Chem-Dry vs. Steam Cleaning
Carpets act as natural air filters in your home, capturing dust, allergens, and other particles to keep your air cleaner and protect your lungs. However, over time, these particles build up and can eventually be released back into your living space in higher concentrations. Many homeowners remain unaware of this problem, unknowingly exposing themselves to potential health risks—despite the availability of simple solutions.
One option is hiring a professional carpet steam cleaner to tackle the job. Others attempt a DIY approach by purchasing or renting a steam cleaner, only to find themselves frustrated with the cumbersome equipment before ultimately turning to a professional for help. While it’s possible to steam clean carpets yourself, the process often comes with the same downsides as hiring a professional—along with the added inconvenience of managing the machine.
Not all carpet cleaning services are equal
When searching for a quality carpet cleaner, keep in mind that not all carpet cleaning services are created equal. There are several key factors that separate a high quality carpet cleaning process that delivers a healthier cleaning for your carpets and home from one that drenches your carpets with gallons of water and harsh cleaners. These factors explain why our unique Hot Carbonating Extraction system at Chem-Dry offers a deeper, faster drying, healthier carpet cleaning experience than typical steam cleaning services.
When you steam clean carpet, you saturate it with an excessive amount of water filled with soaps and detergents. This results in carpets that remain wet for 1-2 days, which creates a breeding ground for mold, mildew and bacteria. Plus, the soapy detergent left behind by carpet steam cleaners attracts dirt and causes your carpets to get dirty much faster.
At Chem-Dry of North County our process is different. Instead of soaking your carpets with water like a carpet steam cleaner, our process employs millions of microscopic bubbles to explode dirt from deep in your carpet fibers, so therefore we only need to use a fraction of the water that a typical steam carpet cleaner uses—almost 80% less in fact. We also use a natural carpet cleaner instead of a cleaner with heavy soaps and detergents. After the carbonation releases and lifts the dirt, our high powered equipment extracts the dirt and moisture from the carpet. While the drying time relies on several factors, such as humidity, airflow, and the carpet itself, the carpet will typically be dry within just an hour or two and ready for you to enjoy.
So while carpet steam cleaners use excessive amounts of water that often soaks through to the carpet backing and creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew, our low-moisture process doesn’t carry the same risk and offers a more convenient carpet cleaning solution. Plus, your carpets dry in just a few hours, not 1-2 days like with typical steam carpet cleaning, and your carpet stays cleaner longer because there is no soapy detergent left behind.
With Chem-Dry of North County, carpet cleaning doesn’t need to be a hassle…
See the Difference for Yourself
The best way to decide whether to hire a carpet steam cleaner or to use the Chem-Dry all natural process is to look at the two methods side by side. Take a look below to see a sampling of the benefits Chem-Dry carpet cleaning offers over steam cleaning.
Side-by-Side Comparison: Chem-Dry vs. Steam Cleaning
Chem-Dry Hot Carbonating Extraction |
Typical Steam Cleaning |
| No harsh chemicals | Harsh chemicals and detergents |
| Low water quantity | High water quantity |
| Low pressure application | High pressure application |
| Short drying time, a few hours | Long drying time, 1-2 days |