I need to settle an argument with my husband on this one, does anyone know first hand if steam vacs ruin your carpet?
2006-10-19 14:52:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Hi
Using a steam-cleaning machine on your carpet will not destroy your carpets. Now after saying this.
Using too much water (drying times of over 24 hours) can damage your carpet.
Using soap with a PH of 10 and up will damage your carpet.
Using a lot of soap can damage your carpet. (Leaves a sticky residue)
Carpet manufactures recommends that you clean your carpet every 18 months minimum.
From a carpet cleaner of 14 years.
2006-10-19 15:11:27 · answer #1 · answered by carpet guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using them for years...in fact I owe several different kinds, always searching for a better model with 3 cats, and 2 dogs. And I never had a problem with them ruining my carpets.
2006-10-19 14:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dorothy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The carpet backer adhesive is made of Latex, excessive use of water and steam can damage that adhesive- but normal use of carpet clean will not harm it. Latex is water soluble -
2006-10-20 02:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not GENERALLY.
that depends on the type steam vac only.
Just use the right one.
2006-10-19 14:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Enrico 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think they RUIN ur carpet BUT... In my expierence... Ur carpet is three times worst after cuz EVERYTHINg sticks to ur carpet!!! Get it?! Good luck, lol. Cheers!
2006-10-19 15:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by chickincharge02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably depends on the type of carpet, but I wouldnt think so
2006-10-19 14:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by SingleRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dirt ruins your carpet.
Steam vacs remove that dirt.
(and animal pee, etc)
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2006-10-19 15:01:10 · answer #7 · answered by mia2kl2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont kno y dont u ask da carpet
2006-10-19 14:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by y@_gUrL_cRy$t@l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you do it sooo much that it delaminates the jute backing, yes, or you go blind!
2006-10-19 15:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope not at all.
i owned one and we had ours professionally cleaned.
2006-10-19 14:54:11 · answer #10 · answered by Denise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