Encapsulation carpet cleaning is the process of removing contaminants from carpeting using a chemical solution that contains acrylic polymers.
These polymers attach themselves to soil particles in the carpet. Once attached, they break down the soil’s bond to the carpet fibers.
After the bond is broken, the dirt particles are “released” from the carpet fibers and “trapped” in the solution as it dries. When fully dry, the carpet can be vacuumed, removing contaminants.
By disrupting the chemical bond between hard-to-reach particles and the carpet fibers, the encapsulation solution can trap soil particles and dry them out so that when vacuumed, the soils are easily removed.
The encapsulation solution we use contains an acrylic polymer that crystallizes the soiled particles, and a concentrated citric cleanser to remove organic spots. These chemicals break down the bond between dirt, grease, and grime particulate, and the carpet fibers.
After we vacuum the dried carpet, it is clean and dirt-free, and the chemical solution leaves no residue, so there is no need to worry about re-soiling or wicking.
The first thing you need to know about when to use encapsulation is that it should not replace daily or long-term cleaning efforts.
We prefer annual carpet cleaning to improving the appearance of a carpet, extending the time between more costly restorative efforts.
There are three main advantages to encapsulation carpet cleaning that your business will undoubtedly benefit from:
Encapsulation cleaning is likely to significantly improve the appearance of your business’ carpets, and extending its life cycle. It's also cost-effective, resource-effective, and benefits companies looking to promote sustainable practices.
Encapsulation cleaning uses 70% less water and heat than similar methods of intermittent, and restorative, cleaning. Not only is that cost-effective, it’s sustainable! As a very-low moisture method, there's no worry about properly discarding contaminated water, as you would with extraction.
Quick drying is another big benefit. Your carpets can be dry in 15-30 minutes! That means less downtime for your operations, less carpet wear, less humidity in your offices, and less chances of slip and fall accidents.
Contact us to learn more about how our commercial carpet cleaning can make a difference.