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Professional commercial carpet cleaning services for businesses across Manchester. Flexible scheduling, minimal disruption, industrial-grade equipment. Serving offices, hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, and education sectors with contract cleaning, out-of-hours service, and emergency response.

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Blowup Cleaners provides professional commercial carpet cleaning services in Manchester, Salford, and Trafford for offices, hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, and education sectors. Services include contract cleaning, out-of-hours scheduling, and emergency response. Pricing from £2-£4 per square meter or £25-£40 per room with volume discounts for contracts. Fully insured, IICRC certified, minimal business disruption. Call 07405 428259 for a business quote.

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Services

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Office Carpet Cleaning

Professional carpet cleaning for corporate offices, workstations, meeting rooms, and reception areas.

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Hotel & Hospitality Cleaning

Specialized cleaning for hotels, guest rooms, lobbies, conference facilities, and hospitality venues.

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Restaurant & Cafe Cleaning

High-traffic commercial cleaning for dining areas, bars, cafes, and food service establishments.

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Retail Store Cleaning

Professional cleaning for shop floors, fitting rooms, customer areas, and retail spaces.

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Healthcare Facility Cleaning

Specialist cleaning for clinics, care homes, medical offices with high hygiene standards.

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School & Education Cleaning

Professional cleaning for schools, universities, classrooms, halls, and educational facilities.

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Contract Cleaning Services

Regular maintenance contracts with flexible scheduling, volume discounts, and priority service.

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Out-of-Hours Service

Evening, weekend, and overnight cleaning to minimize disruption to your business operations.

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Emergency Commercial Cleaning

Same-day emergency response for floods, spills, and urgent commercial cleaning situations.

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Large-Scale Equipment

Industrial truck-mounted systems for efficient cleaning of large commercial spaces.

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Commercial Pricing Models

Transparent pricing: per square meter, per visit, or annual contracts with volume discounts.

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Fully insured, IICRC certified, trained staff with health & safety compliance for businesses.

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What is Commercial Carpet Cleaning?

Commercial carpet cleaning is specialized professional cleaning designed for business premises, using industrial-grade equipment, flexible scheduling, and methods tailored to minimize operational disruption. Unlike residential cleaning which typically uses hot water extraction in single rooms, commercial cleaning employs powerful truck-mounted systems capable of handling hundreds or thousands of square meters efficiently, often with low-moisture or bonnet cleaning methods that allow immediate use of carpeted areas.

Businesses require commercial carpet cleaning for multiple critical reasons: maintaining professional appearance for clients and customers, meeting health and safety standards (particularly in healthcare, education, and food service), extending expensive carpet lifespan (commercial carpets represent significant capital investment), improving indoor air quality for staff productivity and wellbeing, and complying with insurance requirements for premises liability. Commercial cleaning schedules are typically much more frequent than residential—high-traffic areas may require weekly maintenance, while entire offices need monthly or quarterly deep cleaning.

At Blowup Cleaners, we provide comprehensive commercial carpet cleaning across Manchester serving diverse business sectors. Our industrial truck-mounted extraction systems deliver 10x the power of portable residential units, enabling us to clean large office floors, entire hotel buildings, restaurant chains, and retail stores efficiently. We offer flexible scheduling including out-of-hours service (evenings, weekends, overnight) to ensure zero disruption to your business operations. Our commercial cleaning includes regular maintenance contracts, one-time deep cleaning, emergency response, and specialized industry-specific services.

Office Carpet Cleaning Services

Office carpet cleaning is our largest commercial sector, serving businesses from small startups to corporate headquarters across Manchester. Offices present unique cleaning challenges: high-traffic corridors and reception areas accumulate soil rapidly, workstations see daily wear from desk chairs rolling over carpets, meeting rooms host clients and require immaculate presentation, and open-plan layouts demand efficient cleaning to minimize staff disruption.

