Best Carpet Cleaning Methods

Hot Water Extraction Prefered by Top Manufacturers

Shaw Industries, of Dalton, Georgia, is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer. It started in 1946 as a small business dyeing scatter rugs.

Today it has annual sales of more than $5 billion, and employs more over 30,000 people.

From http://www.Shawfloors.com:
“Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as “steam cleaning,” although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of applying a cleaning agent into the carpet pile and using water in the extractor to recover the used solution and soil. This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home.”

“Shaw warranties require that the homeowner be able to show proof of periodic cleaning by hot water extraction (commonly called “steam” cleaning) by a professional cleaning service…”

Manufacturers who endorse "steam" as top cleaning method.

Atlas Carpet Mills
Phone: 800-372-6274
Website: www.atlascarpetmills.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Barrett Carpet Mills
Phone: 800-241-4064
Website: www.barrettcarpet.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Beaulieu Group, LLC
Phone: 800-227-7211
Website: www.beaulieu-usa.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Bloomsburg Carpet Industries, Inc.
Phone: 800-233-8773
Website: www.bloomsburgcarpet.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Dry Compound Extraction/Hot Water Extraction

Burtco Enterprises, Inc.
Phone: 800-241-4019
Website: www.burtcocarpet.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Creston Carpet Mills LLC
Phone: 800-899-7776
Website: N/A
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Fortune Contract, Inc.
Phone: 800-359-4508
Website: www.fortunecarpet.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Interface, Inc.
Phone: 800-336-0225
Website: www.interfaceinc.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Dry Compound Extraction/Hot Water Extraction

J & J Industries, Inc.
Phone: 800-241-4585
Website: www.jjindustries.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction
Recommended Service Providers: IICRC Certified Firms and Technicians

Langhorne Carpet Company, Inc.
Phone: 215-757-5155
Website: www.langhornecarpets.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Mannington Carpets, Inc.
Phone: 800-241-2262
Website: www.mannington.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Phone: 800-622-6227
Website: www.mohawkflooring.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Monticello Carpet Mills
Phone: 866-287-7847
Website: N/A
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction/Bonnet Cleaning

Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc.
Phone: 800-854-8331
Website: www.royaltycarpetmills.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction

Shaw Industries, Inc.
Phone: 800-441-7429
Website: www.shawfloors.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction
Recommended Service Providers: IICRC Certified Firms and TechniciansTai Ping

Carpets America, Inc.
Phone: 800-433-2440
Website: www.taipingusa.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction
Recommended Service Providers: IICRC Certified Firms and Technicians

Tandus
C&A, Crossley Carpet Mills, Monterey Carpets
Phone: 800-248-2878
Website: www.tandus.com
Deep Cleaning Method: Hot Water Extraction