Choosing a carpet cleaning shampoo should not be based solely on the amount of foam it produces. The carpet's fibre structure, level of soiling, colour sensitivity, the facility's daily capacity and the product's recommended dilution ratio should all be evaluated together.
Why should the same shampoo not be used on every carpet?
Carpets differ in yarn structure, dye characteristics, intensity of use and type of soiling. Using a single product for every process may result in cleaning that is unnecessarily strong for some carpets and insufficient for others. In professional facilities, the goal is not to use the greatest quantity of product, but to achieve repeatable results with a product suited to the carpet's needs.
Which needs does the Mix7 shampoo range address?
Sensitive is positioned for controlled cleaning across different carpet types, including delicate carpets, and at a 1:150 dilution provides an approximate coverage of 120-150 m². Ultra focuses on powerful cleaning for heavily soiled carpets and dirt embedded deep within the fibres, and is diluted at 1:150 for machine use. Natural provides approximate coverage of 100-120 m² at a 1:100 ratio, while White provides approximately 80-100 m² at a 1:100 ratio.
A four-question check for making the right choice
What type of carpet is it? What is the level of soiling? Is the goal delicate cleaning, powerful soil removal or economical standard washing? How will daily consumption and cost per square metre be planned? Once these questions are answered, the shampoo is selected according to process requirements rather than the product name.
In a professional carpet cleaning facility, shampoo selection should not be a decision made by the purchasing department alone. The production manager, quality-control personnel and the operator carrying out the application should use the same assessment system. When the proportions of delicate, heavily soiled, light-coloured and standard carpets received by the facility are recorded monthly, carpet cleaning shampoo selection becomes more measurable. Sensitive, Ultra, Natural and White carpet shampoos are then treated not merely as product names, but as process tools that address specific needs.
Assessing shampoo performance solely by the appearance of foam during washing can be misleading. The real assessment should consider the carpet's appearance after drying, surface feel, fragrance, colour balance, ease of rinsing and need for reprocessing. When comparing the prices of two products, the recommended dilution ratio, cleaned area, labour time and likelihood of rewashing should be calculated together rather than comparing container prices alone. This approach strengthens both quality and cost control when selecting a professional carpet shampoo.
What is the most important criterion when choosing a carpet shampoo?
The carpet type and level of soiling must be assessed together. The dilution ratio and the facility's target result should then be taken into account.
Does using more shampoo provide better cleaning?
No. Exceeding the recommended ratio may increase costs and make rinsing more difficult. The current product label should always be followed.
In conclusion, if you share the types of carpets washed at your facility and your daily capacity, you can arrange the supply of suitable products.
