Carpet grooming is just as important to cleaning and extending the life of fabric floor covering as vacuuming and shampooing. A groom is a brush, comb, or rake with a long handle and is effective for separating and lifting the fibers to create a smooth, uniform surface. Many professional cleaners groom before and after shampooing the rug to loosen debris and enhance the appearance.
Pre Carpet Cleaning
Using the groom during a routine maintenance schedule makes occasional deep cleaning more effective. Before vacuuming or shampooing, the groom lifts the pile and loosens any ground-in soil, making it easier to remove. After deep cleaning, it aerates the carpeting, allowing it to dry quickly. When used between cleanings, it lifts any matted areas and prevents pathways from developing in high-traffic areas.
Anti-Allergen Treatment
A groom is useful for agitating carpeting to distribute pre-sprays and pre-conditioners evenly across the surface. It is also a good tool for applying vacuum enhancers, which coat the fibers and prevent soil from adhering to them. Some cleaners will use it to agitate the fabric after applying encapsulating agents. This topical treatment causes soil to clump together for easy removal, and using a groom increases its effectiveness.
Most floor coverings attract allergens. Then, the pile traps them to keep them from circulating through the room and decreasing indoor air quality. Groomed carpeting will hold more allergens, which improves air quality. Grooming is helpful for occupants with asthma, allergies, and other upper respiratory ailments.
Carpet Types
Most types of carpets will benefit from using a groomer. However, Berber is one kind that you shouldn't groom to avoid damage. Consumers can purchase an affordable groom at any store carrying cleaning equipment and supplies. Carpet grooming is a simple task that can improve the looks of any floor covering and add years to its life.
