Carolina Floor Solutions provides professional carpet cleaning for offices, hotels, restaurants, and other high-traffic commercial buildings. We offer two proven methods: low moisture cleaning for regular maintenance and hot water extraction for the deepest clean possible. Both remove soil and keep your carpet looking its best.
Low Moisture Cleaning for High-Traffic Carpet
Low moisture carpet cleaning is an interim method that keeps commercial carpet looking clean between deeper cleanings. We machine-scrub the carpet with a small amount of crystallizing detergent. This is also known as encapsulation carpet cleaning.
Benefits:
- Uses much less water than hot water extraction
- Carpet dries quickly and can go back into service almost immediately
- Keeps high-traffic carpet looking clean between periodic hot water extractions
Hot Water Extraction Carpet Cleaning for a Deep Clean
Hot water extraction, often called steam carpet cleaning, is the deepest clean possible in carpet care. Our process has four steps:
- Pre-spray. We apply the appropriate detergent and spotting agents to break down embedded soil and stains.
- Agitate. We agitate with machines or hand tools where needed.
- Rinse and extract. Our tool rinses the carpet with 200° water under pressure and vacuums up soil and moisture at the same time.
- Dry. Carpet is left clean, with soil and detergent removed.
- Pre-spray hot water extraction is recommended by nearly every carpet manufacturer.
Carpet Cleaning for Offices, Hotels, and Restaurants
We clean and maintain carpet in:
- Offices: office carpet cleaning and maintenance programs
- Hotels: hotel carpet cleaning for rooms, hallways, and lobbies
- Restaurants: restaurant carpet cleaning for dining areas
- Other high-traffic commercial spaces: carpet that needs regular care
Carpet Cleaning FAQs
What is the difference between low moisture cleaning and hot water extraction?
Low moisture cleaning uses a small amount of detergent and very little water for fast, regular maintenance. Hot water extraction rinses with hot water and vacuums it up for the deepest clean.
What is encapsulation carpet cleaning?
It is a low moisture method where a crystallizing detergent is scrubbed into the carpet to hold soil, so it can be easily removed. It helps carpet stay clean between deeper cleanings.
How long does carpet take to dry?
Low moisture cleaning lets carpet go back into service almost immediately. After hot water extraction, carpet typically takes 6 to 8+ hours to dry, depending on airflow and humidity.
How often should commercial carpet be cleaned?
It depends on traffic levels. Many businesses schedule low moisture cleaning regularly, with hot water extraction at periodic intervals.
Is hot water extraction safe for my carpet?
Yes. Pre-spray hot water extraction is recommended by nearly every carpet manufacturer.