Our office cleaning approach uses phased scheduling and strategic methods. High-traffic areas (entrances, corridors, reception) receive weekly bonnet cleaning—a surface cleaning method that removes top-layer soil quickly with minimal moisture, allowing immediate use. This maintains professional appearance between deep cleans. Workspaces and meeting rooms receive monthly maintenance cleaning using low-moisture extraction or bonnet methods. Quarterly or semi-annually, we perform comprehensive hot water extraction deep cleaning across the entire office, typically scheduled during holiday periods or over long weekends when the office is closed or minimally staffed.

Office cleaning timing is flexible to suit your operations: evening cleaning (after 6pm when most staff have left), early morning cleaning (before 8am arrivals), weekend cleaning (Saturday/Sunday when office is closed), or sectional daytime cleaning (one floor at a time while other floors remain operational). Many Manchester offices prefer evening cleaning—we arrive after staff leave, complete cleaning overnight, and your team returns to fresh, dry carpets. Contract pricing for regular office cleaning typically saves 15-30% compared to ad-hoc bookings, plus you receive priority scheduling and a dedicated account manager.

Hotel & Hospitality Carpet Cleaning

Hotels and hospitality venues have stringent carpet cleanliness requirements and unique operational constraints. Guest satisfaction directly correlates with cleanliness perceptions, and carpets are among the first impressions guests notice in rooms, corridors, and public areas. Hotels require rapid turnaround cleaning between guest stays while maintaining the highest standards throughout the property.

Our hotel cleaning services are tailored to hospitality operations: Guest room deep cleaning between stays or during room refreshes (15-20 minutes per room with fast-dry methods), corridor and hallway maintenance cleaning (weekly bonnet cleaning for high-traffic areas), lobby and reception daily or weekly cleaning (maintains premium first impressions), conference room and event space cleaning (cleaned before events or deep cleaned monthly), restaurant and bar areas specialized cleaning (grease removal, odor elimination), and stairwells and service areas quarterly deep extraction.

We understand hotel operations run 24/7, so flexibility is critical. We schedule cleaning during low-occupancy periods, coordinate with housekeeping managers to clean vacant rooms, work overnight for public area cleaning without guest disruption, and provide emergency spot-cleaning for spills or stains before guest check-ins. Many Manchester hotels partner with us for comprehensive maintenance contracts covering all carpeted areas on rolling schedules. Volume pricing for hotels makes professional cleaning cost-effective while maintaining the premium presentation guests expect.

Restaurant & Cafe Carpet Cleaning

Restaurants and cafes face some of the toughest carpet cleaning challenges: food and beverage spills daily, grease and oil accumulation from kitchen areas, high foot traffic during service hours, and strict turnaround requirements (clean between lunch and dinner service or overnight). Additionally, restaurants must use food-safe cleaning products that comply with hygiene regulations while effectively removing organic stains and odors.

Our restaurant carpet cleaning uses specialized approaches for food service environments. All our cleaning solutions are food-safe, non-toxic, and approved for occupied dining areas, meeting health and safety requirements. We focus on: grease and oil stain removal using powerful alkaline cleaners that break down fatty deposits, odor elimination with professional-strength deodorizers that neutralize food smells at molecular level (not just masking with fragrances), high-traffic wear pattern treatment concentrating on entrance areas and paths between tables, and anti-bacterial sanitization killing bacteria from food spills and creating hygienic dining environments.

Restaurant cleaning timing is typically: after closing (overnight cleaning most common, carpets dry by morning opening), between service hours (clean after lunch, dry by dinner, or reverse), early morning (before opening for breakfast/lunch service), or weekly scheduled maintenance (combine with regular cleaning schedule). Many Manchester restaurants choose weekly bonnet cleaning for dining areas to maintain appearance, plus monthly deep extraction to remove embedded soil. We coordinate with restaurant managers to ensure zero disruption to service and fresh, clean carpets for guests. Emergency cleaning is available for pre-inspection or special event preparation.

Retail Store Carpet Cleaning

Retail stores require immaculate carpet presentation as it directly impacts customer shopping experience and purchasing behavior. Clean, fresh carpets signal quality, professionalism, and attention to detail, while soiled or stained carpets suggest neglect and reduce customer confidence. Retail spaces experience extreme foot traffic—particularly during sales, holidays, and peak shopping periods—requiring regular professional maintenance to preserve appearance and extend carpet life.

