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Bella Custom Cleaning Ltd

4.69(
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Bella Custom Cleaning Ltd

4.69(
951
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1960 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Family Owned Since 1960! Our Mission and Goal is to provide a Healthy Environment in your Home, Office and Warehouse with a Professional and Pleasant cleaning experience throughout all of Chicagoland with our cleaning services. Established in 1960, Bella Custom Cleaning provides quality residential and commercial carpet, upholstery, drapery, blind, shade and mattress cleaning. We also offer flood restoration cleaning. We follow the number one recommended cleaning methods by all carpet, upholstery, drapery, and blind manufacturers. Serving all of Chicagoland-West and South Suburbs 708-579-3182 Dupage and Will County County 630-960-9422 Northern Cook County, Lake and Mchenry County 847-966-6731 All of Chicago 773-285-0850

"I had a large area rug with heavy foot traffic and pet stains, and the odors to match. In addition there was age related damage to the backing. Bella picked up, did a deep clean, repairs, and delivery back. They were prompt, communicative, accommodated my schedule, professional, and charged a fair price. Highly recommend."

John F on September 2025

Family Owned Since 1960! Our Mission and Goal is to provide a Healthy Environment in your Home, Office and Warehouse with a Professional and Pleasant cleaning experience throughout all of Chicagoland with our cleaning services. Established in 1960, Bella Custom Cleaning provides quality residential and commercial carpet, upholstery, drapery, blind, shade and mattress cleaning. We also offer flood restoration cleaning. We follow the number one recommended cleaning methods by all carpet, upholstery, drapery, and blind manufacturers. Serving all of Chicagoland-West and South Suburbs 708-579-3182 Dupage and Will County County 630-960-9422 Northern Cook County, Lake and Mchenry County 847-966-6731 All of Chicago 773-285-0850

"I had a large area rug with heavy foot traffic and pet stains, and the odors to match. In addition there was age related damage to the backing. Bella picked up, did a deep clean, repairs, and delivery back. They were prompt, communicative, accommodated my schedule, professional, and charged a fair price. Highly recommend."

John F on September 2025


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Bella Custom Drapery and Carpet Cleaning, Ltd.

4.59(
149
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Bella Custom Drapery and Carpet Cleaning, Ltd.

4.59(
149
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2008 years of experience

Bella Custom Drapery and Carpet Cleaning, LTD. is a Family Owned business since 1960. Our mission and goal is to provide a professional and pleasant cleaning experience to our customers and bring beauty and a healthy environment to all homes and businesses with our cleaning services, Bella, (Beautiful), Cleaning. We use state of the art equipment, certified trained technicians and have a science to how we clean that restores and protects your fine furnishings, so they are clean, healthy and safe for use again. Please call us to schedule your next cleaning to bring a clean and healthy environment to your home and business. Gary Giovannelli President of Bella Cleaning, Ltd

"STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM THIS FROM BELLA CUSTOM CARPERT CLEANING IN NEAR WEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO! IT IS NOW A BILIGERANT CON! After 13 years, I hired them again for my front room and family room at $269 on 9/23/23 on a Sat. They came over 3 hours late from the appointment time. They were unable to communicate in English. When asked for proof on insurance and bonding they ignored me and intimidatingly with grunts and stares the big guys pulled the big tube and nozzle in the house. They did not know what to do! I had to direct them to the rooms and the stains I needed removed. Well, all they did was drag the vacuum nozzle across the carpet and leave! They blew dirt down into my floor vents and closed them! I was assured stains would be treated and removedâ ¦not! See pictures for the stains which was the reason I hired them. And here is when it gets nasty and really why not to use them. When I called Gary on Monday and told him, I said I had tried vinegar and water afterwards. Gary voice was slurred and laughed saying â thatâ s what we use. Let us come out and hit it again!â I asked how much, he said â only $120.â When I said why it wasnâ t done on Sat, he responded in the same slurred tone, â weâ ll be out to do it again!â I hung up. Hereâ s the definitive â kickerâ â ¦3 weeks later I get a call asking for the check. I told him I sent the check to Westchester because, incredibly, no address is listed on the receipt and that was what came up on the I â net. He said for me to send him another one in Lagrange. I told him no because I have a cancelled check fee. Again in a slurred, fogged in, tone, he said OK and he will call his Westchester office to see if they got it. Never heard back. It is obvious Bella now has a huge problem with service techs and apparently polluted ownership. STAY AWAY FROM BELLA! IT IS NOT WHAT IT WAS!"

