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				<title>The Bonnet Carpet Cleaning Method</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet rake</category><category>carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>steam carpet</category><category>most important thing</category><category>bonnet</category><category>steam cleaning</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-bonnet-carpet-cleaning-method</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are having your homes carpets cleaned you have a number of different methods of carpet cleaning to chose from. But how do you choose a method when you know little about them? Read this article for information on the bonnet method of carpet cleaning.  Bonnet carpet cleaning is one of the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are having your homes carpets cleaned you have a number of different methods of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">carpet cleaning</a> to chose from. But how do you choose a method when you know little about them? Read this article for information on the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bonnet" rel="tag">bonnet</a> method of carpet cleaning. <br /><br /> Bonnet carpet cleaning is one of the most popular methods of carpet cleaning. It is second only to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaning" rel="tag">steam cleaning</a>. It has many benefits and a few disadvantages as well. I will start by telling you a little about the method. The first step in bonnet carpet cleaning is to thoroughly pre-vacuum the carpet. This is an important step in any carpet cleaning method but is especially important in bonnet cleaning. After the carpet has been thoroughly vacuumed the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a> will spray down a pre-spray onto the carpet, concentrating on the heavily soiled traffic areas. They will let the solution dwell and then they will extract the solution using a carpet cleaning bonnet. The bonnet will either be cotton or synthetic and might be used wet or dry. To spin the bonnet they will use an orbital floor machine similar to the floor sanders and polishers you might have seen in commercial settings. The machine provides gentle agitation and allows the bonnets to gently lift away soil. After making several passes over the carpet the carpet cleaner will use a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+rake" rel="tag">carpet rake</a> to groom the carpet. This will raise the pile for better drying and will erase any swirl marks left by the machine. The advantage of this method is that it leaves the carpet dry in very little time with little chance of spots wicking back to the surface. The disadvantage of this method is that it does not clean as deeply as steam cleaning. If you have heavy soiling or pet problems you are better off hiring a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+carpet" rel="tag">steam carpet</a> cleaner. <br /><br /> Hopefully this article has given you some incite into the bonnet method of carpet cleaning. Whichever method of cleaning you decide on, be sure to choose a good cleaning operator as that is the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/most+important+thing" rel="tag">most important thing</a>. A good carpet cleaner can get your carpet sparkling no matter which method they use. Good luck with whichever method you decide on.   <bio>Learn more about this at <a href="http://www.montgomerycarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.montgomerycarpetcleaning.info</a> , a carpet care resource.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Why Does Carpet Cleaning Cost So Much?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>carpet cleaners</category><category>quality carpet</category><category>carpet mills</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>that means that</category><category>lastly</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-does-carpet-cleaning-cost-so-much</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are ready to have your homes carpeting cleaned you might have called around for cleaning estimates already. If you have you might wonder why does it cost so much to clean my carpets. Read this article and learn what is involved in carpet cleaning and see where the price comes from.  Carpet]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are ready to have your homes carpeting cleaned you might have called around for cleaning estimates already. If you have you might wonder why does it cost so much to clean my carpets. Read this article and learn what is involved in carpet cleaning and see where the price comes from. <br /><br /> Carpet cleaning can be expensive but as you know it is a necessary expense to take care of your flooring investment. With the prices of cleaning you might be tempted to just go do it yourself. Before you do that though you should know exactly what is involved in carpet cleaning. This might help you see what the price is actually quite fair. It will also help you see how ridiculous those $9 a room con artists are. One factor that affects the cost of carpet cleaning is the equipment. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaners" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">Carpet cleaner</a>s</a> spend thousands of dollars on cleaning equipment. A moderately priced truck mounted <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machine</a> can cost up to twenty thousand dollars and requires a thirty thousand dollar van to move it around. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/that+means+that" rel="tag">That means that</a> they bring a fifty thousand dollar rig to your home, not including the chemicals and specialty cleaning tools they have. This is just for a moderately priced cleaning machine, some carpet cleaning rigs can run up to a hundred thousand dollars. Another factor to consider is the training. A <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/quality+carpet" rel="tag">quality carpet</a> cleaner will have years of training behind their belt and will undergo regular continuing education. This is necessary to keep up with changes in the industry and to stay familiar with all of the new products produced by the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+mills" rel="tag">carpet mills</a>. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lastly" rel="tag">Lastly</a> you need to consider the cost of fuel, advertising and insurance that the cleaner pays. There are countless other expenses but this covers the majority of the big ones. <br /><br /> When you put all of these factors together you can see that the carpet cleaners you hire are not making quite as much money off of you as you thought. In fact you can see that most cleaners are quite reasonable in price and you can see that those low ball carpet cleaners must be up to something.   <bio>Visit <a href="http://www.hollywoodcarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.hollywoodcarpetcleaning.info</a> for more information on carpet cleaning.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Cleaning Your Carpet With A Dry Carpet Cleaner</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ If it is time to clean your carpet you have many choices. You can hire someone to clean it or you can clean it yourself or you can just replace it. Replacing it is probably not in your budget and professional carpet cleaners can be expensive as well. If you would like to save money but not have a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If it is time to clean your carpet you have many choices. You can hire someone to clean it or you can clean it yourself or you can just replace it. Replacing it is probably not in your budget and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/professional+carpet+cleaners" rel="tag">professional carpet cleaners</a> can be expensive as well. If you would like to save money but not have a mushy mess you should consider <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+cleaning" rel="tag">dry cleaning</a> it yourself. Keep reading and learn how. <br /><br /> The first thing that you need to do is rent the equipment. The equipment that you will be renting is called the Host <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">Dry Carpet Cleaning</a> system. It is available at many vacuum supply stores and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+improvement+stores" rel="tag">home improvement stores</a>. Just look in your phone book under "carpet cleaning rental." When you go to pick up the equipment you will also need to purchase a bottle of pre-spray and a box of cleaning powder. Go pick up your supplies and bring them home. <br /><br /> Once you get the equipment home you will begin by thoroughly vacuuming your carpet. Take you time and do a good job so as to remove as much dry soil as possible. After you have vacuumed you will take your bottle of pre-spray and mist it over the difficult traffic areas. Next sprinkle the powdered cleaner over a ten foot by ten foot area and place the machine on the carpet. The machine will have two counter rotating brushes and you will use it to agitate the powder. Run first in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/one+direction" rel="tag">one direction</a> and then turn the machine ninety degrees and agitate the other direction. When you are finished leave the powder on the ground and move on to the next section. After you have completed all of the carpet and the powder is completely dry you will vacuum it up using your home <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vacuum+cleaner" rel="tag">vacuum cleaner</a> and that is it. You are done and the carpet is dry and ready to use. <br /><br /> Dry cleaning, as you can see is a rather easy method of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/home+carpet" rel="tag">home carpet</a> cleaning for the do it yourselfer. It does have its limitations however and if your carpet is heavily soiled you will want to call a professional cleaner.   <bio>Visit <a href="http://www.elizabethcarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.elizabethcarpetcleaning.info</a> for more information on dry carpet cleaning  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How Does Carpet Shampooing Work?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet shampoo</category><category>carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet cleaners</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>brittle</category><category>soil</category><category>thick foam</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-does-carpet-shampooing-work</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ When it is time to clean the carpet you have several cleaning methods to use. One of the most popular methods in the past was a method called Shampoo Carpet Cleaning. Hot water extraction has since become more popular but shampooing still has its place in carpet cleaning and has come a long way.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When it is time to clean the carpet you have several cleaning methods to use. One of the most popular methods in the past was a method called Shampoo <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">Carpet Cleaning</a>. Hot water extraction has since become more popular but shampooing still has its place in carpet cleaning and has come a long way. Read this article and learn more about this method of carpet cleaning. <br /><br /> The most important factor in shampoo carpet cleaning is the use of a good <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+shampoo" rel="tag">carpet shampoo</a>. The cleaning chemical is the most important part of the cleaning equation. A good shampoo cleaner must have the following traits. It must be able to form a thick and long lasting foam, t must help to lubricate the carpet and it must dry to a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brittle" rel="tag">brittle</a> non residual form that can be easily vacuumed out of the carpet. When using this method the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a> will begin by thoroughly pre-vacuuming your carpet. This is important since most of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/soil" rel="tag">soil</a> in your carpet is dry ad can be removed easier and more completely with a good vacuuming. Next the cleaner will apply the shampoo to the carpet with a machine that will turn it into a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/thick+foam" rel="tag">thick foam</a>. The foam will break down and absorb soil in the carpet. The cleaner might then use his cleaning machine to extract the foam or might simply let the foam completely dry in your carpet. When it dries it will turn into a brittle substance that is easy to remove. The last step in the process is to then vacuum the carpet again to remove the shampoo. The result is a clean carpet that is residue free and dry very quickly. <br /><br /> Hopefully this article has given you some good information on carpet cleaning. If you would like to learn more about this method, open the phone book and find a shampoo cleaner in your area. They will be more than happy to explain the process and its benefits to you over the phone. Good luck.   <bio>Go to <a href="http://www.oaklandcarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.oaklandcarpetcleaning.info</a> for more information on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaners" rel="tag">carpet cleaners</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How Much Should You Spend On Carpet Cleaning?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning</category><category>household expenses</category><category>best possible service</category><category>mail</category><category>guidance</category><category>coupons</category><category>furniture</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-much-should-you-spend-on-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Everybody wants to save money on household expenses and carpet cleaning is surely no different. So you might be asking yourself, how much should I spend on carpet cleaning? You want the best price but you also want the best possible service. Keep reading and learn a little about what you should]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everybody wants to save money on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/household+expenses" rel="tag">household expenses</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">carpet cleaning</a> is surely no different. So you might be asking yourself, how much should I spend on carpet cleaning? You want the best price but you also want the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/best+possible+service" rel="tag">best possible service</a>. Keep reading and learn a little about what you should expect to pay. <br /><br /> You have probably seen the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/coupons" rel="tag">coupons</a> in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/mail" rel="tag">mail</a> for carpet cleaning starting at $9 per room. You may have then asked yourself, is that a good price for carpet cleaning? Not being in the carpet cleaning business you may not know what to expect to pay for a carpet cleaning. The price you pay for a good carpet cleaning depends greatly on the level of service that you expect and the area of the country that you live on . Because of that, it is impossible to tell you exactly how much you should pay for a carpet cleaning. It is possible to tell you though that you can not get a good carpet cleaning for $9 per room. The average price for a five room carpet cleaning job starts at about $100 and goes up to about $300. The price difference comes from the level of service you are getting. For $100 the carpet will probably not be vacuumed and no <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/furniture" rel="tag">furniture</a> will be moved. For $300 you should expect full service with vacuuming, furniture moving, spotting, baseboard cleaning and more. If you want something in the middle expect to pay some price in the middle. <br /><br /> As you can see, there is no clear answer as to how much to pay. It depends on a number of different factors. Hopefully this article has given you a little <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/guidance" rel="tag">guidance</a> to help you choose a good carpet cleaner at a fair price. Be sure to do your research, don't fall for that super low price scam and shop around and you can get a good carpet cleaning price.   <bio>Go to <a href="http://www.fortlauderdalecarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.fortlauderdalecarpetcleaning.info</a> for more information on carpet cleaning.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>What You Don't Know About Professional Carpet Cleaning</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>carpet cleaning services</category><category>carpet cleaning service</category><category>dry carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet dry cleaning</category><category>carpet problems</category><category>carpet shampooing</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-you-dont-know-about-professional-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Once you find a stain you are left with the often less than pleasant task of deciding what to do next. The good news is that there are many carpet cleaning services that are available to the consumers of today. This is also the bad news too. With so many options, how do you choose exactly which]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Once you find a stain you are left with the often less than pleasant task of deciding what to do next. The good news is that there are many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+services" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+service" rel="tag">carpet cleaning service</a>s</a> that are available to the consumers of today. This is also the bad news too. With so many options, how do you choose exactly which service will best serve your carpet cleaning needs? <br /><br /> Shampooing <br /><br /> Some carpet cleaning services offer basic shampooing packages. This is where they come in and apply a chemical cleaning solution to your floor and then scrub the floor clean with a special floor cleaning machine or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+shampooing" rel="tag">carpet shampooing</a> machine which removes the solution and moisture from your carpet. This generally leaves your carpet looking nice and clean. This is a great temporary fix for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+problems" rel="tag">carpet problems</a> they do however tend to come back in