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There are two main type of carpet cleaning methods that I recommend are hot water extraction and bonnet cleaning. Both processes are effective if preformed properly and the correct cleaning agent is used. Protect Carpet Cleaning products can be used for either method. Again using a soap based product will make either method less effective and cause residue problems in the future. We provide cleaning instructions for both methods with every order.
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Mary asks…
What backing on an area rug is safe on new hardwood floors? What types of rug pads are not?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
I would only use something with a real cloth back. The synthetic pads (foam, et.) can cause the floor to sweat and can actually leave an imprint of the pad. I would ask the rug dealer what he would guarantee not to harm the wood floor if your rug does not have a cloth back.
Sharon asks…
Does a rug pad have to have the exact dimensions as the rug?
I’m thinking about buying a 9’2″ x 12′ 11″ rug, but there are no rug pads with these dimensions. The closest pad size would be 8 x 10. Is it okay that the rug pad doesn’t fit exactly with the rug or do I need to get a custom rug pad?
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Carpet Cleaner answers:
Hi, To determine your rug padding size that you will need, measure your rug length also width and be sure not to include fringes if it has any. Deduct 2 inches from the length and the width and that is the size of pad you require. Your rug will be two inches longer than the pad allowing the edge to fold-over naturally so the pad is not visible. I don’t think you have to have a custom one as I’ve seen then in size 9′x12′ which would be a better fit for your rug. Hope this helps.
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Sandy asks…
How can you remove Rug Pad stains from the carpet?
I purchased one of those rug pads that stick to to the carpet to help the rug form moving around. I recently moved the furtinuture around and had to move the rug pad. Now there is a mark where the rug pad originally sat. It’s also a little sticky. What can i do?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
It is always better to use non chemical products to clean your carpets, as this can lower the risk of damaging the colors. Always remove stains on a carpet, as soon as they come up. Blot up the stain to the best of your ability, but don’t scrub. Scrubbing can harden the stain and rip apart the fibers and alter the look of the nap. Simply press a clean terry cloth against the stain to let the stain stand up from the carpet. Next, keep on blotting the stain with another clean cloth, dipped in a mild detergent like a hand dishwashing detergent, toned down with water. If the stain does not fade away, use a chemical carpet cleaner, but before that, use it on a hidden part of the carpet to prevent it from bleaching the carpet or altering the colors in any way. But if this method fails, call a professional carpet cleaner, who will use stronger chemicals to erase the stain. http://www.freewebs.com/getanswer/howtocleancarpets.html
Joseph asks…
If rug pads are made of jute, do jute rugs need a pad?
I am shopping for a jute rug, and had begun researching pads. I see that latex-sprayed rubber pads can damage hardwood, and that 40 oz jute pads are considered better. My question is, if the rug I am buying is actually made of jute, does it need a pad at all? Some say “pad recommended,” but all the expert sites about pads just say to buy a jute one, which would be the same as the carpet, no?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
You shouldn t use a pad in the padding you use for carpet. But you should use a special matt thats very thin. These mats are made to use over hardwood. They allow the wood to breathe and not let the jute scratch the wood. They also help keep a rug in place and not “walk” all over when stepped on.. They come 3 ways, for hard wood , for over carpet and over hard surfaces. If you get the wrong type they can very well discolor hard wood.
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Charles asks…
How do you install padding under a rug or carpet?
My grandmother just purchased a new rug to replace her old carpet. It moves very easily so it was recommended that she buy rug padding and attach it to the floor under the rug. She’s worried that it will need to be stapled to the floor and in the event that the rug needs to be lifted/moved in a hurry she wont be able to move the padding, and it could get damaged.
So my question, more specificially: Is there another way to apply the padding under the rug without permanently securing it (ie: staples)? Or is there a special rug padding that doesn’t need to be stapled? And in your opinion, will this alternative way make the rug just as immovable?
Thanks!
Thanks for all your great ideas! Where can I find the aerosol glue, or the mats?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Yes, there is a material that looks like a thick sticky net in one case that is designed to hold rugs in place. You simply cut it to size, lay it down, lay the rug on top, walk on it a bit and it is stuck. That which I have seen comes off the floor with a sound a bit like Saran Wrap being peeled apart. No mess. Be sure to clean the floor while exposed as dust will reduce stickiness, but grandmother probably knows that part.
Technically, it is not called padding, which is thicker and serves other purposes.
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Michael asks…
Best carpet cleaning machines?
I have white carpet, and it got stained up kinda, can anyone recommend me to a brand and model of a carpet cleaning machines? Will they whiten my carpet again?
Carpet Cleaner answers:
When it comes to the best carpet cleaner at an affordable budget and for your home, start your selection with McCulloch MC-1275.
Priced at a little over than a hundred dollars, this is a very powerful carpet cleaning equipment.
As a matter of fact, it has garnered too many positive reviews from home owners, who have seen for themselves how dedicated the machine is in making sure that your carpet is free of not only dirt and dust but also odor and even bacteria.
First of all, McCulloch MC-1275 is lightweight and compact, which makes it truly handy to be carried around everywhere. Its 50-ounce tank can produce steam for at least an hour.
It also works best for grout that could be found in the walls of your bathroom or in shower doors. Moreover, McCulloch is environment and health friendly.
Keep in mind that the best carpet cleaners, such as McCulloch, shouldn’t use any type of chemical that can leave toxic residues in your carpet. This kind of carpet cleaning machine just depends on water, which you can just get even from your own faucet.
Another pride of McCulloch is the accessories that go along with it. For example, you can select among the different kinds of nylon, funnel, and even terry cover, which is needed for your floor brush.
You can steam the water up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, permitting McCulloch MC-1275 kill off growing bacteria sand viruses in your carpet.
