What hot water extraction means
Hot water extraction sprays hot water and cleaning solution into carpet and pulls it back out with strong vacuum, often from a truck mounted machine.
Also called steam cleaning, truck mount.
Where it matters on a carpet cleaning job
It is the method most carpet makers name for warranty cleaning. Drying time is the customer's main question; say how long and offer fans if you carry them.
What it costs
Jobs that involve hot water extraction are priced in the carpet cleaning cost guide: about $140 typical, usually $100 to $270. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The carpet cleaning cost calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
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