Carpet Dry Cleaning

Everything you need to know about Carpet Dry cleaning.

 

Frequently asked questions about carpet Dry cleaning

Q. Will dry cleaning shrink my carpet?

Dry cleaning does not shrink or damage carpets if used correctly - this is why you should make sure the carpet cleaner you choose has been properly trained and accredited.

Q. Will my carpets become soiled and look dirty more quickly after I dry clean them?

The carpet cleaning solutions used today are very advanced and a carpet cleaner who uses a quality cleaning agent in the cleaning process will not promote rapid resoiling.

Q. Should I dry clean or steam clean my carpets, what is better?

Steam cleaning or dry cleaning both have their advantages and disadvantages.

Steam Cleaning advantages;

  • A more deeper clean.
  • A better result if carpets are heavily soiled or if there are pets on the carpet.

Steam cleaning disadvantages;

  • Extended drying times if technician is inexperienced or uses inferior equipment.

Dry cleaning advantages;

  • Carpet is dry quickly between 30 and 60 minutes.
  • Carpet can be walked on almost instantly.

Dry cleaning disadvantages.

  • Not as effective as steam cleaning if carpet is heavily soiled.
  • Not as effective as steam cleaning if carpet has not been cleaned for 12 months or more.
  • Not recommended for successful pet stain removal.

Note; There are many factors that determine whether your carpet should be dry or steam cleaned; Is your carpet wool, nylon, mix, polypropylene, acrylic ? Are pets allowed on your carpet? How long has it been since your carpet was last cleaned? Is it essential that your carpet is dried quickly after cleaning because of foot traffic? You should choose a carpet cleaner that carries both dry and steam cleaning systems in his vehicle and after inspecting your carpet should be able to advise you on which system is best suited to your situation.

 

Choose a carpet cleaning company that uses the following dry cleaning process.

  • Step 1. Carpet is pre vacuumed prior to cleaning commencing. A commercial upright vacuum cleaner should be used. A pre vacuum of the carpet before cleaning is a must to remove dry soiling. Choose a carpet cleaner that uses industrial upright vacuum cleaners with hospital grade HEPA S-CLASS filtration. Cheap barrel type vacuum cleaners are a waste of time as they will not remove hair from the carpet.

  • Step 2. The carpet should be presprayed with a water based dry-cleaning or encapsulation product.

  • Step 3. Carpet is Dry cleaned using a encapsulation machine or a floor polisher and a clean carpet bonnet. Soil is transferred from the carpet onto the bonnet or pad. A good technician should change the bonnet regularly.
Floor polisher is used with a carpet bonnet or dry cleaning pad.
There are various types of dry cleaning bonnets or pads placed under the floor polisher.

Encapsulation machines are another method used in the dry cleaning process.

  • Step 4. Spots and stains are treated.

  • Step 5. Carpet is gently raked with grandi groom to reset carpet pile.

 

What is the next Step?

Now that you are fully informed on what to expect from Carpet Dry Cleaning it is now a matter of choosing a company that will give you at least a 5 step Dry Cleaning process.

 

What to look for when choosing a carpet cleaning company.

  1. What training do their technicians have?
    These are the major training organizations in Australia;
    • IICRC
    • ITI
    • Jena Dyco

  2. Does the company belong to a carpet cleaning professional trade association.
    Trade associations in Australia;
    • Nucca
    • Wool safe Australia

  3. Choose a company that does not use bait and switch tactics.
    Very cheap prices over the phone normally $10.00 - $20.00 per room, then increase the price when they arrive at your premises.

  4. Choose a company that offers both Dry and Steam cleaning methods.

  5. Choose a company that carries minimum $20 million dollars public liability insurance.

  6. Choose a company that offers a guarantee?

  7. Choose a company that is experienced in stain removal not just carpet cleaning.
    A professional company should be using advanced stain removing methods such as heat transfer methods. Look for before and after photos on their website.

  8. Choose a company that has a website with photographs of their work.

Can the consumer guide recommend a carpet cleaner to me?

Yes we can, we have done all the hard work. The carpet cleaners recommended on this site have been thoroughly checked and asked to produce documents for the following.

  1. Signed an agreement that they will not perform bait and switch marketing strategies.

  2. Have been in business a minimum of 5 years.

  3. Belong to a national professional trade association.

  4. Their technicians have been trained by a National training school, not just their own in-house training.

  5. The company offers more than 1 carpet cleaning method.

  6. The company performs advanced stain removing techniques.

  7. The company can give you a choice of using “green” cleaning solutions.