Check out a recent article, from our friends at CleanLink, on a great carpet cleaning method. We use soil encapsulation on virtually all of our client carpets, providing our client a variety of benefits.
"It’s a relatively basic concept: encapsulation cleaning utilizes the strength of crystalizing polymers with detergent components to attack and bind oily soil deposits buried within the carpet to dry elements that can subsequently be removed through a vacuuming process. The polymers penetrate much deeper than a standard vacuum bristle might, allowing cleaners to reach the deep-seated deposits and oils that give otherwise clean carpet that worn-down appearance.
"With encapsulation, a solution is worked into the carpet via a number of methods: it might be applied using a rotary machine, CRB counter-rotating brush, a brush applicator, or a compression sprayer. The method of application doesn’t really matter, though; what’s important is that the solution gets worked deep into the carpet.
"After letting the solution sit, it will eventually dry and crystalize. Once that happens, a couple passes with the vacuum will remove the loosened compounds, leaving behind a clean and dry carpet."
We also see much less wear and distortion of the carpet than traditional rotary brush shampooing, and (due to less moisture) much less chance of either mildew or wicking than either extraction or shampooing. And, due to less torque from the machine, it's easier on the operator.
One of those rare win/win situations.
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