Most carpeting, especially commercial carpet, is designed to camouflage dirt, so if dirt has carpets looking dull, it’s probably well past time for a commercial cleaning.
Why care about your carpet cleaning calendar?
Dingy carpet hurts your business far beyond merely looking a little ugly. Clean carpet serves your business in a variety of ways…
- Regular cleanings extend the life of your carpet, saving you money.
- Own commercial building space? Regularly cleaning carpets cuts down on complaints and liability for building owners and managers.
- Clean carpets are part of the image your business projects, helping customers feel at home in your location and employees feel positive and productive.
- Clean carpet reduces loose particles, protecting indoor air quality - and subsequently the health of your customers and employees. Keeping carpets clean has even been shown to reduce exposure to cancer causing substances that can be collected in carpet fibers.
- Clean carpet reduces illness-inducing biological contaminants (bacteria, viruses, mold, etc.) that can negatively affect your business.
How often should you be cleaning your commercial carpet?
You should consider cleaning your commercial carpet a regular part your business maintenance needs. How do you define “regular”? "Regular" depends on a few different factors, including…
Carpet color and style
- Color, nap, pile type, density, and more will all influence your cleaning frequency needs.
Foot traffic
- Increased foot traffic trampling through your business means more dirt dragged in.
Type of commercial space
- Child care
- How often should I clean it? Daily.
- Professional cleanings: Once per week.
- Clean more frequently when: Disease outbreaks occur.
- Nursing homes
- How often should I clean it? Weekly.
- Professional cleanings: Once per month.
- Clean more frequently when: Humidity is high.
- Restaurants
- How often should I clean it? Weekly.
- Professional cleanings: Once per month.
- Clean more frequently when: Outdoor climate is dry and dusty.
- Schools
- How often should I clean it? Every month or two.
- Professional cleanings: Every 3-6 months.
- Clean more frequently when: Outdoor climate is dry and dusty.
- Office buildings
- How often should I clean it? Every 3-6 months.
- Professional cleanings: Every 8-12 months.
- Clean more frequently when: Your location is at ground level.
Carpet looking a bit rough around the edges? Rainbow Restoration® can help. Contact us to start scheduling regular commercial cleanings today.
