3 Different Ways Your Carpet Can Be Cleaned
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, 05-02-2016 at 08:36 AM (600 Views)
Carpets are a great kind of floor addition, so it is not surprising that there are quite a lot of ways to make them stay clean. Since carpets can actually keep dust in its many crevices, it is also a safe option to regularly have house carpets cleaned. This will make sure that dust, debris and other unsightly substances do not spend their time cultivating in your plush carpet. Luckily, there are also different carpet cleaning methods so you can choose any way you would like for the carpet.
Dry cleaning
In this method, the carpet is treated with compounds, sometimes in powder form, that actively try to get rid of the debris in the carpet. The dirt is absorbed by the compounds and made easier to clean up. The compounds are then quickly vacuumed after a few minutes and the dirt will quickly be sucked out of the carpet. This is a very quick method to clean carpets but it requires techniques to make sure that the compounds aren’t unnecessarily left in the carpet.
Bonnet cleaning
Absorbent pads can be used to clean carpets regularly. Chemicals are added to the carpet after it is vacuumed. These compounds are allowed to set for a while before the bonnet, along with a machine, is allowed to spin over the surface. It then allows the solution to become absorbed into the bonnet, bringing debris along with it.
Steam Cleaning
This type of carpet cleaning is the best way to get rid of deep seated dirt and debris. Here, a chemical agent that liquefies certain substances are added, and then heated water is injected into the carpet. Afterwards, the carpet is vacuumed. With this, dirty carpets get cleaned up even if the dirt seems impossible to get rid of.
Although steam cleaning usually takes more time than others, the time can certainly be decreased by carpet cleaners who really know what they are doing. It is also very important to note that although this method may be a little bit more expensive than the others, it is also the most common because of its undeniable effect.
Carpet cleaning is necessary for those with homes that are elevated by carpets. For some, however, carpet cleaning can be quite daunting. The three most common types: dry, bonnet and steam, can all definitely and conveniently help you make your carpet at home (or even at the office) a much cleaner one.
Written by Eric Sappington, owner of Sappington’s Carpet Care, the leading company for carpet cleaning in Columbia, MO.