I had no idea steam cleaning was so bad ( truck mount forsale )

mY Goodness

this is from a guy who uses a von shrader machine


As a comparison, we have chosen (Hot Water Extraction) known as Steam Cleaning because it is the most widely used and recognized process for cleaning carpet. All information provided is based on fact.

The risks and benefits are listed below

Hot Water Extraction
(Steam Cleaning)
Low Moisture
Air Cell
Extraction
Safe for all carpets NO YES
Safe for all rugs NO YES
Safe for all upholstery
NO YES
Leather cleaning NO YES

Loose or wrinkled carpet shrinkage, seam splitting and separation of carpet backing. Hot water is a major cause of these breakdowns.

YES NO
Odor/Bacteria growth is caused from organic matter that has not been removed then has been soaked with water

YES NO
Wicking back of heavily soiled areas after drying takes place If carpet was properly cleaned their would be no wicking back of soils

YES NO
Overall dulling after drying is complete is caused from water, detergent & soil left in carpet after cleaning


YES NO
Color stripping and bleeding is more prevalent with commercial carpet and natural fiber rugs. Cause is from water high heat and harsh chemicals
YES NO
Resoiling rate is increased from low quality detergents which leave a sticky residue in the carpet after cleaning
YES Stays Cleaner 2-3x Longer
Crystal Dry
Anti Resoil Detergent
Browning out or yellowing is the beginning stages of dry rot. Cause is over wetting.
YES NO
Drying Time
Depends on many factors 100% Water Used
Wet
10% Water Used
Low Moister




Most of the problems associated with carpet maintenance are directly related to the process used to clean carpet.
It is no wonder that carpet has taken a bad rap over the years.
All of these problems can be avoided by using the Low Moisture Air Cell Extraction Method available Thru Natural Cleaning Systems.



Misconceptions



Why Do Most Steam
Cleaners Offer "Free
Deodorizers"?
This is to mask the odors of the wet carpet cleaning. Sometimes referred to as the wet dog smell. The best smell is no smell. A properly cleaned carpet should have no artificial odors after cleaning. You should notice only a freshness in the air.



Steam Cleaning
Sanitizes?

Not Possible! In order for heat sanitizing to take place. The following is required. Minimum of 165 F temperature must be maintained for minimum of 15 minutes.
Consequently the hot water used for steam cleaning
can only stimulate the growth of bacteria, mold,
mildew and odor.



What is Steam Cleaning?
(Hot Water Extraction)
The word Steam Cleaning is misleading, only hot water is used. There is no steam and if the temperature of steam was transferred to your carpet, it would be devastating to your carpet such as the destruction of dyes, fibers and glues.



How Does Steam Cleaning Work?
Steam Cleaning relies on large volumes of heated water and vacuum to flush soils from carpet. In order to deep steam clean a carpet to the base, it must also be soaked to the base in order to attain this deep clean flushing action. Deep Steam cleaning can cause many problems with your carpet.



Fast Dry Steam Cleaning?
Claims made by the Steam Cleaning Industry is that a Super Powerful Truck Mount Vacuum will dry carpet super fast. This fast dry Steam Cleaning can only be achieved through a fast skimming of the carpet surface so that the water dose not penetrate and clean deep into the carpet. Vacuum suction can only remove loose available water from Your carpet.



You Cannot Judge a Steam Cleaned Carpet while it is wet
All wet carpet looks great. The same way the paint color on your car looks great when it is wet. As the drying process begins you will notice an overall dulling and dead look to your carpet when compared to its wet state. Wicking back of soils that has been
flushed into your carpet are very common with Steam Cleaning.



Is Steam Cleaning Green?
Environmentally friendly green cleaning goes far beyond a particular product used to clean carpet. Green cleaning is all about the carbon foot print and the effects it leaves behind in the environment. Truck Mount steam cleaners have the larges negative carbon foot print in the carpet cleaning industry. The manufacturing , operation and maintenance of a high powered gasoline engine, vacuum pump, water heater system, rubber hoses, tanks etc. and a heavy weight cargo van for transport all leaves a huge carbon foot print behind. Large volumes of fresh water are also consumed.
"Man will always justify an easier and faster way to get the job done, regardless of the results or consequences."

Natural Cleaning System © 2009 www.powerflower.ca

ANYONE who bashes method is a moron.

A VLM guy that bashes HWE is too stupid to clean anything I've got.

A HWE guy that bashes VLM is too close minded and uneducated to clean anything I've got.

I clean carpet. Period.

wow that guys is not drinking the kool aid, he is dumping pitchers of it on his head

sounds like someone got into a TM loan that they couldnt pay for, so its time to justify the von schrader

I dont understand why people give all this "facts" about steam cleaning and all they describe is hack job carpet cleaning.

Its like saying a lawn mower is bad for grass because there is a guy out there that flings rocks into peoples windows

This is clearly and "internet educated" cleaner. What is says about HWE is partially correct, like he is researching reasons on the internet to support his claims, but are really not well based in reality. One thing is certain, it will not become a sustainable approach.

RealClean nails this one...I agree fully.

Ok, that's it, I'm selling all my truckmounts   

Another victim of VLM brain washing propaganda.

I don't know what's what in that post?!?!

Dam it I wish somebody would have told me that before. Anybody want a TNT?

Hey Mo, I'll take your TNT! I'll even swap it even for a CRB and a bucket full of sponges! After all, this board is for the givers, not the takers, just trying to do my part. Lol!

Sorry Judd I'm holding out for a von shrader

Well Mo, I offered. Don't blame me for your lack of sleep because of your guilty conscience because your TNT is breeding mold spores in your customer's home. Lol!