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Chem-Dry vs Steam Cleaning

Water left after steam cleaning.

Chem-Dry cleans carpets like no other. Unlike traditional carpet cleaners, Chem-Dry uses a process called Hot Carbonating Extraction. This process implements the power of carbonating bubbles and hot water to release dirt from the fibers of your carpet where they can be whisked away. This differs drastically from the traditional steam cleaning system which forces gallons of hot, soapy water into your carpet, then tries to suck it back out. This process can leave behind a sticky, dirt attracting residue and occasionally leaves moisture at the base of the carpet, serving s a breeding ground for mold.

The Difference Between Chem-Dry and Steam Cleaning

	Steam Cleaners	Chem-Dry
Cleaning Method	Steam Cleaning with hot water, chemical solutions and suction.	Hot Carbonating Extraction - the benefits of hot water and powerful extraction, but uses less water than steam cleaning.
Cleaning Results	When done properly, steam cleaning can provide a deep clean. Be cautious of the excessive amounts of water used, which can get left behind - leaving a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.	Chem-Dry's HCE system, provides a deep down clean, extracting dirt from the carpet fibers without overloading the carpet with water.
Residues	Most steam cleaners leave behind dirt-attracting residues. Carpets resoil quickly after cleaning	Chem-Dry's The Natural ® leaves behind no dirt-attracting residues so carpets stay cleaner, longer.
Wicking	Because steam cleaners leave so much water in the carpeting, as it dries, the water wicks dirt to the surface. Carpets look dirtier faster.	Chem-Dry uses less water and high-power extraction to virtually eliminate wicking
Dry Times	Carpets may take as long as 2 days to dry.	Carpets cleaned with Chem-Dry's proprietary system dry in 1-2 hours so you can get back to your daily routines.
Green	Many carpet cleaning companies use harsh chemicals that may be harmful to Mother Earth.	Only Chem-Dry uses The Natural® cleaning solution for a deep, effective clean that's also green. Many Chem-Dry cleaning products are green certified.
Customer Satisfaction	Not all carpet cleaning companies are alike. With experiences ranging across the board, select a trusted brand name.	Over a tracked period of three years (2006-2009), Chem-Dry franchisees have an average customer satisfaction score of 9.3 on a scale of 1-10. Chem-Dry is the world's largest carpet cleaning company.