Dry Carpet Cleaning

Dry carpet cleaning is the only option for removing dirt from natural carpets, and is also suitable for synthetic carpets. Wet carpet cleaning can be used exclusively for synthetics. What are the differences and how to perform the processing of floor decor at home, you will learn from this article.

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Proper handling every day

From time immemorial, carpet has been for people the embodiment of comfort and warmth, as well as wealth. Not every family could afford to carpet the floors of the house, especially when they were weaved by hand. Each carpet was very carefully made for a long time and cost crazy money. Now natural carpets are also not cheap, but for many they are left from parents, grandparents, and someone has a pretty good income and can buy this pleasure.

If you have a natural carpet or carpet at home, you must follow the basic rules of treatment in order to extend the life of the decor and make it easier for yourself to care for it:

• Do not walk in street shoes at home.
• Lay a mat at the entrance and wipe the sole of the shoe before entering.
• Do not pour debris, crumbs on the surface of the carpet, do not pour water.
• Protect from fat.
• Little children who have already begun to crawl need to additionally lay something else on top of the carpet. Usually their teeth are cut one by one and saliva is released, successfully and unhindered pouring onto the floor, that is, just on an expensive carpet.
• If you can’t imagine your life without pets, you need to wipe their paws and trim their claws, and put the cat's toilets in the wrong place.

Naturally, everyone in the house has a vacuum cleaner, and it must be used if not daily, then at least once every two days. This independent and seemingly simple and easy dry carpet cleaning will help you keep the carpet in good condition longer. If you prefer a long pile product, the vacuum cleaner should be equipped with a rotating brush.

Attention! No need to refresh the coating with water, spray or rub with a brush with soapy water. This can cause damage to the pile and color of the natural carpet, when nothing terrible happens with synthetic in this case.

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When is the time to trust the professionals?

We can do nothing with the dust that remains in the deeper layers of the carpet. Also, no one is iron or holy, sometimes the methods for caring for the carpet that are described above are not properly observed. You never know what can happen: I ran into shoes, being late for work, accidentally spilled tea or sprinkled breadcakes, having dinner in front of the TV, the child accidentally turned his pot over - life is life, and we are all human. That is why every 5-6 months (or once a year, depending on the level of pollution), professional dry carpet cleaning is recommended.

Why dry?

Everything is pretty simple. Natural carpets do not accept water at all, categorically:

1. Firstly, water compresses the pile. After drying, it is sticky and skinny, therefore less fluffy.
2. Secondly, the coloring of natural carpets is carried out superficially and wet cleaning of the carpets helps wash out the color. That is why they quickly fade in the sun when drying.

Important! Even if there is an appearance that your floor covering is in perfect condition, you carefully monitor its cleanliness and vacuum it every day, this does not produce the effect of professional dry carpet cleaning. Only with the help of qualified specialists and industrial special equipment can you remove almost 100% of the germs, the finest dust, dirt, which inevitably remain in the fibers after home cleaning.

Also in this section it is worth mentioning carpet cleaning in offices and other public places, as all types of dry carpet cleaning will be described here. Office coverings are more frequently used and need to be cleaned more often.

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Dry Cleaning Methods

There are several technologies that are equally successfully used for cleaning carpets without water. Which option to give preference to - decide based on the recommendations of specialized specialists who know all the intricacies of processing certain materials. But of course, do not forget the factor of affordable price. In most cases, it is he who becomes the determining one.

Surface cleaning

Before starting cleaning, it is always necessary to make sure that the carpet is firmly fixed, then you need to find and remove the chewing gum, if any. Here, cleaning is carried out by professional vacuum cleaners with high power and low noise. For home cleaning this can be done every 3-4 months, for offices, hotels - once a week.

Important! This cleaning does not affect the depth of the pile, but when the work is performed by trained personnel, a fairly high result is achieved.

Powder and granule cleaning

Powder or granule cleaning technology involves the use of:

• machines for a floor or a machine equipped with a rotating cylindrical brush;
• dry powder or granules containing cleaning agents.

This method uses granules and / or powder that absorb particles of dirt. They act like a sponge and absorb dirt into themselves.

The whole procedure for dry carpet cleaning using this method is extremely simple and includes such measures:

1. Powder or granules are distributed over the surface of the carpet.
2. The next stage is rubbed into the fibers with a brush.
3. The mixture, which has absorbed dirt, is removed using a vacuum cleaner.

