There are many types of carpets on the market, but no matter what type of carpet you have invested in, it is important to keep that carpet smelling fresh, and looking clean. Over time it is very easy for dirt, dust mites, and odors to infiltrate the fibres of your carpet. Regular cleaning will help to reduce these issues.

How often that you need to get your carpet cleaned depends on a few factors. For example high traffic carpets, and kids and pets can cause a carpet to need cleaning more often. Stains and smells may not be as much of an issue for those who don’t have children or pets, but maybe someone in your household suffers from allergies, in this case as well you may want to consider having your carpet cleaned more often. Dirty carpets can aggravate skin and breathing problems if anyone around these carpets is prone to them.

When you determine that it is time to have your carpet cleaned, there is some information that you should know before you embark on cleaning your own carpet in order to extend the life of your carpet. By knowing the type of material and how your carpet is made you will be able to select the proper chemicals required to remove any stains or odors. Most people do not have the time or resources required in order to determine these factors, therefore it can be a difficult undertaking to clean your carpet correctly.

If you decide that you don’t have the time to tackle this undertaking, you may want to hire a professional carpet cleaning company. Many of these companies can offer state of art cleaning equipment and techniques. A good carpet cleaning company will come to you and determine the type of carpet you have, and what method will getting it looking brand new again. They will let you know the best method, whether it be shampooing, dry cleaning or using foam to get the best result for your type of carpet. All good companies will take the time to give the carpet a through deep vacuuming to remove any dirt and dust, then determine which cleaning method will suit your carpet the best. By the end of the process your carpet should look and smell like it’s brand new.

Shampooing seems to be the best method for restoring new life to carpets. Carpet cleaning companies use specially formulated shampoos and deodorizers that are made to bring your carpet back to life, the machine used agitate the carpet and help to remove any stains or ground in dirt. These machines will also suck the shampoo from the carpet and the brighteners in the shampoo will bring the colours in your carpet back to life. Carpet cleaning professionals are trained to make sure you are happy with the results and that your carpet can look the best it can look.

Dry cleaning is another method you might choose to use. It is a particularly good method if you find that you are strapped for time and cannot wait for your carpet to dry after it has been shampooed. Whichever method you choose to clean your carpet with and which ever company you decide to use, a little knowledge will help you to make a more informed choice.

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The process of steam cleaning your carpet involves hot water being fed to a spray extraction tool or wand, coupled to a pump vacuum power unit.  The cleaning solution is injected under pressure deep into the carpet through water jet nozzles. 

The water will then penetrate the fiber all the way down to the backing.  This action will loosen any embedded soil, remove oil and grease deposits, and get your carpet cleaner than it has ever been.

There are many types and makes of steam carpet cleaners available on the market, ranging from small portables to the large and very powerful truck mounted units.  The principle is the same no matter what model you pick.

The models that are truck mounted are designed so that only the hose and the wand are taken into the area being cleaned.  These units are very powerful, delivering hot water and generating a high vacuum recovery that can be powered by diesel fuel, gas, propane, or even by the motor of the truck.

Most carpet manufacturers, fiber producers, and professional cleaners endorse this process for  achieving soil removal efficiency.  With the present state of art equipment and technology, we are more than capable of high production and cleaning of  carpet.

The real disadvantage to steam carpet cleaning are the problems that are associated with over wetting and longer drying times.These can be eliminated however, by a skilled operator who uses equipment that is well maintained and in good overall operating condition.

Currently, there are two methods being used with steam carpet cleaning.
1.  This method involves a traffic lane cleaner being sprayed onto the traffic lanes and then agitated into the fibers.  The entire area is then cleaned by using a hot water extractor that has a cleaning solution being injected into the fibers through the wand.
2.  The second method involves a free rinse emulsifying pre-spray being sprayed onto the entire carpet, then agitated into the fibers. 

Steam cleaning procedures
1.  Prepare the equipment and supplies.  In a pump or power sprayer you should mix the free rinsing pre-spray.  In the solution tank of the extractor, mix the rinsing agent.
2.  If you have a lot of furniture to move, make yourself a floor plan.
3.  If the area being cleaned has furniture, you should remove as much as possible.
4.  Thoroughly vacuum the carpet.If the pile is crushed or matted, use a pile brush to loosen the soils which will make vacuuming more effective.
5.Pre-spray a good amount of the pre-spray.
6.  Using a grooming tool, agitate the pre spray deep into the fibers then let it sit for 10-15 minutes, making sure that it doesn’t dry out.
7.  Extract the area using a portable, truck mounted, or automatic carpet cleaner.
8.Repeat steps 5 through 7 until the entire area has been cleaned.
9.  Groom the cleaned area, replace all
furniture that was removed, then clean all equipment that you used.

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