Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Perth,Western Australia.
    Posts
    64
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Carpet cleaning,Wet or Dry

    We need to have our carpets clean and I interested in any experiences members may have had with either wet (steam) cleaning, or dry (chemical) cleaning.
    I am leaning toward the dry cleaning only because it leaves the carpets drier to walk on.
    Any ideas or opinions please
    Macca

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    SA
    Posts
    170
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Had carpets cleaned using the dry cleaning method some years ago and wouldn't recommend it if you want CLEAN carpets. The cleaning liquid was sprayed on and a machine similar to an industrial floor polisher (with lambswool pad) was run over it ... the pad was hardly grotty. Had them cleaned a week later using the steam/extraction method ... that DID remove grot! Don't waste money on dry cleaning ... just don't look at your carpets for a few months, steam clean and let summer dry them.

    Cheers
    Tikki

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    willagee wa (near Freo)
    Age
    61
    Posts
    26
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    we had ours dry cleaned coupla years ago and its just a waste of money. they were dirty again three days later. get ya carpets steam cleaned or hire a britax and do it ya self.
    use wool wash laundryliquid as shampoo and vinagar as de-fomer.
    lot of hard yakka but only $28.
    now we got jarah floorboards. just vaccy and mop. easy
    First On Race Day



    And the first brock trophy goes to...............
    and we got no "2" as well
    A FORD driver.

    ironic isnt it?

    and if ya cant win on ya own merit punt em off!!!
    holden cheater team!!!!!

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    NSW
    Posts
    63
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Have tried both ways, steam is the best by far.

    Lounges/dining chairs/rugs/carpets all came up like new, I would never use any other way.

    Them little p ant machines just don't cut it... well maybe for the work vehicle lol


    HJ0

Similar Threads

  1. Using wet and dry paper (a Q for Neil)
    By Wolfs in forum FINISHING
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 27th August 2005, 09:10 PM
  2. Floating floor over carpet
    By emdan in forum FLOORING
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 27th March 2005, 07:31 AM
  3. wet and dry - hook and loop sandpaper
    By Rowan in forum FINISHING
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 31st December 2004, 11:56 PM
  4. Dry Rot
    By DarrylF in forum FLOORING, DECKING, STUMPS, etc.
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 17th December 2003, 10:29 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •