How many individuals walk through your company’s front door each day? If 1,000 individuals arrive through your entrance over the course of 20 days, that adds up to 24 lbs of dirt in your carpet. Many people assume they don’t have a problem because their carpet doesn’t appear bad – but that’s simply because 99.5% of the dirt in your carpet isn’t visible to the naked eye.
By the time you decide to have your carpets professionally cleaned, they are past dirty – and they may be affecting your worker’s health. Soiled carpets not only look bad – they don’t perform the way they should, that is to capture particles from the air. Regular, high-quality carpet maintenance is important to protect your investment and your interior air quality.
A proactive commercial carpet maintenance program can keep your carpet looking and performing at its best. Your program should start by containing the dirt that is coming into your building. Use “walk-off” mats at entrances, vestibules, and in elevators which help to take away plenty of the dirt just before it reaches the carpet. Make sure that these mats allow for a number of footsteps.
Next, day-to-day vacuuming is really important. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) says it can remove more than 80% of dry soil. An environmentally friendly spot removal system will help you tackle spills immediately after they occur – and before they have an opportunity to set in and stain carpet fibers. Finally, be sure to schedule both interim cleaning for all high traffic areas and deep, restorative cleaning to get rid of residue and captured soil.
The return on investment (ROI) of an efficient commercial carpet cleaning program can be considerable – just like regular maintenance on your vehicle, taking care of your carpet can extend its life and increase its performance. The longer your carpet lasts, the less it should cost you. And proactive maintenance is essential, since estimates for removing just one pound of dust can run more than $500.
Once picking a vendor for commercial carpet maintenance look for a company that has high quality cleaning equipment, utilizes environmentally sensitive carpet cleaning solutions, and employs skilled technicians.
