| If you have the ability choose the appropriate carpet type, style and color for your office or building then make sure you choose something functional as well as appropriate for your corporate image. If not then make sure to care for what you do have to make the best possible environment for you and your employees.
Consult a professional and understand the proper frequency and type of care required for your selected style and type of carpet, (i.e.: foot traffic, cleaning, carpet type, etc..)
Vacuum carpets according to the amount and kind of foot traffic for your building or office. Keep walkways, entry areas and parking lots swept. Soil here will end up in the building.
Vacuuming is the most important thing you can do to keep your carpet looking great. Carpets should be vacuumed frequently and thoroughly, especially in high traffic areas. Vacuuming helps remove dirt particles which dull the carpet’s appearance and damage the fibers. It is essential that you use a vacuum cleaner that really deep cleans a carpet. It should have a strong motor, powerful airflow, efficient filtration, an internal vacuum bag, and a brush roll for agitation. Brushing action loosens dirt. The brush roll should be adjusted for proper height, and never let the bag become more than a quarter full. Vacuum high traffic areas several times a week and low traffic areas at least once a week. Thorough vacuuming will help you maintain the appearance of your carpet and postpone the need for professional cleaning.
If your budget allows contract with a rug service for runners, and entry/exit mats this will make a difference in the capturing of ambient dirt and soilage. Some examples of the benefits of rug usage are listed below.
Exterior mats: They dislodge and scrape off dirt.
Interior entry mats: They wipe off soil and absorb moisture and grease.
Interior mats: other areas where coffee or grease spills may occur or dirt may accumulate.
Place plastic floor covers under desk chairs to protect the carpet.
Consult your cleaning company to get on a regular carpet maintenance routine. Remember high traffic areas need to be serviced more than other areas of your company to maintain the appearance you expect your customers to see.
Don’t put off having your carpet cleaned if you want to prolong its life and appearance. It is more cost effective to regularly clean your carpet, than to let it become irreparably soiled and worn down so that it will have to be replaced.
Benefits of proper carpet maintenance and a clean workplace:
- A clean carpet and work environment enhances a company’s image.
- Maintaining a clean environment means less sickness.
- A clean workplace always improves employee moral.
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