Carpet Steam Cleaning Method

 Carpet steam cleaning is a great way to get rid of stains and dirt that has built up over the years on your carpet. Carpets are subjected to daily wear and tear, food spills, general wear and tear as well as many other factors that contribute to their gradual decline in appearance. If you have kids or pets then expect to clean your carpet at least once a week.

A lot can be achieved with frequent vacuuming which helps remove loose dirt particles but professional carpet steam cleaning is needed for deep stain removal. The process often involves high pressure water extraction under hot temperatures for removing stubborn thick layers of dust mites, pollen grains, pet dander, grease stains etc. This highly effective process has nothing in common with dry vacuum cleaning and is basically a complete carpet rejuvenation service.

The whole process of steam cleaning starts with checking the type of fabric and material used in the manufacturing of your carpet. The basic requirement for this procedure is to apply water-based solutions on the surface using rental or purchase equipment such as truck mounted units, portable machines as well as low pressure cleaners. The machine contains a water pump system that generates high pressure hot water. You can now easily remove stains from deep inside the pile area where the dirty rinse water finally drains out through an attached hose into a drain or collecting tank. 

Steam cleaners clean two types of carpets – natural fiber & synthetic fiber carpets . Natural fiber carpets contain various kinds of materials like wool, cotton, silk, sisal etc. They come in different colors and patterns & are mostly made to retain their natural color. These types of fabrics can be cleaned efficiently with carpet hot water extraction melbourne process (steam cleaning).

Synthetic carpets are made from materials like nylon, acrylic, polypropylene, olefin etc. These carpets look great in appearance but low quality products may lose their finish quickly after the first carpet steam cleaning Melbourne session. The cleaning agents used for these types of fiber must be chosen wisely so that there is no damage or discoloration after drying out completely.

Water based solutions further divide into two categories namely green and traditional cleaners . Green solution cleaners contain biodegradable ingredients that contribute towards minimizing environmental hazards caused by carcinogens present in harmful chemicals. Some eco-friendly cleaners are even devoid of any chemicals, fragrances or dyes and are safe for people with allergies or sensitive skin issues. Traditional cleaners sometimes contain harmful chemicals like petroleum distillates, nonyl phenol ethoxylate etc. which can adversely affect health & respiratory issues in people at times .

There is another type of cleaning that's gaining popularity nowadays - dry carpet cleaning . In this process, a fine powder known as 'dry compound' is spread over the surface using a special machine. The powder adheres to the dirt particles and absorbs them eventually leaving behind a cleaner carpet without any moisture content. Another method called Bonnet cleaning involves use of absorbent bonnets on a rotating brush machine that helps in removing dust and dirt from the surface.

These methods work best on low-pile carpets & are also suitable for cleaning materials like synthetic or wool. However, proper care must be taken to see that any chemicals used for dry compound cleaning do not damage the fabric materials of your carpet. Finally, after about 24 hours, a vacuum cleaner is used to remove all residues and leftover powder particles present on the surface. Carpet steam cleaning offers complete restoration of your carpet leaving it fresh and like new!