Pros and Cons of Carpet Cleaning Methods

Deciding on the best method to clean your home's carpets will involve some study into the pros and cons of the "wet" method versus the "dry" method. Then you'll have to choose a reliable business with a proven track record to accomplish the task. This article will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these two methods and provide a helpful recommendation toward securing a viable specialist.

Don't even consider the "rent a carpet cleaner" machine from your local hardware store. They do not have the suction power or equipment to do a proper cleaning and then you might end up with a wetter and messier carpet that takes days to dry. The truck mounted machines that come to the home are best for the "wet" work. They do deep cleaning and can generally get up anything that isn't permanent. The drawback is that the carpet is wetter for a longer time so the use of the rooms may take a day to completely dry. Some professionals believe that there is a potential for damage or mildew when the "wet" method is employed.

The dry carpet cleaning method employs a chemical based powder or material that is put on the carpet and brushed into the fabric. It then sits for a short time to perform it's chemical action and then is brushed and vacuumed up. The biggest advantage to this method is that your down time for the room is minimal and there is little chance of carpet mildew. The downside is that it isn't as deep cleaned as the other method and there may be a chemical residue left in the carpet. People with allergies to certain chemicals or who have pets have a slight possibility of reacting to the residual chemical. But dry carpet cleaning is a viable and fast method to achieving a clean carpet.

An important aspect of whichever method is chosen is finding the right person (with a proven track record) to clean your carpets. Once you've decided on which method best suits your immediate need, spend a little time in researching the most competent people to do the job. Sometimes talking to your neighbors and getting the "word of mouth" recommendations is the easiest and best, but there is another option that works as well. Simply call 866-943-9323 and get a recommendation for your area. These recommendations should take some of the headache out of getting the old carpet cleaned.