time. You should take caution with this type of service to at least find out which chemicals they are using and any potential damage they may have to the fibers of your carpet. <br /><br /> Dry Cleaning Your Carpet <br /><br /> Carpet cleaning services that offer dry cleaning are certainly becoming popular alternatives. The serviceman will spread a powdery substance over your floors then use his <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machine</a> to work it through and then suck it out, along with any dirt or stains. Foam is another form of almost <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">dry carpet cleaning</a> where the carpet is shampooed with foam only, then vacuumed on drying. It is a common school of thought that carpet cleaning services who use wet, shampooing techniques actually damage the carpet over time, encouraging rotting and decay of underlay and contributing to future mold growth. <br /><br /> The Bonnet Method For Carpet Cleaning <br /><br /> Most businesses and large industries choose a carpet cleaning service that offers the Bonnet method. The Bonnet method uses steam from highly heated water with specialized detergent to more thoroughly and deeply clean the carpet, followed by sucking up the moisture and product, as well as any dirt. The heat of the steam makes stains and grime dissolve more easily, and it also has a great sanitizing effect as well. <br /><br /> The intention when choosing a carpet cleaning service provider is to ensure the life of the carpet is prolonged as much as possible. Always ask what type of cleaning is being offered, and only go with a method that you have confidence in and trust for use on your carpet. The cheapest method is usually the nastiest, and even though the floors might look fantastic immediately afterwards, prolonged application of some products and machines that use water can cause real damage to the carpet you treasure in your home.   <bio>For more information on carpet cleaning, visit us at <a href="http://www.carpetcleaningcare.com" >http://www.carpetcleaningcare.com</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>What Is Steam Carpet Cleaning?</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>steam carpet</category><category>carpet rake</category><category>carpet cleaners</category><category>steam cleaner</category><category>steam cleaning</category><category>most important thing</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-steam-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Steam carpet cleaning is one of the most prevalent methods of carpet cleaning. But do you really know what is involved in steam carpet cleaning? If not you should read this brief article before hiring a steam cleaner to clean your homes carpets.  Steam cleaning, also known as hot water extraction]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+carpet" rel="tag">Steam carpet</a> cleaning is one of the most prevalent methods of carpet cleaning. But do you really know what is involved in steam carpet cleaning? If not you should read this brief article before hiring a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaner" rel="tag">steam cleaner</a> to clean your homes carpets. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaning" rel="tag">Steam cleaning</a>, also known as hot water extraction is a popular carpet cleaning method for a number of different reasons. From the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaners" rel="tag">carpet cleaners</a> point of view it is usually a quick method compared to others enabling them to clean many homes in a single day. From the consumers view it is a very thorough cleaning method since it has the best flushing capability of any of the cleaning methods on the market today. When a steam cleaner comes to your home they will use either a self contained portable <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machine</a> or a truck mounted carpet cleaning machine. The portable extractor will normally have one or two high powered electric vacuums and a pressure pump. It will also have a heater or they might depend on hot water from your home. The benefit to portable extractors is that they can go places that truck mounts can not like high rises. The other type of equipment is a truck mounted system where the vacuum, pump and heater are located in the van and powered by the vans engine or a separate engine system. The advantage of truck mounts is that the cleaner only has two bring two hoses into your home and it is capable of much greater vacuum and heat. With either type of equipment the cleaner will first spray a cleaning solution on your carpet and allow it to dwell to absorb soil. They will then extract it using the cleaning machine. They will then groom the carpet with a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+rake" rel="tag">carpet rake</a> and let the carpet dry. Dry times are usually in the four to eight hour range. <br /><br /> That is all there is to it. As you can see it is a simple process. When looking for a steam cleaner be cautious to choose one that has a good reputation and a good guarantee. After all the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/most+important+thing" rel="tag">most important thing</a> in a good carpet cleaning is a good operator. Good luck.   <bio>Go to <a href="http://www.milwaukeecarpetcleaners.info" >http://www.milwaukeecarpetcleaners.info</a> for further information and tips.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Host Dry Carpet Cleaning Process</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>dry carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet fibers</category><category>carpet fiber</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>sponges</category><category>dry soil</category><category>corn cobs</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-host-dry-carpet-cleaning-process</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are looking into carpet cleaning you might have run across the Host Dry Carpet Cleaning process. But what exactly is this process and how does it work? Read this article for some information on this process and the pros and cons of it.  Overall the Host process is a great carpet cleaning]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are looking into carpet cleaning you might have run across the Host <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">Dry Carpet Cleaning</a> process. But what exactly is this process and how does it work? Read this article for some information on this process and the pros and cons of it. <br /><br /> Overall the Host process is a great carpet cleaning process. The first step in this process and any other carpet cleaning process is to thoroughly vacuum your carpet. This is to remove the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+soil" rel="tag">dry soil</a> which makes up the majority of the soil in your homes carpet. The next step is to mist the carpet with the preconditioning spray called Prep. Then the next step is to sprinkle the carpet with a semi moist cleaning compound which looks like saw dust. The compound is actually made up of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/corn+cobs" rel="tag">corn cobs</a> which makes it environmentally sound. The cleaning compound called <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/sponges" rel="tag">Sponges</a> are now agitated with the use of a cleaning machine with counter rotating nylon brushes. It is cleaned first in a north to south direction and then in a east to west direction. This assures that all sides of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+fiber" rel="tag">carpet fiber</a> are reached. The Sponges gently scrub the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+fibers" rel="tag">carpet fibers</a> absorbing soil. After the Sponges are agitated they are allowed to dry and then vacuumed out of the carpet leaving it clean and dry, ready for immediate use. The benefit of this system is that it allows for the almost immediate use of the carpet and leaves minimal residue. The only real negative is that the carpet will have some of the sponges in it. It is nearly impossible to remove them all. They might have some benefit to retard soiling however. <br /><br /> As you can see, the Host Dry Carpet Cleaning process is a very interesting one. It is also very effective. To find a local <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a> near you using the Host method simply do a search for it online. There is normally one in every city. Good luck.   <bio>Go to <a href="http://www.thecarpetcleanerlist.com/reno.htm" >http://www.thecarpetcleanerlist.com/reno.htm</a> for information on carpet and upholstery cleaning in Reno.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Are Carpet Cleaning Machines Right For You?