washing machine overflowing. In many cases, if proper extracting chemicals are used the carpet can be safe for the removal.

• Clean water: This is if a water pipe breaks and soaks the floor which is the least harmful in regards to removal. 

How to start the water extraction process?

Water extraction is one of the most important things to do in case of water damage. With the use of specialized vacuums and dehumidifiers in order to remove water from the area, you can ensure thorough removal of all the moisture parts from the carpeted areas. After this is done then the area will be sprayed down with decontaminants in order to prevent the spread of mold in the carpeted areas.

Call Chemdry

Chemdry can handle all of these problems. With our trained staff we can help mitigate any type of flood damage that may have occurred at home. One of the primary aspects of floodwater extraction is having a specially trained staff, and at Chemdry you have experts, professionals, and support readily available.

How to remove red wine stains from your carpet

From a quiet-night-in bottle to a Thursdays night with friends, red wine is drunk on many occasions. A small accident could have your carpet stained by this drink.

Here are some tips to get rid of the stain :

Salt : Using a piece cloth to get rid of the stain, it would only absorb some of the moisture and not all of it. Using salt to get rid of red wine stains is more effective. The salt with absorb the moisture present in the carpet. Use a vacuum cleaner to take out the excess salt. Use a cloth and dampen the area. This will help to restore the carpet to its natural form.

Dish Soap : Use some dish soap (half a cup )along with hydrogen peroxide. Effective for for light fabric. Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleaching agent. Let the solution seep into the carpet and then gently dab the stain. If you’re worried that your carpet color would be affect by this method. Use a small potion of the solution on your carpet. If you’re carpet lighten then avoid using this method.

Club Soda : Rub in some club soda to the stain. After the stain is blotted up , use some dish soap along with some warm water to clean the stain. Repeat this process until the stain is removed. If it’s a tough stain use the hydrogen peroxide to the some amount of hydrogen peroxide to the mix. Make sure to test it out first before on small portion, if you decide to use hydrogen peroxide.

Call us at Classique Chem-Dry today on 1800 213 006 and we would be happy to set up an appointment for you with our Carpet Cleaning Technicians! Or you can visit us at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/services/carpet-cleaning/

Tips to keep you upholstery clean

Keeping upholstery clean can be a tasking job, especially when you have kids and pets in the house or when you have friends and family over. Food spills, food crumbs, dust, dirt, germs, pet hair etc, Some of these can't be avoided.
Here are a few tips to keep your upholstery clean and fresh.

• Take instant action when you have any spills on the upholstery. Blot the spill as fast as possible so that it doesn't spread or soak the furniture. This will help in reducing the efforts for removing the stain later.

• Vacuum the upholstery to remove the dust and dirt, before starting with any upholstery cleaning. This will also leave the furniture looking fresh.

• Use different cleaning techniques depending on the type of upholstery your cleaning. The same cleaning technique will give you different results as each fabric is different.

• Invest in slip covers for the upholstery. You won't have to worry about kids dropping food crumbs or dirtying the furniture. Just remove the cover and put it in the dryer when dirty.

• Keep Leather upholstery way from the windows or direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will dry the leather and cause cracking.

If you are looking for a professional Upholstery cleaning service for your home or business, look no further. With ChemDry’s upholstery cleaning systems you can have your home looking, feeling and smelling as good as new. Give us a call on or visit our website at http://www.classiquechemdry.com.au/