Wet Vs. Dry Carpet Cleaning
Wet carpet cleaning is more extensive but helps to remove deep-set stains at little risk to people, animals, and the environment.
Regular carpet maintenance ensures that stains and accumulated dirt don’t damage the carpet fibers, helping the carpet to last as long as possible. Both wet and dry carpet cleaning methods effectively remove dirt particles from carpet fibers and extract stains, but each method is ideal for different scenarios. Any space with a carpet on its premises, whether public or private, should be familiar with these essential carpet maintenance measures to know which is best for a given situation.
Wet carpet cleaning
Wet carpet cleaning is the more common and preferred cleaning method. It utilizes specific cleaning chemicals with a steam cleaner to remove dirt and stains from the carpet. A hose runs over the carpet with boiling water and a cleaning solution. The damp water loosens the dirt and stain particles, allowing them to be extracted from the carpet more easily. Afterward, the carpet must dry completely before use because the wet fibers are more susceptible to dirt build-up and damage from pressure. Vacuuming can help speed up the drying process.
Dry Carpet Cleaning
Dry carpet cleaning also removes stains and requires far less time and effort. This cleaning method uses chemicals sprayed onto a soiled area to absorb dirt, dust, and stains. Dry carpet cleaning uses less moisture than wet cleaning, so no drying time is required. Once the chemicals have absorbed the soiled particles, the space is vacuumed and again ready for use.
Dry carpet cleaning is simple; however, it can leave chemical residues behind and harm people, animals, and the environment. Using an appropriate amount of solution and vacuuming after dry cleaning ensures that any residue is removed so as not to irritate the skin and eyes of people or animals. It’s also essential to choose cleaning solutions that have minimal environmental impact.
Making the best choice
Wet carpet cleaning is more extensive but helps to remove deep-set stains at little risk to people, animals, and the environment. Dry carpet cleaning is much quicker but takes some careful consideration to ensure no one is negatively affected. If a carpet is otherwise clean with just one minor blemish, dry carpet cleaning can be a quick and easy solution. Wet carpet cleaning is likely best if a carpet needs to be cleaned entirely or has a deeply set stain.
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