Major carpet manufacturers endorse steam cleaning known as hot water extraction. It cleans more effectively. That is the process we use. Other acceptable methods are shampooing, bonnet cleaning, dry cleaning, and encapsulation to name a few. These all have their place:
Steam cleaning is the dominant method used today. The word steam refers to the pressurized mist that comes out of the carpet cleaning tool called a wand. This cleans and vacuums at the same time . Professionals use different types of tools to clean upholstery, stair runners, and thin, flat woven rugs. Other advantages include the ease of cleaning under beds, the edges of carpets, rugs and upholstery can be done more precisely as well as removing difficult spots. Also, the water can be heated to much higher temperatures which makes cleaning easier. This results in superior cleaning compared to the other methods.
Shampooing makes use of a rotary machine with a nylon brush fixture to scrub the carpets. A wet-dry vacuum is then used to remove the shampoo soap. This process is sometimes used as a pre-treatment for rugs that are highly soiled, and is followed by steam cleaning. The drawback is that the equipment makes it impossible to get under beds and other furniture. Since the motion is circular, the corners of wall to wall carpets must be done manually. Finally, because of less vacuum pressure, more soil particles are left in the carpets and rugs.
Bonnet Cleaning is similar to steam cleaning except that a pad is used instead of a nylon brush fixture. Think of it as buffing the surface of the carpet or rug. Hence, it’s very superficial and might be used in commercial areas that need quick drying time. Shampooing and bonnet cleaning were used more often decades ago before the advent of steam cleaning.
Our steam cleaning system is comprehensive and full service. Our focus is better stain removal, more precise cleaning and providing the results our customers expect. We also move most of the furniture and place it right back in position. Our goal is to do the best possible job to restore carpets and rugs to a more pristine condition.
