Why Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaning Methods are Superior
to Steam Cleaning Methods
10/19/2012
Opinion may have it that consumers do not care what difference it makes which method of carpet cleaning is used. Actually, many concerned and informed consumers do care. Increasingly, our world is becoming more and more health conscious and economically concerned. The cleaning process and solution used is very important to the conscientious customer. What is the safest and most economical method used today?
The general assumption is that steam cleaning is the best process used today. Carpet cleaning companies who utilize the steam cleaning method will claim that carpet manufacturers only recommend the steam cleaning method or will revoke their guarantee. This, (due to diligent research), has been proven false. Most carpet manufacturers recommend the “deep cleaning method”, which includes the low moisture method. If they only recommend the steam cleaning method, check to see if they are also the cleaning company themselves, or their friend owns the cleaning company. The decision to recommend is no longer made depending on the actual process, because manufacturers are finding that the low-moisture extraction method of carpet cleaning is now the safest method, rather than water extraction.
Steam cleaning, which does not use steam but hot water, is a method that often utilizes highly pressurized heated water that is forced down into the carpet backing and often straight through to the carpet pad. Over time this will ruin not only the pad, but the carpet fibers as well. Since the steam cleaning works on such a "deep down" level, this means that the water can be trapped at the base of the carpet with any excess dirt left behind. Water does not rise but falls. A stain that is pushed down by the water will “wick” back up after the carpet dries several hours or even days later. The excess moisture causes a long drying time enabling mold and mildew to breed deep down in the carpet fibers. The growing bacteria is harmful to people, pets, and the longevity of the carpet.
The Better Choice
The low moisture extraction method of cleaning has proven to be superior to the out-of-date hot water extraction method. The drying time is significantly shorter, making mold and mildew growth impossible. The gentle scrubbing of the carpet loosens dirt and grime rather than trying to wash it off, while the centrifugal force of the spinning bonnets or oscillation, partnered with an all-natural solution lifts the dirt to the surface and onto the bonnet. The result is obvious.
Uses an Oxygenated Citrus Cleaner.
Oxygenated cleansers are exactly what they sound like. Since they are infused with oxygenated bubbles, they do not need to be used with the same amount of pressure that steam cleaners typically utilize. A low-pressure applicator is used to administer the cleanser directly into the carpet. The cleanser will attach itself to dirt and grime particles, while the oxygenated bubbles react scientifically, gently lifting any oils and dirt up to the surface making it easy to extract, leaving the carpet fluffy and soft to the touch. There are now all-natural citrus based cleaners on the market today that successfully extract stains that any steam cleaning method could not touch.
Environmentally Conservative
Low-Moisture means less water used in the process. When cleaning carpets steam cleaners use at least 20 gallons of water, whereas the low moisture system only uses less than 5 gallons on a whole house. Conservation of our clean water reserves is becoming more and more important these days.
Economically Conservative
The economical choice between these two methods of carpet cleaning is - surprisingly - the newer, updated low-moisture process. To purchase a steam cleaning franchise, with a truck-mounted steam cleaner, is anywhere from 95,000 to 250,000 start up cost, whereas a Kwik Dry Total Cleaning Franchise costs from $35,000 to 75,000 (all together), with twice the territory and five cleaning services included. The low-moisture oxygenated system of carpet cleaning is the most cost effective - hands down!
Low Moisture Oxygenated Methods – The New Winner!
For decades, the hot water extraction method of cleaning seemed to be the best way to clean the world’s carpets, and for a while, it was. But problems were encountered, such as the long drying time that caused mold and mildew to grow, the pushing down of stains into the carpet base that when dried showed up again. Any good business-person does not want to ruin carpets or have to re-clean carpets. It is just not economically profitable. So, another method had to be invented to replace this so-called “steam cleaning” method. The new process uses low moisture, low pressure, and a safe chemical compound that lifts the dirt and grease up to the surface of the carpet making it possible to remove. The carpet dries faster and stays cleaner longer proving low moisture extraction to be the champion of carpet cleaning methods today.
You may say that the author of this blog does not know what she is talking about, but I do - We were “steam cleaners” 20 years ago.
Kwik Dry Total Cleaning is an international, multi-faceted carpet cleaning company. Kwik Dry is the only government "Green Approved" method available today for cleaning carpets. Carpets dry in 1 - 2 hours and there are no hidden fees.
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