Big Red Carpet Cleaners - Secrets Behind Good Carpet Steam Extraction

Secrets Behind
Good Carpet Steam
Extraction
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SECRETS BEHIND GOOD CARPET STEAM EXTRACTION
Carpets are added to homes and offices to bring more comfort to these areas
spreading out through all common areas and being an essential element of indoor
décor. However, when poorly maintained, carpet can present odors, stains and
compromise the quality of the indoor air. Because of its textures and materials,
carpets are commonly found to be sinks for chemicals, contaminants, dirt, soil,
mold, and pathogens that might represent a health risk and compromise the safety
of the indoor air. In this sense, several methods have been developed to provide
efficient and low-cost solutions for carpet cleaning and preventive maintenance.
Among these methods, steam extraction has been pointed out as one of the easiest,
inexpensive, and fast methods to clean carpets in homes and offices safely.
Here are the
Step-by-Step Process for
Better Carpet Cleaning Results
PILE LIFTING OF CARPET
To guarantee the removal of all dirt and
soil from the carpet when proceeding
with steam extraction, a pile lifting
procedure in which vigorous vacuuming
is initially carried out. Because large
amounts of dirt and soil can compromise
the effectiveness of the steam extraction,
the first session of vacuuming is carried
out. This process removes the thin layer
of dust deposited on the top of the
fibers as well as removing the massive
chunks of dirt that might be loosely found
throughout the carpet.

SECRETS BEHIND GOOD CARPET STEAM EXTRACTION
PRE-SPRAY OF CHEMICALS
ON CARPET TO BREAK
DOWN SOIL
Once the loose dirt and soil are removed,
select chemicals are sprayed on the
carpet, penetrating the fibers and
helping to detach particles, pathogens,
chemicals, mold, and other material that
might be fixated onto the threads more
strongly. These chemicals represent a
specialized formulation for each type of
fiber, and content found in your carpet.
Therefore, it is essential to understand
both the composition of your carpet as
well as the contamination found.
In other words, the chemicals applied to
your carpet during this process can vary
immensely and should be chosen, taking
into account the materials that compose
your carpet and the possible forms of
contamination present. Here, the help of
a qualified professional is fundamental to
ensure the durability and effectiveness of
the cleaning process.

SECRETS BEHIND GOOD CARPET STEAM EXTRACTION
MECHANICAL SCRUBBING
OF CARPET FIBERS
Once the chemicals are left to act,
according to recommendations, the
next step in the steam extraction
process is mechanical scrubbing.
Differing from the vigorous cleaning,
mechanical cleansing uses a
specialized scrub to actively remove
the chemicals applied and promote
the detachment of any deposited
dirt and soil that has been released
due to the action of the chemicals.
Mechanical scrubbing, especially after
the application of pre-spray substances,
can be quite aggressive to your carpet
and might lead to detachment of fibers,
thinning of the carpet, and loss in color
and texture. In this case, specialized
scrubs, along with qualified professionals,
is considered the ideal choice to
avoid any damage to the carpet.
Owners commonly report having issues
during this process in case of trying to
self-clean the carpet or when reaching
out to unqualified professionals. Once
the chemicals applied to come in
contact with the fibers, they promote the
opening of the pores and the release of
in-depth contamination, which is one of
the fundamental problems addressed
by carpet cleaning processes. However,
this procedure can also attack the linings
of the carpet, making it more brittle and
delicate to friction. Thus, special care has
to be taken in this stage, and relying on a
qualified professional is recommended.

SECRETS BEHIND GOOD CARPET STEAM EXTRACTION
HOT WATER
CARPET EXTRACTION
The final step of steam extraction
consists of hot water extraction. Here,
specialized equipment vacuums the
carpet surface while also applied hot
steam to the surface. When the hot
steam reaches the fibers of the carpet,
the increased temperature leads the
dirt, soil, and other material adhered to
detach and be prone to the suctioning
force applied. Moreover, the hot water
also serves as an eluent removing the
chemicals from the surface of the carpet
and allowing them to be suctioned.
chosen as well as the method used
for this step are fundamental to ensure
the safety of workers and people
exposed to the carpet afterward. That
is why this step of carpet cleaning
should be done carefully and by
trained personnel, is recommended to
evacuate the area and provide proper
air circulation to avoid a rapid increase
in chemical levels in the room.
In this step, the chemicals that were
applied on the surface of the carpet
are heated up and exposed to hot
water steam. This step can lead
chemicals to evaporate and change
from liquid to gas phase according to
how volatile they are. Inhaling large
amounts of these chemicals can be
dangerous, and both the products

SECRETS BEHIND GOOD CARPET STEAM EXTRACTION
Advantages of
Carpet Steam Extraction
Despite the additional precautions needed, steam extraction is one of the most
effective, low cost and fast methods of carpet cleaning available in the market.
Compared to carpet shampooing and other processes, steam extraction is capable
of removing impurities from the fibers to a greater extent, reaching more profound
layers of the fiber and removing material that is more strongly adsorbed. Thus, the
main advantages of steam extraction are:
Effective removal of in-depth
adhered materials
Low amount of water required
The short dry-out period after
cleaning
Rapid cleaning process
Low incidence of chemicals
leftover in the carpets after
cleaning
How can Big Red
help you?
Big Red has been providing carpet cleaning services throughout the area of
Singapore for a wide range of clients being able to supply them with varied options
aligning to their different needs. As a fully-equipped carpet cleaning company, Big
Red is prepared to carry out carpet cleaning by:
Pile Lifting
Hot Water Extraction or Steam
Carpet Cleaning
Rotary Shampoo
Combination of Hot Water
Extraction and Rotary Shampoo
Dry Foam
Bonnet/Pad Cleaning
Absorbent Dry Compound Powder
System

SECRETS BEHIND GOOD CARPET STEAM EXTRACTION
Additionally, Big Red is proud of providing services with no downtime, allowing
customers to use their carpet as soon as the cleaning process is over. Moreover,
our methods are active on the removal of dust mites, fungi, mold, and other
pathogens that could be representing a health risk in your building. With a team of
professionals trained by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC),
Big Red also provides a 30-day satisfaction guarantee with a re-clean in any area
that attention is needed.

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