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Bella Custom Cleaning Ltd

4.72(
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Bella Custom Cleaning Ltd

4.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1960 years of experience

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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Doll House Umbrella Corp.

4.94(
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Doll House Umbrella Corp.

4.94(
26
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Customers say: Quick response
2016 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company with years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! we are now financing the contractor of YOUR CHOCIE from $1,000-$200,000, visit our website for more information. dollsumbrella.com

"I couldn?t be happier with the service I received from (Darrell, Patterson). We completed a gut rehab- Mr. Patterson took on that task and completed all the plumbing for the entire building. Mind you we worked during the winter- no heat, etc? Darrell, was punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. He quickly identified any further issues- explained the repairs in clear terms, and completed the work with exceptional skill. The quality of workmanship was outstanding. When the work day concluded- he left the area spotless when they finished for the day. It?s rare to find a tradesperson who combines expertise, honesty, and great customer service? this review isn?t enough, but if you looking for a plumber who does great work and not looking to rob you- with a ?quick fix,? I would highly recommended- he will be honest with you and walk you through the process step by step. "

Q C on November 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company with years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! we are now financing the contractor of YOUR CHOCIE from $1,000-$200,000, visit our website for more information. dollsumbrella.com

"I couldn?t be happier with the service I received from (Darrell, Patterson). We completed a gut rehab- Mr. Patterson took on that task and completed all the plumbing for the entire building. Mind you we worked during the winter- no heat, etc? Darrell, was punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. He quickly identified any further issues- explained the repairs in clear terms, and completed the work with exceptional skill. The quality of workmanship was outstanding. When the work day concluded- he left the area spotless when they finished for the day. It?s rare to find a tradesperson who combines expertise, honesty, and great customer service? this review isn?t enough, but if you looking for a plumber who does great work and not looking to rob you- with a ?quick fix,? I would highly recommended- he will be honest with you and walk you through the process step by step. "

Q C on November 2025


Carpetman, LLC

4.50(
2
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Carpetman, LLC

4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I believe their great company. I hope they answer for you"

Domonique F on September 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I believe their great company. I hope they answer for you"

Domonique F on September 2025


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Custom Care Cleaning & Restoration

4.79(
245
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Custom Care Cleaning & Restoration

4.79(
245
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business who takes pride in our work. We are large enough to serve, but small enough to care. We employ 3 highly trained full time employees and have multiple part time employees to help us through our busy moments. Given the opportunity to serve you, we absolutely guarantee all of our work. If you're not not completely satisfied, we will re-service the area free of charge. If you're still not satisfied with the results of your cleaning we will return your money.

We are a family owned and operated business who takes pride in our work. We are large enough to serve, but small enough to care. We employ 3 highly trained full time employees and have multiple part time employees to help us through our busy moments. Given the opportunity to serve you, we absolutely guarantee all of our work. If you're not not completely satisfied, we will re-service the area free of charge. If you're still not satisfied with the results of your cleaning we will return your money.


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Oriental Rug Pet Pee Pee Odor Removal

4.98(
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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(
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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


Jerger Window Fashions of Chicago

4.88(
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Jerger Window Fashions of Chicago

4.88(
98
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Free in-home consultations. Formerly known as Jerger Draperies-Blind & Shade Co. Our SHOWROOM hours are listed below. We are a custom made complete window covering company.

"This is my second comment/review on my purchase from Jerger and my experiences with this company keeps getting better. The windows in my living room are super large in both height and width (We need a 10-foot ladder to change out or charge a battery), 6 windows in all, motorized that blocks out all sun where the room is pitch black when closed (We have a very large caged parrot that lives in the room and if he doesn’t get his sleep he makes our life’s miserable). The expert salesperson could not have been more professional, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The installation of the blinds went quickly, the window covering was better than what I expected. A year and a half later one of the wand batteries went bad. I took the bad battery out of one of the blinds and put it into another just to be sure it was the battery that was defective not the motor. I called Jerger and explained the situation and what I had done to test the battery. Without hesitation he told me that he was ordering a new battery for me and a spare, no ands, ifs or buts it was done. No hassle, no delay, he confirmed that he would replace it immediately. He ordered the batteries and had them sent to my home. If We could give this company 10 stars we would. We would recommend them to everyone for their excellent product, great customer service, great after delivery customer service and follow through."

steven t on February 2024

Family owned & operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Free in-home consultations. Formerly known as Jerger Draperies-Blind & Shade Co. Our SHOWROOM hours are listed below. We are a custom made complete window covering company.

"This is my second comment/review on my purchase from Jerger and my experiences with this company keeps getting better. The windows in my living room are super large in both height and width (We need a 10-foot ladder to change out or charge a battery), 6 windows in all, motorized that blocks out all sun where the room is pitch black when closed (We have a very large caged parrot that lives in the room and if he doesn’t get his sleep he makes our life’s miserable). The expert salesperson could not have been more professional, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The installation of the blinds went quickly, the window covering was better than what I expected. A year and a half later one of the wand batteries went bad. I took the bad battery out of one of the blinds and put it into another just to be sure it was the battery that was defective not the motor. I called Jerger and explained the situation and what I had done to test the battery. Without hesitation he told me that he was ordering a new battery for me and a spare, no ands, ifs or buts it was done. No hassle, no delay, he confirmed that he would replace it immediately. He ordered the batteries and had them sent to my home. If We could give this company 10 stars we would. We would recommend them to everyone for their excellent product, great customer service, great after delivery customer service and follow through."

steven t on February 2024

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Drapery Cleaning questions, answered by experts

You should avoid putting anything in the dryer that could be damaged from the heat or tumbling motion, or caught in any parts of the dryer. While there are some items that should never be dried (such as spandex, silk, leather, wool, etc.), there are some items you can dry, but only if you put them in a mesh bag first. These are usually delicate items or any items with strings or pieces attached that could be ripped off in a drying cycle. 

If you proactively avoid grime buildup and mold growth, you can clean the shower curtains as needed. However, if you forget to take preventive action, a good rule of thumb is to clean fabric curtains about every three months. And you’ll clean plastic liners and curtains every three to four weeks.

You can usually hire a drape cleaning service, a general cleaning service, or, in some cases, a professional dry cleaner to clean your drapes. These professionals will have the experience necessary to deep clean your drapes and curtains without damaging the material. A drape and curtain cleaning specialist is your best bet, as they will have the right experience, tools, and professional cleaning solutions at their disposal for the best results possible.

Custom curtains or drapes are an investment, often costing hundreds of dollars. Just like rugs or fabric furniture, cleaning helps maintain its original quality and keeps it lasting for years to come. Skipping regular drapery cleaning can result in discoloration, odors, mold or mildew, and even allergens from dust buildup.

Insulating windows without plastic is usually the better method. Outside of simply replacing your windows, you could buy cellular shades, which trap air between the window and the home, add a window film that blocks UV rays and traps heat, or cover your windows with a low-emissivity coating called “low-E.”

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