{"id":9218,"date":"2017-02-22T00:54:45","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T00:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.cleanercleaner.co.uk\/?p=9218"},"modified":"2024-12-03T09:59:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T09:59:47","slug":"which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Which carpet cleaning method is the best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Carpet cleaning, carpet shampooing, hot water extraction, dry steam cleaning, dry compound cleaning<\/strong>&#8230;. there are so many different names used for basically getting dirt out of your carpet, it\u2019s easy to get confused about what they all mean. To make matters worse, these words are often used incorrectly, sometimes deliberately to mislead the customer, and some, shall we say, less reputable companies will take advantage if you use a generic term, such as steam cleaning.<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"btn btn-primary quote\">BOOK NOW<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you don&#8217;t specify <strong>hot water extraction cleaning<\/strong>, you might end up with a &nbsp;<strong>carpet cleaning company<\/strong> simply using a steam mop on your floors, which will not produce the same results. If in doubt, ask for a precise description of how your carpet is going to be cleaned, so you know exactly what <strong>carpet cleaning method<\/strong> you are getting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8644 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/steam-carpet-cleaning-333x444.jpg\" alt=\"steam carpet cleaning in Harrow\" width=\"327\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/steam-carpet-cleaning-333x444.jpg 333w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/steam-carpet-cleaning.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/>There are several <strong>methods used for cleaning carpets<\/strong>, with the most popular being hot water extraction cleaning. This is the method we usually recommend here at <strong>Cleaner Cleaner<\/strong>, as it gives you (well, your carpets) that real <strong>deep clean<\/strong>, getting rid of not just dirt but allergens, <strong>dust mites<\/strong> and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">However, the <strong>best method of carpet cleaning<\/strong> also <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/cleaning-most-common-carpet-types\/\">depends on the type of carpet to be cleaned<\/a>. Most carpets benefit from the really thorough clean you get from <strong>hot water extraction<\/strong>, but it could spell disaster for carpets made from fibres such as sisal or jute. A jute carpet may look hard wearing, but the fibres are actually delicate, and should never be saturated, otherwise your carpet may never be the same again. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#What_is_hot_water_extraction_cleaning\" >What is hot water extraction cleaning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#Other_carpet_cleaning_methods\" >Other carpet cleaning methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#Carpet_Steam_cleaning\" >Carpet Steam cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#Dry_carpet_cleaning\" >Dry carpet cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#Carpet_shampooing\" >Carpet shampooing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#Are_carpet_cleaning_chemicals_safe_for_pets_and_children\" >Are carpet cleaning chemicals safe for pets and children?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#How_quickly_does_the_carpet_dry_after_hot_water_extraction_cleaning\" >How quickly does the carpet dry after hot water extraction cleaning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/which-carpet-cleaning-method-is-the-best\/#What_size_carpets_do_you_clean\" >What size carpets do you clean?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_hot_water_extraction_cleaning\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">What is hot water extraction cleaning?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Highly pressurised water, combined with a cleaning solution, is pumped onto the carpet. The used liquid is then extracted using a powerful vacuum and deposited into a separate tank, and the process is repeated. The use of pressurised water agitates the <strong>carpet fibres<\/strong> and dislodges dirt from deep within the carpet and the vacuum immediately draws the waste out, leaving your carpet thoroughly clean. For the <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/carpet-stain-removal\/\">removal of stubborn stains<\/a> and ingrained dirt, hot water extraction really is the best method of cleaning. Other advantages of the <em>hot water extraction cleaning process<\/em> are that it leaves no residue on your carpet and odours absorbed by your carpet are eliminated more effectively than with any other cleaning method. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/7-ideas-for-dealing-with-mould\/\"><strong>deep carpet cleaning<\/strong> helps to get rid of mould<\/a><strong>, mildew, allergens, fungi and dust mites in your carpet<\/strong>, so this is the ideal method if anyone in your household has a reaction to these things. A clean carpet means a healthier home.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-does-steam-cleaning-cost\/\">How Much Does Steam Cleaning Cost?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_carpet_cleaning_methods\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Other carpet cleaning methods<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carpet_Steam_cleaning\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Carpet Steam cleaning<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9227\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/steam-carpet-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"steam carpet cleaning method\" width=\"314\" height=\"209\">A steam cleaner produces a mist of steam on the carpet, which helps to loosen dirt. However, the dirt is not easily wiped off a soft surface such as carpet. <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/carpet-cleaning\/\"><strong>Steam carpet cleaning<\/strong><\/a> works really well on hard surfaces, and may be suitable for a quick refresh for carpets which are only lightly soiled, but it cannot give the same depth of cleaning as the hot water extraction carpet cleaning method, and if you&#8217;re paying for the full hot water extraction clean, you don&#8217;t want to end up with a light steam.