Hot water extraction typically involves several steps. The first step is done each time you vacuum your carpet - to remove surface debris and some of the dust that settles into carpet fibers. The second step, if required, is to pre-treat the carpet with a surfactant or de-greaser (depending on your environment) to loosen dirt and oils that are embedded in the carpet. Areas that have been heavily soiled (traffic lanes, areas with spills, etc.) may require additional pre-treatment with a spotting solution. Spotting solutions are generally just a different surfactant or degreaser. The third step is to use a carpet cleaning tool, called a wand, that sprays either a very dilute soap solution or a solution with a rinse agent on the carpet.  The fourth step is to extract the cleaning solution and the oils and dirt it has removed from the carpet fibers.

For high traffic areas, we often add a Turbo Scrub step using a modified form of bonnet cleaning to loosen ground in dirt and grease.

Residential & Industrial Cleaning Co.

Carpet Cleaning Specialists Since 1988

See Which equipment is right for you? to help decide on the type of hot water extraction equipment that is best for your needs.

How often should you clean your carpet?  See the Cleaning Frequency Recommended by the EPA to help decide how often you should clean your carpet.

Hot water extraction carpet cleaning wand that injects cleaning solution and extracts solution, oils, and dirt from your carpet.

See Carpet Manufacturer Recommendations

Hot water extraction — which is often called “steam” cleaning — is recognized by carpet manufacturers as the best cleaning method, and may be required to retain your carpet warranty.  Hot water extraction is the most common, most effective, and safest method of cleaning carpet. Regardless of whether your carpet is made of nylon, polyester, wool, olefin, or some blend of these fibers, it can best be cleaned using this method.

· Required by many major carpet manufacturers to retain their warranty

· Removes soil and other debris that are embedded in your carpet fibers —most of what you bring in on your shoes is trapped in your carpet even if you can’t see it

· Extends the life of your carpet—residential carpet can look virtually new even after 20 years

· Recommended by the EPA

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