What is the best way to clean a carpet?

In the Markham area, there are various methods used for carpet cleaning. The four basic methods for cleaning carpets are; dry powder method, carpet shampooing, external extraction method and bonnet cleaning. Markham carpetcleaning companies are familiar with all of these methods. Experts in the carpet cleaning industry select the best method for the type of carpet you have and the type of stains being dealt with. Generating a lot of foam on the carpet is the key to carpet shampooing. After this, you allow the foam to dry, and then have the resulting residue attract the soil. You then vacuum it up the next day. Carpet shampoo products must have very high foam levels in order to reduce wetting. They also must have high lubricity to reduce damage to the carpet fibers from the brushes. The most common ingredient that makes shampoo foamy is sodium lauryl sulfate. The only problem with this element is that it can cause resoiling so often carpet shampoos will also have an anti-resoiling additive in them such as a resin. There are two machines that are primarily used for the carpet shampooing method. The cylindrical foam and rotary shampoo machines. The cylindrical foam shampoo machine makes use of an air compressor to create dry foam before the foam is added to the carpet. The carpet is then brushed with a revolving cylindrical brush. This removed dirt and leaves it in a pile; the pile must then be vacuumed up. The other method is rotary shampoo method. This method uses a rotary floor machine and sprays shampoo on to the carpet from a dispensing tank and a rotary brush then whips the detergent into foam. Most Markham carpet cleaning businesses do not suggest the use of the rotary method on carpet because it can cause damage. Another method of cleaning carpets is known as dry cleaning. It is called dry cleaning because physically, no water is used. This method involves sprinkling an absorbent compound (small amount of water, detergent, solvent) over the carpet and working it into the carpet with a brush. You would then vacuum up the carpet afterwards. This method is popular because of the minimal amount of time the carpet needs to dry. Bonnet Shampooing is another method that is often used. Although this method is not recommended for most residential carpets because of its distortion of the fibers of cut pile carpet, which is commonly the type of carpet used in homes. This method involves the use of a rotary brush that is adapted with a stiff brush, specifically designed to drive wet, damp or dry pads. The carpet is either sprayed with the cleaning solution or the pads are soaked in the cleaning solution and then squeezed lightly and placed under the driving brush. Steam cleaning is the most recommended method of carpet cleaning. This is also known as the external extraction method. It is the most gentle, and effective way to remove stains from carpets. This involves removing the soil and water from the carpet using a vacuum. It is best to check with your carpet cleaning company regarding which method of cleaning is best for your type of carpet, and the types of stains you are dealing with. It is recommended they choose a method that promotes no resoiling, otherwise, you would need to redo the carpets frequently. Carpet cleaning should typically be done every 12-18 months depending on how much traffic comes through the area. You should hire a professional carpet cleaner to do the work for you as most carpet cleaning machines that you can rent will cause problems such as over-wetting or damage to your carpet fibers. It is worth the money to hire an expert to look after your carpet, as it will reduce the amount of times you need to have it cleaned. If you aim to set up a yearly cleaning schedule for your carpets then you will be well on your way to maintaining your carpets properly.