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_carpet_cleaning\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Dry carpet cleaning <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our <strong>dry carpet cleaning method<\/strong> consists of applying specialist powder onto the carpet and agitating the fibres. The particles of the powder work like tiny sponges to absorb the dirt, and after 15 minutes they are vacuumed out, leaving your carpet clean and fresh. This <strong>method of carpet cleaning<\/strong> works well when you need a very quick process, for example, in a hotel, where most carpets need to be accessible 24 hours a day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9229 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carpet-shampooing-333x250.jpg\" alt=\"carpet shampooing\" width=\"333\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carpet-shampooing-333x250.jpg 333w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carpet-shampooing.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><strong>Dry carpet cleaning methods<\/strong> are also the only solution for dealing with jute, coir or seagrass flooring. These types of carpet are prone to fibre damage, colour loss and shrinkage if they get wet, so they must never be cleaned using a liquid saturation method. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carpet_shampooing\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><br \/>\nCarpet shampooing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Most customers who ask for this method, actually want hot water extraction. Conventional carpet shampooing does not have the same effect as hot water extraction, as it uses rotating brushes, which can <strong>damage the fibres of the carpet<\/strong>, and if it is not done professionally, it can leave a residue on the carpet. Shampooing should be avoided for your <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/viscose-rugs-pros-cons-cleaning-maintenance\/\">viscose rug as its fibers retain water, and saturating them can damage the carpet<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read also:<a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/cheap-carpet-cleaning-services\/\">Cheap Carpet Cleaning Is a Trap<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We regularly get asked questions about our <em>hot water extraction carpet cleaning<\/em>. Here are some of the most frequent enquiries:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"btn btn-primary quote\">GET A QUOTE<\/button><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_carpet_cleaning_chemicals_safe_for_pets_and_children\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-9231\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carpets-pets-children-333x305.jpg\" alt=\"pets carpets and children\" width=\"333\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carpets-pets-children-333x305.jpg 333w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/carpets-pets-children.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>Are carpet cleaning chemicals safe for pets and children?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Yes. At Cleaner Cleaner we use only <em>eco friendly carpet cleaning methods<\/em> and solutions in our hot water extraction process. We recognise that you don\u2019t want to be worried about chemical residue in your carpets which might be harmful to anyone in your household. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable to being exposed to chemicals in carpets, since they tend to spend more time on the floor than adults. Of course, if you have children or pets, your carpets are likely to gather more dirt, with the inevitable spillages, accidents and muddy paws, so strong cleaning products are all the more essential. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We use the very latest <strong>eco-friendly cleaning products<\/strong> because they deliver powerful cleaning performance as well as being completely safe for all the family, including your four-legged friends. Our <strong>eco carpet cleaning<\/strong> fluids are also perfectly safe for allergy sufferers or people with asthma who need to avoid the use of toxic chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-stain-protection-for-carpets-and-upholstery\/\">9 Things You Need to Know About Stain Protection for Carpets and Upholstery<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_the_carpet_dry_after_hot_water_extraction_cleaning\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">How quickly does the carpet dry after hot water extraction cleaning?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This will depend on a number of factors, such as the temperature, air flow and humidity in the room, and also the type of carpet. If you are able to open up windows and turn up the thermostat on your heating, it will help to speed up the drying process. If you happen to have under-floor heating, that\u2019s a real plus when it comes to drying your carpet out after a professional clean. Some carpets will be dry in as little as 1-2 hours, while others will take 3-4 hours. You can walk on your carpets straight after we\u2019ve finished cleaning them, because we\u2019ll leave you some free plastic overshoes to use \u2013 not necessarily the height of fashion, but perfect for <strong>keeping your carpet clean<\/strong> while it\u2019s still damp. Remember not to put any heavy furniture back onto your carpet until it is completely dry. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_carpets_do_you_clean\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">What size carpets do you clean?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We can do <strong>carpet cleaning<\/strong> for one room or an entire house. We also provide <strong>carpet cleaning services<\/strong> for a range of commercial buildings, from offices to hotels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At Cleaner Cleaner we offer several carpet cleaning methods, but wherever suitable we will recommend the use of the <strong>hot water extraction method<\/strong>, because we are passionate about making your carpets as clean as possible. Call us to find out more about our Carpet Cleaning London services at Cleaner Cleaner, and how we can help to get your carpets looking as good as new.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"btn btn-primary quote\">BOOK NOW<\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carpet cleaning, carpet shampooing, hot water extraction, dry steam cleaning, dry compound cleaning&#8230;. there are so many different names used for basically getting dirt out of your carpet, it\u2019s easy to get confused about what they all mean. To make matters worse, these words are often used incorrectly, sometimes deliberately to mislead the customer, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[135],"tags":[138,4177,4176,4175],"class_list":["post-9218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-carpet-cleaning","tag-carpet-cleaning","tag-dry-carpet-cleaning","tag-hot-water-extraction","tag-steam-cleaning"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9218"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9218\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}