Our retail carpet cleaning services cover: shop floor general cleaning (main customer areas receive weekly or monthly maintenance), fitting room intensive cleaning (higher soil levels from shoe traffic, cleaned monthly), customer pathways traffic pattern treatment (entrance areas and main aisles see heaviest wear), display area spot cleaning (maintain pristine presentation around featured products), and back-of-house staff areas quarterly deep cleaning (offices, break rooms, storage areas).

Retail cleaning can occur during trading hours using sectional cleaning (clean one area while customers shop in others) with low-moisture methods for immediate walkability, or preferably out-of-hours: evening cleaning after closing (most popular for standalone stores), overnight cleaning (shopping centers), early morning before opening, or Sunday cleaning (for stores closed Sundays). We use safety signage and cordons during daytime cleaning to protect customers and wet carpets. Many Manchester retail stores schedule pre-season deep cleaning (before Christmas, summer sales, back-to-school) to ensure carpets look their best during peak trading periods. Professional carpet maintenance is cost-effective compared to premature replacement and maintains brand image.

Healthcare Facility Carpet Cleaning

Healthcare facilities—including clinics, medical offices, care homes, and hospitals—have the strictest hygiene and cleaning standards. Carpets in medical environments must be not only clean but sanitized to prevent cross-contamination, reduce infection risk, and meet health authority regulations. Vulnerable populations (elderly, immunocompromised, infants) are particularly susceptible to pathogens, making professional-grade sanitization essential rather than optional.

Our healthcare carpet cleaning exceeds standard commercial cleaning with enhanced protocols: Hospital-grade disinfectants that kill 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and fungi including MRSA, C. difficile, and norovirus; deep extraction removing allergens, dust mites, and microscopic contaminants that trigger respiratory issues; anti-microbial treatments providing ongoing protection between cleanings; and complete sanitization of carpets, padding, and surrounding areas meeting infection control standards.

Healthcare facility cleaning is typically scheduled during low-patient periods (evenings, weekends) or room-by-room to maintain operations. We provide: waiting room weekly maintenance (high-traffic, high-touch areas), patient room deep cleaning (between patients or quarterly), office and administrative areas monthly cleaning, corridors and common areas weekly or bi-weekly, and therapy or treatment rooms specialist sanitization. We supply documentation and hygiene certificates for regulatory compliance and can accommodate emergency cleaning for contamination incidents. Our healthcare experience across Manchester includes GP surgeries, dental clinics, physiotherapy centers, and care homes.

School & Education Carpet Cleaning

Schools, universities, and educational facilities require regular carpet cleaning to maintain healthy learning environments. Children and students spend extensive time in classrooms, libraries, halls, and common areas where carpets accumulate dirt, allergens, bacteria, and stains. Educational settings experience intense wear during term time, then benefit from deep cleaning during holiday breaks when facilities are unoccupied.

Our education sector cleaning services include: classroom carpet cleaning (termly or annually depending on age group—younger children create more soil), library and study area maintenance (monthly for high-use university libraries, termly for school libraries), assembly hall and auditorium deep cleaning (termly or before major events), administrative office areas quarterly cleaning, staff rooms and break areas monthly maintenance, and dormitory or student accommodation deep cleaning (between term times).

Educational facilities typically schedule cleaning during: term breaks (summer holiday, Christmas break, Easter break for comprehensive deep cleaning), half-term weeks (one-week closures for quick maintenance), weekends (for urgent cleaning without student disruption), or school holiday periods (evenings after students leave, before morning arrival for classrooms remaining in use). We use child-safe, non-toxic cleaning products with no harsh chemicals, fast drying times to enable quick classroom return, and allergen removal to create healthier learning environments for children with asthma or allergies. Many Manchester schools and universities maintain annual cleaning contracts with scheduled term-time maintenance and holiday deep cleans.

Commercial Cleaning Contracts & Maintenance Agreements

Commercial cleaning contracts provide businesses with consistent, reliable, cost-effective carpet maintenance through regular scheduled services. Rather than ad-hoc bookings, contracts establish ongoing relationships with priority scheduling, volume discounts, dedicated teams, and guaranteed service levels. Most Manchester businesses find contracts more convenient and economical than booking individual cleans.

