rug cleansing
Although vacuum cleansing can remove a bulk of the
dry dirt, it is also necessary to clean your rug
on a frequent basis to get rid of the oily, sticky soil
that builds up in the pile as a result of odors and
grime that is tracked in from the yard
If you can clean the carpet before it becomes too
bad, the cleansing chore will be easier to do and a
lot more successful. There is a old wives tail that is completely
false, which say's that cleansing the rug before
it is necessary will get it dirtier faster. The
rug with the typical household should be cleaned
every 12 - 18 months depending on the number of
people living there and the amount of traffic that
walks on the carpet.
The pick of the correct vacuum is important as
well. There are some vacuums that will leave
residues behind, which will encourage re-soiling and
basically defeat the whole principle of home
cleaning.
Professional carpet cleaners
It is in your best interest to use professional
cleaners simply because their expertise will enable
them to do a much better job than you can do yourself.
The gear they use has more extraction power
than the units available to you, and the rug
will dry faster as well. They know the cleansing
agents to use, and they know the differences in
rug construction and fibers.
Doing it yourself
If you have made the decision to rent a steam
cleansing machine and do the job yourself, you
should check on several systems before you make a
selection. Most of the models available for rent
don't clean well enough and may end up damaging
your carpet. Therefore, you should always consider
the following:
- Several rental companies offer cleaning
equipment that is similar to what the professionals
use. The gear should have sufficient vacuum
power to allow the carpet to dry within 12 hours
of cleaning. You should always avoid leasing units
found in retail and grocery stores that don't
have the power to extract the cleansing solution
from the carpet fast enough, as it can actually
damage the rug due to over wetting.
- Make sure you avoid over wetting the
rug. Any prolonged dampness can lead to mold
growth and bacteria in the carpet, or cause a
separation of the backing. A wet rug that stays
this way for longer than 24 hours can develop
problems. You can control this by using proper
equipment and the right training.
- carpets that have stain resistant
treatments have to be cleaned with products that
are formulated for this very reason, or the stain
resistance will be impaired and the warranty will
be voided. Never use cleansing or spotting solutions
that contain bleaches as they can mess up the color
of the rug.
- Never use any silicone based remedies
on the rug.
- You can help to reduce the drying time
by using a number of fans to move the air around the
carpet. You can use a dehumidifier as well, as
it will pull moisture from the air.
Hot water extraction
The hot h2o extraction system is highly suggested,
as it considered to be one of the finest methods
for rug cleansing. Also known as deep cleansing,
the process consists of spraying a mixture of water
and cleaner into the pile and recovering the
h2o and dirt with a powerful vacuum that puts it
into a holding tank. You can use a van mounted
unit or a transportable self contained unit as well. This
method is easily one of the best, and is ideal for
mucky rugs or cat stains that you have yet to
get out of the fibers.
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Don't forget the importance of the proper carpet cleaning machine
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