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Carpet Shampooing Vs
Carpet Hot Water Extraction
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Carpet cleaning is probably one of the most time consuming
aspect of home or office space maintenance. The two most
common ways of doing so is to shampoo the carpet or to use a
hot water extraction cleaning system to remove dust, dirt
and grime so that the carpet will look as good as new. A
clean carpet keeps the home clean and smelling fresh.
Regular cleaning also prolongs the life of the carpet which
is something you as a homeowner wants especially if your
carpet is expensive. Here are some points to consider if you
are choosing between the two.
Shampooing uses a circular scrubbing motion that effectively
removes thick layers of grime and dirt. The brushing motion
loosens carpet fibers, dirt and grime, making it easier to
lather. It is usually more suitable for smaller carpets and
area rugs and requires a relatively longer drying time than
hot water extraction, although both use water. This could be
a bit of a problem in cold weather. Steam cleaning does not
agitate carpet fibers as much as shampooing does, and drying
times are much shorter, making steam cleaning a more
suitable alternative if you are cleaning the carpet in rainy
or cold weather. Another problem with shampooing is that it
can thin both synthetic and natural carpet fibers in the
long run especially if you shampoo your carpets too often.
How water extraction is best suited for natural fibers.
Carpets made with natural fibers are cleaned best with hot
water to prevent shrinkage and is effective for treating
stains. Shampooing may damage natural fibers and may not be
as effective in removing pet stains and urine as hot water
extraction is.
You can clean your carpets yourself with a carpet shampooing
machine since there are portable machines that are available
for home use. There are equipment rental companies that rent
out carpet cleaning machines to homeowners who want to do
the job on their own. Hot water extraction, on the other
hand, is a complicated process that requires professional
expertise so you need to pay another person to do the job
for you. Most carpet hot water extractors are truck mounted
machines that are not often for rent, so even if you know
how to operate complex machinery, you still need to hire a
professional cleaning company to have your carpets cleaned
this way.
Shampooing may leave residues on the carpet fiber since
rinsing will always leave behind shampoo residue, no matter
how small. When residue accumulates on the fibers, they
attract dirt more easily. Hot water extraction does not
leave any residue in the carpet fiber since most hot water
extraction machines use a simple mixture of water and heat
to loosen dirt and grime and suction. There are instances
when cleaning solutions are used with hot water extraction
but the residue left behind is small due to the efficient
suction system present in hot water extraction machines.
Hot water carpet cleaning wands are more flexible than
carpet shampooers, making them more suitable for
wall-to-wall carpeting and places that are difficult to
reach with a carpet shampooer.
Shampooing does not remove germs and bacteria that are
present in dirty carpets. Due to the use of hot water,
carpet hot water extraction has a better chance of removing
germs, parasites, and other organisms from your carpet,
giving your carpet a deeper, more thorough clean. Hot water
extraction is also better at removing dirt that has long
remained in the carpet. The hot water can dissolve and
loosen dirt without thinning carpet fibers.
If you are a homeowner, both methods are suitable especially
if you factor in your needs, the kind of carpet you have,
and your budget for carpet maintenance. The bottom line is
that both methods are effective, but hot water extraction
comes out as superior because it offers a more efficient
cleaning ability, does not damage carpet fibers are much as
carpet shampooing, and is suitable for both synthetic and
natural fibers so you can really extend the life of your
carpet. Our technicians use high powered, industrial hot
water extraction machines so you can rely on quality carpet
cleaning services that will leave your carpets and area rugs
looking as good as the day you bought them. |
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