CHEM-DRY VS. STEAM CLEANING

What makes Chem-Dry of Wake County's carpet cleaning more effective than traditional steam cleaners?

The Chem-Dry Difference

If you’ve ever dealt with the frustration of musty, wet carpets, the solution is simple: Chem-Dry of Wake County’s unique cleaning system. Instead of relying on excessive water, we use a patented carbonating cleaner applied with a low-pressure spray. This process blankets your carpet in millions of microscopic bubbles that actively loosen dirt and grime from the fibers, lifting them to the surface to be easily extracted. Because our carbonated method uses far less water than standard steam cleaning, your carpets will dry in a few hours, rather than 1 to 2 days.

Traditional steam cleaning relies on a very different method, typically flooding your carpets with large volumes of hot, soapy water. Ideally, the machine would extract all this moisture; however, in reality, a substantial amount of dirty water is left behind deep in the fibers. Due to this excessive moisture, your carpets can take several days to dry completely.

carpet cleaning powerhead on carpet being pushed by technician

Chem-Dry: Hot Carbonation

  • Carbonating, active cleaning solution
  • Resists re-soiling – stains don’t reappear
  • Minimal water used
  • Low-pressure application
  • Short drying time of 1-2 hours
  • No harsh chemicals or soapy detergents
steam cleaning vs chem dry carpet cleaning

Steam Cleaning: Hot Water Extraction

  • Flat, inactive cleaning solution
  • Encourages re-soiling – reappearing stains
  • High water quantity
  • High-pressure application
  • Long drying times of 1-2 days
  • Harsh chemicals and excessive water left behind