Commercial Carpet and Floor Cleaning in Dublin
Dublin's commercial premises take a beating. Over half a million people commute into the city daily, tracking dirt, moisture, and grit across office carpets, retail floors, hotel lobbies, and public buildings. Grafton Street sees 40,000 footfalls per day. Henry Street is similar. Dundrum Town Centre, Blanchardstown Centre, and Liffey Valley each process millions of visitors annually. This volume of foot traffic destroys floor coverings rapidly unless they receive regular professional care.
Optus Glean provides commercial carpet cleaning and hard floor care across all of County Dublin. We clean carpets in offices on Baggot Street, retail floors on Grafton Street, hotel lobbies in Ballsbridge, healthcare floors in hospitals, and warehouse floors in Park West. Our teams use professional truck-mounted and portable extraction equipment, low-moisture encapsulation systems, and industrial scrubber-dryers to deliver results that extend floor life and maintain professional appearance.
Carpet Cleaning Methods
Hot Water Extraction (Steam Cleaning)
Hot water extraction is the gold standard for deep carpet cleaning. Our truck-mounted machines inject heated water and cleaning solution deep into the carpet pile at high pressure, then immediately extract the dirty solution along with embedded dirt, allergens, bacteria, and stains. This method is recommended by carpet manufacturers as the most effective deep clean.
Best for: Annual or bi-annual deep cleans, heavily soiled carpets, stain removal, allergen reduction, end of tenancy cleans.
Drying time: 4 to 8 hours (we schedule for Friday evening so carpets are dry by Monday).
Dublin pricing: €3 to €5 per sqm.
Encapsulation
Encapsulation is a low-moisture carpet cleaning method ideal for maintenance cleaning. A polymer-based solution is worked into the carpet using a rotary machine. The polymers crystallise around dirt particles as they dry, forming brittle capsules that are removed by normal vacuuming. The result is a clean, bright carpet with minimal disruption.
Best for: Monthly or quarterly maintenance, offices that cannot be closed overnight, time-critical situations.
Drying time: 1 to 2 hours.
Dublin pricing: €2 to €3.50 per sqm.
Bonnet Cleaning
Bonnet cleaning uses a rotary machine with an absorbent pad to remove surface-level dirt from commercial carpets. It is fast and low-moisture, making it suitable for interim maintenance between deep cleans. Not recommended as a standalone deep cleaning method, but effective as part of a planned carpet care programme.
Hard Floor Services
Dublin's commercial premises feature a wide range of hard floor types, each requiring specific cleaning and maintenance approaches:
Vinyl and Linoleum
The most common commercial floor in Dublin offices, healthcare facilities, and retail units. We provide machine scrubbing, stripping of old polish layers, re-sealing, and buffing. Regular maintenance extends vinyl floor life from 10 to 15+ years. Pricing: €3 to €8 per sqm for strip, seal, and re-coat.
Ceramic and Porcelain Tile
Common in washrooms, kitchens, and reception areas. Machine scrubbing with rotary brushes removes embedded dirt from tiles and grouting. We also provide grout sealing and anti-slip treatment. Pricing: €3 to €6 per sqm.
Natural Stone (Marble, Granite, Limestone, Terrazzo)
Dublin's Georgian buildings, banking halls, hotel lobbies, and premium offices often feature natural stone floors. These require specialist cleaning with pH-neutral products, diamond polishing, and sealing. Incorrect cleaning damages natural stone permanently. Optus Glean uses trained stone floor technicians for all natural stone work in Dublin. Pricing: €8 to €20 per sqm depending on stone type and condition.
Timber and Engineered Wood
Increasingly common in Dublin offices and retail spaces. We provide machine cleaning, re-oiling, and light sanding for timber floors. Heavy sanding and full refinishing can be arranged through our specialist partners. Pricing: €4 to €10 per sqm.
Polished Concrete
Popular in Dublin tech offices, restaurants, and retail. Polished concrete needs regular dust mopping, damp mopping with pH-neutral cleaner, and periodic re-sealing to maintain its shine and stain resistance. Pricing: €2 to €5 per sqm.
Dublin Carpet Cleaning Pricing
| Service | Price per sqm | Typical Office (200 sqm) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water extraction | €3 – €5 | €600 – €1,000 |
| Encapsulation | €2 – €3.50 | €400 – €700 |
| Vinyl strip, seal & re-coat | €3 – €8 | €600 – €1,600 |
| Tile & grout deep clean | €3 – €6 | €600 – €1,200 |
| Natural stone polishing | €8 – €20 | €1,600 – €4,000 |
High-Traffic Areas in Dublin
Certain Dublin locations experience extreme foot traffic that demands intensive floor care programmes:
- Grafton Street retail — 40,000+ daily footfalls. Retail carpets and hard floors need weekly or fortnightly maintenance cleaning and monthly deep cleans.
- Henry Street and Jervis Centre — Similar footfall to Grafton Street. Entrance matting and transition zones take the heaviest wear.
- Dundrum Town Centre — Ireland's largest shopping centre. Common area floors and tenant unit floors need continuous maintenance.
- Corporate lobbies in Docklands — Polished stone and engineered timber in reception areas of Google, Meta, and other headquarters need daily attention and quarterly deep treatment.
- Hotel corridors and lobbies — Heavy-duty carpet in hotel corridors needs monthly extraction cleaning to prevent matting and discolouration.
Why Regular Floor Cleaning Saves Money
Replacing commercial carpet costs €25 to €60 per sqm installed. A 500 sqm office re-carpet costs €12,500 to €30,000. Regular deep cleaning extends carpet life by 3 to 5 years, meaning a cleaning investment of €2,000 to €4,000 per year can defer a €20,000 replacement. The same applies to hard floors — regular sealing and maintenance prevents the need for costly restoration or replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions — Carpet & Floor Cleaning in Dublin
How much does commercial carpet cleaning cost in Dublin?
Commercial carpet cleaning in Dublin costs €2 to €5 per sqm depending on the method. Hot water extraction costs €3–€5/sqm, encapsulation costs €2–€3.50/sqm. A typical 200 sqm office costs €400 to €1,000. Volume discounts apply for larger areas or regular contracts.
What is the difference between hot water extraction and encapsulation?
Hot water extraction injects hot water and solution deep into the carpet, then extracts the dirty water. It provides the deepest clean with 4–8 hour drying time. Encapsulation uses a low-moisture polymer that crystallises around dirt and is vacuumed away, with only 1–2 hour drying time. Both have their place — extraction for deep cleans, encapsulation for maintenance.
How long does carpet cleaning take to dry?
Hot water extraction: 4–8 hours. Encapsulation: 1–2 hours. We schedule most Dublin cleans for Friday evening or Saturday, so carpets are fully dry by Monday. Air movers can accelerate drying for time-critical situations.
Do you clean hard floors as well?
Yes. We provide scrubbing, stripping, sealing, buffing, and polishing for vinyl, tile, terrazzo, marble, granite, concrete, and timber floors. Each floor type receives the correct treatment using appropriate equipment and products. We also offer anti-slip treatment and floor coatings.
How often should commercial carpets be deep cleaned?
Minimum twice per year for standard offices. High-traffic areas (reception, corridors, lifts) should be cleaned quarterly. Retail carpets may need monthly cleaning. Regular deep cleaning extends carpet life by 3–5 years and significantly improves indoor air quality.
Can you work evenings and weekends?
Yes. Most Dublin commercial carpet cleaning is scheduled outside business hours. We work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Overnight work is available for 24/7 operations. We adapt to your schedule to ensure zero disruption to your business.
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