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We moved into a rental townhouse with old carpet that had probably never been cleaned. There were pet stains of all sorts, various attempts at spot cleaning with uneven results and one high traffic area that was really dingy and matted. When Joel was finished (~ 3 hrs for 1200 sq ft), there was a night and day difference. Nearly all the pet stains were gone, the ones that remained, as well as the high traffic area, were barely noticeable.
The Belmont process is a little different, and worth explaining. There are 4 categories of carpet cleaning methods
1. Steam cleaning - hot water injection/extraction
2. Bonnet cleaning - chemical spray, carpet agitation, extraction
3. Dry cleaning - powder applied to carpet, agitated, extracted
4. Dry foam or shampoo - foam driven into carpet via agitation and then extracted
Belmont's 5 step process is a hybrid that overcomes limits of others. First the carpet is vacuumed, removing dust, dander, etc., where with steam cleaning, all those ickies are driven into the carpet during steam injection. Then the Green Seal Certified cleaning solution is applied. Nearly all other methods use cheaper detergents or harsh chemicals - if they claim green, be sure and verify on the MDS. After soaking, a bristle pad on an 80 lb rotary floor machine works the cleaner to the base of the pile. Steam cleaning never agitates the carpet and categories 2,3,4 don't work the cleaning agent to the base of the carpet. Next, a cotton pad is attached to the floor machine and used to pick up all the soil. Categories 2,3,4 will leave chemicals behind because they can't reach the carpet base. Belmont uses minimal Green Seal Certified cleaner so there is less to remove and less worry over anything that remains. Finally, the carpet is groomed, carpet nap raised, to promote fast drying - about 4 hours in my case. My previous experience with steam cleaning took a day to dry to the point I could replace furniture.
For more depth, read the blog article on the company website, linked above.
When I choose service providers, those who prioritize health and environment are at the top of my list - Belmont is a nice addition.