Hot Water Extraction Cleaner

Hot water extraction cleaning also known as steam cleaning is a method of cleaning designed to remove dust and other particles when they are firmly attached, like removing dirt that is stuck deep in a carpet.

How is hot water extraction done?

1. An alkaline agent is applied to the carpet.
   
2. The carpet is physically shaken and beaten (dusting) to break loose stubborn dirt.
   
3. Hot water is applied to the carpet to dissolve the dirt and rinse out the alkaline substance.
   
4. A powerful vacuum is used to remove the water with the unwanted particles dissolved or suspended in it.
   
   
   
   
   
5. The application of water and the vacuum suction are done with the same device.
   The carpet is left to dry adequately.

What is the benefit of hot water extraction cleaning?

1. It benefits asthmatics and allergy sufferers, who are sensitive to allergens that might be nested deep in the fabric of the carpet, making it difficult to remove.
   
   
   
   Such allergens include house dust mite and it’s feces, pollen, spores from molds, and pet dander.
   
2. The hot water neutralizes many harmful microorganisms and chemicals.

What are precautions for hot water extraction procedure?

1. If too much soap is applied with the hot water, the result might be a sticky carpet which will accumulate more dust and allergens.
   
2. If too much water is applied, this might encourage mold growth afterwards and might result in staining of the carpet.

How can I get my carpet steam cleaned?

HWE cleaning might be done with use of portable devices one can buy and use, or by contacting steam cleaning companies, that usually send a HWE cleaner attached to a truck.The hot water is carried from the truck to the carpet through a hose.