Common Carpet Cleaning Methods Explained

Common Carpet Cleaning Methods Explained

Wet Cleaning

By the name itself, wet cleaning involves the use of water. Steam cleaning and hot water extraction are both wet cleaning methods of carpet cleaning. A chemical reagent is initially applied to the carpet to loosen hardened dirt and oil-based substances. After which, high pressured water or steam is applied to thoroughly remove the chemical dirt and grime.

Foam Cleaning

Foam cleaning involves applying shampoo to the carpet using a rotating brush and working it to make a foam. It is then left to dry for about an hour or more. It will then crystalize when dry, with the loosened dirt particles encapsulated into the powder crystals. The carpet is then vacuumed and could be followed by steam cleaning. This method is considered more environment friendly because it leaves lesser chemical residues. However, this is not advisable for carpets that are heavily soiled.

Dry Cleaning

Dry cleaning, also called as dry powder cleaning, does not use water. Instead, a powder consist of detergent, solvent and a small trace of water is sprinkled all over the carpet’s surface using rotating machines. It is then left for about 15 minutes to let the powder dissolve the dirt. It is then vacuumed together with all the dirt and particles dislodged from the carpet fibers.

Bonnet Cleaning

Bonnet cleaning is usually for light cleaning and routine maintenance. It starts with vacuuming the carpet, followed by spraying of a chemical solution using an electric sprayer or hand pump to break down the dirt. The solution is then left for a period of time. An absorbent pad or bonnet placed on the drive block of a rotary floor machine, is spun over the carpet surface at a speed between 100 and 300 rpm. This will result to increase absorption of the chemical solution and the displacement of dirt and grime.

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