Steam Cleaning Vs. Other Methods
Steam Cleaning Method:
Hot Water Extraction or Steam Cleaning: This is the method nearly all carpet manufacturers and fiber producers recommend.
This is the only cleaning method classified as "deep cleaning". All other methods are considered "light surface cleaning" because they are incapable of removing soil deep in the pile. Also, it is shown that all other methods leave remains of cleaning agents in the carpet after cleaning.
This method is frequently called 'steam' cleaning due to the fine spray of hot water that is used. Real steam is a gas rather than a liquid, and is never used on carpet. 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 which 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 inside the house. Additionally, truck-mounted systems usually are more powerful than portables, do a much better cleaning job and allow the carpet to dry more quickly.
Because your carpets signify some investment in value, beauty and design, they should receive careful expert maintenance that will provide lasting value. A1 Las Vegas Carpet Cleaners maintains your carpet and fabrics for a year-round new appearance whether it's a special fabric, a football field of carpet, or a valuable Oriental rug!
If you think vacuuming your carpets is sufficient, you couldn't be more mistaken! Even the best vacuum cleaner removes only a fraction of the dust, dirt, pet waste, dust mites and other allergens in your carpet. There are billions of tiny insects and dirt particles that thrive on the stuff your vacuum cleaner doesn't - and can' t- get out. The only way to rid your carpet of these pests is professional and expert cleaning.
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Shaw's choice: Hot water extraction. http://www.shawfloors.com
Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as "steam cleaning," although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of applying a cleaning agent into the carpet pile and using water in the extractor to recover the used solution and soil. This is done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hoses and wand brought inside. Carpet cleaning equipment and cleaning products used as spotters, pre-sprays, and in-tank solutions should have certification in the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval programs. These products can be found at www.carpet-rug.org.
Consumer Warning! Warning! Warning!
A1 Las Vegas Carpet Cleaners recommends steam cleaning. Even if you do not choose to use A1, please use another company that cleans your carpets and fabrics correctly using steam cleaning/hot water extraction. DO NOT USE A DRY PROCESS or a dry chemical cleaning. Companies promoting these methods, unfortunately, use scare tactics by making false claims (claiming that steam cleaning is bad and may overwet your carpet causing problems. A1 has thousands of happy and repeat customers and has NEVER ONCE OVERWET A CARPET in 15 years of serving the Las Vegas Valley) to try to prevent a consumer from having his or her carpets cleaned correctly. Any dry process cleaning is not a thorough cleaning as recognized by Shaw Industries and Mohawk, manufacturers of 2/3 of the world's carpeting. http://www.shawfloors.com.
Shaw Industries does not recommend bonnet cleaning systems.
These systems employ a rotating bonnet of terry cloth or other absorbent material to agitate the carpet pile and absorb soil. A detergent solution is sprayed onto the pile and then worked with the bonnet attached to a rotary floor polisher. The Bonnet system has very limited capability for soil removal and leaves much of the detergent in the pile since it employs no real extraction. As a result, rapid re-soiling often occurs. Another disadvantage is that the spinning bonnet may distort the fibers of cut pile carpet, fuzz the pile, and leave distinct swirl marks.
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Steam Cleaning / Hot Water Extraction:
This is the only cleaning method classified as "deep cleaning". All others are considered "light surface cleaning" because a dry chemical is INCAPABLE of removing deep soils and bacteria in the pile. Also, all other methods leave large amounts of detergents and cleaning agents in the carpet after cleaning your carpets. The maintenance brochure published by the world's largest carpet manufacturer, Shaw Industries, recommends steam cleaning because their own research indicates that this method provides the best capabilities of modern science for cleaning.
