Why should I consider Professional Carpet Cleaning?
Notice what Shaw Industries, the largest manufacturer of carpet in the world, says about professional carpet cleaning and its necessity:
In addition to frequent vacuuming, it is important to professionally clean your carpet on a regular basis. Approved cleaning systems will remove the oily, sticky soil that vacuums can't take out, and will help keep your carpet looking great for a longer time, while reducing wear and extending the life of your carpet.
Approved cleaning systems target the soils that result from cooking vapors, air pollution, and tracked-in dirt. The particles of oily soil deposited on carpet fibers can cause gradual but significant dulling of colors and damage to the carpet pile. The color isn't lost, but is hidden under the film. If this type of soil is allowed to accumulate, it begins to attract and hold the dry soil. Much of the dry soil in our area is in the form of sand. Not cleaning this soil will result in rapid wear of the carpet fiber.
Get on a cleaning schedule
If carpet is cleaned before it becomes too unsightly and heavily soiled, the cleaning process will be easier and more successful. Carpet in a typical household should be cleaned every 12 to 18 months, depending on the number of residents and amount of activity.
Choosing the proper cleaning system is important. Some systems may leave residues which accelerate re-soiling and defeats the whole purpose of cleaning, and some actually cause fiber damage.
Shaws choice: Hot water extraction, also referred to as steam carpet cleaning (the only cleaning method Carpet Clinic Inc uses!)
Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best cleaning results. This system is commonly referred to as "steam cleaning," although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of applying a cleaning agent into the carpet pile and using water and the extractor to recover the used solution and soil. This is done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and cleaning tools brought inside the home.