Steamatic of Columbus has been part of the Flooring & More Carpet One family for 36 years. During that time, you really get to know a few things about cleaning carpet, rugs, upholstery and drapery. First a few fun points to note:
- “steam” cleaning uses hot water, typically around 195 degrees F, to break down dirt and grease…most greases and oil begin to break down at 140 degrees
- the water in a “hot water extraction” system is simply the “carrier” to loosen the grease and dirt from the fiber and then carry that dirt with it as it is extracted (vacuumed) out of the carpet
- if water is left behind in your carpet, you can bet dirt is, too
- most carpet manufacturer’s recommend prefessional cleaning at least once a year (your family composition and lifestyle may dictate more or less frequesnt cleaning)
Depending on the humidity (let’s face it, we live in the South where humidity is a fact of life!), your carpet should be dry or close to dry when the cleaning is finished. That’s not to say immediately after the cleaning wand passes over the carpet, but if you have four rooms being cleaned, we find that the first room is fairly dry by the time we start the fourth room. This is important because it means that the water AND dirt have been removed from your carpet. Additionally, the potential for mold or mildew from any remaining dampness or the tendancy for wet carpet to attract more dirt is being approriately managed.
To see more of what Steamatic can do for you, we have attached a short video:
Steamatic of Columbus – Carpet-Dirty Shoes
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