carpet cleaning an rv
Suggestions on shampooing the carpet in a 30 foot motorhome thanks
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I professionally clean upholstery, that is similar to carpet cleaning except we have more fiber types to worry about. I've also cleaned my home carpets for the last 30 years.
I would use a professional extractor, like a rental unit if I didn't have my own.
I would also use a carpet shampoo. It helps break the bond between the fibers and the soiling.
The basic cleaning principles are TACT
T - temperature - warmer cleans better than cold
A - agitation - breaks up the soiling
C - chemicals -- detergents, enzymes, pH appropriate to the stain and/or saponification and/or fiber content, or oxidation/reduction.
T - time -- dwell time of the solution before extration
Washing machines, dishwashers, car washing, even your shower all use TACT.
There is also "encapsulation technique" that commercial carpet people use (office buildings, etc.). Spray it down, let it dry, vac it up. Unfortunately, it does not fit my business model of "make sure the stain is out before you leave." And as a consumer, you may have a hard time finding and buying it. Many places will not sell to you unless you're "in the trade."
Caveat is knowing your sub-floor material, as stated above.
Open windows (air exchanges per hour), ambient temperature and humidity, and air movement will affect dry time.
I would use a professional extractor, like a rental unit if I didn't have my own.
I would also use a carpet shampoo. It helps break the bond between the fibers and the soiling.
The basic cleaning principles are TACT
T - temperature - warmer cleans better than cold
A - agitation - breaks up the soiling
C - chemicals -- detergents, enzymes, pH appropriate to the stain and/or saponification and/or fiber content, or oxidation/reduction.
T - time -- dwell time of the solution before extration
Washing machines, dishwashers, car washing, even your shower all use TACT.
There is also "encapsulation technique" that commercial carpet people use (office buildings, etc.). Spray it down, let it dry, vac it up. Unfortunately, it does not fit my business model of "make sure the stain is out before you leave." And as a consumer, you may have a hard time finding and buying it. Many places will not sell to you unless you're "in the trade."
Caveat is knowing your sub-floor material, as stated above.
Open windows (air exchanges per hour), ambient temperature and humidity, and air movement will affect dry time.