Contract options we offer: Weekly maintenance contracts (ideal for high-traffic offices, retail stores, restaurants needing frequent light cleaning to maintain appearance), monthly cleaning contracts (perfect for most offices, schools, and medium-traffic businesses providing regular deep maintenance), quarterly intensive cleaning contracts (suitable for lower-traffic areas, executive offices, or businesses with resilient carpets), and annual comprehensive contracts (complete carpet care program with multiple scheduled deep cleans throughout the year). All contracts include: priority booking (you choose preferred dates and times), volume discounts (15-30% savings compared to standard rates), dedicated account manager, consistent cleaning team familiar with your premises, flexible payment terms (net 30 days standard), and emergency call-out included or discounted.

Contract benefits extend beyond cost savings. Consistent cleaning maintains professional business appearance, extends carpet life reducing capital replacement costs, ensures compliance with insurance and health and safety requirements, prevents soil buildup that becomes harder to remove over time, and provides predictable budgeting with fixed monthly or quarterly costs. We work with businesses to customize contracts matching their specific needs—some clients need weekly high-traffic area cleaning plus monthly full deep cleans, others prefer quarterly intensive services. Contracts are flexible and can be adjusted as business needs change.

Out-of-Hours Commercial Cleaning Services

Out-of-hours cleaning is the most popular scheduling option for commercial clients, providing maximum flexibility and zero operational disruption. By cleaning when your business is closed or minimally staffed—evenings, overnight, early mornings, or weekends—we ensure staff and customers are unaffected, carpets have sufficient time to dry completely before reopening, and your business presents fresh, clean premises daily.

Our out-of-hours service includes: Evening cleaning (6pm-midnight): We arrive after staff leave for the day, complete cleaning, and carpets are dry by morning. Most popular for offices, retail, and restaurants. Overnight cleaning (midnight-6am): For businesses operating extended hours or requiring completely empty premises. We work quietly with minimal lighting. Common for hotels, 24/7 facilities, shopping centers. Early morning cleaning (5am-9am): Clean before staff and customers arrive. Suitable for businesses with early starts. Weekend cleaning (Saturday/Sunday): When most businesses are closed entirely. Allows extensive work without time pressure or operational concerns.

Out-of-hours cleaning benefits include: zero disruption to business operations, staff and customers unaffected by cleaning activity, adequate drying time overnight ensures carpets completely ready by morning, secure access arrangements can be made with keys/codes, quiet periods allow thorough work without rushing, and we can move furniture and equipment without impacting workflow. Out-of-hours scheduling may incur modest premium (typically 10-20% for evening/weekend, 20-30% for overnight) but most businesses find this worthwhile for complete convenience. We're trusted by Manchester businesses to access premises securely, complete professional work, and secure premises upon leaving. All staff are background-checked and insured.

Emergency Commercial Cleaning Services

Business emergencies require immediate professional response. Whether it's flooding from burst pipes, major spills before important client visits, health inspection preparation, or urgent cleaning for operational compliance, our emergency commercial cleaning provides rapid deployment across Manchester with same-day or next-day service availability.

Common commercial emergencies we handle: flood damage and water extraction (burst pipes, roof leaks, plumbing failures—rapid water removal prevents permanent carpet damage and mold growth), major spills and stains (wine, coffee, food, chemicals—emergency treatment before stains set permanently), pre-inspection cleaning (health and safety inspections, client visits, surprise audits—rapid deep clean to ensure compliance), reopening preparation (businesses closed temporarily, new tenant move-in—comprehensive cleaning to professional standards), and contamination incidents (biological spills, sewage backups—specialized sanitization and deodorization).

