LAYTON, Utah — Chem-Dry, the carpet and upholstery cleaning service that uses the power of carbonation to efficiently clean thousands of households worldwide on a daily basis, is undergoing a transfer in ownership of one of its Utah franchise locations: Larson’s Chem-Dry. The carpet cleaning service is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands.

The franchise location is now owned and operated by brothers Emmitt and Chandler Stevens. Emmitt has a background in business finance and marketing, and Chandler has a landscaping background and was an apprentice at Stevens Family Chem-Dry, which has been owned and operated by their father Shon for the past 15 years. Emmitt and Chandler are committed to upholding the location’s high standards of service and familial tradition of excellence. They will be assisted in daily operations by their father Shon, who will continue to leverage his carpet cleaning expertise as their lead advisor.

“Over the past 15 years, Chandler and I have had a front-row seat to this brand’s impact through our father’s business,” said Emmitt Stevens, co-owner of Larson’s Chem-Dry. “Throughout, we saw firsthand not only the quality of the service but the relationships he built within the community. Choosing to franchise with Chem-Dry wasn’t just a business decision; it was about continuing a family tradition of excellence with a brand we already know, trust, and believe in. As our team begins providing the same top-notch service and professionalism that customers have come to expect, we look forward to continuing a family legacy of service that we’ve lived and breathed our entire lives.”

Whereas most carpet cleaning companies use steam cleaning techniques that drench customers’ carpets with buckets of soapy water, Chem-Dry harnesses the natural cleaning power of carbonation to deeply clean carpets without soapy detergents. This proprietary process, known as Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE), uses about 80% less water than traditional steam cleaning. This unique approach to carpet cleaning results in faster drying times.

Ed Quinlan, President of Chem-Dry, is committed to upholding the company’s unique standing within the carpet cleaning industry: “Chem-Dry exists within a highly competitive industry. And yet, Chem-Dry has become an industry leader that homeowners continue to rely on due to our innovative cleaning method and dedication to providing deep, long-lasting cleaning services. The entire Chem-Dry team can’t wait to see all the great work Emmitt and Chandler will accomplish within their community.”

Since its founding in 1977, Chem-Dry has grown to become one of the world’s most trusted names in carpet cleaning, with over 3,000 franchisees worldwide. Most carpet cleaning companies use steam cleaning, which relies on harsh chemicals and excessive amounts of water. Meanwhile, Chem-Dry uses an innovative process known as Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) to deeply clean carpets using a fraction of the water required for steam cleaning. What began decades ago as a simple process for removing spills eventually created the foundation for the company’s HCE process and changed the industry forever as an alternative to traditional steam cleaning.

Chem-Dry has the added advantage of being part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchisor based on geographic footprint, and has over a decade of experience growing brands and helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through industry-leading training, support and equipment, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development. Its national acclaim will aid Larson’s Chem-Dry in its endeavors to become a trusted resource for local homeowners.

To request a service from Larson’s Chem-Dry, call them at (801) 837-8186.

About Chem-Dry

Founded in 1977, Chem-Dry has built the largest and most trusted carpet cleaning brand in the country, with a network spanning 25 countries and over 1,000 locations worldwide. Its proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process provides a deep clean, and allows surfaces to dry faster than traditional steam cleaning. In addition to being ranked among the top 10 home-based franchise concepts for 20 consecutive years by Entrepreneur magazine, Chem-Dry won the Global Franchise Award for Best Property Maintenance Franchise for a second year in a row in 2022, validating the brand’s premier status. In addition to carpet and upholstery cleaning, Chem-Dry locations may offer area rug cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, tile cleaning, specialty stain removal, and numerous other cleaning services.

To learn more about Chem-Dry and to request a service, visit chemdry.com.

About BELFOR Franchise Group

BELFOR Franchise Group is the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint. The privately held, multi-concept franchise system is a division of BELFOR Property Restoration, the world’s largest disaster restoration company. For over a decade, BELFOR Franchise Group has empowered entrepreneurs by offering industry-leading training, turnkey business models, and ongoing coaching and business development.

BELFOR Franchise Group is the parent organization of 15 of the strongest service-based franchise opportunities for home and commercial cleaning and restoration. The franchise brands include: 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Clear Pest Pros, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, Helpful Heroes, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ.

For more information, please visit belforfranchisegroup.com.