Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

A common mistake people make when trying to clean their carpets is using too much water. Too much water prevents soil from absorbing into the carpet. The excess water creates a muddy mixture that makes the dirt hard to clean. When you're cleaning your carpets, use a combination of a vacuum, a sponge mop and a spray bottle. First, vacuum your carpets to remove as much soil as possible. Then, use the sponge mop and a mixture of water and cleaning product to scrub the mop over the carpet. Finally, spray the carpet with a mixture of water and vinegar, which helps to remove any soap residue.

We're talking about something someone may own and store in their home. Sure one can always call a professional carpet cleaner with a truck mounted system but they cost a lot of money, all the furniture has to be moved and then you have to wait for whole rooms to dry before moving the furniture back. It is too disruptive for a busy family. Most of us what to be able to clean up the little messes our kids and doggies leave on our carpets with something stashed in the hall closet or out in the garage. I think to answer the question at hand is that the amount of water used isn't as important as having a powerful enough wet vacuum, whether a wet/dry shop vac or dedicated carpet extractor, to get the water out of the carpet.