John G on December 2023

Bella Custom Drapery and Carpet Cleaning, LTD. is a Family Owned business since 1960. Our mission and goal is to provide a professional and pleasant cleaning experience to our customers and bring beauty and a healthy environment to all homes and businesses with our cleaning services, Bella, (Beautiful), Cleaning. We use state of the art equipment, certified trained technicians and have a science to how we clean that restores and protects your fine furnishings, so they are clean, healthy and safe for use again. Please call us to schedule your next cleaning to bring a clean and healthy environment to your home and business. Gary Giovannelli President of Bella Cleaning, Ltd

"STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM THIS FROM BELLA CUSTOM CARPERT CLEANING IN NEAR WEST SUBURBS OF CHICAGO! IT IS NOW A BILIGERANT CON! After 13 years, I hired them again for my front room and family room at $269 on 9/23/23 on a Sat. They came over 3 hours late from the appointment time. They were unable to communicate in English. When asked for proof on insurance and bonding they ignored me and intimidatingly with grunts and stares the big guys pulled the big tube and nozzle in the house. They did not know what to do! I had to direct them to the rooms and the stains I needed removed. Well, all they did was drag the vacuum nozzle across the carpet and leave! They blew dirt down into my floor vents and closed them! I was assured stains would be treated and removedâ ¦not! See pictures for the stains which was the reason I hired them. And here is when it gets nasty and really why not to use them. When I called Gary on Monday and told him, I said I had tried vinegar and water afterwards. Gary voice was slurred and laughed saying â thatâ s what we use. Let us come out and hit it again!â I asked how much, he said â only $120.â When I said why it wasnâ t done on Sat, he responded in the same slurred tone, â weâ ll be out to do it again!â I hung up. Hereâ s the definitive â kickerâ â ¦3 weeks later I get a call asking for the check. I told him I sent the check to Westchester because, incredibly, no address is listed on the receipt and that was what came up on the I â net. He said for me to send him another one in Lagrange. I told him no because I have a cancelled check fee. Again in a slurred, fogged in, tone, he said OK and he will call his Westchester office to see if they got it. Never heard back. It is obvious Bella now has a huge problem with service techs and apparently polluted ownership. STAY AWAY FROM BELLA! IT IS NOT WHAT IT WAS!"

John G on December 2023


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Techniclean Cleaning & Restoration Specialists

4.99(
133
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Techniclean Cleaning & Restoration Specialists

4.99(
133
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

In business since 1998 Techniclean guarantees your full satisfaction. All technicians are IICRC certified and will take care of your home like their own. Free estimates. Family owned and operated. No subcontractors used. Our mission: To take absolute best care of our clients: carpet, rug, upholstery and restoration needs with the most outstanding service experience.

"Very well."

KAREN K on May 2020

In business since 1998 Techniclean guarantees your full satisfaction. All technicians are IICRC certified and will take care of your home like their own. Free estimates. Family owned and operated. No subcontractors used. Our mission: To take absolute best care of our clients: carpet, rug, upholstery and restoration needs with the most outstanding service experience.

"Very well."

KAREN K on May 2020


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Hang & Shine, Inc

4.88(
125
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Hang & Shine, Inc

4.88(
125
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family Owned and operated since 1998. Hang & Shine Inc. is the premier choice for all your custom blinds, shades, and shutters manufactured by Hunter Douglas Window Fashions in Chicago, IL and its surrounding suburbs. We offer an assortment of blind-related services including blinds sales of many different kinds of blinds, blind cleaning using our ultrasonic cleaning method, drapery cleaning, and blind repairs and installation. Count on Hang & Shine Inc. for all blinds-related needs. All of our technicians are highly trained, knowledgeable, and professional. We offer cleaning for any size job whether it be residential or commercial. We can clean your blinds on-site using our mobile blind cleaning truck, pick up and deliver your blinds, or you can simply drop them off at our Carol Stream, IL, location. Rest assured that your blinds are safe with us. We strive to be your “Window Treatment Specialist.”

