Carpet Cleaning Lets break it down:
Hot Water Extraction vs. Dry Cleaning
Most companies would recommend hot water extraction or as I like to say- steam cleaning. It is a broad term that can't be confined to carpets. At any rate, the steam method is more popular these days because of its "magical" procedure. It's a quick process. Everything needs to be quick and easy. Lets break it down a bit.
Steam cleaning's popularity does not mean the other method is obsolete. The latter is less effective than the former when dealing with extremely dirty carpets, but it still gets the job done if you're just doing your weekly routine washing.
The pros of Steam Cleaning:
Steam cleaning or hot water extraction is effective not only in removing dirt from the carpet, but it does a thorough cleaning as well. Water heated to high temperatures, it then quickly dissolves or kills microbes in the process. Another advantage of the steam is the fact that it is a lot quicker than dry cleaning methods depending on the equipment used.
The cons of Steam Cleaning:
Hot water extraction is a little pricier than dry. It's not really worth it if you're just trying to clean a certain spot in your carpet. Also, due to its thorough cleaning, some companies may take their time with the procedure. Sometimes there will be multiple stages, such as pre-vacuuming, stretching out the otherwise quick process.
Pros for Dry Cleaning:
Dry cleaning comes in various forms. There's the "bonnet" method, where your carpet is subjected to a rotating mop, that picks up the dirt. There's also one that involves foam, where it is used to pick up the dirt. Lastly there's the good old shampooing! This process is equal to putting your carpet in the washing machine. Since any of the dry methods are cheaper than steam cleaning, you have more options. For instance, you might choose a dry clean option like the bonnet cleaning if you only need stain removed.
The cons of Dry Cleaning:
Dry cleaning is perfect for smaller areas. It is not recommended if you are after that thorough washing that hot water extraction provides.
Each method is effective in its own way. It all boils down to what you need. If you're just after a regular cleaning, there's no need to go for hot water extraction. For bigger washing tasks, then steam would be better. Another thing to consider is what your carpet is made of, and if there are any allergic people in your home. Take these factors into consideration before hiring a cleaning company. If you need to hire a carpet cleaner, please give me a call. I am happy to pass along some companies that are great in Lane County.
All the best!
Gary Raze
Realestate Broker
garyraze@remax.net
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