</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>carpet cleaning machines</category><category>carpet fibers</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>vacuum cleaner</category><category>vacuum cleaners</category><category>steam cleaners</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/are-carpet-cleaning-machines-right-for-you</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Carpet cleaning machines come in handy when regular vacuuming doesn't cut it  Vacuum cleaners have been on the market for a century and common in ordinary homes for about half that long. Yet recently many homeowners have come to see the wisdom in owning something more powerful: a carpet cleaning]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">Carpet cleaning machine</a>s come in handy when regular vacuuming doesn't cut it <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vacuum+cleaner" rel="tag">Vacuum cleaner</a>s have been on the market for a century and common in ordinary homes for about half that long. Yet recently many homeowners have come to see the wisdom in owning something more powerful: a carpet cleaning machine. <br /><br /> Technically, yes, a vacuum cleaner is a andquot;carpet cleaning machineandquot; in that it's a machine that cleans carpets. What we're talking about here are heavy-duty devices that clean a carpet more deeply and thoroughly than an ordinary vacuum, giving not just a superficial clean but a complete, deep-down cleansing of the actual <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+fibers" rel="tag">carpet fibers</a>. <br /><br /> Where a vacuum cleaner simply uses a roller to dislodge dirt and suction to suck it up, a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a> usually uses a cleaning solution of some kind to really cleanse the carpet fibers. <br /><br /> Other machines, known as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaners" rel="tag">steam cleaners</a>, use steam to achieve the same result. <br /><br /> The average home may not need these devices except occasionally, maybe for a three-times-a-year deep cleaning. As such, they can often be rented rather than purchased, and they are easy for an ordinary person to use. <br /><br /> High-traffic areas, however, such as businesses and homes that see a lot of guests, may benefit from owning a carpet cleaning machine. In fact, some vacuum cleaner manufacturers are starting to make cleaners, too, pricing them reasonably and presenting them as an alternative to an ordinary vacuum cleaner. Why get the carpet only nominally clean when you can deep-clean it every time? <br /><br /> Before buying such a device, you should make sure your carpet can handle it. Some carpeting, especially if it is older, may not stand up to repeated deep-cleanings. Most modern fibers can take it, but it's best to be sure. <br /><br /> Ensure also that the carpet cleaner you're considering will suit your home's particular needs. Is it heavy? Will you have to lug it up stairs? What kind of attachments and hoses does it have? Will it work on thin, flat carpets as well as deep shags? Know ahead of time what your needs are so you can make a wise purchase.  <bio>Jon Kilminster writes for <a href="http://www.carpetcleanerhut.com" >http://www.carpetcleanerhut.com</a>, a website packed with information on bissell <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machines" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machines</a> and carpet steam cleaning equipment </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Choose Your Carpet Cleaning Chemical Carefully</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 21:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet chemicals</category><category>dry carpet</category><category>chemical products</category><category>ubiquitous</category><category>http</category><category>odors</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/choose-your-carpet-cleaning-chemical-carefully</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You spent a lot of money for your carpeting. It makes perfect sense to take care of it. These days everything seems to be getting better and better... your carpet cleaning chemical is no different.  There are many carpet cleaning chemicals available on the market today, and the correct choice depends]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[You spent a lot of money for your carpeting. It makes perfect sense to take care of it. These days everything seems to be getting better and better... your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">carpet cleaning</a> chemical is no different. <br /><br /> There are many carpet cleaning chemicals available on the market today, and the correct choice depends on the job you need done. Carpet cleaning chemicals can be loosely divided into four categories, according to their function: cleaning, controlling or counteracting <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/odors" rel="tag">odors</a>, protecting and sealing, and those chemicals designed for special tasks. <br /><br /> Examples are myriad. Here are a few: <br /><br /> Carpet cleaning chemicals for extracting soil are only the most obvious. There's a pre-spray chemical, a carpet spot and stain remover chemical, a dry cleaning solvent and spot remover, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ubiquitous" rel="tag">ubiquitous</a> absorbent powder extraction chemical, and even a neutralizer to put everything back the way it was... only better. <br /><br /> Odor control carpet cleaning chemicals, as can be expected, work to neutralize or rid the carpet of odors, usually created by pets. Many have a subtle citrus fragrance. <br /><br /> The field of carpet protectants and sealing is perhaps where the new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+chemicals" rel="tag">carpet chemicals</a> really shine. Some are dry and some spray on, all are considered state-of-the-art necessities to protect the look and life of your carpet. <br /><br /> A good example of the specialty items category is the chemical used in professional extraction machines to cut down on the production of foam. <br /><br /> Choosing from the cornucopia of carpet cleaning <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/chemical+products" rel="tag">chemical products</a> can be daunting. But taking the time to research the right choices for your particular situation will be rewarding. <br /><br /> The experts recommend you set up a regular carpet cleaning program. Vacuum daily, they say, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+carpet" rel="tag">dry carpet</a> clean once a week, and use a heavy-duty deep steam (or vapor) carpet extracting machine as often as necessary to keep your carpeting bright, beautiful and healthy.   <bio>Jodie Phillips is a successful Webmaster and publisher of <a href="http://effective-carpet-cleaning.com/">http://effective-carpet-cleaning.com/</a> and she provides more carpet cleaning facts, tips and advice on her website, where you can research in the comfort of your own home. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Dry Powder Carpet Cleaning</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet fiber</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>have never heard</category><category>steam cleaning</category><category>dry soil</category><category>carpets</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/dry-powder-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Are you considering having your carpets cleaned? Probably so if you are reading this article. So which method are you going to choose? You have several methods to choose from and this makes it a difficult decision if you know nothing about them. Read this article and find out about one of those]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Are you considering having your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpets" rel="tag">carpets</a> cleaned? Probably so if you are reading this article. So which method are you going to choose? You have several methods to choose from and this makes it a difficult decision if you know nothing about them. Read this article and find out about one of those methods, dry powder <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">carpet cleaning</a>. <br /><br /> Dry powder carpet cleaning is a method that has become fairly popular. Although you may <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/have+never+heard" rel="tag">have never heard</a> of it, it is a method that has been around for many years. The method is similar to other methods except for the method of extraction. The first step in the cleaning process is the thorough vacuuming of the carpet. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dry+soil" rel="tag">Dry soil</a> represents up to eighty percent of the contaminants in your carpet and it is easiest removed by a pre-vacuuming so this is an important step. After the carpet is vacuumed a pre-spray is lightly misted onto the carpet. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a> then spreads out a slightly moist or dry cleaning compound onto the carpeting. Next using a machine with counter rotating nylon brushes the cleaner agitates the compound into the carpet. They go multiple directions to hit all sides of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+fiber" rel="tag">carpet fiber</a>. The powder in this process acts like tiny sponges scrubbing and absorbing the soil in your carpet. After they finish agitating the compound it is vacuumed from the carpet. The result is a carpet that is clean and dry. It is ready for immediate use making it one of the fastest drying methods of carpet cleaning. The advantage of this method is of course that it dries very quickly. This is important in commercial settings or if you just have a busy home where you can not keep your kids or family off of the carpet for very long. The disadvantage to this method is that it is not as through as other methods such as <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaning" rel="tag">steam cleaning</a>. If you have severely soiled carpets or pet stains you might be better off going with a steam cleaning method. <br /><br /> I hope this article will help you decide on which method of carpet cleaning to choose. Be sure to research all of the available methods and choose the one that works best for you and your particular situation. Good luck with your decision.   <bio>Go to <a href="http://www.morenovalleycarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.morenovalleycarpetcleaning.info</a> for information on carpet cleaning in Moreno Valley.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>What Is Carpet Cleaning</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning methods</category><category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>dirty carpet</category><category>dust mites</category><category>steam cleaning</category><category>carpets</category><category>detergent solution</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we all know carpets accumulate a lot of dust and dirt over a period of time. A dirty carpet may accumulate microscopic organisms like dust mites, fungus, bacteria etc which is unhygienic and bad for the user. Further a dirty carpet not only spoils the aesthetics but may also emit bad odor]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As we all know <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpets" rel="tag">carpets</a> accumulate a lot of dust and dirt over a period of time. A <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dirty+carpet" rel="tag">dirty carpet</a> may accumulate microscopic organisms like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dust+mites" rel="tag">dust mites</a>, fungus, bacteria etc which is unhygienic and bad for the user. Further a dirty carpet not only spoils the aesthetics but may also emit bad odor spoiling the "feel" of the room. Hence frequent cleaning of carpets is a necessity. The frequency may vary from once in six months to once in two months depending upon the usage of the carpet and other factors such as presence of kids or pets in the house and whether anybody is suffering from allergies in the house. <br /><br /> Choosing the right carpet cleaning method is important because if you choose a wrong method your carpets life may be reduced. Choose a method which is compatible with the fiber and underlay of the carpet. Most carpets can be cleaned using a hot water extraction method. However if your carpet bleeds dyes then you should opt for dry cleaning. The correct method can be determined by doing a simple fiber burn or chemical test. <br /><br /> There are various types of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+methods" rel="tag">carpet cleaning methods</a> as explained below. All the carpet cleaning methods employ vacuuming in the beginning to remove dust. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaning" rel="tag">Steam cleaning</a>  This method is very popular at homes and with people having allergies as it is very effective. Steam cleaning machines are available at a reasonable price for residential use. In this method hot water mixed with <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/detergent+solution" rel="tag">detergent solution</a> is worked into the carpet and then extracted. Some machines use super heated steam, but most machines use hot water. <br /><br /> Dry cleaning  If you do not want to wait for the carpet to dry, then you can opt for a dry cleaning method. In this a powder which has affinity to dirt is spread over the carpet and is worked into the carpet. The powder sticks to the dirt in the carpet. The carpet is then vacuumed to remove the powder and the dirt. <br /><br /> Shampooing  Detergents are applied to the carpet and a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machine</a> agitates the carpet. The detergent is then extracted by vacuuming from the carpet. Deodorizers and brighteners are employed to deodorize and brighten your carpet. This is the least effective of the methods as it still leaves dirt and microbes in the carpet. <br /><br /> Foaming  This method is a hybrid of dry cleaning and shampooing. The idea is to use as little water as possible so that the carpet can dry quickly. A foam detergent is used that has affinity towards dirt. This foam is worked into the fibers of the carpet and then extracted along with the dirt. <br /><br /> Bonnet carpet cleaning  This is mostly used in commercial and industrial carpet cleaning. The purpose of this method is to restore the look of the carpet and does not provide a deep cleaning. In this method a detergent is applied to the carpet and a rotary carpet cleaning machine with absorbent pads is used to extract the dirt from the carpet.   <bio>Louise always writes about valuable news and reviews. A related resource is <a href="http://the-carpet-cleaning.info/" >http://the-carpet-cleaning.info/</a> Further information can be found at <a href="http://more-on-home.info" >http://more-on-home.info</a><br /><br /> / </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Carpet Cleaning Negative Myths Revealed</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning methods</category><category>carpet cleaners</category><category>quality carpet</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>myth</category><category>jute backing</category><category>negative myths</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/carpet-cleaning-negative-myths-revealed</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Carpet cleaning gets a bad reputation for a number of different reasons. This article will expose some of the negative myths of carpet cleaning. Keep reading and find out more about why you do not need to fear the carpet cleaner.  The number one myth about carpet cleaning is that it causes carpet]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Carpet cleaning gets a bad reputation for a number of different reasons. This article will expose some of the negative <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/myth" rel="tag">myth</a>s of carpet cleaning. Keep reading and find out more about why you do not need to fear the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a>. <br /><br /> The number one myth about carpet cleaning is that it causes carpet to get dirty quicker. This myth comes from people who have had their carpet cleaned by a sloppy professional or have done it themselves. When carpet is cleaned improperly it is left with a high amount of soapy residue. This residue will attract soil quickly and lead to rapid soiling. If carpet is cleaned correctly it will not be left with a residue. Professional cleaners are able to completely remove all traces of detergents and shampoos after the cleaning. <br /><br /> The next myth about carpet cleaning is that it can cause the carpet to shrink or stretch out. This myth comes from the fact that carpets used to have <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/jute+backing" rel="tag">Jute backing</a>. This backing would stretch and shrink if over wetted by sloppy <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaners" rel="tag">carpet cleaners</a> or do it yourself cleaning. Jute backing is no longer used. Carpet today has a latex backing which is not affected by moisture the same way that Jute was. <br /><br /> The last myth I will discuss is the myth that carpet cleaning causes mold. I can understand how this could be scary but to grow mold your carpet would have to stay wet for a long period of time, days or even weeks. Carpet cleaners today can get carpets dry in as little as one hour and the norm is no longer than six hours. This myth comes from once again bad carpet cleaners and faulty home cleaning methods. <br /><br /> As you can see most of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/negative+myths" rel="tag">negative myths</a> in carpet cleaning come from bad <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+methods" rel="tag">carpet cleaning methods</a>. Modern and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/quality+carpet" rel="tag">quality carpet</a> cleaners do not have these problems so you have nothing to worry about. just do some research and choose a quality carpet cleaner for your next carpet cleaning.   <bio>Visit <a href="http://www.fortcollinscarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.fortcollinscarpetcleaning.info</a> for more information on carpet cleaning.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Benefits of Professional Carpet Cleaning</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning machines</category><category>carpet cleaning service</category><category>carpet cleaning services</category><category>professional carpet cleaners</category><category>professional cleanings</category><category>carpet machine</category><category>appliance store</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/benefits-of-professional-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Keeping your home clean and well maintained is essential in feeling good about yourself, your life, and where you live. Remember, your home is an extension of yourself, and keeping every part of it clean and attractive is essential, even down to the carpets. While it is possible to keep your house]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Keeping your home clean and well maintained is essential in feeling good about yourself, your life, and where you live. Remember, your home is an extension of yourself, and keeping every part of it clean and attractive is essential, even down to the carpets. While it is possible to keep your house clean on your own, you may want to invest in professional carpet cleaning from time to time. There are many benefits to professional carpet cleaning and I will be going over them in this article.