Residential Carpet Cleaning El Dorado Hills CA removes dirt and stains from your home’s carpeting. Keeping up with routine residential carpet cleaning will extend the life of your flooring and help you maintain a healthier indoor environment.
Nylon carpeting is popular because it resists most stains and doesn’t need to be cleaned as often as other types of flooring. But there are many other choices as well.
Wet cleaning is the most common method of carpet cleaning used by professionals. It gets at dirt that is wedged deep in the fibers of your carpet. It is also great for removing odor causing pollutants from the carpet. It does have its downsides though. It can be expensive and it takes time for the carpet to dry after cleaning. It is also not very eco friendly. The equipment is large, expensive and requires a lot of fuel to operate. The dirty water it produces is then dumped into the local water supply where it can cause problems for other residents of the area.
The good news is that the wet method of cleaning can be made more eco friendly by using a high powered steam cleaning machine and a Safer Choice approved cleaning solution. This method is effective at removing soil and odor causing pollutants with significantly less water than the traditional hot water extraction system. It can be even more effective than wet shampooing methods.
This is especially true if you choose to use a carpet dry encapsulation machine that uses minimal moisture in the cleaning process. This method will also eliminate the need for lengthy drying times, which is a big plus when you have kids or pets running around in soggy socks.
It is important to vacuum your carpets on a regular basis before the dirt can damage the fibers of the carpet. You should also spot clean and conduct interim cleaning regularly. Most carpet manufacturers recommend that you have a wet cleaning done at least once every 12-18 months.
If you notice that your carpet needs to be cleaned, you should call in a professional. They will be able to tell you what type of cleaning is needed to get your carpets back to their original glory. They will also know how to handle any issues that might arise during the cleaning process. This includes any problems that could cause your carpet to become over wet, which can lead to mold and mildew problems. They will have the equipment and expertise necessary to take care of these problems before they can cause serious damage.
Dry Cleaning
From foot traffic to pet mishaps, food spills and crumbs, and that general grime that builds up over time, carpeting can feel like a battlefield. Using dry cleaning removes that battleground feeling by removing dirt and grime from your carpets without soaking them with water, leaving you free to use the room right away.
Dry cleaning is a process that uses solvents and dry compounds to attract and absorb dirt from your carpets, without the need for rinsing or drying time. The resulting powder is then vacuumed away, along with the dirt and stains it has collected, leaving your carpets smelling fresh, clean, and revitalized.
Before dry cleaning, your carpets are pre-treated to break down any stains or heavily soiled areas that may require extra attention. Then, a special dry cleaning compound is sprinkled over the entire area of your carpet. The dry cleaning agent then works to lift dirt and stains from the fibers of your carpet, which is then removed with a special vacuum cleaner.
Once the dry cleaning process is complete, it takes about 30 minutes for your carpet to be completely dry and ready to use again. It is important to be very careful when walking over the treated areas, as the powder can rub off and re-soil your carpeting, which can lead to permanent damage. It is also a good idea to keep pets and children away from the treated area until it is fully dried, as they can easily be sneezed or coughed up by the residue.
The dry method is also a great way to handle those stubborn stains that aren’t responding to any other type of cleaning. Spot treatments can be done very quickly and efficiently, which makes this a great option for high traffic areas.
This is also a great alternative to steam cleaning for those who are sensitive to the water used in traditional steam cleaning methods or who just want to clean their carpets more thoroughly, without the added moisture. Combined with other carpet care tips, dry cleaning can also help extend the life of your carpet by protecting it from future stains and making it less prone to wear.
Bonnet Cleaning
Unlike standard cleaning where hot water is the main dirt-removing agent, bonnet carpet cleaning relies on the special bonnet and carpet cleaner itself to do the work. This makes it a quicker process, both with cleaning and drying afterwards. It is also cheaper than other methods, particularly if you use truck-mounted extraction.
This method works by placing a bonnet with an appropriate carpet cleaner into a rotary floor machine and running the machine over the carpeted area. The bonnet absorbs the soil, which is then loosened and pulled out of the carpet with the rotary machine’s brush pad. The process is very fast and is suitable for busy areas where frequent cleaning is required.
A professional cleaner will always pre-spray the carpet with a cleaning solution before using the rotary machine with the cleaning bonnet. This is to help loosen and dissolve any surface-level soils and stains that will make the bonnet cleaning more effective. It is also to help prevent the agitation of the fibers that can happen during this type of cleaning.
Before the carpet is cleaned, the area needs to be vacuumed thoroughly to remove any loose debris and dust. The floor buffer and bonnet need to be thoroughly cleaned before starting, as they can become dirty quite quickly. The bonnet should be laundered after every use to avoid mold and mildew buildup. The cleaning solution is then mixed as per the manufacturer’s instructions for a pump up chemical sprayer or for the shampoo tank of the floor machine. It is important that the bonnet be thoroughly soaked, as dryness can result in friction burns to the carpet and the pad will not work as well.
As a final note, it should be noted that bonnet cleaning is often considered interim maintenance, as it only cleans the very top layer of the carpet fibers. It also may void some carpet warranties, since it is very abrasive and can further damage any already torn, loose or snagged carpet. Carpet manufacturers know that bonnet cleaning is likely to accelerate the wear of carpet, which decreases carpet lifespan and increases total cost over time.
Vacuuming
Vacuuming is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your carpets clean. Vacuuming regularly helps to remove abrasive dirt particles from the carpet fibers, which in turn protects the integrity of the carpet and prolongs its lifespan. If left unattended, these abrasive particles can break down carpet fibers and create abrasions that will make the carpet appear worn out and less attractive. In addition, vacuuming helps to remove abrasive particles from the air that can cause health problems and lead to poor indoor air quality.
Most experts recommend vacuuming at least once a week, and more frequently in high-traffic areas or homes with pets. This is a task that most homeowners can easily do, especially with the lightweight vacuum cleaners available on the market today. Vacuuming can also help to prevent the build-up of odors in the home, which are often associated with dirty carpets.
For those who hire professional carpet cleaning services, it is a good idea to vacuum your home the day before the scheduled appointment. This will ensure that the carpet is as clean as possible and improve the results of the service. Additionally, vacuuming before a cleaning will help to remove any small items or sand particles that might damage the carpet and cleaning machine during the process.
If you have a hose attachment for your vacuum cleaner, it is important to use this when cleaning carpets. It is important to vacuum in a compass pattern, rather than simply going back and forth over the same area of the carpet. Start by vacuuming the carpet from north to south, then do the same thing on a perpendicular basis (from east to west). Be sure to vacuum the edges of the room and the corners as well.
The benefit of vacuuming before a cleaning is even more critical with low-moisture methods such as LVM and VLM. Without vacuuming, the dirt on the surface of your carpet will turn into mud when mixed with water and cleaning solutions, making it very challenging to clean.
For this reason, it is important to always vacuum your carpet before you vacuum other types of floors in the house, such as hardwoods or linoleum. Also, be sure to wait 48 hours before vacuuming if you have used the VLM method of carpet cleaning, as this will allow the encapsulation process to set fully.