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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.

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!

5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Windows
5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Windows

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

How Often Should You Vacuum?
A clean and presentable home is essential and can be ensured through regular vacuuming.

How To Keep Your Professionally Cleaned Carpets Clean Indeed...
Here are some tips to keep your professional cleaned carpets CLEAN INDEED

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

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

The Right Way to Disinfect
Find out the best ways to disinfect your home to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

