Did you know there are 4 different types of carpet cleaning methods? Each method has its own pro's and con's. Here are just a few:

Bonnet Cleaning:

Pros

• Fast
• Inexpensive
• Carpet dries fast
• Good solution for traffic lanes

Cons

• Only cleans the surface

Hot Water Extraction:

Pros

• Deep cleans
• Can sanitize carpet
• Can help with odor control

Cons

• Possible wicking problems
• Takes longer to dry
• More training needed
• High cost of equipment

Dry Foam Shampoo

Pros

• Reduces wicking problems
• Odor control
• Relatively inexpensive

Cons

• Carpet can resoil quickly
• Chemical overuse
• Vacuuming not thorough enough upon completion.

Dry Extraction

Pros

• No drying time
• Reduces wicking problems
• Less training

Cons

• Chemical odor
• Carpet can resoil quickly
• Labor intensive and expensive

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