Dry Carpet Cleaning

Dry carpet cleaning involves cleaning carpets withoutchunks that might be present. If these are left in the
the use of a liquid-based detergent or cleaning agent.carpet, they might dissolve when the powder-based
It prevents the retention of moisture after cleaning.solvent is sprayed and cause further damage to the
Usually, it is used to clean carpets made of fine fiberscarpet.
and prevents them from getting damaged. TheThe carpet should also be as dry as possible before
process involved in dry carpet cleaning is a simplethe process is started. For instance, if a liquid has
one. It requires a cleaning agent, which isaccidentally been spilt on it, the liquid should first be
powder-based and a solvent.absorbed manually using cotton wool or a soft
The solvent is sprinkled on the carpet. (Some can bekitchen towel. The presence of moisture can dilute
sprayed.) Using a brush, it is then spread evenly overthe effect of the powder-based cleaning agent that
the carpeted surface and into the base. It is then leftis being used, and can, therefore, dilute the impact of
to work for approximately half an hour or morecleaning. The same applies to stains. If stains are
depending on the brand.removed before the carpet is cleaned, there is no
Once the solvent has been sprayed, and a brush hasrisk of them dissolving again and damaging the
been used to reach all parts of the carpeted surface,carpet, when the powder-based solvent is sprayed.
the solvent attracts dirt, which dissolves in theWhile dry carpet cleaning is a popular cleaning
solvent so that when the carpet is vacuumed dirtmethod, and involves fewer risks than other
that has dissolved is removed.methods that involve the use of liquid-based cleaning
Before using the dry carpet cleaning method, it ismethods, recommendations made by carpet
important to take a few precautions. If there is anymanufacturers serve as the best guidelines. This is
solid dirt in the carpet, such as dry residues causedbecause the dry carpet cleaning method may not
by spilt liquids after they dry, it should be manuallydamage your carpet while being cleaned, but may
removed from the carpet surface. Basically, thenot effectively clean your carpet if it is not the
carpet should be scanned to check for solid pieces orrecommended cleaning method for your carpet.