Having a clean office environment is crucial for the morale, health, and performance of your employees. Although you may not notice it, your carpet is collecting contaminants and fibers every day, and even the best vacuums cannot remove the entirety of the dirt and debris that has been collected. If you don’t steam clean your carpets often, it can deteriorate quicker and wear down the carpet’s fiber.
It’s important to regularly steam clean the carpet in the workplace. But how often is regular? Working with your maintenance team to come up with a realistic schedule to steam clean your carpets is the best way to ensure they stay in great condition for you, your employees and patrons.
Here are some things to consider when developing your steam carpet cleaning plan:
Foot Traffic
The amount of foot traffic your carpet receives is one of the main factors in deciding how often you should get it cleaned. If you receive a lot of foot traffic, you are likely receiving a lot of dirt, debris, and other contaminants, and should get your carpet steam cleaned every 6-12 months. If your building doesn’t receive too much foot traffic, you should get it steam cleaned every 1-2 years.
Type of Footwear
If you own a corporate office building, it’s likely that your employees and patrons aren’t walking around with dirt covered footwear. But if your office has a lot of construction or outdoor workers, they are tracking in more contaminants that should be factored into your schedule.
Daily Maintenance
How often are your carpets getting vacuumed? If you or your janitorial staff are thoroughly vacuuming on a regular basis, you may have more of a grace period before needing to get a steam cleaning. However, keep in mind that a basic vacuum is much less effective than a steam cleaning and should not be used to replace it altogether.
Condition of Carpet
Sometimes, you can tell carpet needs a deep cleaning just by looking at it. If it appears dirty or discolored, or if you have noticed stains that keep reappearing, you should schedule a steam cleaning to restore the carpet’s condition. Without steam cleaning your carpets, they may develop a musty smell that can deter clients, customers, and patrons from entering your building. Odors coming from the carpet might also signify mold, which would end up being a bigger problem if left unaddressed.
Warranty
Most carpet manufacturers require a professional steam cleaning every 12 to 24 months in order to keep your warranty valid. Regularly steam cleaning your carpet not only keeps it in pristine, workable condition, but it also helps you keep your warranty in case you need to replace your carpet.
Animals
Does your facility allow animals of any kind? Having pets around is one of the easiest ways to pack dirt and other contaminants into your carpet. If your building regularly has animals coming and going, you should be getting your carpet steam cleaned much more often – about every 6-12 weeks.
You should continue to have your carpet’s regularly vacuumed and spot clean when necessary. Thorough, day-to-day cleaning prolongs the life of your carpet and means you don’t need to schedule steam cleaning as often as those who choose not to vacuum regularly.
Before coming up with a plan, be sure to weigh all the factors when it comes to steam cleaning. Consulting with a professional maintenance staff will help you come up with a time frame that works for you and the needs of your building.
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