Carpet Cleaning
 The Process
Hot water extraction carpet cleaning is a restorative deep cleaning process. It consists of a pre spray leaning solution application to aid and assist in the physical removal and/or dissolving of soil particles followed by the injection under pressure of a hot water-soluble cleaning solution into the carpet. This injection process is followed by an immediate powerful vacuum extraction phase to remove soil, pollutants, bacteria, allergens, dust, and the cleaning solutions from the carpeting.
Hot water extraction carpet cleaning is the choice of 90% of professional cleaners today as their primary method of cleaning carpeting. Hot water extraction carpet cleaning is efficient at removing all types of carpet soiling. Through the use of a wide variety of cleaning solutions, a wide variety of chemistry exists to assist in the break down and physical removal of water soluble soiling such as sugar, food, beverages, and salt. Secondly, dry solvent soluble soiling such as oil, grease, tar, body oils, cooking oils, and cosmetics are broken down, dislodged, and dissolved by organic and natural citrus solvents in the preconditioning phase of hot water extraction cleaning. These suspended dry solvent soluble soil articles are removed during the water and air vacuum extraction phase of cleaning. Thirdly, insoluble such as clay, sand, quartz, carbon, animal fiber, and graphite are removed either literally surrounding the particles through cleaning solution emulsification process or by lifting the particle with foaming agent. These emulsified and suspended particles are then removed by the water rinsing process of hot water extraction. Finally some spills, spots and stains, that may alter or damage the dry structure of the carpeting, or that still remain on the fiber, can have their permanent discoloration or damage reduced, or can be completely removed by the application of specialized carpet spotting solutions.
Indoor Air Quality Principles
Hot water extraction carpet cleaning follows closely the principles of indoor pollutant and contaminant reduction. First, some biological contaminants can be eliminated by the application of hot water (above 30 degrees F) across the carpet. Secondly, many pollutants and contaminants can be destroyed, removed, or inactivated by special chemical application. Thirdly, we can effectively physically remove contamination. Through the use of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions we dissolve, lubricate emulsify or absorb soils to aid in their subsequent removal by extraction. Through the use of water pressure agitation and vacuum extraction we remove many of the contaminants and pollutants. Finally, by the use of powerful vacuum air movement across the carpet surface, we provide ventilation and air movement for contaminant reduction by releasing trapped aerosols and gases.
Texture Retention
It has long been recognized value that hot water extraction contributes in refreshing the texture of a carpet. The moisture and heat tighten up the twist that is slightly affected by traffic. It aids in fiber resiliency and pile appearance. It is a myth that people can do absolutely nothing to their carpet and always have it perform correctly irrespective of the fiber type and carpet construction. Periodic hot water extraction cleaning provides benefit first and foremost to the carpet consumer by making their carpet look better, smell better, last longer, and by providing a healthier atmosphere. However, this commitment to proper carpet maintenance also provides a benefit to the entire carpet industry by upholding the reputation of the carpet products and how they perform.
The "Problems"
The "problems" sometimes associated with hot water extraction cleaning such as unreasonable drying times, mildew, carpet resoiling, seam separation, rotting, shrinkage, and browning are simply not present when the carpet is cleaned by a trained certified professional cleaner, using quality equipment and cleaning solutions, and following sound procedures. Specification to the cleaner to follow cleaning standards set by the IICUC Standard S001-1991 for hot water extraction prevents cleaning problems. |
