Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning
Whether you’re the owner of a small business or a property manager that needs to deal with 10,000+ square feet of carpeted office space, carpet cleaning is something that will be on your agenda. In terms of commercial carpet cleaning, people usually think of daily vacuuming from a cleaning company or hot water extraction. But did you know that there is a middle ground?
Encapsulation cleaning is another method for cleaning carpets. Basically, encapping, or “encap”, is a carpet cleaning method. Even though it is often misused, since its introduction, it has become a popular method for carpet cleaning.
It’s been around since the late 1990s. In such cases, similar equipment is used as in a “shampoo” machine. Consequently, it has been confused, dismissed, and mistakenly equated with that method. Encapsulation, on the other hand, uses a rather new and innovative type of chemistry.
A crystallizing polymer of acrylic is incorporated into the cleaning solution used in the encapsulation process. Formulas may also include cleaning agents such as surfactants. Together, these ingredients dissolve the bonds that bind dirt, grease, and grime to carpet fibres.
A machine called an agitator is generally used to work the encapsulation cleaning product into the carpet. There are a variety of machines used, such as Cimex, ORBOT, and Windsor. There are also several other machines available.
By agitating the dirt and the fibres, the chemical bonds are broken. To this end, the soil and sticky residue are blended with the cleaning solution. When the solution dries, crystals are formed, leaving the residue completely nonstick. It is these polymers that make encapsulation possible. In order to eliminate encapsulated particles, one has to vacuum the area thoroughly.
Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning Service
This method of carpet cleaning is regarded as very low moisture (VLM). There are no particles left on the carpet following the application of the chemicals. That’s perfect for carpet maintenance in commercial and industrial buildings where carpets can’t be out of service for 8 hours to dry.
Carpets cleaned with this method can cover over two thousand square feet in about two hours. Even six months after initial application, it has shown significant reductions in bacteria levels, provided the maintenance plan is followed.
Well-formulated cleaning agents remove the stickiness in the carpet. Moreover, their chemical makeup prevents them from leaving a sticky residue behind. The majority of encapsulation products produced today have excess acrylic polymer in them. Moreover, it offers long-term protection against stains and dirt that drifts onto the carpet after it is cleaned. And spilled coffee and food in common office spaces.
Further, an encap solution based on the correct formulations will also crystallize. Afterwards, it can easily be removed during routine vacuuming. Also, an excellent encap product will keep carpets cleaner for a longer period of time.
Our Commercial Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning Process
Keeping your commercial properties carpets clean and well maintained on an ongoing basis is crucial and can be achieved with a carpet maintenance program. It will ensure that your carpet looks its best, and you will be able to avoid replacing it in the future. The carpet in commercial buildings is very expensive, so it’s vitally important to maintain it properly.
In order to restore the appearance of commercial carpeting, it should be cleaned at least twice per year. Besides removing dirt, dust, or debris, it will also sanitize and protect your carpet from future spills. Cleaning your business more often produces the best results. The proper maintenance of your carpet is not only recommended by carpet manufacturers but can also help to maintain its colour and vibrancy over time.
A building with clean carpets can offer numerous benefits. It reduces the cost of utilities like central heating and air conditioning due to better insulation. Employees tend to be more productive when they have cleaner surroundings within their workplace. Additionally, a clean environment reduces the risk of health problems such as allergies and asthma. Positive and clean working conditions are conducive to employees’ success.
Your carpet investment should be protected. Depending on your carpet’s cleanliness your property may increase or decrease in value. Keeping that value high is what you want. Clean carpets help you achieve this goal.
Commercial Carpet Cleaning Maintenance Services
Even if your carpet is vacuumed every night after your business is closed, dust, dirt, etc will settle deep into the fibres, which makes the carpet look dull and worn out. In this case, encapsulation can be useful. These are the steps we follow in order to effectively clean your carpets.
Dry Soil Removal
We remove the top 80% or so of soil from your carpet using a special brush attachment attached to the encapsulation machine. The solution doesn’t get added before the brush vacuuming. In this way, all the rest of the work will be made easier. That is to remove deeply embedded dirt from the carpet.
Soil Suspension
The next step is to add the solution to our scrubber pads and work it through the carpet at a moderate speed. We just need to pass over the carpet once while applying the solution. It is also very important for us to avoid over-wetting the carpet so that no liquid stains remain.
Extraction
Following the cleaning process, we must extract any excess moisture from the carpet so that all dirt and other particles are removed. Ultimately, what you want to avoid is any stains or odours made by a wet carpet that has not dried completely.
