There are multiple methods that professional carpet cleaners use for cleaning carpets. The steps involved may differ, but the result is always the same – truly clean carpets. For a basic and thorough carpet cleaning, the following actions are generally taken – deep vacuuming, spot and stain removal, low-moisture encapsulation, and the addition of a carpet protectant. These four steps make sure that the carpet is cleaned properly and completely.
A deep vacuuming is exactly what it sounds like – a very detailed and exhaustive vacuuming of the carpet. It typically entails moving furniture around and vacuuming the carpets 6 to 10 times to make sure to remove all the loose debris that it possibly can. It is done with high powered vacuums that are equipped with extensions that help remove pesky carpet clingers like pet hair.
The spot and stain removal step targets unsightly and stubborn carpet discolorations to make the carpet look like new. Then, the low-moisture encapsulation process uses moisture to get deep into carpet fibers, separate the soil within them, and encapsulate the soil, making it easier to vacuum away afterward.
Encapsulation works so well that the carpet tends to look incredibly clean even before the encapsulated soil is vacuumed away. The amount of dirt and grime that gets deep into carpet fibers is honestly impressive! The last step in a professional carpet cleaning process is to add carpet protectant to help keep your carpet clean for longer.
The five most well-known carpet cleaning methods are:
Since all homes and carpets are different, having a variety of ways to clean carpets is necessary. Hot water extraction cleaning utilizes hot water at high pressures in order to agitate the carpet and dissolve the dirt. Carpet shampooing uses soapy cleaners to scrub the carpet clean but leaves it wet. It takes a long time to dry, so it isn’t a popular choice for many modern professional carpet cleaning companies.
Encapsulation took over the role of most used cleaning method from carpet shampooing when it was introduced in the 1970s. It is still one of the most commonly used cleaning methods for carpets because it can clean carpets just as well as carpet shampooing while using much less water and drying exponentially faster.
Bonnet cleaning is great for short carpets, but it doesn’t perform well with long or deep carpets because it doesn’t clean all the way to the bottom of the fibers. Dry carpet cleaning was introduced in the 1980s and has risen in popularity over the years because of its ability to really deep-clean carpets with a motorized brush.
Keeping the carpet in your home clean not only looks better, but it also reduces the presence of annoying allergens that can irritate the respiratory system and the skin and even cause sickness. Frequent vacuuming may seem like enough to keep your carpets clean, but it is not. Make sure to have your carpets professionally cleaned every few months. You’ll definitely notice a difference in the way you feel, and you’ll be proud of your clean carpets.
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