Years ago I was a firm believer in the HOST system of dry cleaning. Many fine hardware stores that provided HOST rentals have closed in the last decade and I migrated to hiring external extraction companies with mixed results.
I borrowed a Hoover Extractor 12A model and with determination and a good workout got respectable results. Extraction was good but it took 6-12 hours to dry completely.
I decided to return to Dry Cleaning and I have a Oreck Orbiter and dry cleaning compounds on order.
I also acquired a vintage non bypass vacuum to assist in the dry cleaning process.
http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?32811_4
Two gentlemen on youtube do economical apartment move out cleaning using a tide solution and bonnet methods to significantly clean up some abused low grade carpets. A low moisture method appears to have great efficacy.
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As a believer in dry cleaning I wonder if a one two punch is advised. Use the low moisture approach first. Allow to dry and follow on any touch up spots with the dry cleaning methods.
I have both the premist and the stain be gone sprays oreck offers on order along with the black brush and a 4lb bucket of compound.
Please share your experience with the orbiter both bonnet cleaning and dry cleaning.
Matt
