Carpet Cleaning Prices and Realities

Does a cleaned carpet get dirtier quicker?

The answer to this depends on the method and carpet cleaning equipment used. the carpet has been "steam cleaned" the answer almost always is an emphatic No! Your newly-cleaned carpet should be a delight.

But if the rug cleaning has been carried out by a typical form of shampooing - almost always a "do it yourself" approach - then the answer is very probably Yes! And the reason is because shampooing tends to leave behind a sticky residue. And not surprisingly this attracts dirt.

Sticky and Tacky!

For the first few days the colours do indeed look brighter and cleaner - shampoos tend to be heavy on colour brighteners - but very quickly the carpet begins to look grubbier than it did before it was last cleaned!

Hence the misconception that carpet cleaning encourages the fast return of dirt.

Most Like it Hot

Steam cleaning - or hot water extraction as it is properly called: steam as such doesn't come into it - is very different, and will give you the quality and durability you should expect and insist upon.

Using non-foaming detergents, a warm vapor is created by heated water mixed with a gentle and effective cleaning agent. Warm enough to loosen dirt and soil but careful and sensitive enough to avoid over-wetting, shrinkage or discoloration, the mixture is injected into the carpet pile.

The powerful suction of professional machines then immediately draws 95% plus of the now soiled water out and into the tank.

Your carpets are now thoroughly cleaned, with textures restored and colours brightened! And no sticky shampoo residue to magnetise dirt. And in many cases stains and spots will vanish in the process - but not it should be emphasised - where stain has removed the dye or impacted on it.

But Danger Ahead! Some carpets and rugs should NEVER be cleaned by hot water extraction methods. To find out which go to http://www.carpetcleaningexposed.blogspot.com

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Carpet Cleaning

Danger Area!


Chinese carpets and rugs clean up beautifully with the hot water extraction method …using the hand upholstery tool rather than the floor wand.

Chinese carpets cannot shrink, and colourfast issues are close to non-existent – but prudence might suggest testing a small area first.

The thickness and backing rigidity of Indian carpets likewise disposes of shrinkage fears, and colour running is rarely if ever an issue.


Carpet Cleaning Tip

But as with Chinese rugs and carpets, test a small area at first.

RED ALERT!!!!

In contrast to Indian and Chinese carpets, Persian carpets should be approached with extreme caution. In many cases the dyes used in the manufacture of these extremely expensive works are vegetable derivatives and as such are very susceptible to colour bleeding and colour runs.

Turkish and other unusual varieties, including Italian, should also be treated with extreme caution.

And those precious and exquisite SILK rugs… very rare – must NEVER be wet cleaned. The pile will be permanently stiffened and the rug completely ruined.

Definitely a No No!

Cleaning Carpet Spot


Cleaning carpet spot can be be a challenge, especially when you are uncertain about the colorfastness of your carpet. But keeping your carpets clean and free of stains can be easy if you follow specific steps for getting rid of stains.

Carpet Cleaning Tip

The first thing you have to establish is the nature of the liquid or material causing the stain. A spill from a glass of Burgundy for example - first shoot the offender? - is different from cat pee or the contribution of a junior "pavement" artist who has gone creative with a permanent marker.

The second point is do not rush in with a wet sponge and scrubbing furiously. Never rub or brush a stain, no matter what it's made of. This will only push the stain further into the carpet pile and conceivably enlarge the effected area.

If you're dealing with a red wine stain, here's a sure way of removing it.

Blot up as much of the wine as possible - dabbing and not rubbing - with an absorbent cloth or paper towel. Then buy one of the many wine stain removers available in stores and specialist houseware shops.

Cleaning spots caused by markers or other indelible inks may be a familiar experience for families with young children. But fear not.

To remove these types of stain, fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol and spray onto the ink. As always, do not rub or brush the alcohol into the carpet....this will very probably make the situation worse. Then blot until dry.You may have to repeat the process but you will be rewarded with a spotless carpet. Now pour yourself a glass of celebratory red wine ...with a steady hand of course.