We are going to assume, as in most commercial applications, that your carpets are of synthetic, or man-made, fibers. Some procedures may not be suitable for wool or wool blend or printed carpeting, if you believe the carpets are wool, please repost and we will be glad to inform on the maintenance with this new information. This, however, pertains to the standard commercial carpeting found in most office buildings.
When choosing the cleaning system, the important considerations are:
- It must clean effectively
- It must not damage the texture of the carpet
- It must not leave excessive residues of cleaning materials.
The preferred methods, and of course, it depends upon your carpet blend and type, are hot water extraction and low moisture extraction.
The Hot Water Extraction method using high performance equipment should be the primary scheduled method to clean carpets. Necessary interim cleaning systems are successful when used to supplement the extraction program. These interim cleaning processes help enhance the carpet’s appearance between deep cleanings.
Low moisture encapsulation systems are also interim cleaning processes that enable the carpet’s appearance to be improved and returned to service in a short amount of time. The cleaning agent is agitated into the carpet’s pile with a mechanical brush, allowed to dry and vacuumed to remove the encapsulated soil from the carpet. In conjunction with scheduled Hot Water Extraction cleanings, the low moisture systems can help maintain a satisfactory appearance.
As for the frequency of cleaning:
- Light traffic (private cubicles as mentioned earlier) once annually.
- Medium traffic (halls, conference rooms) every 6 months.
- Heavy Traffic (entrances, elevators, main hallways, break rooms, work/copy rooms & mailrooms) every 3 months.
- Severe Traffic (airports & entries to hospitals, malls & theaters *extra heavy traffic & soiling require frequent attention) Monthly.
The goal is to clean carpets (whether commercial or residential) before it begins to appear worn and discolored. Soil breaks down fibers and weakens them for use, which is why we so frequently wash our clothing articles: to maintain their appearance.
Should you have any further questions, or wonder what your carpet cleaning company should use in the way of cleaning materials, feel free to ask! The Specialists Carpet Cleaning Company uses all natural cleansers that pass the stringent specifications and safety requirements for hospitals and the White House itself.
