Method and decision guides for facilities buyers
Comparisons and process explainers written for the person signing off the specification.
Cleaning specifications are often copied from one building to the next without anyone asking whether the method suits the floor, the occupancy or the appearance standard being paid for.
These guides compare the methods honestly, explain how surveys and quotes are actually built, and show what to check before you accept a price.
Compare and decide
20 pages, each written for one specific situation.
Encapsulation vs Hot Water Extraction
Choosing the right maintenance cycle depends on whether you need deep restoration or quick-drying interim care.
comparisonLow Moisture vs Deep Extraction
Managing drying times versus cleaning depth is the primary challenge of commercial floor maintenance.
comparisonStrip and Seal vs Burnishing
Keeping vinyl floors looking their best requires knowing when to restore and when to maintain the polish.
comparisonDiamond Honing vs Crystallisation
Stone floor maintenance is about deciding between structural restoration or chemical surface hardening.
comparisonIn-house Cleaning vs Specialist Contractor
Is it more efficient to train your staff or bring in external experts for your floor care?
comparisonPlanned Maintenance vs Reactive Cleaning
Waiting for floors to look dirty before you clean them is the most expensive way to manage them.
comparisonDry Compound vs Wet Cleaning
Dry compound, often called 'low moisture,' versus traditional wet extraction: which is appropriate for your commercial carpet?
briefBonnet Cleaning Explained
Bonnet cleaning is often misunderstood. We explain what it is and when it's appropriate for your floors.
briefHow a Commercial Floor Survey Works
Before we clean, we survey. Understanding your floor's health is the foundation of our service.
briefHow Commercial Cleaning Quotes are Built
Fair, transparent, and accurate. Here is how we translate your requirements into a quote.
specWriting a Floor Cleaning Specification
A clear specification ensures that you get the quality you need, not just the lowest price.
checklistChoosing a Carpet Cleaning Contractor
Not all carpet cleaners are created equal. Choosing the right one protects your facility's assets.
briefDrying Times and Reopening a Floor
A clean floor is only useful if it's dry and safe to walk on.
briefProtecting Floors During a Fit-out
Don't let a fit-out destroy your floor investment before the building even opens.
comparisonReplace or Restore a Commercial Floor
Restoration can save you thousands, but knowing when a floor is 'beyond help' is vital for your budget.
specMatting and Soil Control Strategy
Most of the soil in your building comes in on the soles of shoes. Stop it at the door.
diagnosticSlip Resistance and Cleaning Method
Incorrect cleaning is one of the leading causes of slip-and-fall accidents on commercial floors.
specpH and Chemical Choice on Commercial Floors
The wrong chemical today can cause the floor to fail tomorrow.
casefileNight Work and Site Access Planning
We work while you sleep, so your business doesn't have to stop.
specMeasuring Cleaning Results - Appearance Levels
If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Here is how to judge floor cleaning success.
Not sure which applies to your building?
Describe the floor or the fabric and we will tell you what is realistic — and what is not.