About
City Wide Chem-Dry is a family-owned business built on integrity, hard work, and exceptional customer service. Alan Lopez founded the company in 1989 with a simple mission — to provide the highest quality carpet, tile, upholstery and area rug cleaning experience possible. Fifteen years ago, his son Chad Lopez joined the business, carrying forward the same dedication to excellence and customer care.
Together, Alan and Chad take pride in treating every customer the way they would want to be treated — with honesty, respect, and genuine care. Their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to outstanding workmanship have earned City Wide Chem-Dry a reputation for exceptional results and guaranteed satisfaction.
History of the Chem-Dry Brand
As a young man working his way through law school in the early 1970’s, Robert Harris was a carpet cleaner who was working for someone else. Unhappy with the performance of the cleaning products then available, he began looking for a better solution. His research stretched into years and years of studying the chemical properties of cleaning formulas and years of backbreaking experiments which required cleaning areas of dirty carpets with one formula and then another.
Eventually, he developed a revolutionary carbonated solution that not only cleaned beautifully, but also didn’t contain harsh chemicals. With the birth of Chem-Dry in 1977 came self-employment and success. The demand for his cleaning services mushroomed and soon friends and family clamored for his secret. From the first small group of franchises, the Chem-Dry network has grown to thousands of successful franchises around the world. As the Chem-Dry family increases, Robert Harris has seen his own success story repeated by many franchisees.
Now, after more than 45 years, Chem-Dry is ranked the #1 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, with more locations than any other business in the industry! Led by Brand President Ed Quinlan, Chem-Dry continues its mission today of being an innovation leader and helping provide cleaner and healthier homes and workplaces for people around the world.
Chem-Dry is also a member of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands, which includes 12 other residential and commercial services franchise brands such as N-Hance Wood Refinishing, redbox+ Dumpsters, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, The Patch Boys, DUCTZ, HOODZ, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has City Wide Chem-Dry been serving the Sacramento area?
We are proud to be a local, family-owned business with deep roots in the community. Alan Lopez founded City Wide Chem-Dry in 1989 with a mission to provide the highest quality cleaning experience in Sacramento. For over 35 years, we have expanded our reach to Elk Grove, Roseville, and Folsom, maintaining the same dedication to excellence that Alan started with decades ago.
What makes City Wide Chem-Dry different from a typical franchise?
While we are part of the world’s leading carpet cleaning network, we operate as a local, second-generation family business. Alan’s son, Chad Lopez, joined the team 15 years ago to carry on the family legacy of integrity and hard work. When you choose us, you aren’t just getting a technician; you are getting a team that treats your home with the same honesty and respect we would want for our own.
Why should I choose the Chem-Dry method over traditional steam cleaners?
Our founders chose Chem-Dry because of the revolutionary carbonated cleaning solution that provides a deeper clean without harsh chemicals. Unlike steam cleaners that may leave carpets soaking wet, our process uses 80% less water, meaning your floors are dry in hours, not days. We focus on providing a healthier home environment for Sacramento families by removing dirt and non-living allergens* without leaving behind a sticky substance.