Carpet Cleaning Methods
The best cleaning method found by a nation-wide consumer testing institute by far –
is the CIRCULAR DRY FOAM SYSTEM.
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“Our research shows that the CIRCULAR DRY FOAM SYSTEM with separate initial & finish vacuuming really removes the dirt & keeps the carpet looking better for longer.” The CIRCULAR DRY FOAM SYSTEM had a very high level of soil removal (92.3 %) with little to no soap residue. It doesn’t involve harmful toxic chemicals that are oily or sticky. Our research furthered showed no soaking thru to the backing of the carpet – even on braided rugs – therefore causing no carpet damage at all. In addition to all it’s other advantages, this method is really recommended for people with allergies.
Carpets re-soiled in 12 to 15 months with the average @ 13 months. At 1 hour, the drying time is not even close to the standard 6 to 8 hours.
It is the method of the 21st century. STATE OF THE ART!
Carbonated cleaning removes about 77.7% of soil, avoids carpet damage by not soaking padding, but carpets typically re-soil within 9 months.
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The carbonated cleaning method, used by such companies as Chem-Dry, had a lower percentage of soil removal than the the circular dry foam method ( 77.7 % ). The carpets weren’t soaked thru to the padding (as in methods # 5 thru # 11 ). THis is good because it avoids rippling (little lumps in the carpet ) or other forms of carpet damage such as faded coloring, separation of carpet from backing by hot water being shot thru @ high speed or padding deterioration. The floors underneath showed no sign of mold or mildew fungus.
Carpets re-soiled in average of 9 months.
Fine mist extraction removes about 67.4% of soil, requires 1–2 days to dry, and carpets typically re-soil within 8 months.
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Fine mist extraction usage is on the rise. This machine resembles a floor buffer, with an absorbent spin pad that attracts soil and is rinsed or replaced repeatedly. Soil removal was averaged @ 67.4 % compared to the much higher amount removed by the circular foam method.
Drying time was averaged @ 1 to 2 days.
Carpets re-soiled in 8 months average.
Dry-foam extraction removes about 47.1% of soil, takes 2–3 days to dry, and carpets typically re-soil within 6 months.
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The dry-foam extraction method showed a lower percentage of soil removal, 47.1 % compared to the significantly higher level of removal using the circular dry foam method.
Carpets re-soiled in 6 months.
Drying time was extensive @ 2 to 3 days with the average being 2 & ½ days.
The combination of shampoo & steam method of carpet cleaning had a lower percentage of soil removal, than either the fine mist or dry-foam extraction @ (34.2 %) & caused the carpets to re-soil extremely fast in 1 to 2 months.
Drying time was also bad at 2 to 7 days with the average being 3 & ¾ days.
Hot water extraction removes about 28.7% of soil, takes 7–12 days to dry, causes carpet and padding damage, and carpets typically re-soil in 6–7 months.
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Hot water extraction is the most common of today’s cleaning methods yet only ranks 6th on a scale of 1 to 12 methods researched. Soil removal averaged (28.7 %)
Carpets re-soiled in 6 to 7 months.
Drying time was averaged @ 7 to 12 days- causing extensive carpet & padding deterioration & actually separating the carpet from the pad causing rippling of the carpet as well as the padding to dissolve. Floors were also reported to be soaked & warped, in many cases taking the finish off the hard wood floors, mold & mildew were found contributing to indoor pollution. In addition to all the drawbacks mentioned here, this method is not recommended to people with even the slightest of allergies.
The Rotary Brush method removes a low percentage of soil compared to the circular dry foam method (21.9 %). The detergent residue is high as well, causing the carpets to re-soil in only 3 to 5 months.
Drying time was 1 to 4 days with the average being 2 days.
“Steam” cleaning removes only about 15.6% of soil, leaves detergent residue, dries in 1–4 days, and carpets typically re-soil within 2–3 months.
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Nationwide Consumer Testing found that the steam cleaning method, which is misnamed because they don’t even use steam, does only surface cleaning. The hot water detergent solution that shot into the carpet nap forced the loose dirt deep into the carpet causing mud & only removed (15.6 %) of the initial soil.
The high amount of detergent residue remaining in the carpet caused it to re-soil in only 2 to 3 months.
Drying time was between 1 to 4 days with the average being 2 & ½ days.
This method is very unsanitary, as the same water tends to be used all day.
The retail steamer method. These did such a lousy job we simply discontinued testing them.
In addition to picking up such small percentages of soil, People reported numerous instances of carpet damage.
The reports were that it was a lot of work that just wasn’t worth it.
Retail Shampooers
Retail Shampooers– These did just as bad as the retail steamers for carpet cleaning.
After the initial poor results we discontinued our testing on these products.
Steam & rinse rental machines often make carpets dirtier, spreading soil, germs, and pests from previous users.
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Testing found that the steam & rinse rental machines at retail outlets could actually make your carpets dirtier than when you started. That’s right. Carpets dirtier than when you first started.
Almost nobody cleans them properly & as a result you can share in someone’s soil, germs & ticks. What the last home had say, fleas?
You are almost certain in being the recipient. Sounds like fun!
Aerosol Spray Cans
Only for spot cleaning! Aerosol spray cans were ineffective at cleaning large areas. Even when they appeared to clean, they showed a very poor level of soil removal on carpet spots.
They re-soiled in average of 1 month.
Use caution as you could bleach out the color on some carpets with certain products!
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