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      21Aug, 2017
      Bonnet Buffing or Steam Cleaning – Which is Better?

      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.

       

       

      17Apr, 2017
      Carpet Steam Cleaning – Truck Mount Vs. Portable Which Is Better?

      Many customers ask what type of carpet steam cleaning Bradenton Carpet Cleaner uses.  Which equipment provides the best cleaning?

       

      In the 1980’s truck mount systems were the best, by far.  Portable machines had no internal heating source.  Those machines are now called “cold water extractors”.  The other detriment using the old portable carpet cleaning machines was their low water pressure put more moisture into the carpets, thus increasing drying times.

      Because of their lack of power, many manufacturers of carpet cleaning equipment produced machines with scrubbing brushes to help loosen soil.  While these machines provided a modest improvement they were rough on the carpets, removing fibers which is not good for your carpet.

      In the 1990’s water pressure in portable machines began to increase.  Also, some machines began to be offered with internal heating elements.  This improved the performance of the carpet cleaning machines.Quality Carpet Cleaning Services

      Today, some companies produce dual circuit portable machines with internal heating and pressure as high as 500 Psi(pounds per square inch).  These machines offer cleaning performance closer to the truck mount systems than ever before.

      However, portable carpet cleaning machines offer more benefits.  Surprisingly, many customers prefer portable machines over truck mounted systems.  This list is from previous customers negative feelings regarding truck mounted systems:

      • Truck mount systems can only serve first floor properties
      • Loud van noise will disturb neighbors or community
      • Technicians pull long hoses through home and have damaged walls and corners.
      • Truck mount crews are under pressure to turn jobs quickly and don’t try to remove stains.
      • Truck mount units burn gas and/or other fuels.  Not green friendly.
      • Illegal dumping of waste water in street or storm water drains.

      Times have changed.

      This list provides some excellent reasons to consider the advantages when hiring a carpet cleaning company that has good equipment and experience in cleaning.  Bradenton Carpet Cleaner would be happy to demonstrate the performance of a state of the art, high tech portable carpet cleaning machine can do for your home or business.

      Call 941-227-4944 for more information or for a free carpet cleaning estimate.

      16Apr, 2013
      Clean Carpets Contribute to Good Health

      Did you know that the typical homeowner’s carpet has about 200,000 bacteria in every square inch! Yeah, that’s 4,000 times as much bacterium than is located on your toilet seat. Kind of makes you want to leave your socks on doesn’t it? This bacteria feast is a collection of skin cells, food and drink particles, chemicals, pesticides, pollen, exhaust, and numerous other pollutants all living together in your cozy carpet. It comes from the bottom of your shoes, your clothes, skin, and even your pets. This is why it is so important to have your carpets regularly cleaned by professional carpet cleaners. Just because your carpet looks clean, doesn’t mean it isn’t hiding harmful germs and bacteria. The only way to be sure that all these germs, mites, and pollutants are actually removed is to have a professional clean your carpets.

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      Sadly, those vacuums that you see for rental or retail carpet shampooers just don’t have what it takes to do a thorough cleaning. Only professional equipment has enough suction power, water pressure, and can reach a high enough temperature to extract and kill the bacteria and germs lurking in your carpet fibers. Every professional knows dozens of techniques the each situation, and also knows that over cleaning or using the wrong chemical solutions can cause damage to your expensive rugs.

      Qualified Carpet Cleaners

      Of course, not every professional carpet cleaner is created equal. Be sure to find a company that uses qualified, experienced, and certified technicians for that ultimate steam cleaning. You should have this done to your carpets at least once a year, and more often than that if you have indoor pets or small children.

      Tips and Techniques To Clean Carpet

      A few ways to cut down on the amount of bacteria and grime that accumulates between regularly scheduled cleanings are:

      • Regularly vacuum your floors, more if you have pets or small children.
      • Don’t wear shoes indoors that are used outdoors.
      • Use machine washable rugs in high-traffic areas.

      Of course these methods won’t completely eliminate bacteria, only a high temperature steam cleaning can do that, but they will help reduce the amount of new bacteria that grows in your carpet fibers in the meantime. Doing what you can to keep your carpets cleaned and maintaining a professional steam cleaning routine will help keep your home and air cleaner and provide a safer and healthier environment for you and your loved ones.

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