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Do Basements Really Need a Dehumidifier to Prevent Mold and Water Damage?
Clean Indeed·August 9, 2025

Do Basements Really Need a Dehumidifier to Prevent Mold and Water Damage?

Discover why basements really need a dehumidifier to prevent mold and water damage. Learn essential tips to keep your basement dry and safe.

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10 Maintenance Repairs For Spring & Summer
Clean Indeed·April 6, 2024

10 Maintenance Repairs For Spring & Summer

As the weather warms up and nature blooms, it's time to shake off the winter blues and perform 10 maintenance repairs for spring and summer!

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5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Windows
Clean Indeed·April 6, 2024

5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Windows

5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Windows

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Licensed Realtor With A Unique Advantage
Clean Indeed·March 22, 2024

Licensed Realtor With A Unique Advantage

Now you can get the same level of Unforgettable Service while searching for your next home with a Licensed Realtor with a Unique Advantage!

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Signs of Water Damage
Clean Indeed·April 15, 2022

Signs of Water Damage

Spring cleaning is a great opportunity for early detection of water damage. Find out what to look for today!

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How To Keep Repair Costs From Destroying Your Finances
Clean Indeed·March 15, 2022

How To Keep Repair Costs From Destroying Your Finances

There are so many joys of being a homeowner, but dealing with unexpected emergency repairs is definitely not one of them. Find out ways to be more prepared!

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Common Causes of Mold Growth
Clean Indeed·February 15, 2022

Common Causes of Mold Growth

Mold is a natural component of our world. But that doesn't mean we have to share our living spaces with it! Find out the common causes of mold growth in your home.

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Tips to Prevent Winter Water Damage
Clean Indeed·January 15, 2022

Tips to Prevent Winter Water Damage

Winter is almost over. Find out what to look out for to prevent water damage from happening in your home!

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Freezing Pipes in Winter: What to do!
Clean Indeed·December 15, 2021

Freezing Pipes in Winter: What to do!

As we head into winter, it's important to make sure your pipes are ready to withstand the cold weather. Find out why they freeze, how to prevent it, and what to do if they burst.

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Home Safety Tips
Clean Indeed·November 15, 2021

Home Safety Tips

Home safety is an important part of preventative home maintenance. Find out ways to prevent fire damage, water damage, and storm damage.

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How to Choose The Best Flooring For Your Home
Clean Indeed·October 15, 2021

How to Choose The Best Flooring For Your Home

With so many choices out there, it can be hard to decide which flooring is right for you. Let's go over just a few to make things a little easier!

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Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Clean Indeed·September 15, 2021

Reduce Allergens in Your Home

For allergy sufferers, any kind of relief is necessary to living comfortably. Here are our top suggestions to reduce allergens in your home.

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How Often Should You Vacuum?
Clean Indeed·August 12, 2021

How Often Should You Vacuum?

A clean and presentable home is essential and can be ensured through regular vacuuming.

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How To Keep Your Professionally Cleaned Carpets Clean Indeed...
Clean Indeed·July 15, 2021

How To Keep Your Professionally Cleaned Carpets Clean Indeed...

Here are some tips to keep your professional cleaned carpets CLEAN INDEED

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Moving In? 5 Reasons to Get Your Carpets Cleaned
Clean Indeed·June 18, 2021

Moving In? 5 Reasons to Get Your Carpets Cleaned

Moving into a new home or apartment is exciting! But not the disappointment of dirty carpets Here are 5 Reasons to add Professional Carpet Cleaning to your Move-In To-Do List

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What to Do After Sewage Backup
Clean Indeed·May 8, 2020

What to Do After Sewage Backup

Depending on the severity of the situation, you may be able to take some steps to limit the damage, salvage your belongings, or even handle the problem yourself. Find out more

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The Right Way to Disinfect
Clean Indeed·May 6, 2020

The Right Way to Disinfect

Find out the best ways to disinfect your home to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

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Fight the War against Germs: Disinfect & Sanitize
Clean Indeed·March 13, 2020

Fight the War against Germs: Disinfect & Sanitize

It's time to move beyond just simple cleaning to kill germs. Now's the time to utilize the help of professionals! We offer disinfecting and sanitizing services. Call for a FREE ESTIMATE

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What's that smell? Tackle Basement Odors | Mold & Mildew | Clean Indeed
Clean Indeed·March 6, 2020

