Thank You

We are so grateful for the lifeblood of our business – YOU! It means SO much when you use our services repeatedly, refer your friends and family, leave positive online reviews, and more. As small business owners, we put a lot of time and energy into providing a phenomenal experience for you.

We look forward to another year of serving our amazing Northeastern Indiana clients!

Thank you,

Alan & Audrey

P.S. Stay alert for some exciting announcements in the spring of 2024!

6 Advantages of Cleaning During The Winter

Most homeowners clean when the weather is nice, before an event, or before guests visit. But did you know there are at least 6 advantages to cleaning during the winter?

Read on for the details…

1. Easy Scheduling with More Appointment Times Available

During the winter, our business generally slows down. This is great for you because we will have more availability to schedule your appointment.

2. Your Carpet, Rugs & Furniture Will Dry Faster

The cold, dry outside winter air in Indiana combined with the heat from your furnace will help carpet, rugs & furniture to dry faster, so you can get back to normal sooner.

3. Your Carpet, Rugs & Furniture Will Stay Cleaner Longer

We’ve noticed most Fort Wayne homeowners are more careful about removing their shoes during the winter months. When snow, mud, dirt, soils, etc. is not tracked inside, your flooring and furnishings will stay cleaner longer.

4. Breathe Easier with Improved Indoor Air Quality

In Indiana, we spend more time inside our homes during the winter. Removing dust and allergens will help your family breathe cleaner, healthier air all winter.

5. Protect Your Health By Cleaning to Remove Germs, Bacteria & Viruses

A deep, thorough cleaning will remove/minimize germs, bacteria and viruses. This is especially important during winter months when the cold and flu viruses are more prevalent.

6. Boost Your Mood During the Long, Gray Winter

A clean, fresh, and healthy home is a great way to counter the winter blues. Just imagine coming home to soft, fluffy carpet, fresh-smelling furniture, and bright, clean area rugs! That is enough to lift your spirits and improve your mood.

Winter Safeguards We Take For Your Peace of Mind

We understand that the last thing you want is for us to bring in the outside cold air along with the wet snow, mud and yuck! Don’t worry – we take the dirt out, we don’t bring it in! Read on to learn how.

We Shovel a Path To Your Door

We shovel a path from our van to your front door to minimize tracking any snow inside.

We Protect Your Home, Keeping Cold Air Outside & Warm Air Inside

We bring our own mat to wipe our feet outside before entering your home.

Inside your home, we use a door drape and a door stop to minimize the cold outside air from coming inside.

We also cover hard surfaces with floor protectors and place corner guards to protect your baseboards and walls.

We Can Enter Through Your Garage

If practical, we can set our hoses up through your garage and lower the door to minimize cold outside air from coming inside.

Begin The Year With a Clean Home

Your carpet, tile, furniture and rugs deserve it!

Enjoy a cleaner, healthier home this season.

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“We have had the best experience with Distinctive Cleaning! Alan has worked magic on my upholstery that had stains on it, old stains in carpet, pet stains, you name it. Audrey is great at getting back to me immediately, and even if they are busy, they work hard to fit me in. I will continue to use Distinctive Cleaning for any of my carpet or upholstery cleaning needs, and will refer to any of my friends as well. They are also very professional and kind/enjoyable to talk to. I love a good quality small business!” -Mrs. Eddy

Thank you for being such a wonderful customer!

Earn FREE Cleaning With Our Referral Reward Program

Instead of spending money on advertising, we want to reward our friends who help our business grow. Refer new clients to our company and get rewarded with 10% of their first invoice as a cleaning credit valid for any of our services at your next appointment.

Refer your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues and start Earning FREE Cleaning today!

Before

During

After

This white loveseat was in need of a seriously deep cleaning! After years of use, the dirt, dust, and water stains had taken over. However, this was no match for a Distinctive cleaning! Our customer was thrilled with the amazing results.

See more pictures of our upholstery cleaning results here!

Click on the video above or click here to watch!

How All-Weather Mats Keep Your Car Clean in The Winter

Indiana winters can be rough! It’s all too easy to track the outside elements into your car. How can you prevent this?

Alan shares a tip for replacing carpeted mats with all-weather rubber mats to keep your vehicle clean!

Relationship Tip

Be a Leader

Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
Let the other person save face.
Source: Dale Carnegie’s “How To Win Friends & Influence People” – Listen or read here

Health Tip

How to Begin Exercising & Stick With It

Write down your fitness goals
Get your doctor’s clearance if necessary
Prepare enjoyable workouts
Gather equipment
Learn basic strength training and/or cardio movements
Record your measurements
Find a 4-week exercise plan at the website below
Source: VeryWellFit.com

Tax Preparation & Accounting Services

Locally, we recommend SBS CPA Group in Fort Wayne for your tax preparation, accounting, small business bookkeeping, Quickbooks training, and payroll needs. They have provided their expertise to our small business for many years and have always been a pleasure to work with!

