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Carpet cleaners: which one to choose and how to use them?

Carpet cleaners are essential appliances for anyone who wants to keep their home clean and fresh. They are particularly useful for deep cleaning rugs, carpets, sofas, and car seats. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of these cleaning machines, how to use them effectively, and how to choose the best one for your needs.

 

  What is a carpet cleaner used for?  

To keep your home clean and welcoming, using a carpet cleaner is an excellent solution. This versatile appliance can thoroughly clean and remove stains from sofas and other upholstery, which are often prone to accumulating sweat, spilled liquids, pet hair, dust, and dead skin cells.

A carpet cleaner is a cleaning device that uses water and shampoo to thoroughly wash textile surfaces. Unlike a conventional vacuum cleaner, a carpet cleaner injects a cleaning solution into the fibers, removing embedded dirt, then vacuums up the dirty water, leaving your surfaces clean and fresh.

It keeps your textiles clean, maintains their appearance, and prevents the growth of dust mites, microbes, and bacteria, as well as the appearance of unpleasant odors in your home.

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  What are the advantages of a carpet cleaner? 

  1. Deep Cleaning: Removes stains and embedded dirt.
  2. Hygiene: Reduces allergens, dust mites, and bacteria.
  3. Fresh Smell: Leaves a pleasant scent thanks to the shampoo used.
  4. Extended Lifespan: Keeps your carpets and fabrics in good condition for longer.

 

  How to use a carpet cleaner? 

Let's take the example of a Fartools carpet cleaner:

  1. Preparation: Vacuum the surface to be cleaned to remove dirt and debris.
  2. Filling: Fill the carpet cleaner's tank with hot water and add the recommended amount of Fartools shampoo.
  3. Cleaning: Turn on the carpet cleaner and start spraying the cleaning solution. Turn off the carpet cleaner and scrub the surface vigorously with the built-in brush.
  4. Vacuuming: Turn the machine back on to vacuum up the dirty water. Be sure to move slowly over the surface to allow the vacuum cleaner to collect all the dirty water and debris.
  5. Drying: Allow the surface to dry completely.

 

 

  Which carpet cleaner should you choose? 

Are you looking to choose a carpet cleaner that suits your domestic needs? Here are the main criteria to consider in order to make an informed choice:

  1. Ease of use: The appliance should be lightweight and easy to handle, particularly for emergency cleaning.
  2. Suction power: Choose a power level that is appropriate for the desired level of cleaning and the size of the surface to be cleaned. A 300 to 400 watt motor is generally sufficient for small areas.
  3. Clean water tank capacity: To minimize refills, choose a capacity between 1 and 5 liters, depending on the area to be cleaned.
  4. Accessories: Make sure the appliance is equipped with rotating brushes, a wide nozzle, brushes for hard and smooth floors, etc., for effective cleaning of corners, edges, and creases.
  5. Additional features: Look for options such as a water level indicator, wet/dry cleaning, water temperature maintenance, etc.

There are many carpet cleaners on the market, but the best-known brand remains Bissell. However, their prices are in line with their reputation: high.

 

At Fartools, we offer two main models:

  • The wet and dry vacuum cleaner (101215)
  • The carpet cleaner (101033)

 

Here is a comparison between the two models:

 

WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANER 101215

Wet & dry vacuum cleaner

CARPET CLEANER 101033

Cleaning station Fartools

Description: 4 in 1: Vacuums water and dust, shampoos and blows. Detergent injected at 2.3 bar: Ideal for textile and synthetic floors. Reduces drying time by half. Deep cleans with water washing followed by vacuuming, very practical for small spaces.
Use: Ideal for intensive use, suitable for large areas and difficult tasks. Perfect for light to medium domestic use, compact and easy to handle.
Suction power : 18 kpa 11,5 kpa
Motor power: 1200 W 500 W
Tank capacity: Removable tank, 20L Removable tank - 1.7L clean water - 0.6L waste water
Weight: Quite heavy Compact and lightweight
Versatility: Suitable for floors, rugs, carpets, upholstery, sofas, textile wall coverings Ideal for small spaces: rugs, carpets, sofas, and car seats
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Choosing the right carpet cleaner depends on your specific needs. If you have large areas to clean regularly or stubborn stains to remove, the wet & dry vacuum cleaner (101215) is the perfect choice. For lighter domestic use, the carpet cleaner (101033) is ideal thanks to its portability and ease of use.

 

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