Is it time to have your carpets professionally cleaned? Professional carpet cleaners use unique expert methods and commercial grade tools to provide a more in-depth, healthier clean for your carpet. Here are 3 of the best carpet cleaning methods you should ensure your professional cleaner uses when cleaning your carpets.

1.Hot Water Extraction

The Hot Water Extraction Method is the most thorough and deep carpet cleaning method available. When used in conjunction with a Counter Rotating Brush, hot water extraction achieves outstanding results for removing stains, dirt, dust, and pathogens from the carpet.

In the hot water extraction method (sometimes called steam cleaning), the carpet is first pre-conditioned. This dissolves soils and oil-based compounds, which may have become lodged in the carpet fibers. Water is then heated to a very high temperature and pressurized in a special tank. The hot water is injected into the carpet to dissolve dirt, germs and the cleaning solutions.

The Hot Water Extraction Method uses a Counter Rotating Brush (CRB) to agitate cleaning agents and lift the carpet pile to restore its plush texture. During the cleaning process, the Counter Rotating brush can easily remove hair and other debris that may be otherwise trapped in the carpet fibers. This all provides a better and more thorough cleaning result compared to other types of carpet cleaning methods, removing harmful germs and pathogens that might otherwise stay trapped in the carpet. The Counter Rotating Brush also helps to restore the appearance of your carpet by adding height to the pile. Typically, the CRB is very portable, which makes it easy for your carpet cleaner to use it in every area of your home in conjunction with hot water extraction, for outstanding results.

To finalize the hot water extraction method, after approximately 15 minutes, the solution is vacuumed up under pressure. This helps to thoroughly remove dirt and residue from the carpet for a more hygienic and beautifully clean.

2. Encapsulation

The encapsulation method involves very little moisture and is useful for carpets or situations in which excess moisture would cause problems (such as humid climates). It is called encapsulation because specially formulated polymers are put over the carpet, which encapsulates and crystallize dirt and stains for easy vacuuming. The process leaves a dry and clean carpet without sticky or chemical residues.

3. Bonnet Cleaning

The Bonnet Cleaning method is intended for more routine, light maintenance. First, the carpet is vacuumed. Then, a cleaning solution is lightly misted onto the carpet. Caution must be used to avoid saturating the carpet because doing so will saturate the bonnet, reducing its effectiveness. After some time for absorption, the absorbent pad or bonnet is used on a machine that spins the bonnet over the carpet surface. The rotations of the bonnet work the chemicals into the carpet while also pulling the chemicals and dirt back up.

When you are deciding between potential carpet cleaners, inquire about the methods and tools they use. Access to better, commercial-grade, cleaning equipment and knowledge of the most effective methods is one key reason for seeking out professional cleaning services in the first place. To find the best carpet cleaning method for your carpets and area rugs, talk to Legacy Carpet Cleaning today for expert advice and premium service.

Area rugs can help add warmth and comfort to your home. But keeping area rugs clean and hygienic is just as important as keeping your carpets and hard floors clean. Area rugs in homes can be highly valuable, being made of quality materials and featuring artisan craftsmanship. Don’t put your precious area rugs at risk. Here are 5 reasons to always choose a professional for area rug cleaning.

1. Deep Clean Dust and Pathogens

Just like professional carpet steam cleaning, professional area rug cleaning more effectively targets and removes dust, dirt, and germs from your area rugs. Just like other soft surfaces in your home such as upholstery and curtains, area rugs are magnets for dust and pathogens that could be floating around your home. While vacuuming helps, deep cleaning is needed from time to time to remove ingrained dirt and germs. Professional area rug cleaning can hygienically remove and extract more dirt, dust, and pathogens from area rugs while preserving their pristine condition.

2. Target Stains and Odors

You can target visible stains and any residual odors. But make sure to use a professional, because a common issue in cleaning high-quality area rugs is that the color bleeds if it is not done correctly. The deep cleaning techniques used in professional area rug cleaning help to gently lift stains and remove odors for all around fresher, cleaner and more beautiful area rugs.

3. Protect Delicate and Expensive Rugs

Area rugs, Persian rugs, and oriental rugs are often intricately constructed with delicate materials and need to be handled carefully. Each area rug is different – composed of different fibers, patterns, weave, and texture. An experienced and professional carpet cleaner understands how to identify the type of area rug you have and how best treat and handle each unique type of area rug in order to effectively clean the rug and maintain its beauty.

4. Maintain Trims and Features

Unlike regular carpets and even upholstery, area rugs often include trims, fringes, and tassels that need to be treated and handled with care when cleaning. Home cleaning and vacuuming can often damage these trims if they are not handled carefully. A professional carpet cleaner analyzes the fiber type and weave pattern of the area rug trim as well, as these can often be composed of a different material. Following specific care processes for these trims and tassels helps to keep them clean and safe.

5. Save Time With a Better Result

Professional area rug cleaning offers more thorough and efficient results than any other form of cleaning. While vacuuming can help to lift some surface dust and dirt, and air fresheners or bicarbonate soda can help to cover some odors, nothing compares to the deep cleaning refreshment of professional area rug cleaning. Professional cleaning reaches deep to clean around each of the individual fibers for a more thorough and lasting result.

Having your area rugs professionally cleaned is the ideal way to add some extra cleanliness and hygiene to every room of your home. We are a local professional carpet cleaning company located in Dublin. Give us a call and we can go over the specific needs of your delicate area rugs so we can find the best area rug cleaning solution to refresh your home.