Commercial cleaning explained – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_cleaning

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All new commercial customers will receive a discount of 10% from all quotations provided between 11/02/2016 to 17/02/2016

Question: Can you give me a quotation over the phone?

Answer: Ofcourse, help us with the description of the cleaning area and one of our friendly members of staff will be happy to provide a quotation over the phone.

Question: What is the estimated drying time?

Answer: Your carpets & upholstery will dry naturally during the course of the day as we leave.

Question: How quickly can I get my carpet or upholstery cleaned?

Answer: We will try to get you an appointment within 24hrs of contacting us.

Question: Do you undertake commercial work?

Answer: A vast majority of our clients are of a commercial background and we aim to provide the appointments within 24hrs also.

Question: Are you insured?

Answer: We are fully covered with Public Liability Insurance (Available to view upon request).

Question: How many times a year should I have my carpets cleaned?

Answer: Cleaning frequency depends on a number of things such as the number of occupants in the household, pets, smokers and children. On average you should clean your carpets every six months.

Question: Can you remove wine, tea, coffee etc…

Answer: Yes, these stains can be tough however providing we attempt to treat the stain before any individual tampers with it  we are able to remove tough stains as such with a 99% success rate.

Question: Can pet odours be removed?

Answer: The deodoriser in our cleaning solution takes care of the majority of unwanted odours.

Question: Can steam cleaning damage my carpet?

Answer: No. Hot water extraction is considered to be the best method for removing embedded soil and other contaminants. It is also the preferred cleaning method by the leading carpet manufacturers.

Question: What should I do about the furniture in the room?

Answer. Our cleaners will happily move any furniture that does not require more than one person. We would also kindly ask that you remove small objects and breakables before the cleaner arrives.

Question: Can you give me a quotation over the phone?

Answer: Yes there is no need for us to visit your home.

Question: What is the estimated drying time?

Answer: The cleaning will leave your carpets or upholstery damp and they will dry naturally during the course of the day.

Question: How quickly can I get my carpet or upholstery cleaned?

Answer: We will try to get you an appointment within 24hrs of contacting us.

Question: Are you insured?

Answer: Yes we have public liability cover.

Question: How many times a year should I have my carpets cleaned?

Answer: Cleaning frequency depends on a number of things such as the number of occupants in the household, pets, smokers and children. On average you should clean your carpets every six months.

Question: Can you remove wine, tea, coffee etc…

Answer: Some stains can be permanent and therefore we can’t make any promises that we can remove them. We usually get better results if we attempt to remove the stain before anyone else tries.

Question: Can pet odours be removed?

Answer:The deodoriser in our cleaning solution will deal with most pet odours.

Question: Can steam cleaning damage my carpet?

Answer: No. Hot water extraction is considered to be the best method for removing embedded soil and other contaminants. It is also the preferred cleaning method by the leading carpet manufacturers.

Question: What should I do about the furniture in the room?

Answer. Our cleaners will happily move any furniture that does not require more than one person. We would also kindly ask that you remove small objects and breakables before the cleaner arrives.

This is the only carpet cleaning method classified as “deep cleaning”. All the others are considered “light surface cleaning” because they are incapable of removing soil deep in the pile. Also, all other methods leave large amounts of cleaning agent in the carpet after cleaning.

This carpet cleaning method is frequently called “steam” cleaning due to the fine spray of water used to force dirt out of the carpet which is sucked up by the vacuum slot immediately in front of the spray. Seldom is real live steam used, however. This process consists of spraying a solution of water and detergent into the carpet pile and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum into a holding tank. This can be done from a truck-mounted carpet cleaner unit outside the home with only the hose and floor tool brought inside, or by a portable, system brought into the home or office.

With some truck-mounted carpet cleaning systems (called PTO’s), the vehicle itself must run in neutral during the cleaning and in many others a separate engine (sometimes with a propane or oil-fired heater) is used to power the unit and heat the water. In both cases, the van MUST be parked well away from the house and positioned so that exhaust fumes do not enter the house. All-electric systems, such as the Bane-Clene systems, do not have this problem.

Depending upon the carpet cleaning equipment, temperatures may range from cold tap water to boiling hot water and even super heated water over 200 degrees F. Of course, with extremely high temperatures, there are dangers of scalding should a solution line break.

The theory in the shampoo method is to generate a lot of foam in the carpet, allow this foam to dry, have the resulting residue attract the soil, and vacuum up the residue and soil the next day.

Carpet cleaning shampoo products must have the following characteristics which dictate their ingredients:

• Very high foam levels to reduce wetting.
• Very stable foam.
• High lubricity to reduce damage to the carpet fibers from the brushes.
• Dry to a non-sticky residue.

