In previous posts, I have discussed the importance of proper set-up of the Rug Doctor, the importance of pre-vacuuming, and the use of pre-spray as the best method for treating the carpet prior to using the Rug Doctor.
As the following video shows, the end result of doing all the proper preparation is an easy job where the Rug Doctor can give a fantastic result, even on really dirty carpets.
Though not shown in the video, the pre-vacuuming done at the onset took about thirty minutes to do.
A one bedroom apartment isn't a very large space, but when pre-vacuuming it is best to hit the carpets with multiple passes, from multiple directions, at a moderate pace to ensure removal of as much debris as possible.
This type of specialized vacuuming takes considerably more time to do than what you might do say in a weekly vacuum of your home.
Additionally, you want to really emphasize deep cleaning with the vacuum and this is more important before carpet extraction than in general vacuuming duties.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014
How To Pre-Vacuum Really Bad Carpets...
As discussed earlier in a couple of posts I have made, the keys to success with a Rug Doctor are basically the same as with any other carpet cleaning machine.
The video below shows a carpet being vacuumed prior to the extraction process being started with the Rug Doctor...
Pre-vacuuming carpet is a necessary pre-cursor to successful carpet cleaning, but in some situations, the carpet needing cleaned may be so full of debris that would damage a typical vacuum cleaner that this step may be considered impossible.
But it isn't impossible with the right tools to do the job.
In this instance, a Wet/Dry vacuum is capable of handling the debris, but as anyone who has ever attempted to vacuum a carpet with one of those has discovered, the floor tool provided with the vac "locks down" on the carpet, and makes it very difficult to use.
Additionally, the carpet can be pulled apart at the seams, pulled up from the tack strip on the wall and corners, and generally causes more trouble than it solves.
But there is a way to use a Wet/Dry vacuum for carpets!
There are attachments available for helping Wet/Dry vacuums effectively clean carpet without all the problems caused by the "lock down" effect. Carpet nozzles are readily available...but do they work?
The video below shows a carpet being vacuumed prior to the extraction process being started with the Rug Doctor...
Pre-vacuuming carpet is a necessary pre-cursor to successful carpet cleaning, but in some situations, the carpet needing cleaned may be so full of debris that would damage a typical vacuum cleaner that this step may be considered impossible.
But it isn't impossible with the right tools to do the job.
In this instance, a Wet/Dry vacuum is capable of handling the debris, but as anyone who has ever attempted to vacuum a carpet with one of those has discovered, the floor tool provided with the vac "locks down" on the carpet, and makes it very difficult to use.
Additionally, the carpet can be pulled apart at the seams, pulled up from the tack strip on the wall and corners, and generally causes more trouble than it solves.
But there is a way to use a Wet/Dry vacuum for carpets!
There are attachments available for helping Wet/Dry vacuums effectively clean carpet without all the problems caused by the "lock down" effect. Carpet nozzles are readily available...but do they work?
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