Guide to Carpet Cleaning Vans » dry carpet cleaning http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com Helpful information for selecting a dependable carpet cleaning van and truck mount carpet cleaning equipment for your business Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:24:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Dry Carpet Cleaning vs. Carpet Steam Cleaning http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-extraction-cleaning/ http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-extraction-cleaning/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:33:10 +0000 mikesf http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/?p=418 The debate on dry carpet cleaning vs. carpet steam cleaning (or extraction cleaning) continues to rage on among carpet cleaning professionals and consumers alike. The chorus of questions goes something like this:

Which one provides the most thorough cleaning Which uses the least amount of water Which one dries the fastest Which one is safest for the environment Which one is safest for my home Which is best for commercial or residential cleaning

These are all good questions but sometimes difficult to answer due to the complex nature of the cleaning process and the ever present marketing hype that surrounds this topic. Let’s take a look at these two methods and see if we can’t help clear up some confusion.

Dry carpet cleaning is not a single process but a collection of different products and techniques for cleaning carpets with a minimum use of water. They can be grouped into two basic [more]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/dry-carpet-cleaning-vs-steam-extraction-cleaning/feed/ 2 Methods for Cleaning Carpets http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/carpet-cleaning-methods/ http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/carpet-cleaning-methods/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:25:20 +0000 mikesf http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/?p=47 There are several methods of carpet cleaning in use today to meet the needs of different types of customers. Generally, the deep clean methods work the best but have longer drying times. The cleaning methods that only affect to top portion of the carpet are useful for more frequent, shallower cleaning as they are faster to dry. The most common methods are described below.

Hot water extraction or ‘steam cleaning’ is the most common and arguably the most effective method to clean your carpets. This method ‘deep cleans’ your carpet and improves not only the look and smell but can also extend the life of your carpet. It involves the use of a detergent solution that is forced into the carpet by a pump then the solution is sucked out of the carpet with a high powered vacuum. Pressurized hot water is also used to help break down greasy dirt and [more]]]> http://bestcarpetcleaningvans.com/carpet-cleaning-methods/feed/ 1