It's always a good idea to have an in-depth knowledge of the techniques that are being used by professionals, in order to make sure you know what you're getting for your money. As carpet cleaning methods change and evolve, it can be difficult to keep up with all the new developments. So, we've put together this list of 7 different ways how carpets can be cleaned in 2021 - some old favorites will still be there while others may surprise you!
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning is an updated method of cleaning the carpets using ultrasound that ranges from 20 kHz to 40 kHz. This shakes and mixes up the fluids such as water or other cleaning liquids and synthetic rinses that are used to clean the carpets properly.
Next, the liquids are sprayed on to the carpet to get it cleaned thoroughly without ruining the thread count. The process is known to be extremely effective in getting rid of even the darkest stains and the dumpiest smells out of carpets in a process that ranges from 3 to 20 minutes, depending upon the extent of cleaning required.
Spray and Vacuum Cleaning
The
spray and vacuum cleaning is a method where you can spray the carpet with chemicals, and then vacuum the spray so that it pulls out all oils, dirt, and debris that is stored inside the carpet.
The spray is created using a mix of bleaching ingredients that clean and remove all kinds of marks and pigments from the carpet. This process does take a lot of time though since the spray is supposed to be left on the carpet for quite a long time before it gets vacuumed out.
Dry Cleaning
Next on our list is the most traditional method of getting carpets cleaned. Yes, you’ve guessed it right. We’re talking about dry cleaning.
Dry cleaning is a method involving specialized machinery to clean the carpet without the use of any liquid. This will result in a stain-free carpet, and you won’t even need to get it dried since it is cleaned without the use of liquid. You can just start using the carpet right away after getting it dry cleaned.
This process requires a special powdered chemical formulation that soaks inside the threads of carpet and breaks apart the dirt molecules so they are easy to eliminate. While there is no doubt that dry cleaning is the safest method if you don’t want to get your carpets wet, it is not a completely dry method. The process does require at least 10% moisture to aid in the process of sucking out the stains from the carpet.
Hot Water Extraction
If you're looking to get your
carpet cleaned using hot water and cleaning agents, and then getting it instantly dried up using a high-pressure vacuum, then hot water extraction is the right method for you. In this kind of carpet cleaning method, water and carpet cleaning chemicals are mixed and inoculated inside the strings of the carpet so all of the dirt is lifted.
Right after that, the hot water powerful vacuum extracts the water, all cleaning chemicals and any kind of dirt that is attached to it, leaving the carpet clean, dry and spotless.
Clean in Place
Cleaning in place refers to spot cleaning of the carpet only from places where it has the stains. The rest of the carpet remains untouched, but the spot is wiped clean. For this method, manual cleaning is required using tools that spray water and chemicals on to the spot. The spot is then rinsed and wiped and then dried in a smaller vacuum. The end result comes with a carpet that is completely spotless and untarnished.
Wet cleaning
Wet cleaning is a rather simple method for cleaning carpets with the help of hot water and a powerful hose. In this process, hot water is sprayed on to carpet with a pipe. The carpet is then scrubbed specifically at places with stains. In the end, the water is sucked out using wet vacuuming.
The process is fairly simple, however, it takes a lot of time to dry out the carpet using this method and there are also more chances of dust and debris accumulating over the carpet while it remains wet.
Steam Cleaning
Over time,
steam cleaning has gained popularity with carpet cleaners for its promptness and ease. This method uses steam or vapor to clean every ounce of dirt present in the carpet. It also sanitizes the carpet or disinfects it so that there are no carpet beetles buried somewhere beneath the carpet's fiber. The process includes creating humid steam by heating up water in a boiler to at least 150-degree centigrade.
This creates low-pressure water vapor that uncontaminates and sterilizes the carpet. Steam cleaning kills all kinds of bacteria, while also removing stains simultaneously. Steam is applied with the help of tools that break the dirt, releasing it into the hot water vapors, which are then removed with the help of a wipe. The process is easy, quick and requires very little water.
