The owner started the first Chem-Dry franchise in Anne Arundel County in 1991 after moving to the area at the end of his navel career.
Academy Chem-Dry provides a groundbreaking cleaning service with faster drying times and safer solutions. We have the most advanced systems in the business at an affordable price with the intention to be sure that our customers are wholly satisfied. Our technicians are experienced and educated to ensure your home receives the best treatment possible. Don't postpone giving the qualified personnel a ring to make your home clean again.
Antonio on the phone was great with the set up and kept me informed throughout the process. The staff who did the work were friendly ,we’ll versed in the process, performed at a high level of efficiency. They left me with furniture that looked new. They did overestimate how long for it to dry...it took twice as long. Definitely will be a repeat customer
Description of Work: Furniture and stair runner cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
MICHAEL L.
10/2019
5.0
drapery cleaning, upholstery cleaning
+ 0 more
Terrific! They were timely, courteous, and extremely professional--truly the highest rating possible for their work!
Description of Work: upholstery cleaning and drapery cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
MICHAEL L.
09/2019
5.0
drapery cleaning, upholstery cleaning
+ 0 more
Fantastic! On time and friendly and precise in service. Several pieces cleaned following military moves and recent renovation project.
Description of Work: Cleaning upholstery and drapes
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Mary Ellen R.
09/2019
2.0
upholstery cleaning
+ -1 more
I almost didn't post this review because the technicians who came to do the work were so lovely, did their best, and can't be blamed for any of this. However, the couch we had cleaned looks almost just as bad as it did before (they said when they came they might not be able to get everything out, but there is almost literally NO difference), and the smell of the chemicals that were used is AWFUL. We've had the windows open all day and I can still barely stand to be in the same room, much less sit on the couch. Total waste of money and I'm fearful this smell is never going to go away completely!
Description of Work: Upholstery cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$125
Response from Academy Chem-Dry
Sofa was code S requiring solvent cleaning (to avoid shrinkage, bleeding or water marks). Techs told customer spots may not change but customer wanted them to clean anyways. Solvent cleaning uses a solvent which will leave an odor until it dissipates. Customer was called to see if she wanted to have another attempt at cleaning. Unfortunately more aggressive methods of cleaning were not available to the fabric selection of the sofa.
George L.
09/2019
5.0
upholstery cleaning
+ -1 more
Very pleased with all aspects of the work.
Description of Work: Clean antique upholstered sofa and chair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Rhonda O.
01/2018
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
Tech was late due to truck break down but he made up for it by doing a fantastic job!
Description of Work: Deal for Carpet cleaning, A popular carpet cleaning company left residue on my carpets. Academy Chem dry removed it. My carpets looked great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patricia B.
11/2017
5.0
upholstery cleaning
+ -1 more
Excellent - on time, friendly and professional representative, cost was good
Description of Work: Clean 2 wing chairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Myra C.
11/2017
5.0
upholstery cleaning
+ -1 more
Great! It was pricey but the workmanship and professionalism were on par. These pieces deserved extra attention. When you buy expensive furniture they require specialized expertise and it costs money. All the funky smells are now gone
Description of Work: Cleaned two velvet pieces, deodorized and revitalized my daybed and couch. Very professional . My pieces look great again. It was tough because my daughter vomited on one piece and there are dogs. Protective coats washing and deodorizing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Bob B.
11/2017
1.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
I called Academy Chem Dry yesterday 11/3 and set up an appointment for today 11/4. At 2AM this morning I received a call that my wife who is in Las Vegas on a business trip was rushed to a St Rose Dominican hospital with a possible heart attack. I am awaiting a call to let me know if I have to go there so I called to postpone the appointment. I called at 0805 AM and left a message. I received a call back within minutes. It was George the owner. I said I needed to postpone when he cut me off and yelled at me "don't bother" and ranting about scheduling his crews and some other insults. He continued to berate me without asking the reason why. I yelled back asking if he wanted to know the reason. I proceeded to tell him that my wife was rushed to the hospital with a heart attack and was waiting for a call to see if I needed to go out there. He was still talking over me saying something I did not hear as I was upset and hung up on him. For a business owner to basically accuse a potential customer of a bogus cancellation without even considering the reason is nothing more than a a bully tactic that the lowest of corrupt businesses have done for years. I am beyond upset and reported this to Angie's List immediately. They are going to contact this less than human individual after I post this review and I sincerely hope they consider dropping this way less than professional person from the site. As to proof of my problem and to avoid any semblance of "fake news", please call St Rose Dominican Hospital, Sienna Campus emergency room in Las Vegas and ask for status of Ruth Britt. This inhuman owner has no reason to be in any business if he treats customers this way. If you schedule a job with him better not try to change or cancel or be prepared to be accused and berated. In case George posts an alternate version, of which I will go on record of calling him a LIAR, or if he even attempts to post an apology, which I think he is totally incapable of, I will consider insincere and an attempt of minimize his actions for business sake. I want NO FUTURE CONTACT with him or his business and I totally recommend to anyone to avoid this business, there are plenty of good people who will do just as good a job and more professional.
Description of Work: Minor carpet cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Denise L.
07/2017
5.0
upholstery cleaning
+ -1 more
Very well. Fernando was friendly and professional. The love seat looks great. The sofa couldn't be cleaned because of the fabric code, so he cleaned two chairs instead, which was greatly appreciated!
Description of Work: Needed a sofa and love seat cleaned before company arrived. Got an appointment right away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Robert I.
06/2017
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
There were two rooms that I had them clean and do the pet deodorize on.
Description of Work: They did some carpet cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$269
Tanya L.
