Dry cleaning action - embedded dirt alert
Speaking of deep cleaning carpets - you may like this one.
Whenever I have some time on my hands I help relatives and friends with cleaning their area rugs. It's always fun to put my machines to the test and go for a real challenge, especially since usually standard vacuums without a PN had been used for regular cleaning.
Hot water extraction would be difficult and over the top for these polypropylene/cotton rugs, so dry cleaning is the way to go.
The best method for me is to flip over the rugs first and vacuum the padding/backside. It is astonishing how much dirt you can pull already this way, especially with high pile carpets/shags. It also helps loosen the deep embedded dirt.
Vacuuming alone very often brings the pile and fibres up to life already.
After that I use Vorwerk Kobosan, a dry cleaning powder, comparable to the SEBO duo stuff. In my experience it is more effective than the SEBO powder, especially when it comes to removing stains. Vorwerk is the biggest D2D-brand in Germany and the dry cleaning system has always been a megaseller. The bags are perfectly sealed and prevent the powder from drying out - I have amassed hundreds of old Kobosan bags over the years that I got for a dime or two or even for free. For these examples I have used Kobosan powder dating back to 1988 and 2001.
Here are some recent examples. Will split them up in several messages, if you don't mind. Have fun!
5 area rugs - last cleaned 12 months ago - single person home with a budget vac without PN
Used equipment:
Pre vacuuming: Shark NV680 first, SEBO Airbelt E 1200RD + ET-1 for the detailing
Dry cleaning System: Vorwerk VTF 740 (counterrotating brushes - similar system to the SEBO duo) + Vorwerk Kobosan
Post vacuuming: Vorwerk VT251 with PN + SEBO Airbelt E with PN
The pics are from the prevacuuming session - note the red carpet fibres - obvious damage from sand and grit.
