How to get the best out of different types of Carpet Cleaning 

Different strokes for different folks; different cleaning methods for different carpet types. It’s almost a type of therapy. You don’t get the same results for a certain cleaning method used on different types of carpets. When it comes to different types of carpet cleaning, you have to make some adjustments to get the required result. Don’t worry, it isn’t rocket science when it’s properly explained. Read on.

Bonnet:

Often used by companies or clients concerned with water conservation, this method resembles a floor buffer seen used in grocery stores and schools late at night. The carpets are misted with a mixture of club soda and cleaning solutions, and the “bonnet” scrubs the carpet with a rotating motion using an absorbent spinning pad to remove dirt and grime. This is just one of the different types of carpet cleaning methods available, each with its own pros and cons. 

The bonnet needs regular cleaning or replacing as well as regular lubrication with cleaning solution to ensure a decent clean. However, this method does not easily allow for sanitation of carpets, so often another cleaning method needs to be implemented, or an antimicrobial agent is applied after the cleaning process.

Dry Foam:

Using a pressure tank containing a solution of 90% air and 10% liquid, the dry foam method is considered low moisture. After application and allowing the moisture content to go down, a vacuum is used to extract the cleaner. This can leave residue on the carpets, leading to this method having low effectiveness. While it may result in a cleaner smell and slightly improved visual quality, it is often not a true clean. Compared to other different types of carpet cleaning, this method might not offer the deep clean desired by homeowners.

Dry Compound:

With this method, an “absorbent mixture” is spread across the carpets and a machine scrubs the mixture into the carpet. The dirt is meant to absorb into the mixture. Once dry, a vacuum is used to remove the material. While this process is commonly used in different types of carpet cleaning, it lacks rinsing, making it about as useful as dry foam.

Hot Water Extraction (Steam):

This is generally considered the most effective cleaning method. Hot water (not steam) is used with cleaning solutions accompanied by high pressure to force the water and cleaning product into the carpet, and that liquid is sucked back up. There are two methods for hot water extraction cleaning: portable and truck mounted. 

The truck method is often preferred because the water can get hotter (meaning more effective cleaning and sanitation) and be released at a higher pressure (to break up dirt, pollen, and bacteria), and higher levels of suction are capable. One of the different types of carpet cleaning methods, this approach can lengthen the life of your carpet because the rinsing abilities remove residue, preventing added wear-and-tear of your carpets. Carpets are left cleaner, more sanitary, and restored to a like-new luster.

The downside of hot water extraction cleaning methods is the dampness that resides. Floors need to be fully dried to prevent mildew and mold. The cleaning is very effective, but in areas of high humidity or low air circulation, drying can take long enough to cause problems. When compared to different types of carpet cleaning, this method may take longer to dry. Many companies, like Accents in Cleaning, offer better drying processes to decrease the chances of mold and mildew.

Hot water extraction is often called “steam cleaning” because of the use of hot water. Actual steam cleaning is usually used for hard surfaces. Steam can damage most artificial carpet fibers or shrink natural fibers such as wool or cotton, hot water extraction being referred to as “steam cleaning,” is actually more like a nickname than the actual title. Make sure you make sure your carpet cleaners are not trying to use steam on your carpets and upholstery.