Types of Carpet Cleaning Methods:

Use the information below to make an informed decision on the best method of carpet cleaning for you.

When you invest in a carpet, be it wall to wall or an area rug, you want it to stay clean, fresh and healthy for as long as possible. Beside the dirt and odor that accumulate in carpets, microscopic organisms such as dust mites can make their home there. For this reason, consider using carpet cleaning services at least twice a year.

The carpet cleaning methods that are right for you will depend on the amount of traffic your carpet or rugs endure, whether or not children and pets live in the home, and whether anyone in the home has allergies. It is also very important for the life of your carpet to choose a carpet cleaning method that is compatible with the materials that your carpet or rug is made of. This is why it is better to hire a carpet Cleaning services staffed by professionals than to attempt to deep clean carpets yourself.

Carpet cleaning services generally offer 5 Traditional Types of Carpet Cleaning:

1. Shampooing
2. Dry Cleaning
3. Foam Cleaning
4. Bonnet Cleaning
5. Steam Cleaning

Regardless of which method is used, the carpet cleaning service will first thoroughly vacuum all carpets that are to be deep cleaned.

Carpet cleaning that involves the shampoo carpet cleaning method is probably the least effective method.

Special detergents are applied to the carpet or rug and agitated with a carpet cleaning machine.  The shampoo is then extracted from the carpet by vacuuming. The detergents used contain brighteners and deodorizers that leave your carpet looking nice and smelling good.  However, most of the dirt and microbes stay in the carpet and reappear after the shampoo's effect has expired.

The dry carpet cleaning method is ideal, because you do not have to wait for the carpets to dry. This form of carpet cleaning is performed by covering the carpet with a special cleaning powder that is designed to attract dirt like a magnet. Once the powder is worked into the carpet, it is thoroughly vacuumed away.

The foam carpet cleaning method is a cross between shampooing and dry cleaning. It uses a minimal amount of water and foam detergent that attracts and adheres to the soil. After the foam is worked into the carpet, it is thoroughly vacuumed, extracting most of the water, detergent, and dirt.

The bonnet carpet cleaning method is usually preformed only in commercial buildings. It does not work as well as other methods in residential homes, because it is designed mainly to maintain or restore the appearance of industrial carpeting rather than to provide deep cleaning. It also has the potential of damaging the fibers that most home carpets are composed of. Bonnet carpet cleaning is performed by applying a chemical detergent to the carpet and using an absorbent pad on a rotary shampoo machine to extract soil.

Steam cleaning, also known as hot water extraction, is the most effective method of carpet cleaning. Carpet cleaning services use a powerful machine that injects a solution of hot water and detergent into the carpet or rug. The mixture is then powerfully extracted by the machine, leaving the carpets looking and smelling like new, but most importantly, removing as much of the soil and microbes as possible.

Note: the resources used for the information about is courtesy of Wisegeek.com

Comparing Oxymagic vs. Traditional Methods:

OxyMagic is NOT a traditional carpet cleaning method.  It is the newest, most innovative method available.  With our low moisture techniques your carpets dry on an average of 1 hour.

1. Oxymagic vs. Shampooing:  We do not use detergents, therefore you will not have any soapy residue left in your carpet.
2. Oxymagic vs. Dry Cleaning: We use only natural products and not only clean the carpets but improve the air quality in residence or commerical buildings.
3. Oxymagic vs. Foam:  This is double trouble.  Detergents are used and can leave residue but also uses water, which can take longer times to dry.  Mold Spores love warm, moist, dark areas like the padding under your carpet.  We only use less than 2 gallons for a 6-8 room house.
4. Oxymagic vs. Bonnet: The bonnet only cleans the surface of the carpet.  The main location for dirt, allergens, dust mites and pet dander is in the bottom 1/3 of the carpet pile.  Oxymagic removes those with our cleaning process.
5. Oxymagic vs. Steam:  This was the old cleaning method, now we know that using hot water can make your carpets shrink upon drying,  extended drying times.  Truck mounted equipment uses a large amount of water and has to be disposed somewhere after cleaning.  Oxymagic dries fast, usually within an hour preventing the growth of mold spores or mildew. Our equipment is more adaptable to residential and commericial settings because we do not drag long hoses throughout your location.  Oxymagic is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and safe for your family and pets.

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