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In addition to the daily and weekly maintenance cleaning carpeting requires, routine interim carpet cleaning is necessary to keep carpets clean and looking good.
Encapsulation is a carpet-cleaning method that involves using chemical that contains special polymers which crystallize around dirt and debris particles so they may be easily removed by vacuuming. The chemical is sprayed onto carpeting, then brushed into it with a scrubber or similar machine. Encapsulation is a low-moisture method, so it has a fast dry time, enabling use of the affected areas soon after vacuuming has finished. Reducing water use, and the energy needed to heat water, is the number one way to cut back on energy costs and reduce environmental harm.
Another benefit of this method is that any chemical that is not vacuumed up the first time continues to capture dirt until it is taken care of with a subsequent vacuuming, whereas other leftover carpet chemicals can contribute to resoiling.
Encapsulation is a carpet-cleaning method that involves using chemical that contains special polymers which crystallize around dirt and debris particles so they may be easily removed by vacuuming. The chemical is sprayed onto carpeting, then brushed into it with a scrubber or similar machine. Encapsulation is a low-moisture method, so it has a fast dry time, enabling use of the affected areas soon after vacuuming has finished. Reducing water use, and the energy needed to heat water, is the number one way to cut back on energy costs and reduce environmental harm.
Another benefit of this method is that any chemical that is not vacuumed up the first time continues to capture dirt until it is taken care of with a subsequent vacuuming, whereas other leftover carpet chemicals can contribute to resoiling.
posted on 12/15/2009
