Hot water extraction and Steam cleaning-effective methods of carpet cleaning Kent

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Steam cleaning is an industrial cleaning process in  the context of carpet cleaning. Hot water extraction and steam cleaning are many times misunderstood as one and the same thing. But in actuality both are different processes.

Hot water extraction
In hot water extraction an equipment is used for spraying steam added with chemicals on the carpet and also simultaneously vacuum the water sprayed with dissolved dirt. Hot water extraction has been reported as the most effective method of carpet cleaning Kent by many professionals.

Advantages of hot water extraction

This is an effective cleaning technique which uses either only hot water or sometimes hot water with detergents.
Free from the problem of detergent residues that remains in the carpet after other cleaning methods.
As it uses only detergent and no chemicals hence is preferable by those people who are concerned about chemical exposure.
Also avoids the breathing problems that can be caused while using chemicals in the process.
It is less expensive.
Hot water extraction equipment is a portable unit that can be plugged easily into an electrical outlet. A trunk mounted cleaner is also available. This can be used when there is no electricity. The trunk mounted cleaners are more advantageous than the portable one as extra heat and power in them gives better results.
Steam cleaning
The steam cleaning uses the detergent solutions altogether with the steam. Extraction is the most important step in this method. In this technique the carpet surface takes 12 to 24 hours to dry. But drying time can also be reduced by use of extra fans, outdoor ventilation and air conditioning. In this process some carpet-cleaning solutions are carbonated in order to dissolve the organic material in a more effective manner. In spite of this, anti staining and anti soiling products can also be applied.
These wet cleaning methods take long time in drying which leads to the risk of discoloration in the mind of the carpet owners. Also there is the risk of attack by bacteria, fungi, mildews on the carpet. So there is a urgent need for development of techniques that can reduce the drying ime.