What's that smell? Tackle Basement Odors | Mold & Mildew | Clean Indeed

It’s about that time again, when you start to notice unpleasant odors rising up from your basement. Yikes! It's never too late to call Clean Indeed for odor removal services! We specialize in Water Damage Restoration, Odor Removal, and Carpet Cleaning Services in Central Iowa

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How to fix Ceiling Water Damage
Clean Indeed·June 28, 2019

How to fix Ceiling Water Damage

Water damage to the ceiling is a problem you don’t want to put off or ignore. We offer Water Damage Mitigation and Restoration Equipment Rentals for the DIY'ers. Call for a FREE Estimate!

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Got Ink stains?
Clean Indeed·June 14, 2019

Got Ink stains?

There are different ways and different techniques you can use to remove ink stains from your carpet, For carpet cleaning that requires deeper, professional care, call Clean Indeed Carpet!

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What Makes A Good Vacuum Cleaner?
Clean Indeed·May 31, 2019

What Makes A Good Vacuum Cleaner?

We know a thing or two about vacuuming….we’ve vacuumed A LOT of carpet over the years! Here Are The Things You Need To Consider Before Buying Your Next Vacuum Cleaner.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality
Clean Indeed·May 23, 2019

Improve Indoor Air Quality

Being a homeowner is tough, we get it. So here are some helpful hints and tips to make it easy to improve your indoor air quality.

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Dry Cleaning VS. Steam Cleaning
Clean Indeed·May 17, 2019

Dry Cleaning VS. Steam Cleaning

Did you know that dry cleaning is the recommended method for natural fiber rugs like wool or jute? But is it the best cleaning method for any carpet fiber? Read on to find out more.

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How to Remove Pet Stains & Odors
Clean Indeed·May 3, 2019

How to Remove Pet Stains & Odors

Pets can make plenty of smelly messes on the carpet, find out how to removal stains the right way!

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Five Reasons To Ban Shoes In The House
Clean Indeed·April 26, 2019

Five Reasons To Ban Shoes In The House

Forget muddy footprints—wearing shoes in the house can actually bring in health hazards. Bringing in not only dirt and germs, but potential toxins as well. Effecting more than just the carpet you walk on.

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Fix Water Damage the Right Way — Call a Professional!
Clean Indeed·April 19, 2019

Fix Water Damage the Right Way — Call a Professional!

When water damage occurs in a home, the primary damage is what most homeowners are typically concerned about. Destroyed items like furniture, electronics, carpets, present not only a huge financial burden, but also a great deal of inconvenience. But it is important that you also be aware of secondary damage, which may not be as readily evident at first.Secondary damage leads to problems with infestations of mold, mildew, and bacteria. Whether your roof leaked, a pipe burst, your plumbing backe

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Five Reasons to Spring Clean Your Home
Clean Indeed·April 12, 2019

Five Reasons to Spring Clean Your Home

Ahh, the smell of fresh air as you open the windows to let the stale winter air escape your humble abode, and hopefully by the end this month the smell of fresh carpet as well! ;) At Clean Indeed Carpet, we not only want to offer our customers affordable home services, but also great tips and tricks to help you keep your home clean...affordably, conveniently. Here are Five Reasons You Should Be Cleaning Your Home this Spring! 1. Spring Cleaning Increases ProductivityWarmer weather and longer da

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What should I do if my house floods?
Clean Indeed·March 22, 2019

What should I do if my house floods?

With more than half of Iowa counties now under disaster proclamations from the recent flooding, many hundreds of Iowan residents are awaiting the water to recede and many remain uncertain as to whether they could ever move back. Many will be forced to rebuild or move, others will need to rely on water damage services like that provided by Clean Indeed Carpet to recover what remains of their home. The basics of what to do after a flood include the following: • Stop the water at its source • T

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Preventing Water Damage from Melting Snow
Clean Indeed·March 17, 2019

Preventing Water Damage from Melting Snow

When it rains, it pours, or so it seems. That coupled with melting snow is a recipe for water damage disaster. Especially if you live in a home with a basement that hasn’t undergone proper waterproofing measures beforehand. Water damage restoration can be expensive and if you need it, its something that shouldn't be ignored. To reduce the risk of water infiltrating your home, here are a few measures you can take:Step 1: Clear snow and debris from roof gutters so water can drain away. When gutt

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