The cost of cleaning your carpet will vary depending
on the method used. The most popular cleaning method being steam cleaning that
uses hot water extraction to clean is highly effective. What you may not know
is that this particular carpet cleaning method does not necessarily use
steam to clean. It uses high pressure to push out extremely hot water together
with the cleaning products onto the carpet. The resultant moisture is then
extracted through suction; in this case it should take the carpet at least 24
hours to dry in good weather.
Most manufacturers will recommend that you use this
method of deep cleaning. If you do this, you will be able to claim the warranty
of your flooring. Carpet cleaning companies may either use portable electric
cleaners or equipment mounted on their vehicles for better suction.
Another carpet cleaning method is
also known as dry cleaning or low moisture or encapsulation. This kind of
cleaning makes use of a chemical solutions with very little water. When compared
to the deep cleaning method this type does not penetrate the carpet as well as the
steam cleaning method.
This second carpet cleaning method is not as effective as it does not reach
deep within the carpet to release dirt. The main advantage of this method is
that homeowners do not have to wait for a long time before they can walk over
their carpets. This method is best used during the wet months when carpet
drying can take a long time.