There are a variety of methods and equipment used to clean carpets. To narrow it down, we refer to either dry cleaning (low moisture cleaning) or steam cleaning (hot water extraction). It must be stressed that all methods do have their place. All have their strong points and weak points.

The dry method could either be dry foam, bonnet cleaning, or dry absorbent powder. All use a pad or brush under a floor buffer (or a cylindrical brush) Dry foamers and dry absorbent powder cleaners scrub the carpet with a soapy solution or a cellulose detergent powder under a brush, allow it to dry, then vacuum the dirt out. Bonnet cleaners spray a cleaner on the carpet and then spin a thick cotton pad over it, rubbing the soil up into the pad. These methods are great for interim cleaning. They clean the visible soils on the top the carpet yarns, but they fail in flushing the deeply embedded soils. But sometimes in commercial applications, a fast dry and a visual clean is all that is needed then.

During steam cleaning or hot water extraction process, hot water is sprayed on your carpet and instantly sucked back out. This method actually rinses or extracts the soils out of your carpet.

A recent technical bulletin from Shaw Industries, the world’s largest carpet manufacturer recommends hot water extraction, which research indicates provides the best capability for cleaning.

Peacock Rug Care feels that the highest standard of carpet care should be exercised at all times. That’s why we employ a complete six step ottawa carpet cleaning process with a truck mounted hot water extractor. And our unique products leave your carpet completely residue free, very soft, and in most cases, quite dry. Anything less is substandard.

There has been plenty of marketing information with regard to how unhealthy carpets are, with the purpose of "scaring" you into carpet cleaning. There has also been much in the media about the dangers of dust mites. The fact of the matter is that there are probably more dust mites in your pillows and bedding than in your carpet. The reality of IAQ and carpets is that if a common sense approach is taken, proper weekly vacuuming and periodic professional cleaning, a healthy home will always be yours.

Ottawa Carpet Cleaning and dust mites: Should I be concerned about dust mites in carpet? Not necessarily. Most mite allergen is found in bedding and upholstered furniture. Exposure to mite allergen usually occurs while sleeping, sitting, or through direct surface contact with the allergen itself.