Understanding Residential Vs. Commercial Carpet Cleaning.

There are several factors that makes residential carpet cleaning different than commercial. In many cases you will find some commercial characteristics in residential and vice versa. However, in most cases there is a difference in the need and the installation of the carpet itself. Therefore, understanding your carpet and how to get the most life out of it is important.

The Actual Carpet And Its Installation.

In most cases we will find a short pile very tight loop carpet in commercial properties, while in residential homes you will typically install a softer carpet. In addition, in many commercial properties the carpet is glued to the concrete, while in residential carpet a pad is installed underneath the carpet for better insulation and softer feel. These two factors make the biggest difference in approaching the carpet cleaning.

First, on a glued down short pile commercial carpet, we will use less pressure in order to avoid ruining the glue. However, in residential carpet a much stronger steam pressure is needed in order to reach as deep as possible.

Also, the thicker the carpet and more plush it is, the more pressure we would need in order to reach deep inside, while much more product will also be necessary so the deep residue of the stains will get dissolved as well.

That is why you can find quite often a commercial carpet cleaning service using only maintenance techniques with a spinning brush only. By only buffing the top of the carpet you can cover ground much faster and for a lower price. However, over time much of the dirt will collect on the bottom of the carpet and a deep steam cleaning will be needed.

Amount Of Foot Traffic Matters For Carpet Cleaning.

In most of our commercial accounts, the biggest issue causing the frequent need for carpet cleaning is the high foot traffic. While many employees walk around with boots and/or dirty shoes around the carpet, the need for cleaning becomes a necessity. Therefore, on our commercial accounts we will have anywhere from 1-3 months of periodical service recommended, while in residential homes, mostly twice a year would be sufficient.

For more information about residential and commercial carpet cleaning services, please contact Local Irvine Carpet Cleaners.