"We've always been completely satisfied with all their recommendations about quality, color, choice of treatment for the windows, etc."

Maureen Q on June 2018

Family Owned and operated since 1998. Hang & Shine Inc. is the premier choice for all your custom blinds, shades, and shutters manufactured by Hunter Douglas Window Fashions in Chicago, IL and its surrounding suburbs. We offer an assortment of blind-related services including blinds sales of many different kinds of blinds, blind cleaning using our ultrasonic cleaning method, drapery cleaning, and blind repairs and installation. Count on Hang & Shine Inc. for all blinds-related needs. All of our technicians are highly trained, knowledgeable, and professional. We offer cleaning for any size job whether it be residential or commercial. We can clean your blinds on-site using our mobile blind cleaning truck, pick up and deliver your blinds, or you can simply drop them off at our Carol Stream, IL, location. Rest assured that your blinds are safe with us. We strive to be your “Window Treatment Specialist.”

"We've always been completely satisfied with all their recommendations about quality, color, choice of treatment for the windows, etc."

Maureen Q on June 2018


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Oriental Rug Pet Pee Pee Odor Removal

4.98(
54
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Oriental Rug Pet Pee Pee Odor Removal

4.98(
54
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Oriental Rug or Drapery, Clean and 100% Urine Odor Removal Naturally, by PetPeePee Company. PetPeePee service is a strictly for, Oriental rugs, (all types of Oriental Rugs, Needlepoint, Antique rugs, and custom made Draperies. PetPeePee Guarantee: Permanent Dog or Cat urine odor removal. The principal reasons the members use of the service is the need to get rid of the urine odor naturally, without using all the toxic chemicals of the ordinary carpet cleaning industry! The odor free cleaning products we use are Organic uses Dead Sea minerals as the primary cleaner. Our System works to Perfection! That's why we grant a written guarantee on urine odor removal! We are proud of our work and it shows. Nationwide pick up by UPS and in South Florida offer Pick-up and Delivery

"I discovered petpee.com when I was searching online for ways to remove the urine odor from our 10’ x 14’ Karastan wool oriental rug. I had planned to clean the rug myself, but I was intrigued by the videos I saw on YouTube of petpee.com’s owner, Meir Martin, demonstrating how he cleans rugs like mine. I searched for petpee.com reviews and was blown away by the number of glowing reviews that had been written by satisfied customers. I knew then and there that I wanted to turn my rug over rug to Mr. Martin to finally get rid of the urine odor that had been building up for over 10 years. I called him and got a quote of $1079, which included shipping both ways, cleaning the rug, and a guarantee that I would not be able to detect any urine odor when my rug was returned to me. After getting over the sticker shock, my husband gave me the green light to send the rug to petpeepee.com. I think he was more interested in getting rid of my constant complaints about the urine odor than the actual odor itself! Mr. Martin walked us through how to pack up our rug for shipping via UPS, having us send him pictures to make sure we had prepared it properly. Even though we followed his instructions, I received an email from UPS 5 days later that my rug had been lost. I was regretting my decision to send my rug off for cleaning, UNTIL Mr. Martin worked his magic! I’m only the second customer in all the years petpeepee.com has been in business to have her oriental rug go missing, but that was to my benefit, because Mr. Meir knew exactly who to call (in Utah, of all places!) to track down my rug. Mr. Martin called his contact at UPS every day to check on whether my rug had been found and kept me posted each day for a week. On the seventh day after UPS reported my rug had been lost, Mr. Martin called me with the happy news that my rug had been found!!! Apparently some of the tape I had used to secure the label to the package was not completely flat and caused the label and bag to tear. Mr. Martin received my rug via Next Day Air from UPS on August 23 and began the cleaning process the next day. I loved receiving videos and pictures of the rug being cleaned and getting updates from Mr. Martin throughout the process. (You can see my rug being cleaned on YouTube by searching “Removing urine odor from a supersize Karastan rug.”). We received the rug back on September 2, and it smelled as fresh as it did the day we bought it! It looked so clean and new – worth every penny we paid to have petpeepee.com clean it. I really need more than five stars for my recommendation of petpeepee.com and Meir Martin. He is a true professional and the best communicator of any service provider I’ve ever encountered. I will be sending him more rugs soon! When I do, I will be VERY careful about packaging them, including using a HEAVY DUTY bag and taping multiple labels on the inside and outside of the package and making sure EVERYTHING on the outside is smooth and flat. If you want your rug to be free of urine odor, send it to petpeepee.com with every confidence that it will come back as good and fresh as new!"

