Recently, two customers explained that they had their carpets cleaned by another company and they were not happy with the results.  They didn’t feel the carpet was cleaned well, and they were looking to get them cleaned again only months later.  They explained that the cleaning company used a rotary machine with a pad.  This is referred to as bonnet buffing.

Bonnet buffing is a controversial method of carpet cleaning.  First, what are its benefits?

Bonnet buffing is faster and therefore should be more economical.  Also, done properly your carpets should dry quicker than conventional steam cleaning.  Bonnet buffing began before steam extractors were used.  It is a simple method.  Use an absorbent pad under a standard speed floor machine, and ‘buff’ the carpet.  It can be a useful part of a carpet maintenance program on commercial carpets in between deep cleanings, that is, steam extraction to maintain appearance.

In my opinion this method has no place in your residence.  The fact that it cleans the surface of your carpet, and could possibly damage residential carpet is one factor.  Another is that it does not deep clean.  Steam extraction uses hot steam to kill bacteria in your carpet, and suck out contamimants like pollen, dander, dust and more to leave your carpet and your home smeeling fresh.

Insist on steam extraction for your home.  Waiting a little longer for it to dry will be well worth it, for your carpet and for the health of your family.

Call 941-227-4944 to schedule an appointment with Bradenton Carpet Cleaner.