<br><br>There is nothing wrong with enlisting professional <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+service" rel="tag">carpet cleaning service</a>s for your home. Having a professional carpet cleaning service come to your home will guarantee that the job is done right. If you attempt to clean your carpets on your own and do a poor job, you run the risk of allowing mold to build up in your carpets -- something you absolutely do not want! Besides doing a professional carpet cleaning job is a lot of hard work and carrying those large machines from a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+machine" rel="tag">carpet machine</a> rental store to your home is not exactly an easy task.<br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/professional+carpet+cleaners" rel="tag">Professional carpet cleaners</a> use special equipment to accomplish their tasks. In most cases, this equipment is not easily accessible for the average homeowner. While there are many so-called carpet cleaners and shampooing machines on the market, very few of them can do the kind of carpet cleaning that professionals can offer. The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machines" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machines</a> that you purchase from the local <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/appliance+store" rel="tag">appliance store</a> is a good way to maintain your carpets between <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/professional+cleanings" rel="tag">professional cleanings</a>, but in no way a method of replacing them.<br><br>Keeping your carpet clean is the first step in keeping the rest of your home clean. While you may do your best with the vacuum cleaner everyday, you may not know exactly how to properly maintain the type of carpet in your home. A professional carpet cleaning service will know exactly how to care for your carpet. If you attempt to clean your carpet incorrectly, there is a chance you could actually end up ruining it! A professional carpet cleaning will prevent you from losing your carpet at your own risk.<br><br>Professional carpet cleaners use special cleansers that are not typically available in department stores. It is true that there are many different carpet cleaners out there, but many of them are simply not strong enough to provide the deep clean that professional <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+services" rel="tag">carpet cleaning services</a> can provide. Deep carpet cleaning can eliminate allergens, dander, and germs from your home's carpet. A professional carpet cleaning can help remove not only dirt from the floor but keep the air in your home clean as well.<br><br>Although professional carpet cleaning services do cost money, it is well worth it. If you properly maintain a clean carpet, it could last for years. In the long run, it can save you money on replacing the carpet and flooring throughout your home. If you are concerned about the cost of professional carpet cleaning, simply shop around. Compare different services, their prices, and always get referrals.<bio>This article about <a href="http://www.24hrcarpetcleaning.com">Carpet Cleaning</a> was written by Abe S. If you would like more information about this subject or are looking for reliable <a href="http://www.24hrcarpetcleaning.com">New York Carpet Cleaning</a> services click here.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Carpet Cleaning Machine - Back To Basics Buying Guide.</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 06:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>carpet cleaning machines</category><category>brand carpet</category><category>best bet</category><category>vacuum cleaner</category><category>vacuum cleaners</category><category>personal preference</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/carpet-cleaning-machine-back-to-basics-buying-guide</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every time I have first-time visitors at my home, there are two things that I can count on them being surprised: the first fact is that I have white carpeting in just about every room and the fact that the carpeting is usually clean. Generally people are rather amazed by these things as I have two]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every time I have first-time visitors at my home, there are two things that I can count on them being surprised: the first fact is that I have white carpeting in just about every room and the fact that the carpeting is usually clean. Generally people are rather amazed by these things as I have two children under the age of five, in addition to a dog that is free to roam in and out of the house as he pleases. Though what a number of my visitors do not know is that I have my very own <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machine</a> that I can rely on to prevent even the toughest stains from setting in. <br /><br /> Gone are the days when <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machines" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machines</a> were so costly that consumers were forced to either hire them from a store or call a professional to come in and service their homes. At present, a good carpet cleaning machine costs just about the same as a decent <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vacuum+cleaner" rel="tag">vacuum cleaner</a>, which in turn means you won't have to spend a great fortune to look after your floors and protect them from dirt and stains. In fact low prices are virtually the norm in our current age of online shopping, where you're sure to find a website that offers a name-<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brand+carpet" rel="tag">brand carpet</a> cleaning machine for substantially less than you would pay in a traditional store. <br /><br /> Finding a carpet cleaning machine is pretty straightforward for the most part. In addition to price, the three important things you should most be concerned about are style, attachments, and the presence of a water heater. Similar to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vacuum+cleaners" rel="tag">vacuum cleaners</a>, carpet cleaning machines are available in either upright or canister models. Choosing a style that will mainly depend on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/personal+preference" rel="tag">personal preference</a>; though, it should be noted that if you plan on using the cleaner for lots of hard-to-reach areas for instance car interiors, a canister model would be your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/best+bet" rel="tag">best bet</a>. <br /><br /> Carpet cleaning machines are useful on more than just flooring. As mentioned earlier, besides cleaning your car interior, you can also clean your furniture upholstery, stairs, and much more. However, in order to do so, you have to ensure that the carpet cleaning machine you choose comes with the required attachments. Generally, the more that the carpet cleaning machine allows you to do, the more expensive it will be. Hence, it's important to think long and hard about whether you really will use all the extra features that you're going to pay for. <br /><br /> Lastly, the actual thing that makes most carpet cleaning machines effective is the ability to use hot water to produce steam. There are some carpet cleaning machines that require you add your own hot water, while others have built in hot water heaters. Evidently, if you decide on selecting the built-in models, it would simplify things because you wouldn't have to stop in the middle of the job in order to add more hot water. But as with other convenience features, you can expect to pay more for a carpet cleaning machine that has a built-in water heater. <br /><br /> Sure, it doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg to buy a good carpet cleaning machine nowadays. Go ahead and take a look at some of the most popular models now, and get the peace of mind that comes along with knowing your beautiful carpeting is safe from stains!  <bio>Tracie M. Loewe provides readers with up-to-date commentaries, articles, and reviews for <a href="http://www.shopping-spree-guide.com" >http://www.shopping-spree-guide.com</a> as well as useful <a href="http://www.meditate-before-shopping.com" >http://www.meditate-before-shopping.com</a> and other related information. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Should I Insist On Truck Mounted Carpet Cleaning?