Big Red Carpet Cleaners - 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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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