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Chem-Dry of Cary

Carpet Cleaning, Oriental Rug Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning

About us

Our carbonated cleaning process is drier, cleaner and healthier than the other carpet and upholstery cleaners. Chem-Dry started 35 years ago out in California and we were the first alternative to steam cleaning, the first green cleaner and the first low moisture system. We clean carpets, rugs and upholstery without soaps or detergents, which is why we use less water, no water rinse needed. Our cleaner the "Natural" is environmentally safe and Certified Green by the FDA. We use a fraction of the moisture that most traditional steam cleaners use ensuring a healthier living and working environment.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Carpet Cleaning. Oriental Rug Cleaning. Upholstery Cleaning, Drapery cleaning, Pet Odor removal. Residential & Commercial.

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.716 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
13%
3
6%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Ravin M.
04/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners, upholstery cleaning
  + 0 more
Went great. Getting ready to use them again!
Description of Work: Carpet Cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cindy G.
03/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan S.
03/2017
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

KAREN C.
09/2015
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean C.
09/2015
5.0
carpet cleaners, upholstery cleaning
  + 0 more
My appointment was at 9:00 a.m. I called the office at 9:05 to verify someone was coming. I was told they only call if they are running 15 minutes behind. Austin arrived at 9:10. We reviewed the work to be done. Austin calculated our estimate and we agreed. My husband and I sat on the deck while Austin cleaned. We inspected at completion and were highly satisfied. Austin was polite, friendly, and professional. I will definitely use Chem Dry of Cary for future carpet and upholstery cleaning. I would suggest they verify appointments by email or texts the day before as well as call to say they are on their way.
Description of Work: I had the living room and master bedroom carpets cleaned as well as one upholstered chair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Shara G.
04/2015
1.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called because of the $99 offer on Angie's list. I'm really glad I didn't purchase the offer before calling them. It appears you can "apply the $99 towards the total cost," which was going to be $150 (or possibly more, depending on what they found when they got here). This seemed like deceptive advertising to me and when I said so, I was told they couldn't control what Angie's List put on their site; that they aren't members of Angie's List. Hmmmm. Very confusing - on all levels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Chem-Dry of Cary
We too are disappointed to find out that our Angie's listing didn't include our "Minimum charges apply" which was part of our original listing and helps customers make an informed choice. We travel to all towns/areas in Wake County but our minimum charge varies from $80 to $150 because of the travel times involved. We have contacted the Angie List staff and requested to have it corrected. Again we thank you for your feedback and understanding as we work with Angie's List staff to correct the listing mistake.

ELIZABETH H.
08/2013
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
Rugs and carpet's appearance much improved. Two men quickly vacuumed and cleaned, using their proprietary cleaning agent. The rugs were slightly damp when finished, as expected, and they dried within 3 hours. We asked that an additional area rug and 2 small 'throw' rugs be cleaned and they agreed to provide this extra service on the same day. The men arrived about 25 minutes late as they had been in Durham and did not call to let us know of the delay. We moved most of the furniture before they came and they moved other small pieces. They did not offer to move the dining room table and it was not moved. I had not watched what they were doing and did not note that the table was left in place. I would use them again but with close observation or specific request to move certain furniture.
Description of Work: Cleaned 3 area rugs, carpeted stairs, parts of 3 rooms and the complete dining room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

LAURA R.
04/2013
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
ChemDry did an amazing job! I will definitely use them again! I want to have my couches cleaned and am waiting for a good coupon to come up! :)
Description of Work: My dog had gotten pretty sick all over my carpets in my master bedroom and living room (I'll spare you the details). I thought I was going to have to replace my carpets. I was NOT a happy camper! Chem-Dry came in and got ALL of the stains out!! I was ecstatic!! I thought it was going to be a lost cause but even now...2 years later...the stains have never come back up! I had them do all of my carpets in the downstairs part of my house. Love Chem-Dry! Also love their stain extinguisher spot remover! That stuff works like magic!! Gets every stain out! Only sad part is they stopped carrying it at my local Home Depot. Wish they would bring it back!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Judy M.
12/2012
4.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
I'm happy with the result. Carpets are clean . I've used Chem-Dry in the past but didn't have the protectorant in the cleaning solution. I just think the price was too high for the length of time the service took. I understand that costs are based on measurements which can be a little tricky when doing traffic areas. I'll be doing more shopping around the next time I want my carpets cleaned.
Description of Work: Cleaned & applied protectorant to upstairs carpet in master bedroom, hall, and traffic areas of three bedrooms. The service took roughly one hour.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$336

