To most companies, the major concern when booking carpet cleaning is not the money but rather the inconvenience. Fortunately, this is out-of-hours work, so your premises can be left open, and your team can be productive meanwhile.
What does out-of-hours carpet cleaning actually mean, as well as how to get ready and start the job properly so that carpets are dry by the time everyone returns in the morning. For Commercial Carpet Cleaners Gloucester, visit //intocleaning.co.uk/contract-cleaning-services/commercial-carpet-cleaners/gloucester/
When is out-of-hours cleaning the ideal solution?
Late-night cleaning is the most common in restaurants
One off: evening or weekend cleaning
Offices that can’t afford downtime
Stores that require clean entryways
Schools and nurseries (also during holidays)
Hotels and accommodation venues with limited daytime access.
It also means that there is less slip hazard and staff are not walking on wet carpet during busy hours.
Evening or weekend, what is the difference?
In practice, if there is a need to return carpets back in use by the morning, then evening appointments are arranged (typically for smaller areas such as reception and corridors or meeting rooms).
For sites that are much larger and need a deeper clean, weekend appointments may be more suitable, as it involves:
Moving furniture
Treating heavy staining
Longer drying (especially in winter)
Your building may be cold at night or have limited ventilation, in which case a weekend slot might leave your ducting dry.
Which system will be utilised for cleaning?
When cleaning out of hours, the main consideration is still drying time.
Low-Moisture/Encapsulation cleaning dries faster than the others and it is perfect for offices or retail.
When you’re selecting the type of cleaning method that should be used, know this: hot water extraction (a.k.a. steaming) is going to clean deeper and can take a longer time to dry versus “dry chem” methods like bonnet or shampooing techniques.
The method they recommend can vary, depending on carpet type, footfall and how quickly you need the area back in use.
How to prepare (simple checklist)
Prior to the cleaning, take 15-20 mins just before they arrive to prepare the space in order to save time as well as keep costs low:
No clutter on the floor (boxes, bins, other miscellaneous items)
Carry some small furniture (if agreed upon): Chairs, ottomans, light side tables
Highlight the dirty: spots, smells, gum marks and areas with heavy wear
Specific instructions to appliances and equipment: alarms, keys, codes or security steps.
Ventilation plan – check windows can be opened, and that heat can remain on a low heat if required.
Close it off: use signs or tape to make sure nobody walks on wet carpet.