There are, however, a number of downsides. First of all, McCulloch MC-1275 cannot remove mildew. The attachments are also not as durable as you expect them to be.
Hope this helps.
Mandy asks…
What is the best Carpet Cleaning machine to set up a business with?
I am starting a carpet cleaning business and am stuck with regards to which machine to buy, they all seem to be about as good as each other!!! Can anybody give me some hands on feedback and advise as to the best one available in the UK??
Also if you have any honest feedback about the carpet cleaning industry that would be great too?
Thank you.
When I say carpet cleaning, I mean extraction cleaning – Ashbys, Prochem, Altec etc thanks.
Carpet Cleaner answers:
I used to do this about 10 years ago. I started out with a Spirit 1 which is a fairly small but powerful (and noisy) machine. Back then it cost me £600 and came with some basic attachments. If you needed an attachment for doing staris and so on these were readily available (about £50 per attachment).
I got most of my work from leaflet drops (about 2% hit ratio) and ads in shop windows and a big sticker on the car. I did get a lot of recommendations which was nice.
It IS hard work – on your hands and knees scrubbing away (the machine only does so much). The money can be good though if you have enough work.
Lisa asks…
What is the best carpet cleaning machine?
What is the best in home carpet cleaning machine? I like the idea of purchasing my own machine to clean as often as I like, but would like more feedback about brands or models I should stay away from.
Thanks.
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Kirby’s are great but can be expensive. You can however browse your local pawn shop or newspaper for one at a reasonable price. I would not recommend a Rainbow even though they clean well, the water container fills up with dirty water and makes it heavier and awkward to manuever. (Reference on Rainbow-My Aunt)
William asks…
Which is the best carpet cleaning machine?
I have white berber carpet and 3 kids! I want to buy a carpet cleaning machine like Hoover or Bissel. Which one is the best?
Please be specific, as there are many makes and models.
Let me be a little more specific–I mean a steam-type cleaning machine!!!! Sorry
Carpet Cleaner answers:
Steam methods (which are misnamed because they don’t use steam) are for surface cleaning. The hot water detergent solution forces dirt down leaving only the surface clean with soil removal about 16% dry time about 2 days. Dry foam (shampoo, rotary brush) up to 46% removal and dry time about 2 days. Both leave high residue and resoil in about 3 months. Circular Dry Foam and finish vac 92% soil removal 3 hours dry time no resoil for 12 months. (Kirby uses circular dry-foam method).
Donald asks…
What is the best carpet cleaning machine to buy if you have dogs?
I’m going to buy something off ebay if I can find it at a reasonable price. I would like something that the professionals use that get everything out of the carpet!
Carpet Cleaner answers:
any carpet machine that you can buy at walmart or target is going to leave a lot of residual soap in your carpet. soap in the carpet makes dirt stick more and the carpet looks way dirty. a rug doctor sucks, too, for the same reason. the only thing that these machines are good for is to clean up small messes in between professional carpet cleanings. i would recommend having your carpet cleaned at least twice a year, more if your dogs are really messy (like mine!).
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Steam Carpet Cleaning
Steam cleaning is a process in which hot h2o is fed to a wand or spray extraction device that is connected to a pump vacuum power unit. H2o nozzles deeply inject the cleaning answer into the carpet utilizing h2o tension, forcing it all the way to the bottom and into the backing. Your carpet will end up cleaner than it has ever been following this process removes oil and grease deposits, and embedded soil and other debris that a vacuum alone can’t touch.
All steam cleaners function the exact same, and there is fairly a variety of them, ranging from the most efficient units that are mounted on trucks to the small portables that are often available for rental at hardware stores. The truck mounted variety are produced in a way that the wand and house are the only parts taken to the region that needs to be cleaned. They are mounted on a truck for a reason they are extremely efficient and use motors that run on gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel. Depending on the style of the truck and the vacuum unit, it might even be powered by the truck’s personal motor. This kind of power is required for the greater vacuum and fast, greater tension hot h2o delivery that is supplied.
Most everyone in the carpeting business endorses this extremely effective process for obtaining rid of soil, including professional cleaners, carpet producers even the fiber producers on their own. We are infinitely capable of greater production and cleaning of carpet with today’s state of the art technology and equipment.
The only disadvantages in steam carpet cleaning entail problems that arrive from lengthier drying occasions and over wetting. A skilled operator who uses nicely maintained equipment in fantastic operating condition can effortlessly eliminate this problem.
There are presently two numerous steam carpet cleaning techniques. The first involves spraying a visitors lane cleaner onto greater visitors areas, then agitating it into the carpet’s fibers. A hot h2o extractor, which utilizes a wand that injects cleaning answer deep into the fibers is then utilized to clean the entire region. The other method does not focus on greater visitors areas, utilizing a completely totally free rinse emulsifying pre-spray that is sprayed over the entirety of the carpet prior to becoming agitated down into the fibers.
Steam cleaning begins with preparing the equipment and supplies. The completely totally free rinsing pre-spray should be mixed and put into a power sprayer or pump. The rinsing agent will go in the extractor’s answer tank. Furniture will need to be cleared as significantly as feasible it might assist to produce a floor strategy if there is a lot of furnishings. The carpet ought to be thoroughly vacuumed. A pile brush might be helpful is loosening any soils to make it easier for the vacuum to choose up. As soon as the carpet is vacuumed, pre-spray ought to be utilized liberally and agitated deeply into the fibers, precisely where it ought to stay for 10 – 15 minutes, even though care should be taken to not allow it to dry. Following the pre-spray has soaked , the region ought to be extracted with both an automatic, portable, or truck mounted carpet cleaner.
As soon as all of the pre-spray has been extracted, the cleaned region can be groomed, the furnishings replaced, and the equipment cleaned and put away. That’s all it takes to get nice, clean carpet.
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