Encapsulation, is another method of cleaning carpets. It involves applying a solution to the carpet using a rotary machine at low speed. The cleaning compound in the solution absorbs and crystallises the dirt in the carpet, before being vacuumed up afterwards. This method of cleaning is really popular for public carpets Because there’s next to no drying time. In most cases, cleaning can be finished and the carpet back in use in less than an hour. There’s also the added benefit of reducing carpet degradation and wicking (dirt coming back to the surface) by wetting it less.