Dry Cleaning Vs. Steam Cleaning Rug Cleaners
All carpet cleaning is not created equal. While both dry cleaning and steam cleaning methods are viable, they offer very different benefits to the consumer. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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Steam cleaning injects a pressurized hot water-based cleaning solution into the carpet to remove deep embedded dirt and debris, which is immediately vacuumed away.
Dry cleaning uses a powder that is moistened with solvents. The powder is scrubbed into the carpet to absorb dirt before it is vacuumed away.
Misconceptions
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Steam cleaning is an industry misnomer. A more accurate term is hot water extraction, as the method works by injecting hot, pressurized water into the carpet immediately followed by extraction of dirt and debris.
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Dry cleaning benefits
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Dry cleaning dries almost immediately, making it an ideal choice for busy areas that need to be cleaned and reopened in short periods of time. It is the cleaning method of choice for delicate, natural fiber floor coverings such as hemp, seagrass and sisal carpets.
Steam cleaning benefits
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Steam cleaning is the most common residential cleaning method as it is perfect for removing stains, dirt and contaminants from wall-to-wall carpet as well as area rugs.
Drying times
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Steam cleaning takes from 12 to 24 hours to dry, depending on the thickness of the carpet, as well as local humidity and temperature.
Dry cleaning method is completely dry in a matter of minutes.
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