What is Wet Carpet Cleaning?
Wet Carpet Cleaning
There are basically two methods of carpet cleaning: wet or dry. Dry carpet cleaning usually uses different types of chemicals found in powders or foams to complete the cleaning process. While dry cleaning may be a fast fix to spruce up the carpeted area, it is not as effective as a good deep wet carpet cleaning. Many experts suggest that wet carpet cleanings are preferred over dry methods. Some manufacturers suggest the use of the hot water extraction method in order to maintain the warranty on the carpet. Wet carpet cleaning methods can deep clean the carpet and protect the longevity of this investment in your home.
Steam Cleaning
Even though wet carpet cleaning is sometimes called “steam cleaning” there is no steam used to clean the carpets. Of course a small amount of steam may be present when using very hot water. Many people refer to this type of carpet cleaning as the Hot Water Extraction method, since hot water is applied to the carpet and then extracted along with all the dirt and grime. Most of the time, a professional carpet cleaning contractor will bring a truck to the home in order to perform wet carpet cleaning. The truck will contain a mounted carpet cleaning machine which can heat water to about 300 degrees F. It will cool a little bit in the process so that it is typically between 120 and 250 degrees by the time it is applied to the carpets.
Before the professional gets started, he will typically apply a special agent to the carpets that need to be cleaned. This alkaline product will help to break up the dirt and soil in the carpet. He will use a carpet grooming brush to ensure that the cleaning agent is applied evenly to the carpet. He will then pass the special cleaning tool over the carpet several times to ensure that the cleaning agent is thoroughly rinsed out. After the carpet is rinsed it will be completely dried.
Why Hire A Professional?
The truck is especially equipped to use high pressure to apply heated water to the carpets. A professional will have an industrial strength vacuum which will be able to adequately remove the water from the carpets which will leave them deep down clean. Hot water extraction will use water pressure to remove all the grit, debris, pollen and any other irritants from the carpet. Even though homeowners can rent a carpet cleaning machine, it cannot clean as deeply as the professional can with their truck mounted pressurized equipment. There is also a chance that not knowing what types of cleaning substances to use, the carpet could become damaged and this would void the warranty. The professional will know exactly what type of cleaning agents will work on the type of carpet that is in the home. Having a professional clean the carpets will ensure the flooring’s longevity as well as protect the warranty. The only disadvantage to using this method of cleaning carpets is that it can take up to 24 hours to completely dry.
Steam Cleaning
Even though wet carpet cleaning is sometimes called “steam cleaning” there is no steam used to clean the carpets. Of course a small amount of steam may be present when using very hot water. Many people refer to this type of carpet cleaning as the Hot Water Extraction method, since hot water is applied to the carpet and then extracted along with all the dirt and grime. Most of the time, a professional carpet cleaning contractor will bring a truck to the home in order to perform wet carpet cleaning. The truck will contain a mounted carpet cleaning machine which can heat water to about 300 degrees F. It will cool a little bit in the process so that it is typically between 120 and 250 degrees by the time it is applied to the carpets.
Before the professional gets started, he will typically apply a special agent to the carpets that need to be cleaned. This alkaline product will help to break up the dirt and soil in the carpet. He will use a carpet grooming brush to ensure that the cleaning agent is applied evenly to the carpet. He will then pass the special cleaning tool over the carpet several times to ensure that the cleaning agent is thoroughly rinsed out. After the carpet is rinsed it will be completely dried.
Why Hire A Professional?
The truck is especially equipped to use high pressure to apply heated water to the carpets. A professional will have an industrial strength vacuum which will be able to adequately remove the water from the carpets which will leave them deep down clean. Hot water extraction will use water pressure to remove all the grit, debris, pollen and any other irritants from the carpet. Even though homeowners can rent a carpet cleaning machine, it cannot clean as deeply as the professional can with their truck mounted pressurized equipment. There is also a chance that not knowing what types of cleaning substances to use, the carpet could become damaged and this would void the warranty. The professional will know exactly what type of cleaning agents will work on the type of carpet that is in the home. Having a professional clean the carpets will ensure the flooring’s longevity as well as protect the warranty. The only disadvantage to using this method of cleaning carpets is that it can take up to 24 hours to completely dry.