I found Academy ChemDry in the yellow pages. Upon seeing their ad saying they use 'green' chemicals, I knew they were the ones that I wanted to clean my carpets. A real-live person answered the phone! How refreshing that was! They were able to schedule me on the day & time that I first requested, but called the next day and was able to reschedule for the following morning. They showed up 'on time' and was a delight to work with. After talking with the technicans, I discovered that since I had never had my carpets cleaned (from 9 to 20 yrs.-depending on the carpet), I had been causing my family a huge disservice. I had been making us SICK! Yep, sick! They told me that by not cleaning my carpets every 6 mos. to a year that the dirt, rocks, sand, dust mites, flaky skin particles, etc. had been embedded into the fibers. No, vacuuming did not remove enough of these 'critters' to make my carpets safe, health wise. They use equipment of the highest quality and boy, did they prove themselves right! I was amazed by the technology they have available and with ChemDry using 'green' chemicals, I knew that not only were my carpets getting cleaned, but my family would be healthier in the process. I also had heard that using a 'truck mounted unit' was the best way to get a cleaner carpet and Academy ChemDry proved that statement correct. My carpets were not soaking wet and dried within a matter of 1-3 hrs. and not only were clean, but smelled good too! Since I am allergic to all types of perfume smells, I never got a headache from their green cleaning solution. I am a firm belivier of "you get what you pay for"! Was Academy ChemDry the less expensive company in town? NO! But, I wanted QUALITY and RELIABILY over another company coming in and doing a mediocore job, for less money, over 'the job done right the first time'. I got just what I wanted from Academy ChemDry. They wore company uniforms and I felt safe with them being in my home. Now days, you can never be to careful of inviting strangers into your home. Thank you Academy ChemDry for a job well done. I'll be calling again - soon!