Our emergency response includes: rapid assessment (call us, we provide phone guidance and dispatch technician within 2 hours), immediate mobilization (we prioritize emergency calls over routine bookings), industrial equipment deployment (truck-mounted systems, water extractors, rapid-dry fans), temporary solutions (interim measures while comprehensive cleaning occurs), and complete restoration (not just quick fixes—proper deep cleaning to restore carpets fully). Emergency service available 24/7 with premium rates for immediate response. Call 07405 428259 for emergency commercial cleaning. Many businesses keep our number for "just in case" situations—rapid response can mean the difference between temporary inconvenience and permanent carpet damage requiring expensive replacement.

Commercial-Grade Equipment & Technology

Commercial carpet cleaning requires industrial-grade equipment far more powerful than residential systems. The scale difference is substantial: commercial spaces measure hundreds or thousands of square meters requiring efficient, powerful systems to complete work within business timelines, versus residential rooms cleaned individually over several hours.

Our commercial equipment includes: Truck-mounted extraction systems (the gold standard in commercial cleaning, these systems are mounted in our vehicles with power from truck engine providing 10x more suction than portable units, heating water to 200°F+, and extracting 95% of moisture for rapid 2-4 hour drying times); industrial portable extractors (for high-rise buildings or interior spaces without vehicle access, still significantly more powerful than residential machines); commercial bonnet cleaning machines (rotary machines with absorbent pads for surface cleaning and maintenance, ideal for weekly touch-ups in high-traffic areas); and specialized low-moisture systems (encapsulation cleaning using polymers that crystallize soil for vacuum removal, allows immediate carpet use).

The power difference is critical for commercial efficiency. A residential portable unit might take 4-6 hours to clean a 100 sqm office with adequate results. Our truck-mounted system cleans the same space in 1-2 hours with superior results and faster drying. For large projects—500 sqm office floors, entire hotels, retail stores—this efficiency is not just convenient but essential. Businesses cannot afford extended cleaning times causing operational disruption. Our industrial equipment completes large projects rapidly without compromising quality, typically overnight or over a weekend, with premises ready for business resumption.

Commercial Carpet Cleaning Pricing Models

Commercial carpet cleaning pricing differs significantly from residential pricing due to scale, frequency, and business relationships. While residential cleaning quotes per room (£25-£40 per room), commercial cleaning uses various pricing models tailored to business needs and project scope.

Per square meter pricing: Most common for large commercial spaces measured in sqm rather than rooms. Standard cleaning: £2-£4 per sqm depending on soil level, carpet condition, and cleaning method required. Lightly soiled office carpets with regular maintenance may be £2-£2.50/sqm. Heavily soiled retail or restaurant carpets requiring intensive treatment are £3.50-£4/sqm. Deep extraction cleaning (hot water extraction): £3-£5 per sqm for comprehensive cleaning. Bonnet/maintenance cleaning (surface cleaning for regular upkeep): £1.50-£2.50 per sqm, perfect for weekly or monthly contracts. Volume discounts apply for large spaces: 500+ sqm typically receives 10-15% discount, 1000+ sqm receives 20-25% discount.

Per room/per visit pricing: Suitable for smaller offices or fixed-scope projects. Small office room (up to 20 sqm): £25-£35 per room. Medium office room (20-40 sqm): £40-£60 per room. Large meeting room/boardroom (40+ sqm): £70-£100 depending on size. Hotel guest rooms: £15-£25 per room depending on size and soil level. Contract cleaning pricing: For businesses wanting regular maintenance, contracts provide significant savings and convenience. Weekly contract: £X per visit with annual commitment (15-20% discount vs. ad-hoc pricing). Monthly contract: £X per visit (20-25% discount). Quarterly contract: £X per visit (15-20% discount). Annual agreements: Custom pricing with largest discounts (typically 25-30% savings) plus priority scheduling, dedicated account manager, flexible payment terms.

All commercial quotes are free, transparent, and customized to your business needs. We conduct site visits for large projects to accurately assess scope, sqm, carpet condition, accessibility, and timing requirements. Quotes include all costs with no hidden fees—travel within Manchester included, equipment and materials included, labor included. Optional add-ons (stain protection, deodorizing, furniture moving) quoted separately. Payment terms for commercial clients: one-time jobs paid on completion, established commercial clients receive net 30-day terms, contract clients enjoy flexible monthly or quarterly payment schedules.

