Congratulations, you’re going to get your carpets cleaned. Any
carpet cleaning method will work, right? Not quite. While any company you call
should do a good job, you can make sure they do a great job by using these tips
to choose the right cleaning method. Get the best results from your carpet cleaning
Frisco company by knowing the differences between cleaning methods,
understand different types of carpet stains and then choose a company based off
your stains and cleaning routines.
Know differences
between carpet cleaning methods
There are a few types of carpet cleaning ranging from deep
cleaning to surface cleaning. The most popular type of carpet cleaning is steam
cleaning. This process typically uses a cleaning agent with hot water sprayed
into the carpet and then extracted. Many people favor this method of carpet cleaning;
as it is a type of deep cleaning that removes dirt build up. As this is an high
moisture process, it is great to use annually but not as a regular cleaning
method.
Dry cleaning or bonnet cleaning is a low moisture cleaning
system. Typically, a carpet cleaning Frisco technician will spray on a cleaning
solution then clean the carpet with a super absorbent, buffering pad. The
buffering pad picks up the cleaning agent along with stains, oils and dirt. Grooming
the carpet after this type of cleaning releases dirt build up, making it easy
to vacuum up after the carpet dries. This process is a surface cleaning process
that works well to clean the fibers and can be safely used frequently
throughout the year. When used frequently, this process can replace the need deep
carpet cleaning.
Foam or dry powder cleaning involves no moisture and leaves
the carpet completely dry afterwards. Carpet cleaners, using this method, brush
a cleaning foam or powder into the carpet and allow it to absorb dirt and oil
then extract it with a vacuum. This method is often used to quickly make a
carpet look better and ready to walk immediately after cleaning.
Understand carpet
stains
Dirt stains are the most common stains that homeowners have.
The traffic pattern and water stains are the most easily identified. These
stains appear because of the excess dirt build up in carpets and are often an
indication that a deep cleaning is needed.
Oil based stains are often the stains that cause carpets to
look dirty or “grey.” The oils become trapped in the carpet fibers and then
attract dirt causing the dirtied appearance. These oils stains occur most
commonly in high traffic areas and near bathrooms and kitchens. Any method of
cleaning should pick up oil stains.
Biological stains, aka pet stains, can reside in the
surface, carpet padding and in the sub floor. Carpet cleaning Frisco
technicians treat these stains with an enzyme cleaner to break down and kill
the odor causing bacteria. Depending on how deep the stain has set, deep
cleaning or surface cleaning will work well to remove the stain. If the stain
has penetrated the carpet padding, a Frisco carpet cleaning company will
recommend a specialized treatment to completely remove the stain and odor.
Choose a company
based off your cleaning routines
Some homeowners have a committed cleaning schedule, while
others clean when they need to and some don’t clean at all. For those who clean
according to the EPA’s recommendations, vacuuming 1-3 times a week, carpet
cleanings 1-3 times a year, there is less dirt build up occurring in the home.
Dirt build up causes the most damage to carpet. With little to no build up in
the carpet, a deep cleaning may not be necessary and a bonnet cleaning method,
as used by Kiwi Carpet Cleaning,
would work well to keep the carpets clean. Performed routinely, this cleaning
method can prevent the need for steam cleaning methods.
For those who clean less frequently, dirt and oil build up
is a problem. As mentioned earlier, dirt build causes the most damage as the
dirt particles tear and fray the carpet fibers. To get all of the dirt build up
out of these carpets, an annual deep cleaning method would work best.
Choosing the right method will get your carpets cleaner and
make them last longer. With the wrong method, your carpets will not get as
clean and they will need another cleaning sooner than if the right cleaning
method was used. To get the most effective professional Frisco carpet cleaning,
knowing your carpet and your cleaning habits will help you get the right
method.
