The Three Most Popular Carpet Cleaning Methods

There are actually a few different methods of carpet cleaning the results in the photo above is from steam cleaning. This method is what carpet manufacturers recommend and is the most common. Ultra Steam Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning uses powerful van mounted equipment for homes and businesses. The water is 240 degrees hot. The carpet is pre treated and rinsed clean. There is never residue left in the carpet. Carpets can take 2 to 12 hours to dry.

In this photo you can see how nice the carpet cleaned using one of the low moisture methods known as bonnet cleaning. This method uses a minimal amount of moisture and absorbs the soil into the bonnet. Carpet is pre treated and pre spotted. A the bonnet attaches to a 175 r.p.m. machine. Management companies sometimes prefer this method because it dries fast allowing the renter immediate access. Carpets usually take about an hour to completely dry.

The photo above has been cleaned with a counter rotating brush machine. This method also uses a minimal amount of water which allows for faster drying time. this method has a tank attached that will pre treat the carpet as it moves forward. The difference with this cleaning tool is that the brushes reach down into the carpet fibers, digging out soil that has become embedded in the carpet. Soil is collected in a tray located between the brushes. Because of the small amount of water used to clean carpets, they dry extremely fast. Carpets can be ready to walk on in as little as 30 minutes. Click here to watch a video demonstration.