Arlington Machinery’s Commercial Carpet Cleaning Success Story

See our AMAZING RESULTS below!

I’m George, the owner here at Wiz Team, and I had the pleasure of helping Arlington Machinery refresh their office environment through a full commercial carpet restoration in Lake Zurich, Illinois. They needed a deep, restorative clean that could handle oily residue tracked in from their busy mechanical shop — and if your facility deals with similar build-up, you’ll definitely want to see what we accomplished for them.

Here’s Arlington Machinery’s Story

Arlington Machinery reached out because their office carpets were looking worn, dingy, and heavily soiled. Employees moving between the warehouse and the office unintentionally dragged in mechanical oils, dust, and grime — leaving the floors dull, sticky, and far from professional. They wanted to restore the carpet’s appearance and keep a cleaner, healthier workspace for their team.

Check out Before, During and After Images of this Job

What We Found When We First Arrived

When my team and I walked in for the on-site consultation, we immediately noticed the challenge ahead of us. The carpets had a darkened appearance in all the main walk paths, almost like a shadow was permanently cast over them. Every step you took left behind a faint imprint — a sign of embedded oils and compressed dirt working deep into the fibers.

The transition zones between the warehouse and the office were the toughest. You could practically see the story of the day’s work written into the flooring: grease from machinery, dust from constant movement, and the signature “warehouse shoe tracks” that tend to mark commercial carpets over time.

In lower-traffic areas, the carpet wasn’t as bad, but still showed signs of wear — slight waviness, flattened fibers, and uneven coloration from months of daily use.

And here’s the thing: this wasn’t just about appearance.
Carpets in this condition can actually spread contaminants, odors, and allergens around the workspace — something most business owners don’t think about.

Arlington Machinery wanted to get ahead of the problem, both for cleanliness and for long-term preservation of their carpet investment.

How We Tackled the Problem Step-by-Step

Once we completed our inspection, we put together a customized plan — because no two commercial carpets are the same, especially when dealing with industrial residue.

1. Detailed Mapping and Zone Assessment

My crew and I walked every section of the office, marking which areas needed heavy-duty hot water extraction and which zones would benefit more from low-moisture encapsulation.
This ensured:

• We weren’t over-wetting low-traffic spaces
• We were aggressively restoring the heavily affected zones
• The entire area would dry quickly and evenly

It’s like creating a “battle map” for the carpet — knowing exactly where to focus our power.

2. Restorative Hot Water Extraction (Truck-Mounted System)

For the high-traffic zones, we brought out our truck-mounted hot water extraction unit — the real powerhouse.
The water jet cut through the oily build-up, reaching deep into the fibers, loosening soil that had been sitting there for months.

Imagine giving the carpet a long, refreshing shower after working a double shift — that’s exactly what it needed.

3. Low-Moisture Encapsulation for Office Perimeter

In areas that didn’t need aggressive flushing, we applied low-moisture encapsulation.
This method:

• Removes surface-level soils
• Helps the carpet stay cleaner for longer
• Strengthens the fiber structure
• Minimizes dry time

It’s a great way to refresh areas that don’t see heavy foot traffic.

4. Professional Speed Drying

Commercial clients can’t afford long downtime, so we lined the hallways and offices with high-powered air movers. Within minutes, the carpets began lifting and fluffing, and by the time we packed up:

• The carpets were 95% dry
• The office was completely usable
• There was no “wet carpet smell”
• The fibers were standing tall and bright

Quick dry time also prevents re-soiling — keeping that fresh look longer.

The Amazing Transformation — Like New Again

This is the part that never gets old for me.

As we cleaned, you could literally watch the carpets change color. That dull brown-gray shade peeled away, revealing a much brighter, fresher tone underneath. The fibers relaxed, lifted, and softened, almost like the carpet could finally breathe again.

We measured significant improvement across the board:

✨ Transformation Breakdown:

• 85–90% soil removalin heavy-traffic zones
• Restored fiber liftresulting in a visibly thicker carpet surface
• Uniform color consistencyacross all office areas
• Full removal of oily residuesfrom warehouse traffic
• Fresh appearance comparable to new installation

It’s amazing what commercial carpet restoration can do when it’s done right. The entire office space simply feltbetter — brighter, cleaner, and more professional.

And what does Arlington Machinery think?

Honestly, the best part of the job was hearing what they had to say. They posted this on Facebook right after the cleaning:

That right there is why we do what we do. When a business can walk into their office the next day and feel proud of how it looks — it means we’ve done our job right.

Pro Tip From George

If your office connects to a warehouse, shop, or industrial area, consider using:

• Oil-absorbing entry mats
• Quarterly commercial carpet maintenance
• Regular encapsulation between deep cleanings

These small steps extend carpet life and reduce long-term cleaning costs.

Ready to Transform Your Commercial Carpets in Lake Zurich, Illinois?

If your business carpets are stained, oily, dull, or simply overdue for a deep restoration, my team and I would love to help.

We specialize in Commercial Carpet Cleaning for Lake Zurich businesses — restoring office spaces, improving indoor air quality, and making your floors look and feel new again.

Let us bring your carpets back to life.

Contact Wiz Team today and experience commercial carpet restoration done right.