05/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
They did an excellent job. Technician was very thorough and carpets look great!
Description of Work: Carpet cleaning including pet stain removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Donald M.
05/2017
4.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
Foot traffic over the years caused a dark wear pattern. The cleaning was able to lighten the walkway and made the surrounding carpeting brighter.
Description of Work: Wall-to-wall carpeting was cleaned in the living room, dining room and hallway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$156
Travis V.
04/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
It took about an hour an hour and a half. They did some spot removal.
Description of Work: They cleaned the carpets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
William C.
04/2017
3.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
My wife and I were moving and once the house was cleaned out, needed someone to come in and clean the upstairs carpets to include the stairs and hallway. Academy Chem-Dry arrived on time and had the job completed in about 90 minutes. The house had no furniture so they had full range of each room. The work was completed but because of the carpet on the stairs was still damp from cleaning, I couldn't go up and check the quality of the work before the technician departed. I stopped by the next day and was a bit disappointed in how it turned out. The carpet was clean but didn't have that "cleaned" look with the fibers standing up. The carpet is only four years old so I expected the finished appearance to have a more rejuvenated look that what it did. It also bothered me the technician used what looked like a 40-year old spinning rusty looking floor buffer like they had when I was in the Navy. I was expected some more advanced gear seeing this was supposed to be a better process. The buffer was so heavy, I had to help the technician lift it over the garage steps to get it into and out of the house as he was having trouble lifting it by himself and I didn't want him dinging the hardwood floors by accident. I took a chance on this because my regular carpet cleaner was not available and now I wished I had waited.
Description of Work: Clean five areas of carpet on second floor of my house to include the stairs going to the first floor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$219
Gregory Z.
04/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
The technician showed up on time and did an excellent job. He first measure the space to make sure we were within the square footage of the Angie's list deal. He then vacuumed all rugs and then cleaned the carpets including a squeegee like tool used to scrub the rug as needed. The rug dried quickly.
Description of Work: Carpet cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dinesh B.
01/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
They removed the existing padding under the carpet. They then treated the stained areas. We also had them clean the entire basement.
Description of Work: Treatment of pet urine in basement carpet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$340
Edward S.
11/2016
5.0
upholstery cleaning
+ -1 more
Set up a day and time with Laura on the phone. Bruce called 15 min BEFORE scheduled arrival, saying he was stuck in traffic and may be a little late. Arrival was about 15 min late, but the call was much appriciated, so won't downgrade punctuality for that. He quickly surveyed my VERY dirty sofa, and gave what turned out to be an on-the-money appraisal of how clean he could get it, along with a price. Took about 45 minutes all told, and came out as expected. Nice guy, excellent work, very respectful of my home and property. Price reflects 20% off just for mentioning Angie's.
Description of Work: Sofa and chair cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$143
Rhonda H.
10/2016
4.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
went well, some spots came back and they didn't hesitate to come back and re-clean.
Description of Work: Living room, dining room, family room carpet cleaning.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robin M.
10/2016
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
Mr. George the owner was very nice and personable when he came out to give the estimate. The cost was a bit high but I am told it was a very reasonable rate. I used to do my own carpets before illness struck so I have to trust in others now. The technician arrived promptly and he again was very personable and super nice. I could not have been in better hands. I noticed about 2 weeks after the treatment that the odor returned. I was a bit disappointed but I know they did their best and so I followed up with a cleaning of my own using a solution that was mild as Mr. George pointed out that harsh soaps take the color out of the carpet and I used cold water as again I learned that hot water actually sets the stain in. If the odor returns I will do as Mr. George suggested and replace the padding under the carpet. I am also retraining my dog! I have to be honest I believe I received excellent care and service from Chem Dry but I may have waited a bit too long before I called them.
Description of Work: Chem Dry treated my carpet for dog urine stains and odor. They used a special compound that removes the enzymes and eliminates the odor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Artecia R.
09/2016
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
Perfect!! I used an Angie's List Deal. Larry and Fernando came to my home and did a knock out job on my carpet. I had all but 2 rooms in my house done. Both were extremely professional and courteous and it didn't take them long at all to get the job. I am very pleased and would absolutely recommend Academy Chem-Dry... more specifically, Larry and Fernando. Great job!!
Description of Work: Carpet cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$219
Clayton R.
08/2016
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
Showed up on time and did an outstanding job. Carpet looked new again!
Description of Work: Cleaned carpets
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Elizabeth F.
08/2016
5.0
carpet cleaners, upholstery cleaning
+ 0 more
Milk had been spilled on my couch. I looked on angies list found Academy chem-dry had excellent reviews. Called and Bruce came out next morning. Was very informative and polite. Work was done within hour. Because of it being milk there was added cost to combat that but all in all very happy with the work done. Will use again.
Description of Work: Couch upholstery cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$239
S. S.
08/2016
5.0
carpet cleaners
+ -1 more
Superb work, on time, very professional. Would definitely recommend and hire again. Provided explanations and targeted areas of need. We have used many different carpet cleaning companies, but this is the best thus far.
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Service Categories
Carpet Cleaning,
Upholstery Cleaning,
Drapery Cleaning,
Oriental Rug Cleaning,
Floor Cleaning and Waxing
FAQ
Academy Chem-Dry is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Academy Chem-Dry accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Academy Chem-Dry offers free project estimates.
Yes, Academy Chem-Dry offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Academy Chem-Dry offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Academy Chem-Dry does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Academy Chem-Dry offers warranties.
Academy Chem-Dry offers the following services: Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Drapery Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Granite Countertop Renewal, Mold, Mildew, & Odor Abatement.