Truck Mounted Hot Water Extraction

There are four major methods of cleaning carpets.  They are:

• Hot Water Extraction
• Carpet Shampooing
• Dry Powder Method
• Bonnet Cleaning

Only one is recommended by nearly all carpet manufactures and that is Hot Water Extraction.  It is the only deep cleaning method.  All other carpet cleaning efforts are surface cleaning as they unable to remove dirt deep within th carpet’s pile.

Sometimes you will hear the term “Steam Cleaning.”  "Steam cleaning" is really a misnomer when it comes to describing how hot water extraction works. In truth, there is little or no steam involved as a primary cleaning material. Instead, hot water and cleaning agents are propelled into your carpet pile at high pressure, where they loosen up dirt, soil, and grime. In almost the same motion a high-powered vacuum removes the hot water, and all the dirt and stains in your carpet along with it.

Truck mounted units are the best
As you shop around for steam cleaners to clean your carpet, keep in mind that there are a variety of systems available to you as a homeowner to choose from. Portable household units are popular and can be rented at most grocery or hardware stores. They do a decent job of cleaning your carpets, and are cheaper than hiring a professional, but aren't as efficient as more powerful truck mounted units. Truck-mounted units inject the water and cleaning agents into your carpet at a much higher pressure, meaning they clean deeper than other systems. And their vacuum systems for removing the water and dirt are equally superior, doing a better job of removing both moisture and cleaning agents from your carpet pile. All this adds up to cleaner carpets and less frequent cleanings when you're all said and done