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Oxi Fresh vs Chem-Dry
Oxi Fresh and Chem-Dry both say they use far less water than steam cleaning. Oxi Fresh and OxyMagic are separate companies, even though the names look alike. Here is what each says, checked on Oct 30, 2026.
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What's the short answer?
Both use far less water than steam cleaning, and both say carpets dry fast. Oxi Fresh says about one hour. Chem-Dry says a couple of hours, in an article dated August 29, 2017.
Oxi Fresh uses low-moisture encapsulation. Chem-Dry uses Hot Carbonating Extraction. Oxi Fresh and OxyMagic are separate companies.
Checked on Oct 30, 2026. Every company fact on this page comes from the company's own site, or from a named third party, on that date. Dry times are each company's own. Offers, service areas and dry times change, so check your address with each company.
How does each one clean?
Oxi Fresh says it uses a low-moisture encapsulation process, around 2 gallons of water per home, and up to 95% less water than traditional steam cleaning.
Chem-Dry calls its method Hot Carbonating Extraction. Its 2017 article says it uses about 80% less water than traditional steam cleaning.
Both numbers are the companies' own claims.
What does each one clean with?
Oxi Fresh says its Encapsulator is EPA Safer Choice certified. Chem-Dry says The Natural, its core carpet cleaner, is EPA Safer Choice certified, and it also lists ECOLOGO, CleanSeal and WoolSafe.
Certifications describe products, not the result on your carpet.
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Bill and Daven Malark own the Blaine franchise, and they're the ones you'll talk to. Every carpet is different, so we look first and tell you straight what to expect.
How long does each one say it takes to dry?
| Item | Oxi Fresh | Chem-Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Low-moisture encapsulation | Hot Carbonating Extraction |
| Stated dry time | Most homes see carpets dry in about one hour (Oxi Fresh) | A couple of hours (Chem-Dry blog, Aug 29, 2017) |
| Water | Around 2 gallons per home; up to 95% less than traditional steam cleaning | About 80% less than traditional steam cleaning |
Humidity, airflow and your carpet change both. Franchise service varies by location.
Who serves Blaine and Coon Rapids?
Oxi Fresh Coon Rapids (763-392-7242) lists Ham Lake, Andover, Coon Rapids and Blaine, and says results often dry in about one hour. We didn't see residential prices on its page.
CJ's Chem-Dry lists Blaine, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Ramsey and Maple Grove. It says each location is independently owned and operated, and that offers vary by location.
Ask each for a written total for the same rooms.
Is there a local third option?
This one is us, so weigh it that way. OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning is a locally owned Blaine, MN franchise of OxyMagic USA, owned by Bill and Daven Malark.
We use a low-moisture, hydrogen peroxide based clean. The cleaner is worked into the fibers and vacuums up once dry. Most carpets dry in an hour or two, depending on conditions. OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications, and certifications describe a product, not the result on your carpet.
OxyMagic is also low moisture. Oxi Fresh and OxyMagic are separate companies.
We serve 22 north metro cities, including Blaine, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Andover.
If you want a number to set beside the others, $149 covers three rooms, with spot treatment and deodorizer included. Our rooms are about 12 by 12, so compare full written totals and keep room size in mind. Text us a picture for a better quote. Everything is situational and could be less or more.
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Is Oxi Fresh or Chem-Dry better?
Both use far less water than steam cleaning. Oxi Fresh uses low-moisture encapsulation and says carpets dry in about one hour. Chem-Dry uses Hot Carbonating Extraction and says a couple of hours (2017 article). Compare written quotes for the same rooms.
Are Oxi Fresh and OxyMagic the same company?
No, they're separate companies. OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning in Blaine is a locally owned franchise of OxyMagic USA, owned by Bill and Daven Malark. Oxi Fresh Coon Rapids is a different business with its own phone number, so check the name on your quote before you book.
What do they clean with?
Oxi Fresh says its Encapsulator is EPA Safer Choice certified, and Chem-Dry says The Natural, its core cleaner, is EPA Safer Choice certified. OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications. Certifications describe products, not results on your carpet. (Oxi Fresh and Chem-Dry pages, checked Oct 30, 2026.)
Do they serve Blaine?
Oxi Fresh Coon Rapids lists Blaine, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake and Andover, and CJ's Chem-Dry lists Blaine, Coon Rapids and Anoka. OxyMagic is based in Blaine and serves 22 north metro cities. Service areas change, so check your ZIP with each company before you book. (Checked Oct 30, 2026.)
Sources
- Fast 1 Hour Dry Time, checked Oct 30, 2026Oxi Fresh
- Oxi Fresh Coon Rapids, checked Oct 30, 2026Oxi Fresh
- Our Certifications, checked Oct 30, 2026Chem-Dry
- Hot Carbonating Extraction vs. Steam Cleaning (article dated Aug 29, 2017), checked Oct 30, 2026Chem-Dry
- CJ's Chem-Dry location page, checked Oct 30, 2026Chem-Dry
- How OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning WorksOxyMagic Carpet Cleaning
- Green Seal record for the carpet cleaner OxyMagic usesGreen Seal Certified Directory