</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning equipment</category><category>carpet cleaner</category><category>steam cleaning</category><category>also means that</category><category>this means that</category><category>steam cleaner</category><category>humid air</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-i-insist-on-truck-mounted-carpet-cleaning</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you are having your carpet cleaned you need to decide which method to use first. If you have decided on steam cleaning you need to decide whether you should use a truck mounted steam cleaner or not. Truck mounted steam cleaning is the latest in carpet cleaning equipment. Learn more about this]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you are having your carpet cleaned you need to decide which method to use first. If you have decided on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaning" rel="tag">steam cleaning</a> you need to decide whether you should use a truck mounted <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaner" rel="tag">steam cleaner</a> or not. Truck mounted steam cleaning is the latest in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+equipment" rel="tag">carpet cleaning equipment</a>. Learn more about this technology by reading this article. <br /><br /> If you are having steam cleaning done to your carpet you need to insist on having your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a> use a truck mounted system. Truck mounted systems have several advantages over portable carpet cleaner. For starters the cleaner does not have to bring anything into your home other than a couple of hoses. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/this+means+that" rel="tag">This means that</a> all of the noisy and smelly equipment stays outside. It <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/also+means+that" rel="tag">also means that</a> there is no machine venting <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/humid+air" rel="tag">humid air</a> into your hoe resulting in reduced humidity and reduced drying times. Another benefit of truck mounted units it that they have higher vacuum power. This results in more recovery of water leaving your carpet cleaner and dry much sooner. Truck mounted cleaning units can get carpet clean and dry in up to half the time of portable units. The last reason to use truck mounted steam cleaning is for the extra heat they can generate. Truck mounts can reach over 200 degrees which helps your carpets get cleaner and dry faster. There is no disputing the fact that hot water cleans better and portable cleaners can not touch the heat generated by truck mounted units. <br /><br /> As you can see there are several reasons to choose a truck mounted unit for your next carpet cleaning. This article just scratches the surface. Hopefully you have decided to use a cleaner with a truck mount for your next cleaning. You will be more than happy with the outstanding results the cleaner achieves. Good luck with whatever you decide.   <bio>Visit <a href="http://www.thecarpetcleanerlist.com/cincinnati.htm" >http://www.thecarpetcleanerlist.com/cincinnati.htm</a> for information on carpet cleaning.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Your Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning Questions Answered?</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaning company</category><category>carpet care</category><category>upholstery cleaning</category><category>twelve hours</category><category>carpets</category><category>steam cleaning</category><category>one more question</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/your-carpet-and-upholstery-cleaning-questions-answered</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you have never had your homes carpets cleaned you might have a few questions. It can be a strange process if you are unfamiliar with it. Read this article and learn some answers to many of the most common carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning questions.  One common question is how often]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you have never had your homes <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpets" rel="tag">carpets</a> cleaned you might have a few questions. It can be a strange process if you are unfamiliar with it. Read this article and learn some answers to many of the most common carpet cleaning and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/upholstery+cleaning" rel="tag">upholstery cleaning</a> questions. <br /><br /> One common question is how often should I clean my carpet or upholstery? This is a question without a clear answer. You should clean your carpet at least once per year but you might want to clean it more often if you have kids, pets or if you smoke. Your upholstery should be cleaned at least once every two years. If you use your upholstery heavily you should probably clean it once per year. <br /><br /> Another question asked commonly is how long will it take for my carpet or upholstery to dry? This depends on the cleaning method used. If you use a dry cleaning method you should expect your carpets to dry within one hour. If you use <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/steam+cleaning" rel="tag">steam cleaning</a> you should expect your carpet to dry within four to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/twelve+hours" rel="tag">twelve hours</a>. Upholstery will take between two to twelve hours to dry. This depends on the type of material and the method used to clean it.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/one+more+question" rel="tag">One more question</a> is, Is carpet cleaning safe? Yes it is. It is actually more unsafe to not clean your carpet. A clean carpet contributes to a cleaner home by removing impurities in the air. If you are sensitive to chemicals you might want to ask your cleaner what kind of cleaners they use. You might want to then either not be in the house while it is being cleaned or use a cleaner that uses all natural cleaning. <br /><br /> I hope these answers have helped you with your carpet cleaning questions. If you have further questions you should consult your local <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+company" rel="tag">carpet cleaning company</a>.   <bio>Go to <a href="http://www.oceansidecarpetcleaning.info" >http://www.oceansidecarpetcleaning.info</a> for more information on <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+care" rel="tag">carpet care</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Get Those Stains Out Of Those Carpets</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet steam cleaners</category><category>carpet cleaning equipment</category><category>carpet cleaning machine</category><category>carpet stains</category><category>carpet installed</category><category>commercial carpet</category><category>daily basis</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-those-stains-out-of-those-carpets</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The dreadful stain in the carpet, how do you get it out? This question has been asked by many homeowners. When owning a carpet you need to be careful with materials and substances that can stain your carpet. It is very frustrating to have new carpet installed only to find a glaring stain in just a]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The dreadful stain in the carpet, how do you get it out? This question has been asked by many homeowners. When owning a carpet you need to be careful with materials and substances that can stain your carpet. It is very frustrating to have new <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+installed" rel="tag">carpet installed</a> only to find a glaring stain in just a month's time despite your best attempts to avoid that scenario. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+stains" rel="tag">Carpet stains</a> are unsightly and degrade the overall quality of any carpet. These stains seem to appear out of thin air, of course when you ask who made the stain no will admit to it. Some of the most common, and yet intimidating, carpet stains include soda, coffee, blood, dirt, food and ink. You don't want to see your investment get ruined by dirt, soil and stains that can wear your carpet down and make it look much older than it really is. Many stains can be prevented if you act quickly.   If you own or rent every home needs a broom or a vacuum keep the carpets clean on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+basis" rel="tag">daily basis</a>, but those hard to get out stains you will see people renting or purchasing steam carpet cleaners. