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OxyMagic vs Chem-Dry
Chem-Dry and OxyMagic both use less water than steam cleaning. Chem-Dry calls its method Hot Carbonating Extraction. OxyMagic uses a low-moisture, hydrogen peroxide based clean, and the Malark family owns the local team.
We answer the phone 8AM to 8PM, 7 days a week.
$149 for three carpeted rooms Spot treatment and deodorizer included. More rooms or extras? You'll get the price in writing before we start.
Why homeowners pick OxyMagic
- A cleaner with Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications
- You get the price before we start
- Locally owned by the Malark family since 2024
- Most carpets dry in an hour or two, depending on conditions
- Call 8AM to 8PM, 7 days, or text anytime
Side by side
OxyMagic vs Chem-Dry, side by side
| What matters | OxyMagic | Chem-Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Low-moisture, hydrogen peroxide based clean | Hot Carbonating Extraction, per Chem-Dry |
| What it cleans with | A hydrogen peroxide based cleaner with Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications | The Natural, which Chem-Dry lists as EPA Safer Choice certified, plus other labels |
| Drying time | Usually 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather | Chem-Dry says carpets dry in a couple of hours, in a blog article dated Aug 29, 2017 |
| Ownership | Locally owned by the Malark family since 2024 | Independently owned franchise locations |
| Getting a quote | We answer 8AM to 8PM, 7 days a week. | Depends on the local franchise |
We kept the other side general, since every company and machine works a little differently. Our side is how we clean and the certifications we hold.
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See a real job, and who shows up
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.
Both use less water than steam
Chem-Dry calls its process Hot Carbonating Extraction and says it uses much less water than traditional steam cleaning.
OxyMagic uses a low-moisture process too. Most OxyMagic carpets are dry in 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather.
Different cleaning products
Chem-Dry says it cleans with a product it calls The Natural, and lists it as EPA Safer Choice certified, among other labels. Ask your local Chem-Dry for the details.
OxyMagic holds Green Seal and EPA Safer Choice certifications.
How to compare
Give both companies the same rooms, stairs and spots. Ask what's included, what they clean with and how long drying takes.
Then pick the team you trust in your home. See our carpet cleaning prices before you call.
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- Encapsulation vs hot water extraction
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Checked on Oct 30, 2026. Competitor facts on this page were read on the named company sites, or a named third party, on that date. Brand names belong to their owners.
Sources
- Carpet Cleaning ServicesChem-Dry
- Hot Carbonating Extraction vs. Steam Cleaning (article dated Aug 29, 2017), checked Oct 30, 2026Chem-Dry
- Our CertificationsChem-Dry
- How OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning WorksOxyMagic Carpet Cleaning
- Green Seal record for the carpet cleaner OxyMagic usesGreen Seal Certified Directory
Want a local price to compare?
Call or text OxyMagic at 763-213-6217 and talk to the local team that does the cleaning.
We come to you across the northern Minneapolis metro. All service areas
Questions
Do OxyMagic and Chem-Dry both use less water than steam?
Yes. OxyMagic uses a low-moisture, hydrogen peroxide based clean, and Chem-Dry uses what it calls Hot Carbonating Extraction.
What does Chem-Dry clean with?
Chem-Dry says it uses a cleaner called The Natural, which it lists as EPA Safer Choice certified, among other labels. Your local Chem-Dry can tell you more.
Is OxyMagic locally owned?
Yes. OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning is owned by the Malark family in Blaine and has been since 2024.
How long do OxyMagic carpets take to dry?
Most OxyMagic carpets are dry in 1 to 2 hours, depending on the carpet and the weather. A fan or the AC helps.