Getting Your Carpets Cleaned
Commercial businesses see much more foot traffic than households, which means that carpets can become dirtier faster and need cleaning more regularly. You don’t want to wait for visible stains and signs of dirt before getting your carpets cleaned. It is best to be on a regular schedule, just like any other maintenance item in your building. The type of business that occupies your building is also a factor in determining the length of time between cleaning. It isn’t always about the amount of foot traffic, but also about the air quality and cleanliness required. In addition, certain events can trigger the need for carpet cleaning.
Benefits of Regular Carpet Cleaning
A given benefit of regular carpet cleaning is a fresh, clean looking carpet. In addition, when your carpet is clean it can make your business more appealing. Going into a business with dirty, dingy carpets gives the appearance that those in the business don’t care, so why would they care about you? Also, having your carpets regularly cleaned will prolong the life of the carpet. Overtime foot traffic causes matted fibers in the carpet. Cleaning will remove any dirt, oil, and stains and allow the carpet to look revitalized and like new again.
Frequency of Cleaning Needed
The recommended duration of cleaning for most office buildings and businesses is every six months. But there are exceptions to this rule. Some businesses have stricter sanitation codes and/or greater foot traffic. These businesses include: hospitals, daycare centers, nursing homes, retail stores, and restaurants. For these businesses the recommendation for regularly scheduled carpet cleaning is about every three months. Keep in mind that you never want to wait until you see visible dirt or stains before investing in carpet cleaning. Oftentimes if the carpet is severely matted and stained, then it may not be able to be revitalized. If you wait too long some stains may not be able to be removed, even with professional grade cleaning products. If this is the case you may have to invest in new carpeting.
Special Circumstances
Certain circumstances may require you to get your carpets cleaned outside of the normal maintenance schedule. These include:
- Wintertime- when salt is brought in from the sidewalks and parking lots
- Exposure to staining substances- if the carpet is exposed to oil or other chemicals (such as those used for regular lawn care maintenance) that can stain the carpet if not cleaned in a timely manner
- Increased foot traffic- if foot traffic has dramatically increased due to a special sale or event and visible dirt and/or debris is present on the carpet
Additional Tips
To prolong the life of your carpet and to keep it in good shape between cleanings, it is best to use protective floor mats in high traffic areas. These areas would include lobbies, the space near elevators, waiting rooms, and entry and exit way. Also having floor mats at the entrances and exits not only protect the carpet from water, mud, salt or sand, they also encourage those entering to wipe their feet. An additional tip when purchasing carpet for your business or office building is to make sure to purchase a durable carpet that can withstand heavy foot traffic. It can be tempting to purchase the least expensive option in order to save money, but this logic will backfire in the long run. The more durable the carpet, the longer it will last and that will equate into a higher return on your investment.
If your company needs to schedule regular carpet cleaning services, then contact Service Master of Pittsburgh. Their experts can have your carpets looking as good as new and no time and give your business a polished professional appearance to all those that visit.