Deciding on which carpet cleaning method to use can be difficult, due to the many processes available today. Methods might include the use of foam, shampoo, or steam, as well as a few other processes. The information included below will help in deciding which type of cleaning process you prefer to use.
Foam Process - Machines for this process bear a likeness to a buffer. The base of the machine has brushes attached to it, which work foam into the carpet. These small amounts of foam are rubbed in then allowed to dry. This drying time is about two hours before it is complete.
Shampoo - The shampoo method of cleaning carpets was one of the first ones to come out. It is still used today and is a similar process to the foam method mentioned above. Instead of using foam though, there is a shampoo solution. The machine, either rented or purchased, has a reservoir attached to the wand. There are two separate compartments on this reservoir, one for warm water and the other for the shampoo solution.
The shampoo is usually added to one part of the machine and water added to another part. When the trigger on the handle is pressed, shampoo and water are squirted onto the carpet as the bristles work it in. Usually multiple applications are needed to get spots really clean.
Bonnet - This process is achieved with a machine similar to a buffer. There is a bonnet placed on the end of the buffer and the carpet is cleaned with this bonnet in a circular motion. The bonnet is dipped in a cleaning solution before placing it on the base of the buffer. After the bonnet has been ran over the carpet, it will start to get dirty. Once it is too dirty to continue, rinse it out, dip in solution again and continue. The drying time for this process is about 30 minutes.
Dry Formula - There are many professionals who use this dry formula method. It saves from having to wait for the carpet to dry before setting the furniture back. This method takes place in three parts. There is a solvent sprinkled onto the carpet first, this must be left on for around 15 minutes. Next, a machine with dual-rotating heads is used to grind the powder into the carpet. The final step to this dry formula cleaning is to vacuum the powder out of the carpet.
Steam - Professionals also use this process. This is the preferred method for deep cleaning a carpet. There isn't actually steam involved, but there is extremely hot water used.
A wand is used to extract the dirty water out of the carpet. Many wands are attached to clear hoses, so the water coming off the carpet can be seen. Once the water comes out of the carpet clear, that area is clean. Due to the strong suction of today's steam cleaners, the drying time for this process is extremely short.
Vacuuming before beginning the whole bonnet, dry, foam, or other carpet cleaning process is an excellent idea. It is also easier to remove all furniture before starting this venture, whether doing it on one's own or hiring a professional. - 30214
Foam Process - Machines for this process bear a likeness to a buffer. The base of the machine has brushes attached to it, which work foam into the carpet. These small amounts of foam are rubbed in then allowed to dry. This drying time is about two hours before it is complete.
Shampoo - The shampoo method of cleaning carpets was one of the first ones to come out. It is still used today and is a similar process to the foam method mentioned above. Instead of using foam though, there is a shampoo solution. The machine, either rented or purchased, has a reservoir attached to the wand. There are two separate compartments on this reservoir, one for warm water and the other for the shampoo solution.
The shampoo is usually added to one part of the machine and water added to another part. When the trigger on the handle is pressed, shampoo and water are squirted onto the carpet as the bristles work it in. Usually multiple applications are needed to get spots really clean.
Bonnet - This process is achieved with a machine similar to a buffer. There is a bonnet placed on the end of the buffer and the carpet is cleaned with this bonnet in a circular motion. The bonnet is dipped in a cleaning solution before placing it on the base of the buffer. After the bonnet has been ran over the carpet, it will start to get dirty. Once it is too dirty to continue, rinse it out, dip in solution again and continue. The drying time for this process is about 30 minutes.
Dry Formula - There are many professionals who use this dry formula method. It saves from having to wait for the carpet to dry before setting the furniture back. This method takes place in three parts. There is a solvent sprinkled onto the carpet first, this must be left on for around 15 minutes. Next, a machine with dual-rotating heads is used to grind the powder into the carpet. The final step to this dry formula cleaning is to vacuum the powder out of the carpet.
Steam - Professionals also use this process. This is the preferred method for deep cleaning a carpet. There isn't actually steam involved, but there is extremely hot water used.
A wand is used to extract the dirty water out of the carpet. Many wands are attached to clear hoses, so the water coming off the carpet can be seen. Once the water comes out of the carpet clear, that area is clean. Due to the strong suction of today's steam cleaners, the drying time for this process is extremely short.
Vacuuming before beginning the whole bonnet, dry, foam, or other carpet cleaning process is an excellent idea. It is also easier to remove all furniture before starting this venture, whether doing it on one's own or hiring a professional. - 30214
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