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+steam+cleaners" rel="tag">Carpet steam cleaners</a> use a variety of different <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+equipment" rel="tag">carpet cleaning equipment</a>. There are many different ways to clean the carpet, using steam, hot water, shampooing usually are the best choice for the Teflon fiber or the main made type of fibers. <br /><br /> When you are looking for a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning+machine" rel="tag">carpet cleaning machine</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/commercial+carpet" rel="tag">commercial carpet</a> cleaning equipment, carpet steam cleaning or whatever you of course you want to make sure the equipment does the best job possible for the customer. Most home carpet cleaners use one of two methods: they either use hot water from the tap, along with soap, to clean fibers, or they use steam generated by the machine itself. <br /><br /> One of the newest cleaning solutions on the market is dry powder carpet cleaning method. That is like pre soaking your clothes in laundry detergent and then taking them out to dry with out rinsing. Dry cleaning only soaks and agitates, leaving the chemicals and dirt. <br /><br /> When cleaning wool carpets make sure the solution you choose does not have ammonia. Knowing which type of carpet you have and its cleaning properties will allow you to make a better decision on the right carpet cleaning solution for you. If you are not careful when cleaning the stain you could discolor the carpet when you using cleaners, make sure you test it before cleaning the stain. When cleaning carpets make sure you do not use to much water, the reason for this is because it could diminish the effects for the glue holding the carpet together. <br /><br /> Always try to choose a product with the least amount of chemicals and in the mildest you can find that will work. The choices today for carpet cleaning solutions is vast, read the labels to make sure the solution fits the job you need it for. <br /><br /> There are many products are the market to clean your carpets, shampoos are very popular because they are normally safe to use and it does a good enough job. Check the products label before purchasing to make sure it is what you need to clean the carpet.  <bio>David Marc Fishman is the owner the <a href="http://www.tipsquad.com" >http://www.tipsquad.com</a> site. Prices drop as people shop at <a href="http://www.priceriot.com" >http://www.priceriot.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Benefits Of Carpet Cleaning Power Wands</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>carpet cleaner</category><category>carpet cleaning</category><category>carpet cleaners</category><category>this means that</category><category>power wand</category><category>power wands</category><category>crucial</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-benefits-of-carpet-cleaning-power-wands</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Carpet cleaning has changed quite a bit over the years. Gone are the days of the simple squirt and suck carpet cleaner. Now the tools of the trade have become far more advanced and sophisticated. If you are considering having your carpets cleaners this is something that should interest you. Keep]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaning" rel="tag">Carpet cleaning</a> has changed quite a bit over the years. Gone are the days of the simple squirt and suck <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">carpet cleaner</a>. Now the tools of the trade have become far more advanced and sophisticated. If you are considering having your carpets cleaners this is something that should interest you. Keep reading and learn a little about the tools of the modern carpet cleaner. <br /><br /> In the past a carpet cleaner would come into your home and spray down a solution and then just vacuum it up with a basic carpet cleaning wand. Many cleaners still use this technique but there are far more advanced methods available in the form of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/power+wand" rel="tag">power wand</a>s. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/power+wands" rel="tag">Power wands</a> are usually rotary machines with multiple nozzles and vacuum slots on the underside. They are capable of making hundreds of cleaning passes per minute. This is important for a number of reasons. For starters they can thoroughly extract soil and residue causing cleaning chemicals from your carpet. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/this+means+that" rel="tag">This means that</a> your carpet will be cleaner and stay cleaner longer. Another advantage is that they are consistent. These machines do not get tired like a carpet cleaner with a wand will. This means that the last room that is cleaned is just as clean as the first room. Consistency is indeed important. This is especially true since the most trafficked room is normally the last to be cleaned and the one that requires the most effort. The last reason that they are better is that they will leave your carpets much drier than a wand. This is true because of the extra vacuum passes made by the machine. Dry times are also <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/crucial" rel="tag">crucial</a> for a good carpet cleaning. <br /><br /> As you can see, there are many reasons to choose a carpet cleaner with a power cleaning wand. Next time you have your carpets cleaned, be sure to ask what kind of equipment they will be using. Choose one with a power wand and see for yourself how effective they are.   <bio>Visit <a href="http://www.charlottecarpetcleaning.net" >http://www.charlottecarpetcleaning.net</a> for more information on Charlotte <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaners" rel="tag">carpet cleaners</a>.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Way A Carpet Cleaner Works</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>detergent tank</category><category>recovery tank</category><category>vacuum suction</category><category>water mixture</category><category>water jets</category><category>carpet cleaners</category><category>carpet cleaner</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-way-a-carpet-cleaner-works</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Carpet cleaners are a boon to the cleaning world, which makes cleaning a much easier and better process. Gone are the days when people used to take a lot of trouble cleaning their carpets which used to be a time consuming process as well. But with the invention of carpet cleaners, the work has]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaners" rel="tag"><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/carpet+cleaner" rel="tag">Carpet cleaner</a>s</a> are a boon to the cleaning world, which makes cleaning a much easier and better process. Gone are the days when people used to take a lot of trouble cleaning their carpets which used to be a time consuming process as well. But with the invention of carpet cleaners, the work has become much easier and neater as well. The carpet cleaners are designed for deep-cleaning and removal of dirt and dust by the application of chemicals and water with detergents, in some cases. This is then disposed off outside, and the result is clean and tidy carpets! <br /><br /> Different models of carpet cleaners work differently. But the basic way that the carpet cleaner uses to clean remains the same. Usually in an upright cleaner, the cleaner has a water tank where water is filled and the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/detergent+tank" rel="tag">detergent tank</a> where the detergent is filled. The pump that is available in the cleaner draws the water from the tank and mixes it with the detergent. Then this is sprayed at a high force from the cleaning head of the machine on the spot. As the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/water+jets" rel="tag">water jets</a> out of the machine, the area that the water is exposed to is cleaned. The cleaner also has brushes on them to scrub and clean the area that needs cleaning. Depending on the type of the cleaner, the brushes would be available in various shapes and sizes and they also come in movable heads etc to enable easy cleaning of the carpet. Altogether this forms into a mixture of dirt and water. <br /><br /> This mixture is then sucked up by the machine by <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/vacuum+suction" rel="tag">vacuum suction</a> and this is stored into the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/recovery+tank" rel="tag">recovery tank</a>, which is a separate tank in itself, apart from the initial water tank that has been discussed. When the water in the water tank gets over, this tank is refilled with fresh water for cleaning. Also the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/water+mixture" rel="tag">water mixture</a> in the recovery tank is spilled out and cleaned thoroughly. The detergent tank has a knob which can be adjusted to turn the detergent supply on or off. If the supply is switched off, the water that comes out of the cleaner is clear and plain. <br /><br /> In a cylindrical carpet cleaner, the same principle is only used. They are usually larger than the upright models and also have wheels to move the machine, since they are more bulky and difficult to move about. Here, cold water and detergent are mixed and poured in the same water tank. As and when the carpet is cleaned, this mixture flows down through a thin pipe and the mixture with the dirt included is sucked into the unit. This is removed from the tank and exited out. <br /><br /> Carpets are wonderful decorating agents that make the house look neat and tidy. Maintaining them is a very important task and challenge. This challenge is also taken care of effectively, by the carpet cleaners. With the technology boom happening every minute, it is no surprise that such tedious tasks like cleaning are also been done faster and effectively as well!   <bio>Carpet Cleaners <a href="http://www.carpet-cleaners.org.uk/" >http://www.carpet-cleaners.org.uk/</a> website is an exclusive review site about carpet cleaning machines and you can find expert <a href="http://www.carpet-cleaners.org.uk/category/karcher/" >http://www.carpet-cleaners.org.uk/category/karcher/</a> Karcher Carpet Cleaner Reviews.  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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