There are various ways of cleaning carpets, but choosing the best option for your home can be confusing if you aren’t familiar with the techniques used. The following article is a quick breakdown of some common carpet cleaning methods.
Dry Carpet Cleaning with Powder
In this method, a powder mixture (prepared from special cleaning agents and solvents) is applied all over. Then the product is softly worked in with a counter-rotating brush. The cleaning solution soaks up any dirt from the rug’s fibers. After the powder is left to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, it’s vacuumed away.
Hot Water Extraction
This carpet cleaning process is performed by trained technicians who use specialized equipment to infuse hot water between dirty carpet fibers. This treatment eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, but the water is mixed with a gentle cleanser.
Dry Carpet Cleaning with Solvents
This particular option is great for spot cleaning stains like oil, paint, or ink. The product isn’t actually dry. It just doesn’t contain any water.
Carpet Cleaning with Shampoo
This is the most common carpet cleaning solution out there. The rug shampoo is added to a machine that looks like a vacuum cleaner. In fact, it works much like a vacuum cleaner, as well. Dust and debris are lifted from the fibers and trapped in a special chamber, along with the dirty water.
Bonnet Cleaning
In this case, a bonnet is a kind of round, mechanized pad. Before use, the operator first applies a spray of detergent to the bonnet. This type of system requires specialized training. It’s important to make sure to keep the bonnet lubricated with enough detergent, or the machine can harm the rug’s pile. Additionally, if it’s too wet, a residue is left behind. The operator must also change the bonnet once it’s soaked with grime, or it becomes less absorbent.
Dry Foam Cleaning
Foam is never totally dry, but this type of carpet cleaning is excellent for water-sensitive fabrics that can’t be exposed to hot water extraction. The foam is vacuumed up after it sits for 15 minutes.
Dublin Carpet is available to help you choose the best carpet cleaning method for your home. Please contact us if you have any further questions.
