What are the differences between “dry cleaning” and “hot water extraction”?
You can choose from two primary methods to have your carpets cleaned: Dry cleaning or hot water extraction. DRY CLEANING – DRY FOAM When a carpet cleaner uses dry foam, he applies shampoo to your carpet, allows it to dry, and then sucks the dried shampoo into a vacuum. Can you imagine applying shampoo to your hair, allowing it to dry and then removing the shampoo from your head with a vacuum? This method can leave a residue in your carpet and is not recommended under your warranty. DRY CLEANING – DRY-CHEM The dry-chem method is similar to dry foam. The major difference is that when dry-chem is used, the company sets a large cotton bonnet on your carpet. Using a machine, the bonnet spins from side to side, absorbing the dirt that’s in the carpet. After the bonnet is saturated with dirt, another cotton bonnet is applied. Bonnet cleaning is like trying to use a large towel to rub the dirt out of your carpet. This method is not recommended under your warranty. DRY CLEANING – DRY-COMPOUND T
