Commerical Carpet Cleaning

Despite the initial intimidation which many business owners encounter while playing with the idea of cleaning their commercial carpets themselves, some actually go through with it. While we certainly wouldn’t recommend that a newcomer to commercial carpet cleaning attempt to clean carpets themselves, it is certainly achievable with a little work and willingness to learn. Below we have provided some tips for those hoping to clean their commercial carpets without any professional assistance. We’re convinced that following our suggestions will heavily reduce your chances of encountering problems during your cleaning endeavor.

Before starting any sort of cleaning operations, you need to be sure that your floor has been vacuumed adequately. This will reduce the amount of work your cleaning machine has to do and will bring about better end results. It is especially important that you vacuum your floors if you’re using rented equipment. This type of equipment tends to be weaker than store-bought equipment and is thus less capable of removing contaminants. You want to avoid rushing your vacuum job as it could jeopardize the effectiveness of your commercial carpet cleaning machine. Your vacuum should be able to remove the majority of contaminants in your carpet (give or take 80%).

Now that we have the vacuuming portion out of the way, let’s talk about moisture. It is crucial that your carpet remains as dry as possible while running your carpet cleaning machine over it. An excess amount of moisture will allow stains to settle deep into the carpet, and thus make them more difficult to remove. Further, moisture can damage your carpet altogether. To avoid either of the above mishaps, we recommend going over your floor several times with the commercial carpet cleaning machine. This will allow the machine to absorb any excess moisture which may be lingering in the carpet. On the same note, it’s crucial that you make every attempt to dry your carpet once you’re done cleaning it. Prolonged exposure to moisture will do anything but good to your carpet. Try to position run some fans in the room you’re working in to expedite the drying process. If you have some commercial-grade fans on hand, it may be wise to use them. These types of fans are much more powerful than household fans and will thus be more capable of drying your floor. As your floor is drying, do not allow anyone to circulate in and around the area. Walking on the floor at the stage can cause staining.

Finally, you want to avoid using massive amounts of shampoo on your carpet. Excess shampoo will leave your carpet more prone to staining. Thus, it is best to use it per its directed quantities.

Business owners planning to tackle a commercial carpet cleaning process are sure to learn a thing or two from the experience. As always, we wish you the best of luck and encourage you to proceed with caution. Try to consult with some professionals in the field as they will undoubtedly be able to share more tips. Once again, good luck and happy carpet cleaning!