Bonnet/Pad Cleaning

Bonnet/Pad Cleaning is often referred to as a "dry" carpet cleaning system. For a good explanation of how it works check out this reference. To sumarize, first a detergent solution is thoroughly hand sprayed over the rug, and next the rug is buffed with a pad that absorbs the detergent and dissolved dirt. The absorbent pads are washed and dried between jobs.

The advantages of this type of cleaning are speed and utility as a maintenance clean, and quick drying time for high trafficked areas. As maintenance it is combined with periodic hot water extraction.  The limitations of this type of cleaning are lack of deep clean, and rinsing action available with normal steam clean and shampoo treatments. Also, caution must be employed when using Bonnet/Pad cleaning on a cut pile carpet.

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