Commercial contract cleaners need to ensure that no matter what facility whether it be hospitality, gym, office or any small business, it is important to choose the most versatile but powerful commercial cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals.
Carpet stains and damage can be very costly to repair and replace and as a facility manager or business owner, it is important to ensure that your facility is well cared for and appealing in appearance for patrons. One of the best ways to ensure this is including commercial contract cleaning companies to do a thorough carpet clean regularly.
Before you decide what carpet cleaner and dilution rate you need, it is important that you consider the carpet and fabric type which will, in turn, reveal what chemical is compatible and how to properly care for your carpet without damaging its integrity.
Carpet & Fabric Types:
| Characteristics | Burn Test | Stain Resistance | Chemical Compatibility | Cleaning Notes | |
| Nylon
Old Nylons |
A resilient acid dyed fibre | Sealing wax odour. Dark hard bead ash | Susceptible to red beverage and food stains | All Cleanmax carpet care products are safe | |
| Nylon
5th & 6th Generation |
A resilient acid dyed fibre which releases soils easily | Sealing wax odour. Dark hard bead ash | Excellent stain resistance | Cationic chemistry (e.g. many antibacterial products) and solutions with pH over 10 will damage stain-resistant treatment | Maintain Cleaning Solution Below 10 |
| Olefin
Polypropylene |
A strong solution-dyed fibre | Asphalt odour, dark, hard bead, ash | Excellent stain resistance | All Cleanmax carpet care products are safe for use | Pre-vacuum well tor prevents wicking. Use emulsifier |
| Polyester
And Corterra |
A recycled PET fibre with a good hand | Pungent odour. Dark, hard bead ash. | Excellent stain resistance | All Cleanmax carpet care products are safe for use | |
| Wool | A resilient fibre with an excellent hand. Non-flammable | Burnt hair odour. Brown crumbly ash | Readily accepts stain, but hides dirt well | Avoid the use of strongly alkaline and enzyme chemistry. Alkaline solutions up to 10 acceptable if weakly buffered | Pre-vacuum well to prevent wicking. Use acid rinse or emulsifier |
| Cotton | A cellulose fibre with poor resiliency. Very absorbent | Burning string odour. Black crumbly ash | Readily accepts stains | Avoid the use of chemistry over 7.5. Best cleaned with a mild acid | Use low moisture, fast-drying method |
Carpet Cleaning Procedures
When cleaning your carpets, it is important to understand the easiest and most efficient ways to clean to save you time and money.
- Vacuum -> Pre-Spray Entire Area -> Agitate & Allow Dwell Time -> Extract & Rinse -> Dry & Rake
- Vacuum -> Pre-Spray Only Traffic Area -> Agitate & Allow Dwell Time -> Extract & Rinse -> Dry & Rake
- Vacuum -> Extract & Rinse -> Dry & Rake
- Vacuum -> Pre-Spray Entire Area -> Agitate & Allow Dwell Time -> Extract & Rinse -> Dry & Rake
ENCAP CARPET CLEANING PRODUCTS
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Product |
Dilution |
pH
RTU |
Nylon | Polyprop | Wool | Cotton | Notes | |
| Pre-Spray / Lane Cleaners | |
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Cleanmax Maxispray Plus Code: 170726 |
1:32 | 9.8 |  |
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Excellent all-rounder | Rinse extract with Maxi Rinse when cleaning wool |
| Cleanmax Maxispray Ultimate
Code: 170765 |
1:54 | 9.8 | |
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Excellent all-rounder |
Rinse extract with Maxi Rinse when cleaning wool |
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Cleanmax Performance Plus Code: 170797 |
1:32 | 7.5 | |
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Excellent all-rounder | Wool safe formulation |
| Cleanmax Maxiburst
Code: 170795 |
1:64 | 11.5 | * |
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For greasy restaurants & severe soil build-up |
* Is not suitable for Stain Resistant nylon |
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Cleanmax Encap Fine Fabric Code: 170864 |
1:16 |
6 |
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Especially for fine fabrics |
Ideal for decorator area rugs and delicate upholstery |
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In-Tank Emulsifiers |
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| Cleanmax Maxi Extract
Code: 170767 |
1:300 to 1:400 | 9.5 | |
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Liquid Product – ideal for portable extractors |
* Use at 1:300 for single-step cleaning. Use at 1:600 for wool and two-step cleaning |
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Cleanmax Extractor Power Code: 170799 |
1:600 to 1:1000 | 9.9 | |
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Powder Product – ideal for portable extractors |
* Use at 1:600 for single-step cleaning. Use at 1:1000 for wool and two-step cleaning |
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Cleanmax Maxi Rinse Code: 170728 |
1:100 to 1:300 | 4.0 | |
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Neutralizing rinse with the serious cleaning action | Essential when cleaning wool and delicate fibres but also produces great results on synthetics. |
| Low Moisture & ENCAP Cleaning |
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| Cleanmax Encappa Maxi
Code: 170732
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1:32 | 7.8 | |
