When many of my customers hear the term “dry carpet cleaning” for the first time, they probably expect me to come to their homes with my van, take their rugs and carpets, and bring them to the dry cleaners. I guess it was the fault of professional carpet cleaners like me who failed to describe what the procedure is and why we call it this way.
How did the term originate?
The denomination “dry” compares the treatment to steam washing and hot water extraction – the two most applied carpet cleaning methods. Dry carpet cleaning employs significantly less water or steam and requires much less time for drying, which explains why it has been gaining increasing popularity. However, it does work with steam, even if in limited amounts.
How does it work?
Unlike steam washing and hot water extraction, which rely heavily on water (in different aggregate conditions), dry carpet cleaning’s efficiency comes from the powerful biodegradable cleaning compound. The cleaner sprinkles the treated area (or the whole carpet) and then rubs the compound into the fabrics with a special brush. It reacts with the dirt and grime residue and quickly dissolves, making it much easier to remove. In other words, it is almost like sprinkling your clothes with washing powder and then putting them in the washing machine.
The treatment is very effective for regular carpet treatment and gains more and more fans among Southampton homeowners.