There are many misconceptions about carpet cleaning. One of them has to do with carpet cleaning
methods. What’s the best method? That depends, have you heard the terms “dry” or “steam”? Neither
are technical terms with the intention of accurately explaining carpet cleaning methods.
Although there is always controversy as to which is the best method, the carpet mills currently lean
toward the HOT WATER EXTRACTION METHOD, AS IT DOES THE BEST JOB OF DEEP CLEANING
THE CARPET WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF DISTORTION.
Bay Area Carpet Cleaning Uses The Hot Water Extraction Method To Clean Your Carpets. This method
is often called "Steam Cleaning" This is the method nearly all carpet manufacturers and carpet fiber
producer recommend.
There are 4 methods of carpet cleaning
Method 1: Hot Water Extraction
Otherwise recognized as “steam cleaning”, hot water extraction is the method that nearly everyone is
most likely familiar with. Hot water extraction is the right technical term, not steam cleaning. Actual steam
is not used at all. A hot water solution is produced and immediately recovered, creating a “flushing”
action on the carpet. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose
and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home. What’s the difference, the
biggest and most important difference is in the person cleaning the carpet. A trained technician will know
what pressure to use, what cleaning products to use, and how to get maximum soil removal and
maximum spot removal without over-wetting the carpet or leaving a sticky residue behind. The horror
stories of carpet being wet for days are due to operator error, not because “steam” or “hot water
extraction” caused it.
Hot Water Extraction done properly will remove more soil than any other method.
"Steam cleaning," as it is commonly called, has the following advantages:
- The high heat kills bacteria, fungus, mold, and dust mites, making it the healthiest way to clean carpet.
- It doesn't leave residue, if it's done correctly. Detergent residues attract dirt, which can damage carpet.
- The high pressure cleans carpet more deeply.
- The strong vacuum also cleans carpet more deeply.
- Heat really helps! Above 118 degrees Fahrenheit, every 18 degrees higher changes chemical
reactivity by 100%. Hot water extraction cleaning is done between 150 and 200 degrees. Is that too
technical? The bottom line is that it's just the best way to clean carpet.
Method #2: Absorbent Pad
Also known as bonnet cleaning, this method employs a round pad that spins across the surface of the
carpet, absorbing the soil. A solution is applied to the carpet or the pad to aid in releasing soils. This is a
method that some may classify as “dry cleaning” although water based products are used in almost all
“dry cleaning” systems, therefore the term dry cleaning (cleaning with only a solvent based cleaner) is
not technical and would not be desired. Absorbent pad cleaning is not a deep cleaning method. It should
only be used in lightly soiled and maintenance situations.
Method #3: Dry Compound
This method uses a powder that has been treated with detergents, water, and solvents. The powder
compound is sprinkled onto the carpet and a brush with cylindrical brushes is used to work the powder
into the carpet pile. The solution that is in the powder releases the soil. The soil is then absorbed into
the absorbent powder. This method should only be used in lightly soiled and maintenance situations.
Method #4: Shampoo or Dry Foam
In this method, a shampoo or foam is generated and worked into the carpet with a rotary brush or
cylindrical brush machine. The shampoo or foam releases the soil. The soil is then vacuumed with the
machine or allowed to dry and removed with a conventional vacuum cleaner. This method should be
used in only lightly soiled situations and maintenance cleaning. When using shampoo, great care should
be taken to avoid leaving a sticky residue on the carpet.
Dry Cleaning Carpet
There are several variations of dry cleaning. None of these, by the way, involves rinsing your carpet
when finished. One method uses a foam that dries in your carpet and then is vacuumed up. It is doubtful
that all the residue can be extracted.
are some questions as to how deeply this method can clean your carpet.
Finally, there's a dry-cleaning compound that looks like wet sawdust. This is brushed into your carpet,
where the dirt adheres to it. When it's dry, it is vacuumed out.
methods. What’s the best method? That depends, have you heard the terms “dry” or “steam”? Neither
are technical terms with the intention of accurately explaining carpet cleaning methods.
Although there is always controversy as to which is the best method, the carpet mills currently lean
toward the HOT WATER EXTRACTION METHOD, AS IT DOES THE BEST JOB OF DEEP CLEANING
THE CARPET WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF DISTORTION.
Bay Area Carpet Cleaning Uses The Hot Water Extraction Method To Clean Your Carpets. This method
is often called "Steam Cleaning" This is the method nearly all carpet manufacturers and carpet fiber
producer recommend.
There are 4 methods of carpet cleaning
Method 1: Hot Water Extraction
Otherwise recognized as “steam cleaning”, hot water extraction is the method that nearly everyone is
most likely familiar with. Hot water extraction is the right technical term, not steam cleaning. Actual steam
is not used at all. A hot water solution is produced and immediately recovered, creating a “flushing”
action on the carpet. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose
and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home. What’s the difference, the
biggest and most important difference is in the person cleaning the carpet. A trained technician will know
what pressure to use, what cleaning products to use, and how to get maximum soil removal and
maximum spot removal without over-wetting the carpet or leaving a sticky residue behind. The horror
stories of carpet being wet for days are due to operator error, not because “steam” or “hot water
extraction” caused it.
Hot Water Extraction done properly will remove more soil than any other method.
"Steam cleaning," as it is commonly called, has the following advantages:
- The high heat kills bacteria, fungus, mold, and dust mites, making it the healthiest way to clean carpet.
- It doesn't leave residue, if it's done correctly. Detergent residues attract dirt, which can damage carpet.
- The high pressure cleans carpet more deeply.
- The strong vacuum also cleans carpet more deeply.
- Heat really helps! Above 118 degrees Fahrenheit, every 18 degrees higher changes chemical
reactivity by 100%. Hot water extraction cleaning is done between 150 and 200 degrees. Is that too
technical? The bottom line is that it's just the best way to clean carpet.
Method #2: Absorbent Pad
Also known as bonnet cleaning, this method employs a round pad that spins across the surface of the
carpet, absorbing the soil. A solution is applied to the carpet or the pad to aid in releasing soils. This is a
method that some may classify as “dry cleaning” although water based products are used in almost all
“dry cleaning” systems, therefore the term dry cleaning (cleaning with only a solvent based cleaner) is
not technical and would not be desired. Absorbent pad cleaning is not a deep cleaning method. It should
only be used in lightly soiled and maintenance situations.
Method #3: Dry Compound
This method uses a powder that has been treated with detergents, water, and solvents. The powder
compound is sprinkled onto the carpet and a brush with cylindrical brushes is used to work the powder
into the carpet pile. The solution that is in the powder releases the soil. The soil is then absorbed into
the absorbent powder. This method should only be used in lightly soiled and maintenance situations.
Method #4: Shampoo or Dry Foam
In this method, a shampoo or foam is generated and worked into the carpet with a rotary brush or
cylindrical brush machine. The shampoo or foam releases the soil. The soil is then vacuumed with the
machine or allowed to dry and removed with a conventional vacuum cleaner. This method should be
used in only lightly soiled situations and maintenance cleaning. When using shampoo, great care should
be taken to avoid leaving a sticky residue on the carpet.
Dry Cleaning Carpet
There are several variations of dry cleaning. None of these, by the way, involves rinsing your carpet
when finished. One method uses a foam that dries in your carpet and then is vacuumed up. It is doubtful
that all the residue can be extracted.
are some questions as to how deeply this method can clean your carpet.
Finally, there's a dry-cleaning compound that looks like wet sawdust. This is brushed into your carpet,
where the dirt adheres to it. When it's dry, it is vacuumed out.
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