Contact SBS today at 260-407-5000.

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Kara Hoffer

21:29 14 Sep 22

Distinctive Cleaning did an excellent job at cleaning our carpet before we moved into our new house. Before the cleaning there were noticeable dark areas in the cream colored carpet, and now you cannot even tell that they were there. Audrey did an amazing job at communicating with me every step of the way which is very important to me. Alan arrived on-time and I am very happy with the results. Overall this was an excellent, stress-free experience which I feel like can be rare these days. I enjoyed working with a small, locally owned company and will definitely hire them again in the future. Thank you!

The Garden

17:43 14 Sep 22

Alan and his team are true masters of carpet cleaning! Distinctive's ability to freshen up a space is highly professional and never disappoints. Without fail, they communicate clearly, swiftly and respectfully. We consider them part of our branding team since they help us ensure a clean and well-maintained environment at our venue. Distinctive's understanding of the work and time it takes for us to prepare for and re-stage after a cleaning is also very helpful for us and our workflow.

Paula

16:30 18 Aug 22

I recently had my carpets cleaned by Alan and I was super impressed. Alan and Audrey are professional, reliable, and great at what they do. My carpets looked and smelled amazing and the whole process was easy. The attention to detail is fantastic. No need to read any other reviews - just call Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration. I'll definitely be calling again when my carpets need cleaning and I would absolutely recommend their services to my friends and family.

Nathan McBride

02:26 20 Jul 22

Unbelievably impressed with Distinctive Cleaning! Our basement flooded a few weeks ago when we had the torrential rains. We got in contact with Alan from Distinctive. He came over promptly, was very professional and gave us a detailed run down of what needed done. He put the necessary equipment in our basement and came over every day to check on the status of the flooring and walls. We now have new padding installed, which he organized, and freshly cleaned carpet. Couldn’t be happier. We will continue to use Distinctive for future carpet cleanings. Thank you very much for your hard work!

Carol Sternberger

18:33 12 Jul 22

Our basement had water damage from the Tuesday/Wednesday torrential rains. I called Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration and the were at my home the next morning. That was amazing since so many basements were flooded. Alan also recommended a flooring g company and then he contacted them - including taking a padding sample to them. AAA Best Flooring was also awesome. Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration deserve the 5-star rating!

Bill Otter

17:53 03 Jul 22

We used Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration to clean our carpets and a couple of natural fabric couches that had not been touched for many years. The results were dramatic and we are glad we tried this route vs buying new couches. Our carpet takes a beating with our dogs and cats. Once again, the results were excellent. We will be using this company on a regular basis moving forward to maintain the carpet and couches. Distinctive was very professional and thorough. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Lynn Miller

10:32 14 Jun 22

THE best carpet/furniture cleaner in Fort Wayne! Recommended by my neighbor and she was right. Adam was so thorough and took his time, making sure our small job was treated like the most important of the day. Great job, Distinctive!

sonia pettigrew

02:07 02 Jun 22

Very impressed with our carpets. Above and beyond great service. Audrey got back with me to schedule an appt and gave me step by step process of how their visit would go. Alan did a fantastic job. He was very thorough and made sure the job was well done. He even got the orange spots from a spilled drink out of off white carpet. The 13+ carpet looked brand new after he was finished. Will definitely use Distinctive Cleaning for our future needs. Thank you Alan and Audrey!!

Gary Bandelier

16:20 13 Apr 22

Distinctive Cleaning did a marvelous job on our carpets (4 rooms & hallway). They were professional, on-time, took time to remove any spots, cleaned-up after themselves & left the carpets looking as new as when we 1st purchased & had them installed about 3 years ago!!! We definitely recommend them & will use them again (in fact, we have already scheduled them for our next cleaning)...

Amy Peckinpaugh

19:18 03 Apr 22

I am amazed at how clean my 24-year-old carpet is after Distinctive Cleaning's service! With kids and pets, I was just resigned to some stains sticking around forever. But Alan is persistent and a perfectionist and my carpet looks brand new! He removed paint & other art supplies, plant dirt, coffee stains, tea stains, blood, pet stains, mystery stains, and the general dirt that comes from a family living in a home. I have a fancy carpet cleaner and I've had other professional companies clean my carpet, but by far this is the most professional and complete service I have ever received. I have already scheduled my next carpet cleaning appointment with Distinctive Cleaning, and I will be a loyal customer going forward. Their courtesy, professionalism, and dedication to getting the job done right the first time is simply unparalleled.Last year, Distinctive Cleaning provided water damage-related cleanup and repair for our basement when our sump pump died. I was very pleased with their ability to restore our carpet after it had been so wet and yucky! I hope we never have water damage again, but if we do my first call is to Distinctive Cleaning & Restoration.

Morgan Bell

22:39 16 Mar 22

I cannot say enough good things about the Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration team. We have used them for our personal house as well as our office space and honestly every time I wonder why I waited so long for them to come out. They are responsive, professional, and quit honestly just spectacular at what they do. I would tell anyone I know who is looking into any service they provide to use them without hesitation.

