THINGS TO CONSIDER Mold and Mildew Another issue related to carpet cleaning is the potential for mold growth in carpets that do not dry quickly enough. Steam cleaning carpets can thoroughly dampen the carpet AND the pad underneath. In humid or poorly ventilated spaces, a steam-cleaned carpet is an invitation for mold spores to sprout. Once mold begins to grow in a carpet or its pad, it's impossible to remove adequately. The spores and particles will be embedded and will thwart any removal process unfortunately. Even when mold is not actively growing, mold particles and spores can cause health problems, such as fatigue, headaches, allergy symptoms, asthma attacks and other breathing problems.   source:  http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/education/ You invested in your carpet, now let invest in someone who will take care of it!

Oxymagic

Steam

•        OxyMagic Machine is easy to transport, can be used with one hand! •        No chemicals to mix, uses Natural products •        Two counter rotating brushes to scrub the stains deep in the carpet fiber •        Brushes turn 470 RPM to get deep down dirt •        Uses almost no water, no tanks to empty, no water hoses •        Lifts matted piles in one step •        Never any over wetting •        No wick back of spots or dirty areas •        No sticky residue •        Dries soft •        Removes dust mites, mold and other allergens •        Rooms back in use in about 1 hour of completion •        No humidity from cleaning •        No need for furniture protectors •        Never any damage from oversaturation such as shrinkage, split seams, or mold and mildew •        Safe for all types of carpets and rugs:   wool, sisal and oriental •        Natural products that are safe for children and pets

•        Large machine, sometimes machine is in back of van, long hoses and lots of water •        Chemical mixing •        No brushes - just suction •        Utilizes gallons of water •        Frequent refilling and emptying of tanks, slow production time •        Does not lift pile •        Repeated cleaning of one area can cause over wetting of carpet •        Spots and dirty areas may come (wick) back after carpet dries •        Detergent residue is evident in amount of water left behind and after it dries, the hard carpet •        Improperly done, can cause mold under carpet due to wetness, humidity and long drying times of carpet •        Rooms back in use within 6 to 24 hours…long drying time •        Wet carpet produces unwanted humidity in area •        May require furniture protectors depending on chemicals used to treat carpet •        Must avoid over wetting/over saturation which could cause mold and mildew, shrinkage, or split seams •        Not recommended for use on silk or wool oriental rugs, hand-loomed rugs or natural fibers such as sisal or jute. •        Chemicals can be an eye and skin irritant.