What are Carpet Cleaning Machines?

A carpet cleaning machine is a device used to extract dirt, dust, stains, and debris from carpets. These machines are used when carpets require deeper cleaning than vacuums can provide. Vacuums are good for getting rid of crumbs, soil, and other particles that haven't been ground in or allowed to soak into the carper fibers. When debris can't simply be sucked up, however, carpet cleaning machines can help. There are wet and dry carpet cleaning machines. Wet carpet cleaning machines, often used in residences, are referred to as steam cleaners. They work by putting water on the dirty carpet and then sucking the now dirty water up again. When this process works well, the carpet is left much cleaner. When using this type of carpet cleaner, care must be taken to avoid overly wetting the carpet, which can discolor or shrink it. Some wet carpet cleaning machines are called extractors. These machines use a chemical solution that is injected into the carpet using a powerful pump. Then, the high ... more