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Excellent all-rounder |
Also ideal for bonnet cleaning |
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Cleanmax Encappa Ultimate Code: 170945 |
1:32 | 7.8 | |
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Excellent cleaning power |
Double strength formula with brilliant embrittlement |
| Cleanmax Encap Fine Fabric
Code: 170864
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1: 16 | 6 | |
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Especially for fine fabrics |
Powerful encapsulating action |
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Deodorizing & Odour Neutralizing |
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Cleanmax Deomax Code: 170730 |
1:100 | 7.5 | |
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Add to any cleaning solution or use on its own |
The multi-task deodoriser and odour neutraliser. Three fragrances available |
| Cleanmax Deosan
Code: 170829 |
1:15 | 7.5 | * |
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Biocidal and odour absorbing for tough odour work |
* Do not use on stain-resistant nylon. Do not mix with any other solution. Destroys odour causing germs, neutralizes odours and deodorizes. |
| Cleanmax Maxi Microbial Odour Neutraliser
Code: 170731 |
1:25 | 7 | * |
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Powerfully biocidal activity for decontamination |
* Do not use on stain-resistant nylon. Do not mix with any other solution. Micro lab-tested to TGA Hospital Grade level. |
Spot & Stain Removal
When it comes to general spotting and organic spot removal, it’s important that you have the right products and tools for the job. Whether it would be in commercial kitchens, office facilities or any other facility, these two spot and stain removal products can get the job done for any spot or stain removal.
- Provides a powerful spot removal performance on a wide range of spots and stains. It is encapsulator based and ideal for on-sell to clients.
- Neutral pH, safe on wool, non-resoiling, no-rinse required, low VOC’s, safe around kids and pets. [Neutral]
- Covers a wide range of stains. Almost 100% success rate on all fresh stains
- A high-performance alkaline spotting solution for removing the toughest protein and organic stains.
- Also ideal for pre-spray use on older nylons in rentals and schools [Alkaline]
- Blood, Faeces, Vomit, Body Fluids, Food Spills, Gravy, Egg, Milk
Coffee, Tannin, Beverages & Water Staining
Coffee and beverage staining can ruin a carpet and also a business’ impression on new customers. Whether the facility your contract cleaning company is an industrial kitchen, café, restaurant or any hospitality or hotel facility it is important that you have the tools and products to clean any beer, wine or coffee beverage or even urine, in order to preserve the quality of your carpets and save you money in the long run.
- Powerful “reducing” chemistry which provides excellent spotting action on coffee and tannin stains.
- Super wetting agents promote faster action and better fibre penetration [Acid]
- Coffee, tea, beer, wine, cola and cold drinks. Also ideal on tough cellulosic browning
- A specialised blend of organic acids, spot removal agents and emulsifiers for the successful removal of alkaline-based stains with a focus on cellulosic browning and coffee. A low odour formula [Acid]
- Cellulosic Browning, coffee, urine and many beverage stains
- A specialist blend of organic acids and bactericide for the effective removal of cellulosic browning and watermarks whilst destroying odour causing bacteria.
- Ideal for flood work, cellulosic browning and urine spills [Acid]
- Perfect for handling urine stains and odours, flood restoration, cellulosic browning and watermarks in any
- Powerful “oxidising” chemistry for removing tough urine stains. It also will mostly eliminate the odour causing bacteria.
- This specialised hydrogen peroxide formula will also remove many colour stains caused by beverages [Acid]
- This product is specifically targeted for pet and human urine stains perfect for child care facilities or hotels.
Paint, Oil and Grease Removal.
Grease and oil stains can be incredibly challenging for any contract cleaning company. Many contract cleaners have faced challenges where fat or food is split during the cooking process in commercial hospitality facilities. Likewise in apartments, hotels and office facilities drip from a rubbish bag containing grease or oils are common and can be problematic with high foot traffic.
- Popular citrus-based spotting solvent. It provides tough dissolving action on grease, oil, oil-based paint spots, lacquer, ink and bitumen.
- It is designed to provide tough solvent activity without obnoxious odours.
- Works a treat on oils and grease with a pleasant lemon/ lime scent
- Gum, putty, bitumen, oil, grease, ink and cosmetics are tackled easily with the Citrus Solv.
- A popular citrus based gel. It thickened characteristic plus its powerful citrus solvent action makes it the product of choice for many gum removal jobs.
- Works a treat on oils and grease with a pleasant lemon/ lime scent.
- Perfect for gum, putty, bitumen, oil, grease and cosmetics
Cleanmax Maxisolve (Ready-to-Use)
- Provides the toughest dissolving action on paint spots, heavy grease and gums.
- It is designed to be the toughest solvent in your kit and will work where many other solvents have failed.