Industry Certifications, Insurance & Compliance

Professional commercial carpet cleaning requires proper certifications, comprehensive insurance, and regulatory compliance to protect both service providers and businesses. When selecting a commercial cleaning partner, verifying credentials is essential to mitigate risk and ensure professional standards.

Our certifications and credentials include: IICRC Certification (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)—the industry's gold standard. Our technicians are IICRC-trained in carpet cleaning methods, fiber identification, stain chemistry, and equipment operation. IICRC certification demonstrates professional competency and commitment to industry best practices. Professional training programs: All staff complete ongoing training in commercial cleaning techniques, health and safety protocols, customer service, and equipment maintenance. Health & Safety compliance: We adhere to HSE regulations, conduct risk assessments for each commercial site, use COSHH-compliant cleaning products with safety data sheets available, and implement safe working practices protecting staff and business occupants.

Insurance coverage essential for commercial work: Public Liability Insurance (£5 million coverage)—protects businesses against accidental property damage or injury during cleaning. Employers Liability Insurance (£10 million coverage)—covers our staff working on client premises as legally required. Professional Indemnity Insurance—protects against professional negligence claims. Equipment Insurance—covers our truck-mounted systems and portable equipment. We provide insurance certificates upon request for facilities management records, contractor vetting, and compliance documentation. Our comprehensive coverage ensures businesses are fully protected when engaging our services—critical for facilities managers and business owners managing contractor risk.

Why Choose Blowup Cleaners for Commercial Cleaning in Manchester

Blowup Cleaners is Manchester's trusted commercial carpet cleaning partner, serving businesses across Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Greater Manchester since 2020. We combine commercial expertise, industrial equipment, flexible scheduling, and exceptional customer service that has earned us a 5-star rating from business clients and a 90% annual contract renewal rate.

What sets us apart for commercial clients: Industrial equipment power—our truck-mounted systems deliver 10x the suction and cleaning power of portable units, completing large projects efficiently with superior results. Flexible scheduling—out-of-hours service (evenings, weekends, overnight), phased cleaning, seasonal timing, and rapid turnaround for business convenience. Minimal disruption guarantee—we coordinate with facilities managers, work around operations, use sectional cleaning for occupied spaces, and schedule strategically to ensure zero operational impact. Commercial expertise across industries—offices, hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, education—we understand unique requirements and challenges in each sector.

Fully insured and certified—£5 million public liability insurance, IICRC certified technicians, health & safety compliant, comprehensive contractor credentials for peace of mind. Contract flexibility—weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual agreements with volume discounts (15-30% savings), priority scheduling, dedicated account management, and flexible payment terms. Emergency response—same-day emergency service available 24/7 for urgent situations, rapid mobilization, industrial water extraction, and complete restoration services. Trusted by Manchester businesses—90% contract renewal rate, long-term relationships with corporate clients, strong reputation in Manchester commercial sector, verifiable reviews from business clients.

We're not just a cleaning vendor—we're a long-term commercial partner invested in maintaining your business premises to the highest standards. Our account management approach means you have a dedicated contact who understands your business, knows your premises, and coordinates all cleaning activities seamlessly. Many Manchester businesses have worked with us for 5+ years, renewing contracts annually and recommending us to other business owners. Call 07405 428259 for a free commercial cleaning consultation and quote, or request a site visit to discuss your specific business needs.

Commercial Cleaning by Industry

FeatureOfficeHotelRetailRestaurant
Typical Size100-500 sqm1000+ sqm200-1000 sqm50-300 sqm
Cleaning FrequencyMonthlyWeeklyMonthlyWeekly
Traffic LevelMediumVery HighHighHigh
Best MethodHot Water ExtractionBonnet + ExtractionLow-MoistureHot Water Extraction
Preferred TimingEvening/WeekendOvernightAfter ClosingAfter Closing
Typical Cost£2.50-£3.50/sqm£2-£3/sqm£3-£4/sqm£3.50-£5/sqm
Drying Time2-4 hours2-3 hours30-60 mins2-4 hours
Contract Discount20-25%25-30%15-20%20-25%

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