Monday, January 31, 2011

Carpet Steam Cleaners—Is a Heated Machine Really Necessary?

Portable Carpet Cleaner Extractor
One of the biggest dilemmas buyers face when looking for carpet cleaning equipment, is whether to buy heated or non-heated carpet steam cleaners. To make the right decision, you need to know about the carpets you will be handling along with the advantages and disadvantages of heated machines over non-heated carpet cleaners are.

Daimer®, a major supplier of carpet cleaning equipment, offers carpet steam cleaners with heating elements that can reach temperature levels up to 210°F. High temperature breaks down dirt, which is then extracted from the carpet by the machine. It is important to have carpet steamers with powerful vacuum extraction for maximum effectiveness.

However, very high temperatures may damage delicate fabrics, such as Persian or antique carpets. Glued carpets or tile carpets tend to bunch or displace when too much heat is applied. Therefore, even if you are using heated carpet steam cleaners, it is recommended you set the temperature to non-heated when cleaning these carpets.

Daimer®’s cold water machines, such as the XTreme Power® XPC-9200 have no heating devices. These carpet cleaning machines are ideal for commercial users who plan to clean delicate rugs or carpets with only light layers of dust and dirt. Use green chemicals, such as Daimer®’s Eco-Green® Carpet Care & Upholstery Cleaner, to add more power to the cleaning process without damaging the carpet. For occasional hot water applications, you may add water as hot as 140°F to the solution tank. The XPC-9200 offers a pressure level of 220 psi and water lift of 150 inches. Visit daimer.com for more information on their line of cold water carpet cleaners and heated carpet steam cleaners.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Carpet Steam Cleaners and Their Role in Maintaining Clean Carpets


When selecting carpet steam cleaners for hospitals, it is important to keep in mind how quickly the carpet needs to be cleaned and dried. The XTreme Power® XPC-5700 from Daimer® is ideal for light commercial cleaning in areas such as hotel rooms and function rooms. It does not feature a heating element, but includes Daimer®’s low flow technology to allow carpets to dry in as little as four hours.

For hospitals, nursing homes, elderly care homes, or day care centers, the ideal carpet steam cleaners come with a heating device; this will shorten drying times and enhance cleaning power. Combined with powerful extraction and heat, these machines will remove deep stains easily.

Carpet steam cleaner machines sold by Daimer® are low flow machines and require minimal water for cleaning. These machines have powerful vacuum suction to remove dirt and stains from carpets, along with the water injected into them. Machines with this technology can dry in as little as two hours. Without this feature, it can take up to 24 hours for carpets to completely dry. Quick drying also reduces the chance of mold, mildew, and odors from forming within carpets.

Carpet steam cleaners such as the XTreme Power® XPH-9600 offer more powerful cleaning thanks to adjustable pressure levels up to 500 psi and temperature levels up to 210°F. This machine also features auto fill and auto dump capabilities for using the machine over longer periods of time without refilling. To view a list of carpet steam cleaners offered by Daimer®, visit www.daimer.com.