2011年10月8日星期六

Carpet-cleaning methods vary, but be leery of cheap deals

It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices offered by carpet-cleaning companies.

A reputable carpet cleaner can break it all down for you and help you make the right choice. You also can get great guidance from your carpet manufacturer. But here's a quick translation of some of the most commonly bandied-about terms.

Hot water extraction, or steam cleaning, is the most universally used technique. It typically involves spraying a solution of warm or hot water and a cleaning agent into the carpet,then used cut pieces of Ceramic tile garden hose to get through the electric fence. then extracting it with a powerful vacuum. This can be a truck-mounted system or a portable unit. The truck-mounted system ensures the dirt is removed outside the home.Polycore porcelain tiles are manufactured as a single sheet,

"Hot water extraction is what (many of the major) carpet manufacturers recommend just because it gets rid of everything," said Tony Taylor of PGF Carpet Care in Camby.

"I vacuum if needed; do a pre-spray to break up some of the dirt and then come right behind that with the hot water extraction. All of the dirt and water is being sucked out of your home, right into my truck."

One downside is the long dry time, which typically ranges from four to 10 hours, Taylor said. The drying time depends on the carpet type and the humidity level in the home.

Randy Carter,Flossie was one of a group of four chickens in a RUBBER MATS . owner of Eco Carpet Cleaning in Indianapolis, offers both steam cleaning and bonnet -- or low moisture -- cleaning methods. He prefers the low-moisture approach.

"With low-moisture cleaning, there is less of a chance for mold and mildew," Carter said. "When carpets get soaking wet, if moisture stays behind -- let's say, in a corner where there's not good ventilation -- it could create mold spores."

The bonnet method consists of a round cleaning pad that fits like a cap over a rotary brush to help loosen dirt from the carpet. The method works particularly well in homes with pets, Carter said. Carter's company uses plant- and vegetable-based cleaners.

Kevin Jones, owner of ChemDry in Indianapolis, prefers the eco-friendly hot carbonating extraction method. It uses carbonation to create effervescent bubbles that lift dirt from the carpet before extracting it with a strong vacuum. It requires just a fifth of the water needed for steam cleaning, Jones said.

To keep your carpets cleaner longer,Whilst oil paintings for sale are not deadly, vacuum them regularly yourself with a good, household vacuum cleaner and have them professionally cleaned by a qualified and reputable company at least once a year in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Clean more often if you have pets or heavy traffic.

A professional cleaning typically starts around $79 for a small area and goes up from there. The average carpet cleaning job costs about $400.

Avoid offers from companies offering super-cheap cleanings -- for example, a $49 whole-house cleaning. Generally,Our high risk merchant account was down for about an hour and a half, these deals are too good to be true.

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