Wet or Dry Carpet Cleaning - Let Your Carpet Decide If you’re looking for carpet cleaning in Brisbane you have many options, but which one is right for your carpet? There are five or six types of carpet cleaning methods to choose from, so understanding how they work and their pros and cons are essential to selecting the right service. Carpet Cleaning Options in Brisbane: There are two primary methods for cleaning carpets today, but they can vary depending on the company you choose and their equipment. One is considered to be “dry” cleaning because even if a wet chemical is used, it doesn’t generally involve any water and the treatment dries very quickly. The second method is considered to be “wet” cleaning because it does involve using pressurized water to flush out the dirt. Dry Cleaning Methods: The preferred method used by many commercial establishments and hotels for carpet cleaning Brisbane involves the use of either a spray, foam or wet sandy substance on the carpet that helps to either dissolve or attracts and absorbs dirt. A large tool with rotating brushes is used to agitate the dirt and chemicals, helping to bring them together more efficiently, and closer to the surface. Once the carpet has been left to dry for a while, the carpet is then vacuumed to remove all of the dirt collected during the process. In some cases, rather than scrubbing brushes, a large absorbent pad is used on a buffing machine to soak up the chemicals and dirt. These methods, depending on the type of chemical used, are called: • • •
Absorbent Compound Cleaning (also known as Host Cleaning) Bonnet Cleaning (also known as Dry Cleaning or Compound Cleaning) Encapsulation Cleaning (or Foam Encapsulation Cleaning)
Pros:These methods are fast, inexpensive, and dry very quickly. Cons: It fails to get past the surface of the rug, and the lower temperatures achieved will not be effective in cleaning up bacteria. It also can leave some of the chemical dust behind if not vacuumed properly. It is definitely not useful for large, heavy stains. Conclusion: This method is perfect if you regularly have your carpet cleaned, as maintenance cleaning, a quick clean-up for an occasion, or for hotels and B&Bs where time is of the essence to make the room look visitor ready. It is also most effective on low pile carpets and rugs.
Wet Cleaning Methods Steam Cleaning (also known as Hot Water Extraction), is preferred for home carpets. This method involves spraying a chemical cleaner onto the carpet that helps to dissolve dirt and oils. Then, instead of
agitating and vacuuming, the tool uses forced pressurized hotwater into the carpet, to further loosen up the soil and rinse it. At the same time that is working, there is also a strong suction vacuum that pulls all of the cleaner and dirty water into a tank. Pros:This method cleans carpets more deeply, and because it can achieve higher temperatures it is more effective at sanitizing the carpet. It is also more effective on heavier stains. Cons: This method has a longer dry time, but that can be minimized if strong enough equipment is used. Conclusion:This is the most highly recommended cleaning method advocated by carpet manufacturers and sellers.
Shampoo cleaning for carpet stain removal Brisbane used to be the most popular method to clean carpets but is rarely used today. This method involves the use of a chemical spray, but because it isn’t agitated, rinsed or sucked up out of the carpet, it takes much longer to dry and can leave a weird, sticky residue. Because it takes longer to dry, foot traffic too soon after cleaning on the treated areas can lead to additional, heavier soiling. Conclusion: There are other options available today that are more effective.