Important! Here, water is not used at all and after such cleaning, you can immediately walk on the carpet.

Dry steam cleaning

Such dry carpet cleaning involves the use of a special steam engine. During processing, steam penetrates the fibers of the carpet, dissolving grease and dirt. Dirt is removed immediately after applying high temperature steam.

Important! After this cleaning, the carpet does not sit down and is not wet.

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Wet Synthetic Carpet Cleaning

Many people prefer synthetic coatings, because the modern range includes products that look very decent, but at the same time are inexpensive. Everything is much simpler and regarding care - they can be washed.

There are several wet cleaning methods - it depends on the type of product and equipment used. Each has its pros, cons, so which one to give preference to is up to you.

Removing dirt with a spray

This is a cosmetic cleaning product designed to remove stains from the carpet. Spray is applied only to stains, left for 20 minutes, then removed with water and a vacuum cleaner. Everything is extremely simple, does not require much physical effort and financial costs. But naturally, the effect of such funds will be predominantly local. For the complete cleaning of the floor covering after a very long period of use and the absence of preventive maintenance procedures, this option is not suitable.

Important! For offices and other public places, it is recommended to call professionals who will carry out such cleaning with powerful equipment, using the right technology.

Shampoo cleaning

A special shampoo is diluted in water, and then the foam is whipped.It is this foam that should be applied evenly on the entire surface of the carpet, then rubbed with a brush. Such wet carpet cleaning ends with a vacuum cleaner and drying.

Important! Again - in public places, such cleaning is carried out by professionals and special equipment.

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Folk Wet Carpet Cleaning Methods

In order to maintain an attractive appearance of the decor of your interior, creating coziness in your home, it is not necessary to run to a household chemical goods store for professional care products at the same time as buying a product. It is quite possible to get by with proven methods over the years.

Snow cleaning

Previously, people cleaned all carpets in this way, including natural carpets. True, the latter very quickly fell into disrepair. The second drawback of such cleaning was and remains today dependent on the time of year and weather conditions - everyone was waiting for the winter. And then in every yard one could see a heap of people and carpets.

Of course, it is environmentally friendly, very cheap, and then the smell of freshness remains at home for a while. But at the same time, this method takes a lot of good time and effort. If you are ready to work a little, plus in your region winter comes in quality and on time, why not use this method from time to time?

Cleaning technology:

1. Take the rug outside.
2. Apply snow evenly.
3. Third thoroughly with a brush.
4. Remove the snow with a broom.
5. Bringing home, remove the remaining moisture with a vacuum cleaner.

Important! This method is not available to owners of continuous carpet, although some are sophisticated and find it possible to bring a huge piece of furniture - their pride, to the street.

Vinegar Wash

Perhaps such a wet carpet cleaning is most accessible to any owner of a decorative coating.

The application is very simple: make a solution of 50 ml of vinegar in 500 ml of water, apply the solution with a brush in the direction of the pile. After - vacuum.

Important! The only caveat to consider when using vinegar is that you cannot apply pure concentrate. It can provoke a change in color, which means that the result will be unpleasant for you. Yes, the carpet will become clean and even be disinfected from harmful microbes, bacteria, but it will lose its beauty.

Soda

This option is perfect for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on professionals, but need a dry carpet cleaning.

Soda is a cheap, natural cleaning product that does not always require water to use. The powder is able to remove dirt even in a dry state of aggregation.

To clean the carpet with such a tool is quite simple:

1. Sprinkle powder over the surface of the coating - a layer of about 0.5-1 cm.
2. Leave it as it is for 1-2 hours.
3. Vacuum the coating thoroughly.

Important! Of course, soda will refresh, remove stains, dust, any other dirt and save on professional dry cleaning. But still, at least once a year or two, it’s better for you not to use your strength and cheap material at hand, but to contact a cleaning company or a dry cleaner. If the problem is in time - call a specialist at home.

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Now you know everything about the difference between dry and wet carpet cleaning, what agents can be used for different types of coatings, and how often this should be done. We hope that with the help of the information obtained in this article, you will be able to maintain the strength and attractiveness of your carpet for as long as possible, which means that the comfort and warmth of the house will be present constantly without additional financial investments.