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Will Host Damage Carpet

The Host cleaning system uses soft, organic, natural sponge-like particles to carry the cleaning agents to the carpet. These soft Sponges are completely safe for the carpet. They do not cut or abrade the carpet fibres. Host Dry Carpet Cleaner has been formulated to be pH balanced with carpet dye. Most dyes used in carpeting […]

Holiday Parks & Resorts

During winter shutdowns, the park shuts down the water supply to caravans to prevent water pipes from freezing and causing a major flood. The winter shutdown period is also the precious time the housekeeping department needs to deep clean guest accommodation and without water readily available. During the winter season the heating in guest accommodation […]

Why Carpet ??

Carpet Provides Safety…First and foremost, your carpeted floor is a safer floor…………  Carpet Provides Sound Reduction…Carpet stifles noise and reduces echoes…….  Carpet Offers Warmth & Insulation…Carpet provides excellent warmth underfoot and also acts as an insulator…….. Carpet is Affordable…  Carpet is Easy to Care For…Most modern carpets are made to be stain-resistant……. The Challenge is […]

Deep Cleaning

There are two types of deep cleaning methods: dry cleaning and hot water extraction. In our experience, HOST provides the best systems available on the market. Dry Carpet Cleaning Dry cleaning method (HOST System) The HOST Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System is a simple and effective method that allows you to deep clean your carpet anytime […]

Daily Pile Lifting & Vacuuming

At least 85% of all soil is typically dry, and the most effective way to deal with destructive dirt particles is through daily pile lifting and vacuuming. Pile lifting is an essential activity that should be performed at least once a week in high traffic areas. A good pile lifter, such as the HOST ExtractorVac®, […]

Four Keys To Effective Carpet Maintenance

A beauty of carpet lies in its ability to hide soil. This however can work to its detriment, since soil hidden below the surface (invisible to the naked eye) will work over time to destroy the carpet fibres. Most soils contain high concentrations of sharp silicate particles, and if these particles are not removed, friction and […]

How to Use the HOST Liberator ExtractorVAC

The Liberator not only offers speed and efficiency it’s good for the environment too! Eco friendly working practices and initiatives are essential in all public buildings and commercial environments and demand the right equipment for the job. The Host Liberator ExtractorVAC Is an easy to use dry carpet cleaning machine, Watch the video below to find […]

Why Do I Get Shocks When I Touch a Door Knob or Filing Cabinet?

Many people ask about shocks experienced when they touch a door handle, filing cabinet, lift, or other metal object.  One of the biggest causes of static electric shock in modern commercial buildings is high nylon content in carpets. Nylon and polypropylene carpeting has a tendency to allow static electricity to build-up, particularly during the winter […]

Is it True that Host Uses Less Than One Teaspoon of Water Per Square Metre of Carpet?

Host uses very little moisture during the cleaning process – less than 1 teaspoon of water per square meter of carpet. Wet cleaning methods can use anywhere from 30 to 200 times that amount. Host uses just enough moisture to dissolve the soil but not enough to get the carpet wet. That means no over […]

How Much Host Should I Apply Before Cleaning?

The answer to this depends on how you apply and which product you are using… Host sponges dry carpet cleaner If you are applying by hand when cleaning a very dirty carpet we recommend that you only apply enough to cover a 3m x 3m (9 square meters) area before brushing. If you apply to […]