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Despite the fact that it is mandatory to clean carpets from time to time. most people are completely unaware of the right way to do it. Everybody could use a few tips for better carpet cleaning. Knowing the right way to do it can make the job a lot easier. There are many ways to clean carpets. first of all because there are so many types of carpets. and second of all because there are so many products available for carpet cleaning. some of which can be misleading about the results you will get. It doesn't matter whether you decide to use a home made. natural product. or get one from the store. you want to do the job in as short a time as possible. Here is how to make this process as fast. easy and as painless as possible.

You need to know the kind of carpet you are dealing with. Surprisingly. most people do not. You have to determine if the carpet is made of synthetic materials. or a natural fiber such as wool. You should try to get the manufacturers directions about how to clean the carpet properly. You risk ruining the carpet if you use chemicals on it that are too harsh and will ruin it or make the colors run or fade. It is highly recommended to clean your carpets with non chemical products; this will reduce the chance of ruining the colors. You should always clean stains on a carpet as soon as they occur. Blot up the stain as best you can. without scrubbing. since scrubbing can make the stain set and will tear the fibers and change the appearance of the nap. Just press against the stain with a clean terry cloth to allow the stain to rise from the carpet. Then. using a mild detergent such as a hand diswashing detergent. diluted with water. continue blotting the stain with another clean cloth. If this does not remove the stain. try a chemical carpet cleaner. but first test it on an inconspicuous place in the carpet to make sure it is not going to bleach the carpet or change the colors in any other way. If even this does not work. it is time to call in a professional carpet cleaner. who can use even more powerful chemicals to remove the stain.

For routine carpet cleaning. you have two choices. You can buy or rent a special carpet cleaning machine. or you can have a professional do it for you. The latter is recommended. since they have stronger products and equipment to do a proper job. This kind of overall cleaning should be done every six months.

Best Carpet Cleaning Method

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) mention that the objective of carpet cleaning is to extricate soil particles that might be present there. There are a total of four cleaning methods that are generally used for cleaning carpets: bonnet cleaning method; absorbent compound method; dry foam cleaning method and hot water extraction method. The choice of a cleaning method is dependant upon the type of carpet that is used, the purpose for which the carpet is used and the condition of the same when it is ready for cleaning.

Absorbent Compound Method:

This method is also referred to as dry cleaning method because no water is used. After using a vacuum cleaner over the carpet the next step is to take a dry absorbent compound (that comprises a little water, solvent and detergent) and spread it in a uniform manner over the carpet. After this the compound would have to be used through the carpet fro extraction of the soil and dirt that is gathered there.

After the carpet becomes dry the vacuum cleaner would have to be used again to ensure that the compound has been removed completely form the carpet.

Bonnet Cleaning Method:

After using a vacuum cleaner on the carpet, spread a detergent solution on the carpet. After this clean the carpet using an absorbent pad which is in turn attached to a pad drive on a low speed rotary floor machine.

When the machine agitates, it extricates the soil from the carpet and gets absorbed by the pad. While cleaning you must also keep checking the condition of the bonnet as the accumulation of soil there would not allow a proper extraction process. The drying time of this extraction method is 30 to 45 minutes.

Hot Water Extraction Method:

After you have used the vacuum cleaner on the carpet, you will have to spread a detergent solution on the carpet using a pump up sprayer and allow it to settle there. After some time the solution will have to be removed by washing it with hot water.

It might be that a number of extraction passes is required to wash off the soil and the detergent. The time required for drying is 1 to 3 hours. Using fans or a dry bonnet would help to speed up the process.

Dry Foam Cleaning Method:

This method too does not require water. After having used a vacuum cleaner you will have to use dense foam on the carpet with the help of a mechanical brush.

After some dwell time you will have to use a carpet extractor to extricate the foam and the soil that is there in the carpet. After you have dried the carpet you will have to use a vacuum cleaner to remove any remaining residue that is there in the carpet. The drying time for this method is 1 to 3 hours.

Though there are different carpet cleaning extraction processes you will have to know which one would work best for you.

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