Common Carpet Cleaning Methods Explained
                     Common Carpet Cleaning Methods 
Explained
  
Wet Cleaning
By the name itself, wet cleaning involves the use of water. Steam cleaning and hot water 
extraction are both wet cleaning methods of carpet cleaning. A chemical reagent is initially 
appl ied to the carpet to loosen  hardened dirt and oil-based substances. After which, high 
pressured water or steam is applied to thoroughly remove the chemical dirt and grime.
Foam Cleaning
Foam cleaning involves applying shampoo to the carpet using a rotating brush and 
working it to make a foam. It is then left to dry for about an hour or more. It will then 
crystalize when dry, with the loosened dirt particles encapsulated into the powder 
crystals. The carpet is then vacuumed and could be followed by steam cleaning. This 
met hod is considered more  environment friendly because it leaves lesser chemical 
residues. However, this is not advisable for carpets that are heavily soiled.
  Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning, also called as dry powder cleaning, does not use water. Instead, a powder 
consist of detergent, solvent and a small trace of water is sprinkled all over the carpet’s 
surf ace using rotating machin es. It is then left for about 15 minutes to let the powder 
dissolve the dirt. It is then vacuumed together with all the dirt and particles dislodged from 
the carpet fibers.
Bonnet Cleaning
Bonnet cleaning is usually for light cleaning and routine maintenance. It starts with vacuuming the 
carpet, followed by spraying of a chemical solution using an electric sprayer or hand pump to break 
down the dirt. The solution is then left for a period of time. An absorbent pad or bonnet placed on the 
drive block of a rotary floor machine, is spun over the carpet surface at a speed between 100 and 300 
rpm.  This will result to increase ab sorption of the chemical solution and the displacement of dirt and 
grime.
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