- 100% ECONYL®regenerated nylon carpet
- pH-neutralencapsulation formula
- Under 1 hoursample dry time
- No damageto seams or colour
The problem
Gibbon Architectural, an Australian distributor of commercial carpet, introduced SynSisal: a woven, sisal-look carpet made from 100% ECONYL® for hotels, offices and retail. Its coarse weave and seam joins could trap dirt and grime, and Gibbon needed a cleaning method that would not affect warranties, plus a national provider it could recommend to clients.
What we did
We ran a structured test program using several machines and pH-neutral chemicals, adjusting variables to find the best mix for stain removal, seam integrity and drying time. We measured stain removal, fibre integrity, drying time and resoiling resistance, and spent extra time cleaning over seams.
The winning method: pre-vacuum, apply a pH-neutral encapsulant, agitate with a counter-rotating soft-brush machine, allow 45–90 minutes to dry, then vacuum away the crystallised soil.
The result
Stains were removed, with better resoiling resistance from our protective polymer formula, no visible seam damage or discolouration, and the sample dry within an hour. Gibbon can now recommend a proven cleaning method and partner to end users across Australia. We had already done the same for Gibbon's Tretford goat-hair carpet.
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].