Pros and cons, feasibility of dry and wet cleaning

Dry and wet cleaning have certain characteristics; different equipment is used for their implementation.

These two processes are interconnected; they can be carried out together or separately.

Read the article about what dry and wet cleaning are, what advantages and disadvantages they have.

What is dry cleaning of apartments and premises?

Dry cleaning is a set of measures aimed at restoring order without the use of water and liquid detergents.

In everyday life, a person constantly performs various actions that are included in this concept:

• brushing away dust with a brush,
• sweeping the floor,
• cleaning cobwebs,
• garbage collection and more.

The concept of “dry cleaning” is much broader than just removing dust or sweeping the floor.

It includes the following actions:

1. Cleaning up the room, putting things in their places.
2. Making the bed.
3. Taking out the trash.
4. Cleaning cabinets and shelves, as well as open surfaces.
5. Airing the room.
6. Knocking dust out of upholstered furniture and carpets and then collecting it using a vacuum cleaner.

Dry cleaning can be divided into household and professional. Household processing comes down to the steps described above.

Professional cleaning includes the following activities:

1. Deep study of the floor covering.
2. Cleaning upholstered furniture without using liquid detergents that cannot damage its upholstery.
3. Cleaning the ceiling and walls using special attachments on a vacuum cleaner. The top plinth, stucco molding, chandeliers and other lighting fixtures must be worked on.
4. Removing dust from curtains without removing them from the curtain.
5. Floor and parquet polishing,
6. Air purification using professional purifiers, dry fog, etc.

While every adult can do household cleaning independently, professional cleaning of premises is carried out by specially trained people.

Dry cleaning has the following advantages:

• it takes a little time;
• to implement it, there is no need to use water - this is especially true in the case when you need to tidy up massive blackout curtains, upholstered furniture and other surfaces that do not tolerate contact with liquids well;
• does not require significant physical effort.

However, dry cleaning has several disadvantages, the main one of which is the accumulation of dust in the room and in the air. If you do not use a damp cloth, it will constantly settle on various surfaces. As a result, you will have to clean things up often. Without water it is impossible to remove difficult stains.

What is wet cleaning?

Wet cleaning involves using water and liquid detergents to restore order. To keep your apartment clean, it is enough to do it 1-2 times a week.

To complete this you will need the following equipment:

• mop;
• rags (it is better to give preference to products made of microfiber or cotton, as they absorb dust better);
• buckets and basins;
• detergents.

Also, to facilitate work and speed up the process, washing vacuum cleaners, steam generators, telescopic brushes and mops, and windshield wipers are used.

Features of the event wet cleaning:

1. Wiping the ceiling with a rag. This should not be done too often; it is enough to repeat the procedure once a month.
2. Cleaning batteries and radiators.
3. Removing dust from all surfaces.
4. Washing doors and windows.
5. Treatment of window sills, blinds, mirror surfaces.
6. Cleaning the bathroom and toilet using disinfectants.
7. Removing plaque and other contaminants from tiles and wall panels.
8. Washing the floor. This procedure is started last.

Wet cleaning can be daily or general. If during this process it becomes necessary to wash carpets and sofas, do not use too much water.

The advantages of this processing:

• high-quality removal of dust, dust mites and their waste products;
• removing stains that are resistant to dry cleaning;
• air humidification and purification;
• longer lasting effect - after wet treatment, putting things in order will not be required as quickly as after dry treatment.

Wet cleaning is always done from top to bottom. First, they clean the upper tiers: ceilings, hanging shelves and cabinets, then move on to intermediate surfaces and only at the end wash the floor. Otherwise, cleaning will take a long time and will not achieve the desired effect.

When and which one to choose?

Preference for dry cleaning must be given in the following cases:

1. Order needs to be restored quickly.
2. There is no container at hand for collecting water, a mop, or rags.
3. There is no access to clean water.
4. The room is not dusty.
5. The surfaces do not tolerate contact with liquids, for example when cleaning upholstered furniture.
6. You can deal with dirt without using water or detergents.

Wet cleaning should be chosen in cases where it is impossible to do without water. For example, it is impossible to clean a gas stove or bathtub to a shine if you refuse to use liquid products.

You cannot do without wet cleaning if there are pets in the house. Their fur attracts dust, and particles of exfoliated skin are strong allergens.

In what cases should you not choose dry?

Dry cleaning is done quickly, but it is not always the choice.

It is not used in the following cases:

• the room is dusty - if you use a broom or brush to collect it, it will quickly settle on the surface again;
• a person with allergies lives in the house - in this case, wet cleaning is carried out daily;
• There are stubborn stains on the surface;
• renovations were carried out at the site - in this case, dry cleaning is not completely abandoned, but it must be completed with wet surface treatment.

Reason to give up wet

Despite all the advantages, sometimes wet cleaning is not the best way to restore order.

Situations when it is better to refuse it:

1. The surface is slightly dirty. To give it freshness, dry cleaning is enough.
2. There is a lot of large debris in the room.
3. Cleaning becomes fanatical.If a person tries to make their home sterile every day, it can be harmful. The immune system needs to encounter a small number of “bad” microbes in order to function properly. Keeping your home as clean as a hospital room can even be harmful to your health. In addition, creating an impeccable order requires a lot of time and effort.

Helpful information

Tips to help perform dry and wet cleaning efficiently:

1. There are tasks that should not be put off until later. For example, dishes should be washed immediately after use. The kitchen, bathroom, and restroom require daily cleaning.
2. Using a broom to remove dust is not always rational. Often she just lifts it up rather than putting it away.
3. Aerosols are recommended to be applied to a rag and not to furniture.
4. Most often, dust needs to be swept in the hallway and in the kitchen. It is from them that garbage is spread throughout the apartment.
5. If you slightly moisten the broom while sweeping, it will collect more dust.
6. If people suffering from allergies live in the house, then it is better to give preference not to household chemicals, but to folk remedies.
7. You need to vacuum the floor at the very end of cleaning.

Conclusion

Dry and wet cleaning have their advantages and disadvantages. However It is impossible to exclude any of these methods of cleaning from your life. With their proper alternation and combination, it will be possible to save not only time, but also labor costs on maintaining order.