| To clean a carpet, first have all the | | | | 'bonnet pad'. There are a number of carpet |
| equipment in place. This includes carpet | | | | shampoos available a mild shampoo is usually |
| cleaning supplies, machines and accessories, | | | | a safe bet because it neither harms the |
| which can make the job simpler. Select | | | | carpet nor the person using it. Carpets need |
| equipment depending on whether you want to | | | | to be vacuumed after shampooing. The same |
| 'clean' or 'deep clean' a carpet or simply | | | | would apply to the powder used for the 'dry |
| remove a stain. Additionally, the equipment | | | | powder method'. It should be a mild solvent |
| and supplies should be appropriate for the | | | | that dissolves the dirt, and vacuuming should |
| carpet fabric. | | | | follow its use. |
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| For 'cleaning', which is typically a | | | | There are two kinds of equipment available |
| reference to surface cleaning, use a vacuum | | | | for steam cleaning: the self-contained |
| cleaner. There are four types that can be | | | | includes a vacuum cleaner, and the steam, |
| used: the 'upright,' the 'canister,' the | | | | which only steams and does not vacuum. After |
| 'handheld' and 'spotters'. The 'canister' is | | | | using the latter, a vacuum cleaner should be |
| different from the 'upright' mainly in design | | | | used. The 'bonnet pad' should be flexible so |
| and not in functionality. Most people prefer | | | | that it rotates well at high speed. The |
| the 'upright' as it is more convenient to | | | | equipment required includes a cleaning |
| handle. 'Handheld' ones are convenient for | | | | solution and the 'bonnet cleaning machine', |
| stairs and other small carpeted spaces. | | | | which is rotated on a carpet surface at high |
| 'Spotters' are ideal for removing spots and | | | | speed. Ideally, a vacuum cleaner should be |
| stains, and very effective if used shortly | | | | used after 'bonnet cleaning'. |
| after something's been spilt or a stain has | | | | |
| been caused. | | | | Carpet cleaning accessories that can be used |
| | | | with carpet cleaning equipment mainly include |
| For 'deep cleaning', a carpet can be | | | | a variety of brushes, dust bags, handles, and |
| 'shampooed', treated to the 'dry powder | | | | cords of different lengths. |
| method', 'steamed' or worked at with a | | | | |