Carpet steam cleaning is a essential process you need for your carpets once a year. For this service it’s important that you choose a reputable carpet cleaner. If you’ve never had this cleaning service before it’s important that you know what to expect from a professional carpet cleaner.

The first step of carpet cleaning is pre-spraying the carpet if it’s necessary. The pre-spray gets added if there are organic stains such as food. The pre-spray will break down organic material so that it easier to remove. After a few minute the carpet will be sprayed with pressurized hot water and cleaning solution. This will lift and remove dirt trapped at the base of the carpet.

Once the dirt is loosen a powerful vacuum remove the dirt and water. This step is crucial to prevent damages  and pests such as mould. Only  professional equipment has this vacuum feature. Store bought poor quality equipment doesn’t. Removing the dirt and water optimizes the drying process and doesn’t leave the dirt in place.

Unprofessional cleaners may leave your carpet material soaked. This will cause unwanted damages. For the most part oversaturated carpet won’t dry. The dampness will attract mould and you might have to remove the carpet all together.