Experts in the carpet cleaning industry and consumers alike used to turn their nose up at steam carpet cleaning as it was seen as extremely time consuming and expensive. However, the industry as a whole has picked up in recent years, and significant developments in technology have meant that steam carpet cleaning is now the preferred method of cleaning.
Whilst steam cleaning has always been the most efficient method at removing traces of dirt, bacteria and other contaminants it was always avoided due to the time it took to dry. This led to an increase in the popularity of dry cleaning, but this method is not able to offer the same standards of cleaning, and only really cleans the surface of carpet fibres.
Previously steam carpet cleaning used to take a very long time to dry as the equipment available was not powerful enough to extract large volumes of water from the carpet fibres. Thanks to improvements in technology over recent years, steam cleaning now uses what is known as a hot water extraction machine.
This equipment pumps the cleaning solution into the carpet, loosens any stains or compacted debris, and then both the fluids and dirt is removed at incredibly high pressures, leaving behind much cleaner and healthier looking carpets.
Steam carpet cleaning is the only method to be recommended by all UK carpet manufacturers and industry bodies such as the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Certification (IICRC) and National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA).
This highly recommended cleaning technique is not only capable of cleaning carpets, but also extending their lifespan. It has been proven that frequent thorough steam cleaning treatments can help improve the strength of carpet fibres and enhance the colour of the carpet. This means you’re your carpets could last for years longer than if they are not maintained.
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