When it comes to cleaning your carpet thoroughly, vacuuming just doesn’t fully do the job when it comes to removing deep down dirt, oils and other spills which will be stuck within the carpet fibers. Professional carpet cleaning is recommended by carpet manufactures to be performed at least once per year to prolong the carpets lifespan. The carpet steam cleaning method which will remove allergens, deep down dirt, surface spills, dust mites and other particles is also generally recommended.
The steam clean method creates a high temperature steam which acts as a better cleaning agent than just normal vacuuming. The steam will soak deep into the carpet’s fabric and bring out the dust or dirt that is stuck within the fibers. Conventional wet cleaner uses hot water instead of steam. The result is a wet carpet and often you need to wait for it to dry. The steam is distributed into the carpet and only a little amount is absorbed by the fabric fibers; however it is enough to lift the dirt out. Then the excess water will be absorbed out along with the dirt in it.
This method does not make use of any chemicals, which is highly beneficial for the health of your family and pets. The major cleaning component is actually the heat the steam produces. The heat from the steam helps to break down the bond between the dirt and the fabric fibers. The smaller it breaks down, the easier it is to get absorbed by the steam and out of the fabric. Steam can also go through micro holes better than water and get the dirt hidden inside.
The hot heat will kill any germs, bacteria as well as residue and factors which create foul odors, which are hiding deep within your carpet. It can also kill micro organism like dust mites and mold. This will also help to prolong the life of your carpet as no micro organisms are destroying your carpet from inside.
Carpet manufactures actually have a recommended cleaning frequency guide which should be followed to maintain the carpets warranty and lifespan. The frequency depends on factors such as traffic within the home, pets, family size, smoking household and homes with respiratory-sensitive or allergic persons residing. At the minimum one should hire carpet cleaners London to steam clean your carpet at least once a year. For the home that has pets or smokers cleaning should be carried out every six months. You do not want potentially dangerous moulds to start growing in your carpet, risking the health of your whole family.