Diane B on October 2021

Oriental Rug or Drapery, Clean and 100% Urine Odor Removal Naturally, by PetPeePee Company. PetPeePee service is a strictly for, Oriental rugs, (all types of Oriental Rugs, Needlepoint, Antique rugs, and custom made Draperies. PetPeePee Guarantee: Permanent Dog or Cat urine odor removal. The principal reasons the members use of the service is the need to get rid of the urine odor naturally, without using all the toxic chemicals of the ordinary carpet cleaning industry! The odor free cleaning products we use are Organic uses Dead Sea minerals as the primary cleaner. Our System works to Perfection! That's why we grant a written guarantee on urine odor removal! We are proud of our work and it shows. Nationwide pick up by UPS and in South Florida offer Pick-up and Delivery

"I discovered petpee.com when I was searching online for ways to remove the urine odor from our 10’ x 14’ Karastan wool oriental rug. I had planned to clean the rug myself, but I was intrigued by the videos I saw on YouTube of petpee.com’s owner, Meir Martin, demonstrating how he cleans rugs like mine. I searched for petpee.com reviews and was blown away by the number of glowing reviews that had been written by satisfied customers. I knew then and there that I wanted to turn my rug over rug to Mr. Martin to finally get rid of the urine odor that had been building up for over 10 years. I called him and got a quote of $1079, which included shipping both ways, cleaning the rug, and a guarantee that I would not be able to detect any urine odor when my rug was returned to me. After getting over the sticker shock, my husband gave me the green light to send the rug to petpeepee.com. I think he was more interested in getting rid of my constant complaints about the urine odor than the actual odor itself! Mr. Martin walked us through how to pack up our rug for shipping via UPS, having us send him pictures to make sure we had prepared it properly. Even though we followed his instructions, I received an email from UPS 5 days later that my rug had been lost. I was regretting my decision to send my rug off for cleaning, UNTIL Mr. Martin worked his magic! I’m only the second customer in all the years petpeepee.com has been in business to have her oriental rug go missing, but that was to my benefit, because Mr. Meir knew exactly who to call (in Utah, of all places!) to track down my rug. Mr. Martin called his contact at UPS every day to check on whether my rug had been found and kept me posted each day for a week. On the seventh day after UPS reported my rug had been lost, Mr. Martin called me with the happy news that my rug had been found!!! Apparently some of the tape I had used to secure the label to the package was not completely flat and caused the label and bag to tear. Mr. Martin received my rug via Next Day Air from UPS on August 23 and began the cleaning process the next day. I loved receiving videos and pictures of the rug being cleaned and getting updates from Mr. Martin throughout the process. (You can see my rug being cleaned on YouTube by searching “Removing urine odor from a supersize Karastan rug.”). We received the rug back on September 2, and it smelled as fresh as it did the day we bought it! It looked so clean and new – worth every penny we paid to have petpeepee.com clean it. I really need more than five stars for my recommendation of petpeepee.com and Meir Martin. He is a true professional and the best communicator of any service provider I’ve ever encountered. I will be sending him more rugs soon! When I do, I will be VERY careful about packaging them, including using a HEAVY DUTY bag and taping multiple labels on the inside and outside of the package and making sure EVERYTHING on the outside is smooth and flat. If you want your rug to be free of urine odor, send it to petpeepee.com with every confidence that it will come back as good and fresh as new!"

