Here we are going to discuss the “Spin Bonnet” carpet cleaning process. The purpose here is to discuss the “Truth” about this method of carpet cleaning. Many people ask questions, but are not informed of how the spin bonnet process works and the results from this method of carpet cleaning.

As an original equipment manufacturer, we test all types of carpet cleaning processes and equipment to make sure we get the best results from our equipment. Let’s talk about the process of spin bonnet carpet cleaning for a second. Basically, this process uses a “Bonnet” attached to a floor buffer that rotates the bonnet, therefore removing the soil from the carpet. In order for this process to work, a chemical agent is involved to emulsify the soil residue. Basically, as the bonnet rotates, it absorbs the soil into the bonnet. Once the bonnet is soiled, it’s removed and a new bonnet is applied to continue cleaning. Think of it as a sponge wiping up a spill. The sponge absorbs the liquid, rinse the sponge and continue cleaning up the spill…that’s it!

Does the process work? Here’s where it gets sticky…residue…residue…residue city! As stated above, in order for this process to work, it requires a chemical agent to clean with…period! You could use water, but don’t expect much! Exactly, a chemical agent is used to help emulsify the soil. The question is, where does the chemical go? Is the chemical extracted and removed? The answer is NO! The chemical remains in the carpet. There is no way to calculate an exact percent of chemical left behind, but it’s substantial! There is no way for the process to remove all of the chemical used to clean the carpet. My point, the bonnet can only absorb so much chemical. The rest remains in your carpet. The common sense factor, the more chemical the technician uses, the more chemical remains…you get the point!

So you may ask, where does all the soil from the carpet go? Same as the chemical, in the bonnet…supposedly! Again, how much soil and chemical can the bonnet absorb? Is the bonnet rubbing chemical and soil into the carpet? The answer is YES! There is NO POSSIBLE WAY to remove all of the soil and chemical with this process…not possible! Think of it this way, all the bonnet has to do is make (1) revolution and the bonnet is considered soiled! So, you would have to change the bonnet hundreds of times in order to continuously clean with a fresh bonnet. This would require hundreds of bonnet’s used during the carpet cleaning process…virtually impossible! The buffing machines used make thousands of revolutions during the process. So, once the bonnet is dirty, just a few rotations to make that happen, your rubbing soil into the carpet…yes…rubbing soil into the carpet! Basically, the soil is somewhat re-distributed to other areas…rubbed around! Yes, some soil is absorbed in to the bonnet. The only way to completely remove soil and contamination is to extract the soil and chemical with a HOT FRESH WATER RINSE. This can only be done with extraction equipment. This is partly the reason why carpet cleaning extraction equipment can cost $15,000 to $20,000 thousand dollars. Spin bonnet equipment costs roughly $500 dollars to purchase. This is what the studies show. Yes, you get what you pay for!