When you invest
in a carpet, be it wall to wall or an area rug, you want
it to stay clean, fresh and healthy for as long as possible.
Beside the dirt and odors that accumulate in carpets, microscopic
organisms such as dust mites can make their home there.
For this reason, consider using carpet cleaning services
at least twice a year.
The carpet cleaning methods that are right for you will
depend on the amount of traffic your carpet or rugs endure,
whether or not children and pets live in the home, and
whether anyone in the home has allergies. It is also very
important for the life of your carpet to choose a carpet
cleaning method that is compatible with the materials that
your carpet or rug is made of. This is why it is better
to hire a carpet cleaning service - staffed by professionals,
than to attempt to deep clean your carpets yourself.
Five Traditional Types of Carpet Cleaning
1. Shampooing
2. Dry Cleaning
3. Foam Cleaning
4. Bonnet Cleaning
5. Steam Cleaning
Regardless of which method is used, the carpet cleaning
service will first thoroughly vacuum all carpets that are
to be deep cleaned.
Carpet cleaning that involves shampooing is probably
the least effective method. Special detergents are applied
to the carpet or rug and agitated with a carpet cleaning
machine. The shampoo is then extracted from the carpet
by vacuuming. The detergents used contain brighteners and
deodorizers that leave your carpet looking nice and smelling
good. However, most of the dirt and microbes stay in the
carpet and reappear after the shampoo's effect has expired.
Compare the shampooing mething to OxyMagic
The dry cleaning method is ideal, because you do
not have to wait for the carpets to dry. This form of carpet
cleaning is performed by covering the carpet with a special
cleaning powder that is designed to attract dirt like a
magnet. Once the powder is worked into the carpet, it is
thoroughly vacuumed away.
Compare the dry cleaning mething
to OxyMagic
The foam carpet cleaning method is a cross between
shampooing and dry cleaning. It uses a minimal amount of
water and foam detergent that attracts and adheres to the
soil. After the foam is worked into the carpet, it is thoroughly
vacuumed, extracting most of the water, detergent, and
dirt.
Compare the foam carpet cleaning mething to OxyMagic
The bonnet carpet cleaning method is usually preformed
only in commercial buildings. It does not work as well
as other methods in residential homes, because it is designed
mainly to maintain or restore the appearance of industrial
carpeting rather than to provide deep cleaning. It also
has the potential of damaging the fibers that most home
carpets are composed of. Bonnet carpet cleaning is performed
by applying a chemical detergent to the carpet and using
an absorbent pad on a rotary shampoo machine to extract
soil.
Compare the bonnet carpet cleaning mething to OxyMagic
Steam cleaning, also known as hot water extraction,
is the most effective method of carpet cleaning. Carpet
cleaning services use a powerful machine that injects a
solution of hot water and detergent into the carpet or
rug. The mixture is then powerfully extracted by the machine,
leaving the carpets looking and smelling like new, but
most importantly, removing as much of the soil and microbes
as possible.
Compare the steam cleaning mething to OxyMagic
Information taken from Wisegeek.com
How
does OxyMagic differs from traditional carpet cleaning
methods?
OxyMagic is not a traditional carpet cleaning method.
It is the newest, most innovative method available. Using
low moisture techniques, with carpet drying on average
within an hour.
Comparing OxyMagic to traditional methods:
- Oxymagic vs Shampooing:
We use no detergents, therefore no left over residue
- Oxymagic vs Dry Cleaning:
We use only natural products and not only clean the carpets
but improve the air quality in homes.
- Oxymagic vs Foam:
This is double trouble. Detergents are used and can leave
residue but also uses water, which can take longer
times to dry. Mold Spores love warm, moist, dark areas
like the padding under your carpet. We only spray a
light mist over the carpet. Usually less than 2 gallons
for a 6-8 room house.
- Oxymagic vs Bonnet:
Regardless of what is used on the carpet, such as shampoo
or other cleaning solutions, the bonnet only cleans
the surface of the carpet. The main location for dirt,
allergens, dist mites and pet dander is in the bottom
1/3 of the carpet pile. Oxy removes those before we
began the actual cleaning process.
- Oxymagic vs Steam:
Though this used to be the most effective cleaning method,
now we know that using hot water can make your carpets
shrink upon drying, extended drying time or large fans
are used to help carpet dry faster, large equipment
is used but mainly mold spores and mildew love warm,
wet dark places. Large amounts of water are used and
has to be disposed of after cleaning. Oxy dries fast,
usually within an hour preventing the growth of mold
spores or mildew, equipment is more adaptable to home
and business settings (no long hoses draped throughout
your location. Oxy is Environmentally friendly, non-toxic
and safe for your family and pets.
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