Our Cleaning Method: 8 Step White Towel Detailing

METHOD: 8-Step White Towel Detailing / The Carpet Drycleaning Co.

1. Base Boarding - remove particles from baseboards 2. Vacuuming - remove dust and debris 3. Spraying - citrus solution to loosen dirt and stains 4. Scrubbing - surface dirt and stains 5. Rinsing - remove dirt and stains 6. Skimming - remove residual of dirt and stains 7. White Towel Finishing - ensure "white glove" clean 8. Raking - groom and accelerate drying

ADVANTAGES: One hour drying; "white glove" clean; environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic; stays clean up to three times longer; preserves backing of carpet; reduced mold and mildew; and owner present on every job for quality control.

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ALTERNATIVE CLEANING METHODS

METHOD: Wet Cleaning / Extraction - hot or cold water; truck mounted or portable; flood 10 gals of soap and water and retrieve 8 gals; blow; suck, and rake.

ADVANTAGES: Superior on industrial and glue-down carpet for flooding, smoke, and heavily soiled carpets; equipment can be rented by nonprofessionals.

DISADVANTAGES: Carpet with pad frequently results in "bleed back"of spots and mold and mildew with a musty smell; excessive drying time and damage to carpet backing.

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METHOD: Host Method - vacuum; sprinkle on powered/oily substance; vacuum up powder.

ADVANTAGES: No special equipment required; materials can be purchased by nonprofessionals.

DISADVANTAGES: Frequently requires multiple treatments and may require re-cleaning by a professional.

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METHOD: Dry Cleaning / Chem Dry (carbonated gas solution) and Others - vacuum, spray on solution; scrub; wash and rinse; rake.

ADVANTAGES: Carpet with pad; short drying time and reduced mold and mildew.

DISADVANTAGES: Problems with heavily soiled carpets and quality control.