DON'T GET STEAMED SOAKED OR TAKEN... Before having your Residential or Commercial CARPET CLEANED the hot water extraction way, know this: Some "STEAM" cleaning methods may be injuries to your fine carpet.  If steam (212 degrees Fahrenheit ) were used it could be detrimental!! Actually, what is used is just hot water with detergent, sometimes with added detergent. And water left in carpet is often harmful - causing mildew, shrinkage, and browning, injuring carpet fibers, backing, under pad and flooring. Soggy carpet can take as much as nine hours for even the surface to be dry! And still leaves the backing, under pad, and floor damp! So, you would be advised to play it safe by using the method approved by leading carpet manufacturers- THE VON SCHRADER SYSTEM. OUR CARPETS ARE DRY IN 1-2 HOURS