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The Steam Care Method of Cleaning
The choice of the proper cleaning method is important. Some methods leave residues that cause rapid resoiling and defeat the whole purpose of cleaning. Some methods actually damage the carpet fibers.
Hot Water Extraction or Steam Cleaning: This is the method nearly all the carpet manufacturers and fiber producers recommend.
This is the only cleaning method classified as 'deep cleaning'. All the others are considered
'light surface cleaning' because they are incapable of removing soil deep in the pile. Also, all the other methods leave large amounts of detergent or cleaning agents in the carpet after cleaning.
The maintenance brochure published by the world's largest carpet manufacturer, Shaw Industries, recommends this method, because its own research indicates that it provides the best capability for cleaning.
This method is frequently called 'steam' cleaning due to the fine spray of hot water that is used. The process consists of spraying the hot cleaning solution into the carpet pile and recovering the solution and soil with a powerful vacuum into a holding tank. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and floor tool entering the home or by a portable electric machine that is brought inside the home.
From a health standpoint, the truck-mounted system is preferred because the dirty air and humidity are exhausted outside rather than recirculated around inside the house. Additionally, truck-mounted systems usually are more powerful than portables, do a much better cleaning job, and get the carpet dry more quickly.
Use of a truck-mounted machine is no guarantee of quality. The individual cleaning technician must posses the training, skill and desire to give you the quality service you expect.
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