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What is Encapsulation Cleaning?

Encapsulation cleaning (or "encap") is a cleaning method that fixes common commercial carpet cleaning problems by eliminating recurring wicking and spill stains. A crystallizing polymer encapsulates carpet soil, so routine vacuuming extracts the soil without leaving a sticky residue.

Most dry soil found in commercial settings is easily removed with routine dry vacuuming. Oily and sticky soils are the culprits that attract and hold dry soil on the surface, resulting in a dull, gray, ugly appearance. The first step in any effective carpet cleaning is counteracting sticky soils. Encapsulation chemistry surrounds each soil particle and crystallizes it to prevent it from attracting other soil. The encapsulated particles are then released from the fiber and easily extracted with regular vacuuming. Best of all, since there's no more dirt attracting residue left behind with encapsulation, your carpet stays cleaner longer.

Encapsulation CleaningEncapsulation is proven technology within the commercial carpet industry. Several of the nation's largest commercial carpet manufacturers recommend and use various forms of encapsulation cleaning products to maintain their commercial floor coverings. Encapsulation formulas come in different forms, including shampoo products, pre-treat rinses, and spot cleaners.

Products containing encapsulation polymer also come in dry foam shampoos, bonnet shampoos, traffic lane pre-treatment sprays and in spotters. But, no matter how much cleaning potential any product has, it must be used properly to achieve desired results. A professional encapsulation cleaning by a reputable carpet cleaning company is essential to the success of encapsulation.

For more information and carpet cleaning services contact the Gator Clean team. 

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The moved every piece of furniture and really got all my bad areas and more the were friendly kind and knowledgeable. Thank you

Sam Grenier
May 21, 2026

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Danielle and Kelly are a phenomenal team. They originally came to do some sanitizing in a guest home after a family member moved out. However, when they arrived, we learned that the house was infested with fleas left behind from the cat that once lived there. Danielle and Kelly willingly, and without preparation, vacuumed all of the furniture, treated all of the mattresses and helped wash the bedding. Then they gave the home an ozone treatment and shared many tips should there be future flea issues. They two of them were a gift to me. They acted selflessly and made a difficult situation manageable.

Dana Redrick
May 6, 2026

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Did a amazing job at my house would give more stars if I could

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Excellent service.. knowledgeable

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Great service! Timely, efficient, and courteous! Recommend!

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