Finishing & Drying
Last, we apply a professional-grade deodorizer, and then we complete the final steps. Including air-punching to remove any additional moisture from your carpets. Using our drying machine, if necessary, we ensure that the carpet dries rapidly before we vacuum again for good measure.
Why Do We Recommend Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning for a Commercial Environment
There is no way we can stop dirt from entering an office or commercial space. There is an endless number of people walking through even a small commercial area each hour. Regardless of the source, we all know that dirt is bad for our carpets and for our health.
As a result, we strongly recommend the use of encapsulation carpet cleaning. Using it is recommended when there are stains or other signs of dirt that are deeply embedded into the fabric. This is a much better alternative to utilizing spot cleaners since it encapsulates the dirt in your carpet, effectively removing it for good.
At Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa, we use an active cleaning solution that leaves a layer of clear protective coating on every fibre to prevent future soil penetration. The coating is then removed through vacuuming, but the carpet remains protected for a long period of time. The process is also quicker, more efficient, and less expensive than other methods for deep cleaning carpets.
Encapsulation is a more eco-friendly and safe way to clean carpets, which can be used on any type of carpeting whether it’s a natural fibre like wool or synthetic fibres that are made from polyester. As we do not use any solvents, we consider it safe for you to walk around immediately after cleaning.
Benefits of Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning
With encapsulation, business owners and office managers can easily maintain their carpets longer. Additionally, encapsulation cleaning is also associated with lots of other benefits, which will be discussed in more detail below.
Fast Dry Time
Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa’s low moisture encapsulation cleaning method dries your carpet within about 20 minutes of application, so if you can only schedule the cleaning during business hours, you will experience almost no downtime.
No Wicking or Resoiling
The use of less water not only speeds up drying times but also prevents wicking and re-soiling. Usually, your carpet gets wicky after you clean it with cleaners and water; as the water evaporates, the soils stick to the carpet fibres. It then gets onto the visible surface of the carpet and makes the stain reappear. Encapsulation solves this problem by not oversaturating carpet fibres and trapping all the dirt and soil inside the polymers, which are then vacuumed up.
Improved Carpet Appearance
Perhaps the most significant benefit of encapsulation cleaning is the improvement in carpet appearance and a longer life cycle for your facilities’ carpets. Regularly eliminating embedded soils will reduce the accumulation of sticky residues, which will attract more dirt and make your carpet appear dirty.
Our machines utilize brushes that not only agitate the encapsulation cleaning agents deep into the carpet but also lift and open the pile as well. Consequently, carpets in large commercial spaces will appear their best at the lowest cost.
When you have completed this process, you won’t need cleaning for at least a few months. Due to the encap process, dirt is prevented from sticking to or coming back to your carpeting. As long as the cleaning team vacuums regularly at night, the carpet will be cleaner.
Good Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning Versus Bad
Encapsulation cleaning can be greatly affected by the quality of the solution used. The difference between what can be achieved with a good product, and what is achievable with a bad one, can be substantial.
An actual test can be done to find out if a product is good or not. Add a few drops of the encap product to a glass of water and leave it overnight. An ideal product forms crystals overnight, while an average product remains liquid.
Just another tip. By pouring a small amount of water on the carpet after encapsulation work has been completed, you may be able to determine if the work has been completed properly The fact that it beads up, means that there has been no penetration into the carpet fibres.
With Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa, It’s All About the Results
Depending on what you feel more comfortable doing, we at Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa can do this process or you may do it yourself with an encapsulation carpet cleaner machine. Unless properly trained, expensive encap machines can cost several thousand dollars and require years of experience to operate. Hiring a professional would simply be a better decision.
Not only do we want to achieve the best results for you, but also make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. We at Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa have highly-trained and experienced technicians, so you can be sure that we will get the job done right.
Whether you’re dealing with a stubborn stain, freshening up your carpets for an upcoming event, or doing a quarterly cleaning, our friendly technicians are happy to assist you in getting your office or other commercial space looking its best!
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What’s the Bottom Line
Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa has successfully cleaned thousands of carpets. Some people think that encap cleaning only moves surface dirt around, and that it does not remove it. Over the years we have determined that the majority of dirt and grime isn’t encased in a capsule or crystal. Instead, well-formulated encap cleaning solutions help eliminate dirt from carpets. We use the best scrubbers at Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa coupled with an encap process along with pre-vacuuming to give you the best cleaning possible.
It does not matter whether you have a new or old carpet, we can make it look as good as new. We take our time to ensure that the job is done right. Our goal is to leave your commercial establishment cleaner than when we arrived. We accomplish exactly that through our process.
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