In the hospitality industry image is everything. Perhaps there’s no greater industry that needs its carpet to be clean and beautiful 24 hours a day, seven days a week than the hospitality industry. Whether that carpet is located in the main lobby, ballroom or in your guest rooms, its cleanliness and condition is of prime importance to your overall guest satisfaction. It promotes the well-being of guests and reflects the hotel’s self-image.
Your hospitality carpet and floor installation is a significant investment both monetary and in the overall image of your facility. Whether you manage one property or more, outsourcing your carpet and upholstery cleaning to a professional carpet cleaning company makes business sense. Hospitality carpet is different than cleaning in a residential environment. Traffic level is exponentially higher which causes the surfaces to wear at a much faster rate. A consistent and effective carpet maintenance program can maintain the initial facility image and dramatically extend the life of your monetary investment.
Professional carpet cleaning company can develop and implement a carpet cleaning program specific to your property, the amount of traffic and type of soiling which may vary by area. Entrance areas, lobbies, elevators and hallways will generally require more care than office areas while food areas and entrances will require more effort due to more difficult soiling conditions. For best results, you need to hire technicians who are trained professionals with experience and references and know how to handle everything from spot cleaning to hot water extraction. They need to understand the cleaning needs of a busy hotel, restaurant or country club and work within a timeframe that is the least disruptive for you and your guests. Also, you need a fast-drying solution to your individual carpet cleaning requirements. Carpets must dry quickly so you can occupy the rooms faster. Moreover, long drying times encourage the growth of mold and fungi.
The cleaning method that most carpet manufacturers recommend is hot water extraction, also called a deep cleaning method. This method can remove more than 95 percent of dirt and bacteria from carpeting and it is best for dealing with ground in or difficult stains. It infuses hot water into the carpet pile to help loosen the soil. A solution of water and cleaning agent is sprayed into the pile and, using a powerful vacuum, the dirty solution is recovered into the holding tank. Most experts agree, hot-water extraction does the most complete job of removing all soils which is a necessary requirement if you want your guests to come again and again.
