First I would like to tell you about dry cleaning. Dry cleaning is not really dry per say. A high PH chemical is applied to the carpet with a pump sprayer then the cleaning process is executed with the use of a very heavy floor buffer that you would normally see cleaning or waxing hard surface flooring.
There is no extraction (vacuum) in the cleaning process. So... where dose the dirt go? Some of the dirt is absorbed by the cotton bonnet on the buffer then distributed to the rest of your carpet giving you the illusion that the stains are gone when in fact they have been moved from a concentrated area to the rest of your carpet.
The dry cleaning method may be ok for new and unstained carpet but if your carpet is actually stained and soiled this method is only going to clean out your wallet.
Cleaning Tips For Your CarpetIf you are the one who is really worry about your carpet, here
is some simple guide for treating stains and maintaining carpets
and upholstery.
1. Always clean up spills quickly to avoid staining. Start by
removing any solid debris. Clean the spill using clean, cold
water and blotting with white paper towels or cloths. Never
scrub or brush the spill as it will damage fibers and possibly
set the stain. Only if this method does not work should you move
on to harsher treatments.
2. Regular vacuuming and spot treatment will improve the quality
and life span of your carp ..
Now I will tell you about steam cleaning. Steam cleaning carpet is not actually steam. Actual steam would most likely delaminate the carpet so the phrase steam cleaning actually came from the appearance of steam as the carpet cleaning wand passes over the floor.
With most truck mounted carpet cleaning machines the water is heated to around 200 degrees. As you know hotter water breaks down oils and soils faster and more effectively.
Best Way To Clean Carpet?What is the absolute best way to clean carpet? Carpet manufacturers are almost unanimous. The best way is to use hot-water extraction, also called steam cleaning. Shaw Industries, for example, which is the world s largest carpet manufacturer, recommends only hot-water extraction. It is also recommended that you use truck-mount units, since portable machines don t have as much suction power and heat. Hot-water extraction is not the only way, though. You can dry-clean your carpet as well. A discussion of both methods follows. Dry Cleaning Carpet There are several variations of dry cleaning. None of ..
The most important part of the steam cleaning process is the extraction. These new truck mounts are equipped with extremely powerful vacuum blowers that pull out the dirt and send it to the truck where it is stored there for leaving your home. You know where the dirt goes. It leaves with the carpet guy.
Steam cleaning is the preferred and recommended method of cleaning carpet for almost all carpet manufactures to not void warrantees.