Lissa D.
03/2012
4.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
Getting a quote was not such a good experience. I tried to book online, entering all the square footage, # of steps, etc., expecting to get an online quote and book my day and time, but that didn't happen. I wanted a Saturday, and although their website stated Saturday hours were available, I couldn't choose any Saturday on the calendar - they were all grayed out. So I had to wait for a callback. When the owner/manager called back, he was very fast talking and kept interrupting me, saying he could save me lots of money just by doing the walk areas, etc. I said I wanted all the carpet cleaned, not just the areas that were exposed. It was hard to get a word in edgewise. I was busy at work when he called, and just wanted a price for the square footage I'd input and a Saturday date and time. A 5-minute call turned into much longer. He needs to listen more and be less talkative, and stop asking questions and explaining details that are not in line with the customer's needs. I'd already read about the cleaning process on their website, so I didn't need the sales pitch! The appt was set for two weeks later; I called 2 days prior to confirm the arrival time. I got the same talkative guy who sounded like he was in the middle of 14 things, and he finally found me on the calendar so we were good to go. On the day of cleaning, the guys arrived early and got right to work. I had moved most of the furniture and they were kind enough to help move a few larger things. They answered my questions cheerfully. When I pointed out the "goop" still on the baseboards afterward, they apologized for overlooking that detail and cheerfully wiped them down. They did a great job on my 10-year-old carpet. I would have given them an A if the phone contact and online scheduling had been better. I would use this company again, and recommend them to my friends.
Description of Work: I had my great room, stairs, hallway and two bedrooms cleaned. The two men who cleaned the carpets were on-time, did a fairly thorough job, answered my questions, and the carpet looked and felt very good afterward. The carpet dried pretty quickly, the pile was up and the nap felt nice and soft.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Susan V.
11/2011
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
They went out of their way. Where they plugged their machine is was fine but because my house is older and not up to code, it flipped the fuse and their tech guys couldn't figure out what happened. The owner of the franchise came back out to my house that afternoon and he did everything he could to identify it. All three bathrooms went without electricity and it was not evident. He was there for about half an hour trying to figure it out, which was not his problem. The carpet cleaning was good. They did what they said they were going to do. The carpets look really good. They were neat, clean and on time. They charged $154.24 for my townhome and I had a coupon for 15 percent off.
Description of Work: I used Chem-Dry for carpet cleaning. It included 3 rooms, a hallway and stairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$154.24

William C.
08/2011
5.0
carpet cleaners, oriental rug cleaning
  + 0 more
I've been satisfied with them. I just used them recently and I'm very happy with them. They give you an accurate estimate. They come on time and they are efficient. I think it was June they came out to do the cleaning. I was looking for somebody and they had some positive recommendations in the area. I just thought their technician was pleasant, professional and efficient. I thought they gave me an accurate estimate by phone and when they came out they gave me an estimate right there too. They give you an opportunity to say yes or no. They were very quick. They moved furniture and they put it back. I just liked the way they handled it and overall it was a very pleasant experience. They are probably not the cheapest but they do good work.
Description of Work: I used Chem-Dry At Cary to clean an oriental rug, carpets in the bedrooms, hallways and the living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

TERESE P.
09/2010
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
Appointment available in the same week of request. Josh and assistant were prompt, polite and efficient. Measurements taken and price quoted before work started. They charge $.33/sq ft and will just clean the traffic area of a room if you want. No extra for Berber. Extra fee only if you want them to move anything. (And they do not move anything, so take the floor lamp and small stuff out of the room before they get there.) The vacuuming job covered all the area to be cleaned including next to baseboards. The whole job was finished in 45 min! It was mostly dry in two hours. The carpet looks great! Really clean. It still shows some of the 17 years of wear, but the dirt is out and the nap is up. The product they use supposedly does not leave residue, which I like because it should stay clean longer. The odor was pleasant, mild, and disipated quickly. They even left me a can of their "world famous" spot remover.
Description of Work: Dirt is out and the nap is up on 17yr old carpet! Cleaned 13 stairs, 2 halls, 3BR . Vacuum and spot treatments were included in price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$228.98

LISA A.
10/2008
3.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
I had high hopes with this carpet cleaning company. They cleaned two full rooms of carpet in my home. For weeks after they left, I found loads of carpet "fuzzies" all over the place. Their equipment is like a giant round scrub brush that cleans your carpet. I believe, along with cleaning my carpet, that it pulled off a lot of the actual carpet fibers, hence the fuzzies. It was such a nightmare that I would never use this company again. Worth mentioning; they did manage to get a red Children's Tylenol stain out of my carpet and didn't charge me extra.
Description of Work: Carpet cleaning in several rooms of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$100

VIVIAN B E.
10/2008
5.0
carpet cleaners, upholstery cleaning
  + 0 more
The crew arrived on time, did the cleaning, and left after cleaning up. The carpets dried quickly and there was a nice clean smell. I liked that there was not a "fake" air freshner scent left behind. This type of cleaning is good for people with allergies/asthma and that's why I chose them. The charge is based on actual size of your rooms/furniture.
Description of Work: Chem-Dry of Cary cleaned carpets in my (small) living room, two bedrooms, stairs and stairway landing. They also cleaned my living room sofa, chair, and ottoman.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$242

06/2006
5.0
carpet cleaners
  + -1 more
MY DOG HAD THROWN UP MANY DIFFERENT TIMES, LEAVING LOTS OF STAINS. THEY CAME IN AND CLEANED, DEODORIZED, AND SANITIZED THE CARPET, LEAVING NO STAINS OR ODOR BEHIND.
Description of Work: THEY CLEANED THE CARPET IN OUR FAMILY ROOM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

    Contact information

    415 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

    www.chem-dry.net/cary.nc

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Carpet Cleaning,
    Oriental Rug Cleaning,
    Upholstery Cleaning

    FAQ

    Chem-Dry of Cary is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Chem-Dry of Cary accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Chem-Dry of Cary does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Chem-Dry of Cary offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Chem-Dry of Cary does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Chem-Dry of Cary does not offer emergency services.
    No, Chem-Dry of Cary does not offer warranties.
    Chem-Dry of Cary offers the following services: Carpet Cleaning. Oriental Rug Cleaning. Upholstery Cleaning, Drapery cleaning, Pet Odor removal. Residential & Commercial.

    Contact information

    415 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

    www.chem-dry.net/cary.nc

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM