Dry Foam Carpet Cleaning
Another carpet cleaning practice from the “Dry” carpet cleaning methods. While powder was a dry method, there is a hint of moisture present in the foam cleaning method. In this method a machine is used to distribute a mix of water and shampoo that will form a foam onto your carpeting. As the foam is being dispensed, the brush of the machine will be working the suds into the carpeting. The bubbles work to lift the dust and dirt out of the carpeting. If the foam was mixed correctly, there should be little to no residue left over.
Pre-cleaning is always a big part of getting a professional carpet cleaning. So it is recommended to thoroughly vacuum your carpet before the foam cleaning process. After the carpeting has dried, once again vacuum up the carpet to get up the lifted dust and foam residue. So yes, it sounds a little silly to have to clean before you can clean. Much like a dish washer, you have to pre-wash before you wash your dishes.
Like dry powder cleaning, this is a quick fix and may only get the top layers of dirt. But something is better than nothing. And this is a good method if you do not have the time to wait for a wet carpet to dry out.