rug cleansing
Although vacuum cleansing can take away a majority of the
dry grime, it is also crucial to cleanse 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 fabrication that is totally
false, which states that cleansing the rug before
it is necessary will get it dirtier more rapidly. The
carpet with the typical household should be cleaned
every 12 - 18 months depending on the number of
inhabitants living there and the quantity of traffic that
walks on the carpet.
The choice of the correct vacuum is significant as
well. There are some vacuums that will leave
residues behind, which will encourage re-soiling and
essentially defeat the whole principle of home
cleaning.
Professional rug 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 equipment they use has more extraction power
than the units obtainable to you, and the rug
will dry faster as well. They know the cleaning
agents to use, and they know the differences in
rug construction and fibers.
Doing it yourself
If you have made the decision to get a steam
cleaning machine and do the job yourself, you
should check on several systems before you make a
selection. Most of the units available for lease
don't scrub well enough and may end up harming
your carpet. Therefore, you should always consider
the following:
- Several leasing companies offer cleansing
equipment that is similar to what the professionals
use. The equipment should have enough suction
power to allow the rug to dry within 12 hours
of cleaning. You should always avoid rental units
found in retail and grocery stores that don't
have the power to extract the cleaning solution
from the rug quick 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.
- rugs 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 cleaning or spotting solutions
that contain bleaches as they can mess up the color
of the rug.
- Never use any silicone based treatments
on the rug.
- You can help to reduce the drying time
by using quite a few fans to move the air around the
rug. You can use a dehumidifier as well, as
it will pull moisture from the air.
Hot h2o extraction
The hot h2o extraction arrangement is highly recommended,
as it considered to be one of the finest methods
for carpet cleansing. Also known as deep cleansing,
the method consists of spraying a combination of h2o
and detergent into the pile and recovering the
water and grime with a powerful vacuum that puts it
into a holding tank. You can use a van mounted
unit or a portable self enclosed unit as well. This
method is easily one of the best, and is ideal for
mucky carpets or dog 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