| A carpet extractor is an important tool to consider | | | | for domestic needs should be far less powerful and |
| when you have a large carpet-cleaning project ahead | | | | be portable as well for easy use. |
| of you. While an ordinary carpet steam cleaner can | | | | What To Look For |
| go a long way in removing dirt and stains, a carpet | | | | When looking for the right kind of carpet extractor, |
| extractor can help tackle very tough deposits. As the | | | | it's important to ensure they have a number of |
| name suggests, these cleaning machines are best | | | | important features. For example, if you're looking for |
| suited for removing sedimentation and stains that | | | | a non-heated cleaning model that can be used |
| have soaked into the carpet or have been ground | | | | continuously in industrial settings, the industrial carpet |
| into the fibers. But before you invest in one, it's | | | | extractor should have a pressure rate of at least 100 |
| important to know what kind of unit to buy. | | | | psi, a 200 cfm air flow and water lift of 150". Ideally, |
| Hot or Cold? | | | | it should also have a minimum of a 15-gallon water |
| When it comes to buying a good carpet extractor, | | | | tank and a 17-gallon solution tank so that you can |
| you need to consider what your cleaning needs are. | | | | clean continuously. |
| For instance, if you're dealing with a carpet made of | | | | For a more flexible cleaning machine, it's a good idea |
| synthetic fiber that has deep-seated grease stains in | | | | to opt for a unit that can do extracting work as well |
| it, a heated carpet extractor would be an effective | | | | as cleaning or shampooing. If opting for a heated |
| choice. The heat will work to dissolve the stubborn | | | | model, a unit which can reach temperatures up to |
| grease and help to lift it out of the material | | | | 210º F is a sound choice. Bear in mind that if |
| completely. However, in some cases a heated | | | | you need the carpet to dry quickly, it's best to opt |
| machine isn't the best option. For example, if you're | | | | for a carpet extractor that has low-flow technology. |
| dealing with stains that are colored, a heated unit | | | | In the cases of carpet shampooers, it's best to use |
| might cause the pigment to spread and soak further | | | | cleaning chemicals with the machines that are |
| into the carpet material. | | | | ecologically friendly. Remember that using harsh |
| Another matter to consider with a carpet extractor | | | | chemicals doesn't guarantee clean carpets and in |
| is the nature of the carpet material. Natural fibers like | | | | many cases, they leave behind chemical traces that |
| wool will shrink or become altered if hot water is | | | | can cause allergies. When looking for a good carpet |
| used - in their case, it's best to go for a non-heated | | | | cleaning fluid, it's best to go with environmentally |
| carpet extractor. | | | | friendly green chemicals. |
| It's also important to assess your cleaning | | | | For even the toughest carpet cleaning job, the right |
| environment. An industrial location will need more | | | | carpet cleaning products and the right carpet |
| vigorous cleaning and a machine that can help clear | | | | extractor can help you tackle the job quickly and |
| commercial debris and deposits as well. A cleaning unit | | | | effectively. |