Professional Carpet Cleaning????

Question

I know that there are two different methods for a professional to clean carpets but I am not sure exactly what they are or which is the best method. Any help would be great!

Answer 1

People who prefer dry cleaning is because it dries very fast (usually an hour). However, most dry cleaning methods leave significant soap residues in the carpet causing rapid re-soiling.(Even if the professional says otherwise). None of the detergents, soaps, surfactants are rinsed and removed from the carpet when dry cleaning method is used. Over time dirt sticks to the soap and cannot be removed by vacuuming. It will also make the carpet fibers stiff and damage the texture and clean-ability over time. We have seen hundreds of carpets destroyed because of all the soap build up over time.

STEAM CLEANING (aka hot water extraction, steam extraction) IS THE ONLY METHOD RECOMMENDED BY 99% OF CARPET MILLS.

Most steam cleaning professionals do not leave any residue in the carpet. (make sure they are using a fiber rinse to confirm they are residue free)

Truck-Mounted units always should be used. They are a ton more powerful than portable equipment and will remove more soil and dry faster. Make sure you confirm they are "Truck-Mounted"

Hint: Look for a steam cleaning company that dries in less than 8-12 hours and they will have very effective Truck Mounted cleaning equipment. (sometimes professionals will purchase under-powered truck-mounts because of their low cost) A good truck-mount costs $15,000 or more new. We use a $25,000 truck mount which is top of the line.

IF YOU HAVE PET ODOR: Both dry and steam cleaning WILL NOT remove pet odor. Urine has salts that will not break down from water or carpet cleaning agents alone.

A blacklight and an enzyme such as Urine Off should be used prior to cleaning. At least 3 days before. Read directions at: http://www.urineoff.com.

ALWAYS USE AN IICRC CERTIFIED FIRM. SHAW, THE WORLD'S LARGEST FLOORING COMPANY, NOW REQUIRES THE USE OF AN IICRC CERTIFIED FIRM FOR WARRANTY CARPET CLEANING REQUIREMENTS!

YOU CAN FIND A LOCAL COMPANY AT (who is a certified firm)

http://www.certifiedcleaners.org

Answer 2

I use Stanly Steemer they are good.They use hot water they heat themselves in the back of their van.They have to have access to water but they are in the Yellow pages call them.