Testing has proven Hot Water Extraction (HWE) achieves the best results among other different methods. (HWE) has been recommended by Shaw Mills the largest manufacturer of carpet of in the world. http://www.shawfloors.com/cms/Articles.aspx?DN=1129,1112,1106,29,4,Documents

Cleaning of wool, silk, rugs, and specialty woven products are high end goods, items that require special cleaning methods as described in the oriental cleaning page.

We employ the Butler Cleaning Systems: http://www.butlersystem.com/bs_home.php these are powerful truck mounted self-contained cleaning systems powered from the engine of the truck able to handle the tough jobs as well as fine fabrics. Fresh water is stored on the truck and waste water is returned to a separate holding tank on board to be disposed of properly at a later time. The only equipment brought into your home is a pressure line suction hose wand and any special cleaning tools and supplies needed for the job.

In some instances we need to use portable units in areas such as banks and tall buildings. We use the Steamway 900s

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with separate heating units, one of the most powerful units on the market, these units produce the suction needed for quick drying needs as well as the capablity of reahing 200+ degree heat, (when needed) for those tuff areas. We often use these units in office buildings, they work very well on fabric partitions and furniture as well as carpet. The equipment set up time is longer and the water and power usage are supplied from the area being cleaned. Though we get great results with these units we prefer to use the trucks whenever it's possible.