- Perfect for gums, paint, oil, grease, ink, texture and bitumen.
| Product | Dilution | pH RTU | Nylon | Polyprop | Wool | Cotton |
Notes |
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Spotting Solutions |
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Code: 170741 |
RTU | 7.5 | |
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The ultimate task spotter |
Encap technology means no rinsing required. Safe on woods and delicate fibres. Ideal for on-self |
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Code: 170739 |
Neat 1:4 | 11.4 | * |
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Powerful protein spotter and pre-spray | * avoid use on 5th generation nylon and wool |
| Cleanmax Brownaway
Code: 170740 |
RTU | 1 to 2 | |
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Removes browning and tannins |
Low odour formula for ease of use |
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Code: 170774 |
RTU | 1 to 2 | |
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Removes coffee, tannin and browning |
Powerful metabisulphite formula |
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Code: 170777 |
RTU | 1 to 2 | |
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Removes tough urine stains |
Powerful hydrogen peroxide chemistry |
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Code 160366 |
Neat 1:4 | 1 to 2 | |
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Neutralises uranic crystals, urine odours and staining |
Innovative acid, anti-bacterial and odour neutraliser blend |
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Code: 170775 |
1:1 | 6 to 7 | |
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Removes colour and dye stains plus coffee, tannin and berries |
Two-part kit |
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Code 170779
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RTU | 1 to 2 | |
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Removes rust marks |
Gel formula for safe and easy use |
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Code: 170735 |
RTU | N/A | |
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Removes oils, grease, paint, ink and gum | Aromatic solvent base |
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Code: 170842 |
RTU | N/A | |
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Removes oils, grease, paint, ink and gum |
Safe citrus solvent blend. Pleasant citrus scent |
| Cleanmax CitroMax Gel
Code: 170737 |
RTU | N/A | |
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Removes oils, grease, paint, ink and gum |
Convenient smooth cream. Outstanding gum and bitumen removal |
Carpet Cleaning Machinery
When deciding to invest in the best contract cleaning products and cleaning equipment, it is important to assess each machine features and versatility. For contract cleaning and carpet cleaning companies that handle a wide variety of industrial and commercial facilities, it is important to invest in portable and versatile machinery.
The ORBOT LiFe is the most versatile lithium-ion battery-powered, dual-action orbital floor machine. Fast Charge -No need to wait long hours to charge the ORBOT LiFe, increase productivity with 90 minutes of charge time.
The ORBOT Life has all the benefits of a low-moisture system to save you money by using 10 times less water as well as shorten drying times. Carpets will simply be clean, vibrant in colour and dry within minutes. The system will eliminate the most common problems caused by other cleaning methods that lead to mould growth, mildew, volatile organic compounds (VOC), insufficient drying times, recurring stains and safety hazards.
The ORBOT Vibe has been designed to fit any budget. Save yourself time, money, and labour by owning one machine that does it all.
The ORBOT eliminates ALL traditional method problems. With the vibration extraction technology, the ORBOT Vibe provides the safest, fastest and most efficient type of deep cleaning available.
Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as a Deep Cleaning System.
The ORBOT SprayBorg low-moisture system has been engineered to clean any type of carpet, in any situation and leave it as dry as possible so it is ready to use immediately.
ORBOT’s unique low-moisture system uses 10 times less the amount of water as opposed to other water extraction methods. Therefore, over-wet carpets will never be an issue. The problems associated with over-wet carpets are intensified in a heavily used setting. Over-wet carpets require longer drying times.
This can cause large sections of a building to be blocked off for extended periods of time. Especially in a school, hospital or commercial building, this can lead to serious safety issues.
People walking from a wet or damp carpet directly onto a hard-surface floor can slip or fall. Also, wet carpets that are walked on will almost always re-soil more quickly. This is because the chemicals and moisture act as a magnet, pulling dirt and debris into the carpet fibres.
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The ORBOT SLiM C/W Battery & Charger
The ORBOT Slim has all the benefits of the ORBOT range but a smaller more lightweight version as a floor scrubber to provide a professional deep clean in all facilities. What falls to the floor like common dust, pollutants, and many things that we breathe, tends to stay on the floor until it is cleaned. Properly maintaining the cleanliness of the floors by using the ORBOT low-moisture system will lead to improved air quality and a healthier indoor environment that can be seen, smelt, and felt to believe.
As dirt and bacteria particles can get trapped within floor surfaces like carpets and even in mops, the ORBOT Slim agitates carpet and by using the spray switch, detergents and water can be easily applied to carpets simultaneously!
Abco Products – your local supplier of commercial cleaning supplies in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney – we have been providing contract cleaners and facility manager with environmentally sustainable cleaning products, powerful industrial cleaning supplies and commercial cleaning equipment for over 20 years. For information about our commercial cleaning machinery, please call us on 1800 177 399 or email us on sales@abcopro.com.au.