Diane B on October 2021


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EcoClean Carpet Cleaning

4.76(
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EcoClean Carpet Cleaning

4.76(
72
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

EcoClean Carpet Cleaning offers an all inclusive package with includes everything needed for a full 5 star carpet cleaning with no additional fees. All of our cleanings also come with a full satisfaction guarantee, if you are unhappy with the service you receive in any way, there will be no charge.

"They cleaned all of our carpet as well as our tile and grout, and it all looks fantastic! The tile and grout is over 20 years old and had never been cleaned - it looks like a new floor! They were polite and explained everything they were doing. I would definitely hire them again."

Courtney G on July 2018

EcoClean Carpet Cleaning offers an all inclusive package with includes everything needed for a full 5 star carpet cleaning with no additional fees. All of our cleanings also come with a full satisfaction guarantee, if you are unhappy with the service you receive in any way, there will be no charge.

"They cleaned all of our carpet as well as our tile and grout, and it all looks fantastic! The tile and grout is over 20 years old and had never been cleaned - it looks like a new floor! They were polite and explained everything they were doing. I would definitely hire them again."

Courtney G on July 2018


Mister Natural Services Inc

4.75(
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Mister Natural Services Inc

4.75(
91
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Established in 1973 Mister Natural Services Inc. has been providing carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and emergency flood restoration services to chicagoland area. We provide these services for residentual and commercial clients. When nothing but the best will do call 630-980-7571

"They did a great job, they gave a coupon, and the price was pretty decent and reasonable."

CAROL C on October 2020

Established in 1973 Mister Natural Services Inc. has been providing carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and emergency flood restoration services to chicagoland area. We provide these services for residentual and commercial clients. When nothing but the best will do call 630-980-7571

"They did a great job, they gave a coupon, and the price was pretty decent and reasonable."

CAROL C on October 2020


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Martin Cleans

5.00(
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Martin Cleans

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Martin’s Cleaning Services is here to provide a clean, healthy, living environment for your home. Carpet, upholstery, and tile cleaning is just some of the services we provide. We offer truck mounted steam cleaning services for our customers. Allow my 15 years of experience to do the cleaning for you. Call now for more info.

"He is a Godsent. He did amazing work. He was on time and just got to work. He is a pleasure to speak with."

Anthony S on April 2022

Martin’s Cleaning Services is here to provide a clean, healthy, living environment for your home. Carpet, upholstery, and tile cleaning is just some of the services we provide. We offer truck mounted steam cleaning services for our customers. Allow my 15 years of experience to do the cleaning for you. Call now for more info.

"He is a Godsent. He did amazing work. He was on time and just got to work. He is a pleasure to speak with."

Anthony S on April 2022


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Sir Grout Chicago

4.72(
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Sir Grout Chicago

4.72(
328
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide top-rated tile, grout, and stone restoration and care services designed to enhance & protect hard surfaces in homes and businesses. We are a leading innovator and award-winning company in the "hard surface" restoration and care industry that recognizes the special needs of our customers. Our services include: - Grout cleaning, sealing, and recoloring with our renowned ColorSeal process - Tile cleaning and sealing - Stone restoration, honing, and polishing on marble, travertine, granite, slate and other natural stone - Bathroom and shower regrouting and recaulking services - Kitchen and bathroom stone countertop honing and polishing - High durability coatings for extra protection of hard surfaces, indoors and outdoors - Slip-resistant applications Sir Grout has been recognized by notable organizations like Home Advisor, Angie's List, Google, Yelp, TrustDale, Entrepreneur Magazine and others as the best option to restore your hard surfaces in both residential and commercial environments. We offer free, in-home/office consultations and make it quick, easy and convenient for you to learn about our top-quality services. Contact us today and let us transform your hard surfaces to looking like new again in less than a day.

