Steam cleaning is hot water extraction.
The source page says steam cleaning is hot water being injected into carpet at 90 degrees, then extracted by a high-vacuum hose with water and contaminants.

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The source page says steam cleaning is hot water being injected into carpet at 90 degrees, then extracted by a high-vacuum hose with water and contaminants.
The source page notes that lower winter humidity can help carpets dry better than in high-humidity summer conditions.
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