Therefore, a carpet cleaning shampoo must contain a very foamy chemical. The most common ingredient is sodium lauryl sulfate or one of its relatives. Sometime when you’re taking a shower or bath, look at the ingredient statement on your hair shampoo bottle. It will say “Contains sodium lauryl sulfate” or some similar wording. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and its relatives exhibit a very high and very stable foam and are only fair detergents. The problem is that they dry to a soft, sticky residue which will cause resoiling.

Because of the resoiling problem, carpet cleaning shampoos will frequently also have an anti-resoiling additive such as a resin to reduce this resoiling tendency.

Because shampoos are actually very poor detergents and basically simply bury the dirt, they frequently also contain high levels of optical brighteners which take invisible ultraviolet light and convert it to visible light, thus making the carpet appear cleaner and brighter than it really is, for a while. It will eventually give the carpet a yellow cast and the yellow cannot be removed.

Two primary types of machines are used for this process:

Cylindrical Foam Carpet Cleaning Machine

Rotary Shampoo Carpet Cleaning Machine

The Cylindrical Foam Shampoo carpet cleaning machine uses an air compressor to create dry foam before the foam is applied to the carpet and the carpet is then agitated with a revolving cylindrical brush which combs the foam through carpet pile. This method will leave dirt trapped in the carpet pile. Carpet must be thoroughly vacuumed before and after cleaning.

The Rotary Shampoo carpet cleaning method uses an ordinary rotary floor machine (the same kind used for stripping wax), sprays shampoo onto the carpet from a dispensing tank, and a rotary brush whips the detergent to a foam. Most carpet mills and carpet fiber producers discourage the use of rotary brushes on carpet because of the potential damage that can occur. Over wetting is common with this method which can cause jute straining, shrinkage, and odor.

Shampoo methods are inferior due to poor cleaning plus resoiling problems. The Rotary Shampoo method can damage the carpet, especially cut pile (which is what most residential carpet is).

Living Room Carpets

Living rooms are subject to both high foot traffic levels AND increased risk of spillages, and so require a carpet that is not only hard wearing and durable, but that can also resist stains. In addition, the living room often plays host to guests, and so usually needs to look good too.

Wool and man-made carpets have a natural resistance to staining, and carpets can also be given a stain-resistant treatment. However, you’ll still need to deal with any stain straightaway in order to prevent any lasting damage. High density pile carpets (40 oz minimum) should provide a good level of durability.

Dining Room Carpets

The major consideration when choosing a carpet for the dining room is the possibility of stains and spillages; a carelessly dropped glass of red wine can ruin a carpet, so it is important to choose a carpet that can resist stains. Alternatively, you may decide to buy a rug for your dining room; if you experience any major disasters, a rug can be replaced at far less cost and inconvenience than a carpet. You’ll need to choose one that is at least 1.5 m (60 inches) wider and longer than your dining table.

Kitchens

Carpets are not a particularly fashionable choice for this area of the home as they will be exposed to all sorts of potential staining. However, if you still want a carpet for your kitchen then consider carpet tiles. These have a low pile height and are easy to clean and should one prove just too stubborn then you can just easily lift and replace with a new one.

Hallway Carpets

The hall is the first place that we enter the house, and as such attracts the highest level of foot traffic and accumulates more dirt and debris than any other room. In addition, many halls are narrow, so the traffic is concentrated into one single strip.

This means that a hard wearing, dense, durable carpet is essential, perhaps in a pattern or darker colour to help hide the dirt. You may also want to consider using a runner along the hallway, which can offer both style and protection to this busy area.

Stair Carpets

Like hallways, stairs see a lot of foot traffic, and so can benefit from a hard wearing and durable carpet that can resist dirt. A high-quality hard twist or loop pile carpet is a good choice, although loop carpets can tend to fray at the edge of the stairs over a long period of time.

Bathroom Carpets

Not as fashionable as they used to be, but all the same many people still desire carpet in bathrooms, ensuring warmth and comfort underfoot. However, the fibre content and the carpet backing should be carefully considered. Only choose a carpet that is rubber backed and go for a 100% nylon or polypropylene fibre blend. Be warned that traditional fibres and jute backings will retain moisture and that can make your spa-like haven of tranquillity smell damp and musty. There are specialist bathroom carpets available.

Bedroom Carpets

The first thing you need to consider when choosing a bedroom carpet is “Whose bedroom is it for?” Whilst a luxurious, cream-coloured carpet may be a good choice for an adult’s bedroom, a darker, easy-to-clean carpet is probably more suitable for young children. A cut pile carpet is often best for kids’ rooms, as it feels soft to the touch; very important if they spend long periods of time playing on the floor.

Spare bedrooms don’t tend to get a lot of use, so you could get away with choosing a lower density pile than main bedrooms.

Always get your local carpet cleaning company to clean your carpets once every six to twelve months