"Needed grout repair and cleaning in my master bathroom. Contacted Sri Grout, and they were invaluable. The gentleman who came was very polite and walked me through what he would do before he began, then called me several times to show me progress and the grout colors as he repaired. They spent 5 hours in a medium-sized bathroom and left our bathroom spotless. Great work —our bathroom looks fantastic. I highly recommend them for any grout repair or cleaning."

David D on November 2025

We provide top-rated tile, grout, and stone restoration and care services designed to enhance & protect hard surfaces in homes and businesses. We are a leading innovator and award-winning company in the "hard surface" restoration and care industry that recognizes the special needs of our customers. Our services include: - Grout cleaning, sealing, and recoloring with our renowned ColorSeal process - Tile cleaning and sealing - Stone restoration, honing, and polishing on marble, travertine, granite, slate and other natural stone - Bathroom and shower regrouting and recaulking services - Kitchen and bathroom stone countertop honing and polishing - High durability coatings for extra protection of hard surfaces, indoors and outdoors - Slip-resistant applications Sir Grout has been recognized by notable organizations like Home Advisor, Angie's List, Google, Yelp, TrustDale, Entrepreneur Magazine and others as the best option to restore your hard surfaces in both residential and commercial environments. We offer free, in-home/office consultations and make it quick, easy and convenient for you to learn about our top-quality services. Contact us today and let us transform your hard surfaces to looking like new again in less than a day.

"Needed grout repair and cleaning in my master bathroom. Contacted Sri Grout, and they were invaluable. The gentleman who came was very polite and walked me through what he would do before he began, then called me several times to show me progress and the grout colors as he repaired. They spent 5 hours in a medium-sized bathroom and left our bathroom spotless. Great work —our bathroom looks fantastic. I highly recommend them for any grout repair or cleaning."

David D on November 2025


Brouwer Brothers Steamatic

4.70(
66
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Brouwer Brothers Steamatic

4.70(
66
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing 24hr Emergency Residential and Commercial Water, Fire, and Smoke Damage Mitigation and Restoration. Other services include but are not limited to commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning, garbage chute cleaning and sanitation, and commercial and residential air duct cleaning. Additional DBAs - Brouwer Brothers Steamatic Inc, Steamatic Chicago South & West Inc, Steamatic Chicago South West Inc.

Providing 24hr Emergency Residential and Commercial Water, Fire, and Smoke Damage Mitigation and Restoration. Other services include but are not limited to commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning, garbage chute cleaning and sanitation, and commercial and residential air duct cleaning. Additional DBAs - Brouwer Brothers Steamatic Inc, Steamatic Chicago South & West Inc, Steamatic Chicago South West Inc.

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Drapery Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Delicate surfaces like softwood, painted areas, or antique furniture can be damaged by a power or pressure washer. Avoid power washing things with electrical components, including outlets or HVAC units, because water can short-circuit these systems. Fragile materials like glass or light fixtures shatter under high pressure. Additionally, plants and landscaping should be kept safe from the forceful spray to prevent harm. Always assess the surrounding area before power washing to avoid costly damage.

You’ve stored your coats away all summer long, but now that the temperatures drop, you notice they smell weird as you pull them from storage. What’s the deal? If your clothes smell weird after you stored them, they may have been in a moist, dark environment for several weeks or months. This environment is ideal for mildew growth, which can make clothes smell musty.

Yes, using appropriate techniques and solutions for material-specific care.

First, ensure your clothes are clean before you pack them. When packing, make sure they’re folded and stored within the container with enough room to breathe. For extra protection, try using cedar chips or lavender sachets, which naturally repel bugs. Lastly, periodically checking in on your clothes will help you stay aware of their condition.

It’s a good idea to wash curtains every six months or so to avoid allergens from building up in them and to get rid of any odors from cooking, exercising, or pets. You might want to wash your curtains as often as every three months if you have multiple pets, someone in your family is highly allergic to dust or pet dander, or you cook often with aromatic spices or oils. You might consider a standalone cleaning if you get stains on your curtains or they are visibly soiled.

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