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Steam Cleaning vs. Hot Water Extraction: What Actually Gets Your Carpets Clean?

  • Writer: Crystal Clean Services
    Crystal Clean Services
  • Apr 7
  • 2 min read

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Steam Cleaning vs. Hot Water Extraction: What Actually Gets Your Carpets Clean?

If you’re thinking about getting your carpets cleaned, you’ve probably heard the term “steam cleaning.” But here’s the thing: most of the time, steam cleaning doesn’t go deep enough — and it doesn’t get the results your home or business really needs.


At Crystal Clean Services, we use professional-grade hot water extraction — the method recommended by carpet manufacturers — because it actually works. Here’s what you need to know before you spend money on a cleaning service.


Steam Cleaning Only Looks Clean on the Surface

Steam cleaning uses vapor (real steam) to sanitize surfaces, but that’s about it. It doesn’t flush out the deep-down grime, oils, allergens, and stains buried in your carpet fibers. Sure, it might make the surface look better for a while, but those lingering odors and hidden dirt? Still there.


Hot Water Extraction: The Deep Clean That Lasts

We use high-pressure hot water extraction to clean deeper. It works by:

  • Injecting hot water and cleaning solution deep into the fibers

  • Loosening dirt, pet dander, spills, and residues

  • Immediately extracting it all with powerful suction

The result? A carpet that’s not just cleaner — it’s healthier, fresher, and stays that way longer.


Why It Matters for Your Home or Business

  • Stains don’t come back — We remove them at the source

  • Odors are neutralized — Not masked

  • Safe for kids and pets — We use eco-friendly, non-toxic solutions

  • Protects your investment — Less wear, longer carpet life


We also offer the same professional deep cleaning for:

  • Upholstery — Remove sweat, body oils, pet fur, and stains

  • Tile, grout, and hard floors — Cut through buildup and bring back the shine


Don’t Settle for a Surface Clean

If you’re ready for real results — not just a quick refresh — give us a call today. We’ll give you a free, no-obligation estimate and answer any questions you’ve got about your specific needs. Crystal Clean Services knows what actually gets your carpets clean.


📞 Call Crystal Clean Services now on 07984 648 296

📧 Or email us at info@crystalclean.services


 
 
 

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Crystal Clean Services is proud to offer professional carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and hard floor cleaning to homes and businesses across Eye, Diss, Harleston, Bungay, Fressingfield, Stradbroke, Beccles, Lowestoft, Hoxne, Scole, Long Stratton, Dickleborough, Pulham, Tivetshall, Burston, Gissing, Thorndon, Debenham, Framlingham, Easton, Stonham, Thetford, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Attleborough, Saxmundham, Aldeburgh, Southwold, Dunwich and all surrounding areas.

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