The best method and the only method recommended by carpet manufacturers is hot water extraction, also known as deep steam cleaning. This involves spraying a combination of water & detergent on the carpets and extracting with powerful vacuum motors. Unfortunately companies that use strictly carpet wands to spray and extract are unable to scrub the carpet fibres. This is an important step as it removes human and pet hair, dust and other debris woven into the carpet fibres. This is what sets Adams Carpet Care apart from the competition. Our equipment & process offers the best of both methods as our machines incorporate high speed scrubbing with deep steam cleaning. more... See more text