Sometimes people wonder if, when, where to use dry carpet cleaning.
They are apprehensive about the effectiveness and safety of dry cleaning.
This article will be discussingissues relating to the effectiveness, proper usage and safety of drycleaning.
I hope it will help you to make up your mind about this cleaning method.
Dry carpet cleaning Method By its name, this stands for a method of cleaning that doesn't require water.
The main ingredient consist of dry cleaning compound containing moisture, absorbent, detergent and solvent.
The cleaning powder is sprinkled , and then the moisture dissolves the soil which then mixes with the solvent and the detergent.
The mixture is attracted and absorbed by the absorbent which is then vacuumed.
There are other methods sometimes referred to as dry cleaning.
But in strict sense of dry cleaning they can't really be called dry cleaning since water is somehow involved.
Dry carpet cleaning can be used on all types of carpet fiber, but you have to be sure that the chemical used is right for the particular fiber type (find out from a local cleaning professional what will be okay for you).
This methodis mostly recommended for silk, wool and color-bleeding fibers.
Do It Yourself First of all, youshouldvacuum, then the cleaning mixture is sprinkledThen worked into the carpet with a brush or vibrating machine (which you can rent).
It is left to stay for sometime depending on how dirty the carpet is.
The moisturized cleaner mixes with the dirt and soil then vacuumed with a vacuum cleaner.
In case of stains, you should use stain treatment first before sprinkling the cleaning powder.
Be sure to verify that the cleaning mixture will be right for you before using it.
You can test it on a scrap carpet or a small areathat won't be noticed.
Should I Use This Method? The main case against dry cleaning is on its inability to do a satisfactory work.
No matter how much you vacuum, there is always some residual remnants.
This process can be likened to pouring cleaning powder on your hair then using hair brushor towel to work it into the hair then vacuum off.
How really clean is your hair? There is also the problem of quick re-soiling due to soap and detergent residue.
It can really be cumbersome getting loads ofthis chemical for a whole room or apartment.
I don't know about you, but I am uncomfortable with the possibility of children and pets getting to this residue no matter how safe the manufacturers claim the chemical compound is.
I still think there are places and situations where this method can be useful.
As I said earlier, it can be recommended for silk and wool fibers where constant use of steam cleaning can damage and cause overstretching.
Then use steam cleaning method when it gets real dirty.
It is also recommended for fibers that run colors.
Dry cleaning can serve as a "quick fix " forhighly trafficked areas of the carpet before any major cleaning can be done.