| Carpet Care - Methods of Cleaning | | | | method is sometimes called "steam cleaning." |
| Daily vacuuming is the most important cleaning | | | | Rotary Shampoo.The rotary shampoo method uses |
| activity, but deep extraction cleaning must be | | | | equipment similar to the rotary bonnet method, |
| performed to remove stubborn or embedded soil. | | | | except that a cleaning solution is injected onto the |
| Always use a cleaning method recommended by the | | | | carpet before cleaning or through specially designed |
| carpet manufacturer to maintain their warranty. | | | | brushes. |
| Carpet should receive regular deep cleaning to | | | | Do-it-yourself cleaning may be an economical choice |
| maintain good looks. A carpet cleaning professional | | | | between professional cleanings. For any do-it-yourself |
| may be hired or carpet-cleaning equipment purchased | | | | cleaning method, the following points are critical. |
| or rented for do-it-yourself cleaning. The fibre | | | | Always pre-vacuum to remove as much dry soil as |
| system used should be the primary factor in selecting | | | | possible. Follow the manufacturers instructions |
| a cleaning method. The majority of carpets | | | | carefully! |
| manufactured today are constructed with synthetic | | | | Consider the following precautions when selecting a |
| fibre such as nylon; polyester, or olefin, Natural fibres | | | | wet cleaning method. |
| may require specialized care. | | | | Remove furniture from the room before cleaning. |
| The following are general guidelines on the fibre | | | | Use only the recommended cleaning solution strength. |
| systems you will come across: | | | | Do not over wet the carpet. The carpet should be |
| Wool fibre may be cleaned using all cleaning methods, | | | | dry within 12 hours. Allow the carpet to dry |
| although excessive agitation and excessive heat | | | | completely before walking on it. |
| should be avoided | | | | Professional Cleaning Services |
| Cotton and rayon are cellulosic fibre and may be | | | | Consider the services of a carpet cleaning |
| cleaned using all cleaning methods. | | | | professional before your carpet and rugs begin to |
| Silk should be cleaned using a dry cleaning process. | | | | show soil. Allowing carpets and rugs to become |
| Plant fibre used in carpet construction, including sisal, | | | | excessively soiled will make cleaning more difficult and |
| cotton, jute, coconut (coir), pineapple, ramie, and | | | | will shorten their useful life. |
| hemp, have characteristics similar to cotton. These | | | | In order to determine the amount and type of |
| fibres may be cleaned with all cleaning methods, but | | | | cleaning services needed, have a representative of |
| dry extraction and dry foam extraction are most | | | | the cleaning firm come to your home to make a |
| often recommended. | | | | visual inspection. Obtain a written agreement for all |
| There are five accepted methods for cleaning carpet | | | | work to be performed. Under normal circumstances |
| made from synthetic fibres: | | | | there should be no extra charge for activities such as |
| Absorbent Pad (Bonnet) Method | | | | moving furniture, preconditioning, and routine spot |
| Only a properly trained cleaning professional should | | | | and stain removal. Beware of pricing that is "too |
| use the absorbent pad method. | | | | good to be true." Professionals will charge only for |
| Dry Extraction (Polymer Compound) Method. An | | | | services that are authorized in writing before cleaning |
| absorbent compound saturated with detergents and | | | | begins. |
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| Dry Foam Extraction Method. In dry foam cleaning a | | | | David C Skul - CEO |
| detergent solution is whipped into foam and applied | | | | and Relativity, Inc. |
| to the carpet. Hot Water Extraction Method This | | | | |