Rugs often hide dust, allergens and stains that affect your home’s health and look. Professional rug cleaning—especially using eco-friendly products—removes that buildup, refreshes your space and...
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Gerrit Van Halteren: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Owner at Chem-Dry Kawarthas
Top Articles by Gerrit Van Halteren
Revitalize Your Area Rugs: Expert Cleaning, Care & Protection TipsWake Up Refreshed: The Definitive Guide to Mattress Sanitization in Lindsay & The Kawarthas
For over 35 years, Gerrit Van Halteren has been more than just a business owner; he’s been a fixture of the Lindsay community. From the historic brick facades of Kent Street to the quiet residential...
How Gerrit Van Halteren’s “Negative Air” Process Restores Your Home’s Health
The Local Hook: A Spring Refresh in the Kawartha Lakes As the March thaw begins to reveal the shores of Lake Scugog and the bustle returns to Kent Street West, homeowners in Lindsay are shifting...
The Lindsay Homeowner’s Guide to Breathable Upholstery and Fresh Carpets
As February's biting winds sweep across Lake Scugog and the Sturgeon Lake corridor, the indoor air quality of Lindsay homes becomes a primary concern. For Gerrit Van Halteren, owner of Chem-Dry of...
Why “Steaming” on Area Rugs Isn’t Enough for Ontario Winters
As the February freeze grips the City of Kawartha Lakes, the "Kawartha Tracking" phenomenon is in full effect. Residents of Lindsay know the routine: snow, slush, and the aggressive road salt used...
A Winter-to-Spring Carpet Transition in the Kawartha Lakes
As the frost begins to retreat from the banks of the Scugog River and the snowbanks melt along Kent Street, Lindsay homeowners are faced with a perennial challenge: the "Kawartha Tracking." Gerrit...







