How To Clean Commercial Carpets

Carpets add pattern and a pop of colour to an office. They liven up the lobby, entry, and meeting rooms, helping them feel inviting. However, worn, stained, and dirty carpets create a negative image of your business. If you wish to create a good impression and a welcoming environment, it’s important to keep office carpets clear of dirt, debris, stains, and bacteria.

What are the Benefits of Commercial Carpet Cleaning Services?

There are many advantages to hiring commercial cleaners to maintain the carpet in your office space. 

• Inviting environment: Clean carpets create an inviting environment and communicate that your company cares about details. Clean, sanitized carpets make a good impression.

• Protect your investment: Quality carpet is expensive! Protect your investment by hiring a commercial cleaner to regularly clean your carpets. Not only will this extend the life of your carpets, but it also makes it much easier to claim a warranty if there is a problem.

• Healthier environment: Dirty carpets are bad for you and your employees’ health! They hide dust, mould, dirt, particulate pollution, allergens, and other pathogens. Regular commercial cleaning is crucial if you wish to create a healthy indoor environment and is also more effective than rental cleaners.

• Reduce sick days: Indoor air pollution is caused by allergens and mould, resulting in increased employee sick days. Routine carpet cleaning reduces the rate of employee absenteeism.

• Cleaning during downtime: You don’t need to work in a room with damp and drying carpets. A professional commercial cleaning service schedules your office’s carpet cleaning during your downtime. This means your business continues, uninterrupted.

• Expert stain removal: Stains happen! A commercial cleaning company revives your carpets. They have the experience, equipment, knowledge, and supplies to remove stains.

• Money savings: Regular carpet cleaning saves money by extending the life of your carpets and reducing employee sick days. 

What Methods Do Commercial Cleaners Use When Cleaning Carpets?

How best to clean your commercial carpets depends upon the type of material your carpet is composed of and the kind of stains that require targeting. The following are the most common methods utilized. 

• Hot water extraction: A mixture of hot water and professional-grade cleaning solution is injected into the carpet to break down stains and loosen accumulated dirt. A high-power vacuum then extracts the dirt and solution. One of the most thorough methods, this process is good for heavily stained carpets, leaves little waste, and is environmentally friendly. However, a long drying time and loud machinery make it necessary to clean carpets outside of business hours. 

• Dry carpet cleaning, also called compound cleaning, is a convenient method as it requires no drying time. A powdered cleaner is applied to the carpet and lightly sprayed with water, creating a chemical reaction that breaks down bacteria and grime. The powder and water are then removed with a high-power vacuum. This process is quick, easy, and thorough, but is less efficient at removing stains, is hard on carpet fibres, and leaves a lingering scent. 

• Encapsulating cleaning: With this method, foam detergents are applied, capturing dirt particles and drying them into a crystalline powder. The carpet is then vacuumed (several times) to remove the powder. Little drying time is needed and carpets stay cleaner for longer. However, this process is not sufficient for heavily stained areas. 

• Bonnet cleaning: Similar to hot water extraction, bonnet cleaning is a traditional cleaning method requiring a spinner machine and utilizing chemicals (bleaches, brighteners, etc.) to remove stains and renew the carpet. Low drying time, good stain removal, and cost-effectiveness make this process popular. However, bonnet cleaning leaves a sticky residue/swirl marks, does not provide a deep clean, and uses harsh chemicals that are not great for the environment. 

• Carpet shampooing involves applying a cleaning solution and working it into the carpet with a brush. The carpet is then vacuumed. This method is fast, easy, low cost, and requires little equipment. However, the carpet may feel sticky and take a long time to dry. This process does not work well for high pile carpets and carpets are prone to quickly becoming re-soiled. 

Carpets are used in most commercial spaces (hotels, conference centers, offices, banks, senior facilities, stores, etc.) providing comfort, noise reduction, and beauty. A clean carpet is critical to a business’s reputation. To extend its lifespan and maintain a good appearance, have your carpets regularly cleaned by a professional commercial cleaner. They have the knowledge, equipment, and experience to keep your carpets looking great and lasting long.

Interested in renewing the look of your commercial carpets?  Contact Strathcona Cleaners Ltd (403-237-8355 or info@strathconacleaners.com). We’re a Calgary-based business that provides services to numerous industries. We tailor our carpet cleaning/maintenance process to suit your business’s unique needs. We accommodate the choice of non-toxic products and eco-friendly equipment. Depend on Strathcona Cleaners for high-quality janitorial and office cleaning. Contact us.