Carpets are made of different material and different patterns and motifs. The modern day carpets can either be embroidered, woven, knotted by hand or tufted. Since carpets are placed on floors, it is almost impossible to avoid staining. Therefore, finding the best methods to clean spills and remove any stubborn stains is highly recommended. Besides spills and stains, carpets can collect and have a build-up of bacteria, crumbs and scraps or other odor emitting elements. Carpet Steam Cleaning Perth is a good way to clean and disinfect carpets.
Patent of carpet cleaning dates back to the industrial revolution era where people used a straw broom to sweep clean the carpet but still did not resolve staining issues. It was in the 1800s when different carpet cleaning techniques began to emerge such as the use of lemon juice, chloroform or clay paste for stain removal. However, the techniques were not all satisfying as the color faded. It was in the 1860s that the first vacuum cleaner was invented and a nickname coined to name it whirlwind. After that, technology advanced and carpet cleaning methods evolved over time to the current states today. Presently, carpet cleaning is a minuscule task, one which can be done professionally too.
Carpet steam cleaning
Also referred to hot water extraction cleaning, is the cleaning process that uses a vaporized mixture of water and cleaning chemicals to remove dirt and debris from the carpet surface and fiber. In order to steam clean, a pre-vacuum is carried out to remove any dry loose soils from the carpet. Then surface tension breaker sprays and stain treatment chemicals are used on the carpet. After the pre carpet treatment is done, the steam cleaner is then used to inject the hot vapor into the carpet under high pressure and eventually extracting the vapor out and with it the dirt and bacteria. After a steam cleaning process, the carpet is usually left wet and may take up to a day to dry.
Benefits of hot water extraction cleaning
Clearing dust mites and accompanying allergens
Dust mites are microscopic and feed on flakes of dander and bacteria. The mites can be stubborn but the hot temperatures will kill and extract the mites.
Renewing and extending carpet life
Soil particles that have been pushed deep into the fiber by feet traffic tend to wear out and age the carpet. The intense Carpet Steam Cleaning Perth can help remove the particles.