Our process is known as Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE). It’s been proven to clean deeper, dry faster, and last longer than traditional steam carpet cleaning. Here is how it works.
The History of HCE
History teaches us a lot. The history of HCE will help you understand why it is far superior. HCE was originally developed by the founder of Chem-Dry, Robert Harris, more than 40 years ago.
Harris was on the hunt for a better approach to cleaning carpets after learning the shortcomings of the traditional steam method. He realized that there was an amazing power in carbonation. Thinking about how club soda could be used to lift stains from fabric, he searched for ways to apply that same science to lifting grime, dirt, stains, and dust from carpet. This discovery ultimately led him to create and perfect the HCE process that Chem-Dry technicians use to this day. We’re proud to continue the legacy at Gallatin Valley Chem-Dry and bring Chem-Dry’s amazing cleaning solutions to Bozeman.
How it Works
As the name would imply, our carpet cleaners will send millions of tiny bubbles deep into your carpet. By doing this, we are able to use a fraction of the water that steam cleaners use. They are forced to use heavy and harsh shampoos and dtergents which are really difficult to rinse out. That’s what causes their long dry times and the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew growth. The bubbles, however, are filled with something far superior.
Instead of sudsy shampoos, our primary cleaning solution is called, The Natural®. The Natural doesn’t contain harsh chemicals, soaps, detergents, and other problematic substances that are hard to rinse out and could have a negative impact on your carpets and your health. Instead, The Natural is formulated with gentle ingredients that you can find in Mother Nature. It’s a great choice for families with children and pets, as well as those with allergies or other sensitivities.
During our HCE process, The Natural goes to work deep within your carpets. The bubbles will explode releasing The Natural while simultaneously sending the built dirt, grime, stains, and even non-living allergens* to the surface. Then, our professional carpet cleaners use powerful extraction equipment to whisk away these contaminants as well as moisture. Our HCE cleaning method uses around 80% less water than steam cleaning processes, enabling you to enjoy clean, dry carpets within hours, not days.
Choose Chem-Dry for Carpet Cleaning in Bozeman, MT
Our HCE process completely reverses the story above. If those same people went with the best option instead of the cheapest one, they would ultimately save time and money. And that option would be the Chem-Dry HCE. It’s ideal for carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning. Plus, if you have pet urine stains, it can easily be combined with our Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.®) to remove those.
Start benefiting from our innovative carpet cleaning process today! Simply reach out to our Bozeman carpet cleaning team at (406) 284-8688 to book an appointment!

