Carpet Cleaning And Treatment Methods - Part 2 Of 2
January 16th, 2008 by admin
Carpets come in many different varieties, colors, materials, and construction techniques. All these factors should be taken into account when deciding what cleaning methods will be suitable for your individual needs. Here are some more methods commonly used by professional carpet cleaning companies.
Dry Carpet Cleaning:
Dry cleaning is also a popular option when having your carpets professionally clarified. Although it is not a completely “dry” process, minimal amounts of moisture are used in the process. It is not as effective as hot water extraction, but it does not require as much time to allow the carpet to dry afterwards. Dry cleaning uses basically the same chemicals and cleaning agents as hot water extraction, but the amount of these agents, and the method of application, do differ.
In this process, a specially formulated powder is applied to the carpet. This powder attracts and retains dirt and other particles in the fibers. Some of these cleaning agents are carbonated, which allows the agents to better penetrate into the carpet. Then, a machine is used to agitate the cleaners and work the detergent into the carpet. These machines usually employ the use of counter-revolving brush heads to efficiently penetrate deep into the fibers. Although there are still small amounts of liquid used in this method, carpets are usually dry and ready for traffic with an hour. This makes dry cleaning a popular method for businesses and other public places.
Foaming:
Foaming is similar to the dry cleaning method. Instead of a powder, a foam detergent is used to thoroughly cleanse the carpet. Again, there is as little water used as possible, to allow for faster dry times. The foam reacts with the dirt and particles upon contact, and is extracted from the carpet, with the dirt, by machine.
Pretreatment:
Pretreatment can be used with any of the above methods, but is most commonly used with wet-cleaning processes. As with most services, the final results can be improved with proper preparation. After the carpet is vacuumed to remove all loose dirt and dust, a pre-cleaning agent may be applied directly to the carpet just before the actual process takes place. The agent will help dissolve dirt and bacteria and make it easier to be extracted from the carpet in the final cleaning step.
Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of Absolute Carpet Care. The carpet cleaning business provides carpet cleaning services throughout the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC areas. For more information on their Carpet Cleaning please visit their website.
Tags: Carpet, Carpet Pretreatment, Dry Carpet Cleaning, Foaming
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