Vacuuming carpets is a good way to remove loose surface dirt,
but what about all that ground-in grime that gets pushed deeper and deeper into
the pile every time it’s walked on? Plus there are all the airborne pollutants
such as dust and chemicals.
Carpet cleaners are designed to remove dirt, stains and
allergens and are renowned for their deep cleaning properties with a focus on
health as well as cleaning. But what are the most important considerations to
make when buying a carpet cleaning machine for commercial use? Let’s take a
look.
Steam Power
Steam is well known for killing off the bacteria that lurks
deep in carpet pile. Dust mites and other allergy inducing bugs can be wiped
out with steam. What’s more, the use of steam rather than water will reduce the
drying time needed, which helps prevent mould and mildew from becoming a
problem.
The Coccinella
steam cleaner is a popular model. It offers professional performance thanks
to its continuous dry steam for deep cleaning. There is no pressure cap with
this model, which means no waiting for the pressure to drop before you can
refill it, unlike with other models.
Rinsing Ability
Most carpet
cleaners need the help of chemicals to properly attack grime and bacteria. The
key thing is to make sure these chemicals are thoroughly removed from the
carpet once the cleaning is done, otherwise they could be responsible for
inducing allergy symptoms. For this reason, it is vital to choose a carpet
cleaner that thoroughly rinses the fibres once they have been washed.
Simplicity of Use
This is one of the
most important considerations. You’ll need to think about various factors.
Firstly, the weight of the carpet cleaner. If you have large areas to cover, is
it easily manoeuvrable? Can you lift it up and down stairs? Transport it easily
from one contract location to the next?
Think also about
the length of the power cord and the available attachments. Does the machine
offer sufficient flexibility for your specific needs?
Water Reservoir
Is the water
reservoir of an adequate size so that it will deal with the area you need to
cover? Larger areas need bigger tanks, otherwise you will be travelling
backwards and forwards to a water supply over and over again.
Specific Requirements
Think about how you
will be using the carpet cleaner. Will you need it for the odd spill as well as
larger jobs? If so, something that is easy to deploy quickly and offers
flexibility could be a good choice. If you need to deal with regular ground-in,
stubborn stains, then you will need to choose a model that can cope with such a
requirement. Also think about drying time: some machines will clean carpets
using lower quantities of water, allowing the carpets to dry faster.
Product Suggestions
The HOS
Orbot SprayBorg Orbital Cleaning System is a multifunction machine suitable
for hard floors and carpets. It uses an encapsulation water based solution,
providing deep carpet cleaning using Zorb cotton pads. It uses very little
water, leaving the floor virtually dry. It’s also easy to transport from floor
to floor and up and down stairs.
The Numatic
George is the classic all-in-one cleaning machine offering deep cleaning
properties for carpets. The powerful motor and pump system make this machine
the ideal choice for even the toughest cleaning needs.
The Vax
Commercial VCW-06 offers excellent cleaning power to remove most stains and
also lift the pile, leaving the carpet clean and dry. The tool kit allows for
easy cleaning of stairs and upholstery.
Carpet Cleaners - Tailored Advice
At Anderson Trade, we offer a comprehensive range of carpet
cleaning machines. You can browse all our carpet
cleaners here.
