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Carpet cleaning equipment designed for commercial spaces

Cleaning tools for offices and other commercial buildings offer different capabilities than residential tools. For example vacuums from brands like Oreck® have a design that allows them to run quietly, generating less noise and being less disruptive for employees or customers. Commercial floor cleaning tools also have wide cleaning paths for increased efficiency and for cleaning large spaces like stores and warehouses.

Floor cleaning equipment for different floor types

Many types of floors are present in commercial spaces, each of which is suitable for certain types of cleaners and tools. These floors include:

• Carpet
• Concrete
• Tile
• Laminate
• Wood

Hard floor like concrete and laminate often develop black heel marks left behind by shoes, these are easy to clean with floor machines and burnishers that use buffing pads to remove buildup and leave a polished shine behind. Hoover® and other brands offer commercial-quality carpet steamers to reach deep into fibers and remove dirt and stains.

The right cleaning solutions for floor cleaning equipment

Many floor cleaning tools and equipment require specialized cleaning fluids to deliver optimal results. Look for cleaning solutions for carpet or upholstery when cleaning furniture. Some cleaners work in specific machines, and others, like Scotchgard™, leave a protective barrier behind to help protect against future staining. Many cleaning solutions dry quickly, so surfaces are usable sooner. Pretreatment sprays can loosen a stain before deep cleaning with a machine, providing optimal results.

Cleaning up large and small messes

Certain tools, such as large carpet cleaners and vacuums, are useful for doing a thorough cleaning of the entire office. Smaller vacuums, brooms, and mops, and other cleaning and janitorial supplies, are available for clearing up food spills and other smaller, contained messes as they occur so employees can maintain a clean and safe work environment.