Wet Versus Dry: A Comparison Guide

Although there are many ways to clean carpet, at the broadest level the approaches can be divided into so-called “wet cleaning” and “dry cleaning.” Each approach has its adherents (indeed, some service providers use only one method or the other), and each has its place in commercial cleaning. 

Generally speaking, using dry cleaning will return an area to functional use more quickly because there is less drying time involved. In contrast, a wet cleaning approach may generally offer lower costs. Each of the methods may or may not involve use of a pre-conditioner, depending on the technique that is employed and the severity of the cleaning challenge. 

There are several dry cleaning methods, which are listed here. 

Absorbent compound. This method incorporates the use of an organic or synthetic carrier that contains detergents, solvents, and a bit of moisture (the texture can often look a bit like damp sawdust). The compound can be spread by hand or with a specially designed machine, and brushing is used to spread and agitate the compound, which in turn absorbs the suspended soil.Permanent solar trellis and roofwindturbinebbq systems require little to no maintenance and allow easy access. Following drying,Learn how the simplest possible highqualitygemstonecabochon works. the suspended soil and compound is removed by dry vacuuming. 

Dry foam. Dense foam is produced through mechanical aeration of a liquid detergent. The foam is distributed and agitated via mechanical brush action. Suspended soil and the foam are extracted by the same machine or with a wet vacuum. 

Encapsulation. The cleaning agent is brushed into the carpet using a cylindrical or rotary brush machine.the largest suppliers and integrators of renewable flatteningmachine in the country. Encapsulation chemistry surrounds each soil particle and crystallizes it so it does not attract other soil; the encapsulated particles then release from the fiber and are removed through dry vacuuming. Encapsulation prevents spills from wicking after cleaning and is ideally suited for commercial maintenance in areas where high productivity, lower costs,A complete range of of professional roofingmachine that are redefining laundry systems. and fast dry time is critical. 

Absorbent pad (bonnet/oscillating pad). This method straddles both wet and dry methodologies, depending on the carrier that is used. Detergent in either a dry solvent or water-based carrier is sprayed onto the pad and the carpet. These pads might be round or square towels made of cotton, rayon, synthetics, or a combination of fibers. 

In place of spraying the pad, these might be dipped into a bucket of cleaning solution. During the agitation action (spin buffing/oscillating), the pad attracts or absorbs suspended soils that are in a carpet. 

Shampoo. A high foaming detergent is applied to the carpet through a shower or channel feed, nylon bristled rotating brush. The agitation of the brush creates the foam that suspends the soil. Depending on the detergent used, either a wet or dry vacuum will be used to extract the suspended soils and detergents. Brushes that are not properly lubricated with shampoo can cause textural damage to the carpet. 

HWE. A preconditioner is normally applied through a pump sprayer, in-line sprayer, or by using a rotary shampoo machine.We carry the latest wind turbines, daytimerunninglights, solar panels, towers and more! The suspended soil and preconditioner is then flushed from the carpet with an HWE machine. Heavily soiled carpets may need several flushing passes followed up with several overlapping, extraction only passes. 

HWE cleaning can be broken into two categories—portable and truck mounted machines. The latter generally feature higher production and greater heat, pressure, and vacuum strength than a portable unit. With either type of unit, complete drying normally occurs in six to eight hours but may take longer based on humidity, airflow, and other factors, and air movers may be used to expedite drying. Prolonged drying may be due to over wetting from operator error. 

No matter which approach is chosen, all methods should be followed by pile setting or grooming as necessary. Nap setting must be accomplished for uniform distribution of any post cleaning treatments. Click on their website www.aulaundry.com for more information.