| There are several different methods that a Boston | | | | It does not take long for the fabric to dry. The hot |
| upholstery cleaning professional will use to properly do | | | | water extraction method used is another way to do |
| their job. It depends on the material that needs cleaning, | | | | business. This is also known as steam cleaning. Since it |
| the type of fibers and the overall makeup of the | | | | uses more water than any other method, this one |
| particular piece of furniture. | | | | takes the longest to dry. It is the most effective |
| One method that a Boston upholstery cleaning | | | | procedure though. A high pressure solution is forced |
| contractor will employ is the dry foam shampoo | | | | into the fabric, which loosens the dirt. Then a |
| method. The main benefit of dry foam is that only a | | | | high-powered vacuum removes the dirty solution. |
| small amount of water is used and therefore the | | | | Boston upholstery cleaning professionals use a dry |
| drying time is much shorter. Actually, it is about half the | | | | cleaning method as well. They use a chlorinated |
| time of other methods. The foam is brushed into the | | | | solvent and not water. Thus, it has a very short drying |
| fibers of the piece of upholstery until a full coat has | | | | time. The solvent helps loosen any dirt or grease in the |
| been applied. This will bring the dirt to the surface and | | | | fibers. There is a concern with this procedure and that |
| at the same time, it is dissolving any oil and grease. | | | | is the potential danger that using such a cleaner |
| Once it has dried, it forms small crystals that have | | | | presents. Professionals must wear a breathing device |
| trapped the dirt. The last step involves vacuuming the | | | | so that the fumes are not inhaled. This way works |
| dried crystals off the fabric. Once the job is complete, | | | | best when the particular item is not located in the |
| the piece will look like new! | | | | home. One final form of doing business is the dry |
| Another method used by Boston upholstery cleaning | | | | compound method. Mixing the compound with cleaning |
| professionals is the Bonnet method. This also uses a | | | | agents and solvents and applying to the fabric by a |
| small amount of water and is quick drying as well. A | | | | machine that works the mixture into the fabric is how |
| cleaning solution is rubbed deep into the fibers, where it | | | | this is performed. A high-powered vacuum will remove |
| is allowed to saturate the particular piece of furniture. | | | | the dirt after the compound has evaporated. No water |
| The area is cleaned a short time later using a specially | | | | is used and the mixture takes about fifteen to twenty |
| designed pad that helps to absorb the dirt and grease. | | | | minutes to dry. |