What is Dry Carpet Cleaning?

Published: 07/30/2009 by G. Hornby

What is Dry Carpet Cleaning?

When choosing the right type of carpet cleaning, you need to be aware of manufacturer’s recommendations. Some manufacturers will recommend dry carpet cleaning for their carpets. If you are like most consumers, you are not 100% sure of what dry carpet cleaning is or why it is recommended.

Dry carpet cleaning is beneficial to homeowners because it uses little to no moisture to clean the carpet. This is a benefit to homeowners with children or pets. Not having to constantly shoo the kids away while the carpets dry certainly makes life easier. Obviously the low moisture application and short drying time has made dry carpet cleaning increasing popular in recent years.

Dry carpet cleaning is done through the application of dry compounds that are designed to clean the carpet. The cleaning powder is generally spread over the carpet and brushed in. The scrubbing can be done by hand in smaller areas, however larger rooms will benefit from the use of a scrubbing machine. The machine will be able to work the cleaning powder deeper into the carpet than hand scrubbing can do. The cleaning powder used in dry carpet cleaning acts like a magnet to attract dirt. The more the powder can be worked into the carpet the cleaner it will become. The cleaning powder is then vacuumed up. Pretreatment products can also be used to help with the cleaning of high traffic or stained areas.

Dry carpet cleaning will leave your carpets looking fresh and clean. Dry carpet cleaning will also leave your carpet dry immediately after cleaning.

To find a dry carpet cleaning service in your area, visit www.carpetcleaning.org.