Marcia Lazoff

16:00 07 Mar 22

They deserve the 5 star rating. I was very impressed with Allen and Audrey, their professionalism, quality of work and affordable pricing. Will recommend Distinctive to all my friends.

Gary Skeel

14:30 04 Mar 22

We always choose Distinctive Cleaning when it’s time to clean our carpets at Copper Spoon. They are very professional and do a great job every time! Couldn’t be happier with their work and will continue to use them moving forward.

Timothy Lombness

14:04 04 Mar 22

I have a home with approximately 650 ft.² of white carpet. There were a number of stains on the carpet that it accumulated over several years. Alan worked approximately 2 1/2 hours on the carpet and it turned out absolutely amazing it looked brand new. I would recommend Distinctive Cleaning &Restoration to anyone who truly wants to have their carpets restored to a new appearance.

Brittany Matuska

14:02 03 Mar 22

I highly recommend this company to clean anything you need done right now! I had an area rug that was a challenge for anyone to clean but Distinctive Cleaning got it back to looking almost brand new. My rug was 100% Cotton and was IVORY and had pet stains and dirt on it I’ve the years. Now it’s so much brighter and looks SO MUCH BETTER!!! I appreciate their help so much because otherwise my rug would’ve been a lost cause and in the trash.

Bruce Rosswurm

16:29 02 Mar 22

Very happy with them. Cleaned my 20-year-old berber carpet to look almost new again. Have used several other carpet cleaners, but Distinctive did by far the best job.

Amy Poffenberger

22:04 27 Jan 22

Prompt and courteous. Explained the process for getting stains out and what to expect very well. Did an excellent job. Carpet came out bright and clean. Very satisfied with the outcome.

Samantha Snow

14:54 04 Jan 22

Alan and Audrey were very professional and excellent in their work.Detailed and specific to carpet cleaning.My carpet looks awesome!Thank you so so much! I'll be using them again!

Ann Watson

03:00 23 Dec 21

Came home on Sunday afternoon (from an overnight trip) to water spewing into basement from a pipe that had come apart. Called several national franchises only able to leave a message. After an hour or so, having no call backs from those national franchises we were referred to Distinctive Cleaning and Restoration. Alan answered our emergency call right away. We told told him that we thought he could come in the morning as water damage seemed minimal and pipe had been put back together.Alan asked for pictures which we sent. He immediately responded that he thought he should come out then (after 4. pm on a Sunday) to assess the situation.His extremely thorough assessment identified water damage more extensive than we thought - , in 1/2 of living area, inside of bedroom (with some dampness along inside closet wall), entire bathroom and utility room. Approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of concrete floor in storage area had water.They did immediate extraction, moved furniture, storage containers, cleaned carpet and flooring, they also removed some staining on carpets from where the water touched the finish on the furniture. Linoleum was cleaned, even moved the washer and dryer to clean underneath. They also removed all of the water soaked cardboard boxes.Moved numerous items in storage area to dry location and extracted the water and cleaned the concrete.Fans and heaters were placed throughout the 3 areas (living area, utility area and storage area)Alan came back on Monday to check drying process and make adjustments to temperature and humidity. On Wednesday evening all was dry, the drying equipment was removed, carpet cleaned and all furniture, area rugs and "stuff" was put back in place.The whole basement looked amazing, you would never know that there had been any kind of "water emergency"They were extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and professional and so very personable. They answered all of our questions, even about drying the 200 year old family bible that had gotten wet. Thank goodness Alan answered our emergency call right away and made an immediate in home visit.I am sure that I left out steps that he and his wife did to return our basement to better than normal. We know we had the very best. Thank you!

K R

14:59 20 Oct 21

We thought the tile in our new house was dark brown…then Alan showed us his skills. Wow! It was actually much better than we could have imagined. And our carpets turned out great. Alan and Audrey provide exceptional service and we have not been disappointed. Highly recommend them!!

Julia Trejo

20:51 19 Oct 21

These two are a great team! They cleaned my son’s bedroom carpet and our sectional. The carpet cleaned up great and I don’t see the pet stains anymore! Also, after cleaning the couch not only does it look great, but the cushions feel springy and renewed. Thank you both for the wonderful work you did at our home!

Dan & Barb Bradtmiller

22:47 10 Sep 21

We could not be happier with Distinctive Carpet Cleaning service. Alan is professional and meticulous and very pleasant to have in your home. The carpet cleaning looks wonderful. Our carpet is just a year old and was cleaned for the warranty but we were very impressed with the time and detail he took. We are absolutely thrilled with the couches and recliner. They are fifteen years old with the Eudora suede microfiber material and look and feel new. Alan got into every nook and gave it a thorough cleaning. We will definitely be using them next time and recommend highly. Thanks for the great work!