- 197,600 m²of carpet cleaned per year
- 75,088 Lof water saved
- 59,280 Lof waste water kept out of the drain
- Up to 96%dirt and debris removed from the fibres
The problem
ANZ has bold goals to cut its environmental footprint by 2025 and further by 2030, including an 85% cut in carbon emissions and a 40% cut in water use by 2025. Hot water extraction on its Collins Street floors used a lot of water, made a lot of waste water and used a lot of energy to heat it.
The carpets also never seemed to stay clean. Stains kept coming back, and in many cases the carpets looked dirtier after cleaning than before.
What we did
We moved ANZ from hot water extraction to low-moisture encapsulation. The method uses minimal water, makes no waste water, uses fewer and less harmful chemicals, and needs very little energy. The encapsulant holds soil so it is vacuumed away rather than wicking back.
The result
Within one year ANZ was well on track to meet its 2025 targets, while cleaning 197,600 m² of carpet a year that stays cleaner for longer. The carpets have been revived and are now on a regular maintenance program.
| Hot water extraction | Low-moisture encapsulation | |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Large amounts | Minimal |
| Waste water | Large amounts to dispose of | None |
| Chemicals | Various | Fewer, less harmful |
| Energy | Significant, to heat water | Minimal |
| Result | Good, can leave carpet damp | Clean without dampness |
| Carpet life | Can speed up wear | Extends lifespan |
Got a floor like this?
Send us a photo and we will tell you what we would do. Call 1300 207 915, text 0480 855 665 or email [email protected].