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Pro's and Con's of Carpet Cleaning Methods

By: Steve Hanson

Did you know there are 4 different types of carpet cleaning methods? Each method has its own pro's and con's. Here are just a few:

Bonnet Cleaning:

Pros

*Fast
*Inexpensive
*Carpet dries fast
*Good solution for traffic lanes

Cons

*Only cleans the surfact

Hot Water Extraction:

Pros

*Deep cleans
*Can sanitize carpet
*Can help with odor control

Cons

*Possible wicking problems
*Takes longer to dry
*More training needed
*High cost of equipment

Dry Foam Shampoo

Pros

*Reduces wicking problems
*Odor control
*Relatively inexpensive

Cons

*Carpet can resoil quickly
*Chemical overuse
*Vacuuming not thorough enough upon completion.

Dry Extraction

Pros

*No drying time
*Reduces wicking problems
*Less training

Cons

*Chemical odor
*Carpet can resoil quickly
*Labor intensive and expensive

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