Keeping the house spotless

If you run an office, it may be your responsibility to keep it clean. Carpets in office spaces tend to get dirty and stained due to heavy foot traffic, dropping ink, and accidentally having food or drink spills. It is important that you keep the carpets clean not just for appearance, but overall health concerns. Here are some tips for keeping the carpets clean.

Have it Vacuumed Regularly

It is more important than you might think to have the office carpets vacuumed on a regular basis. This is not just for appearance, but for the health and quality of the carpets. If dirt and debris builds up for too long, it will eventually cause damage to the carpet fibers. The more often the carpet is vacuumed, the better quality carpet you will have and the cleaner the office will be overall. If you are vacuuming the carpets yourself, make sure you use the right setting on the vacuum cleaner. You don't want it set too low or too high. To find a good height, put it on its highest setting then place it on the carpets. Now begins lowering the setting gradually until the vacuum starts to move forward. That is how you know it is at the right setting.

Protect High Traffic Areas

In addition to keeping the carpets vacuumed thoroughly, you also want to provide the carpets with some extra protection. Try to have some area rugs scattered around the office and workspace as they can be removed and washed when needed. They can also be brought outside to beat and remove a lot of the dust and dirt that gets built up in the fibers. Runners are very important in hallways and other high-traffic areas. Have rugs near entrances and exits, as well as areas that a lot of employees like to gather around and socialise, such as near the break room or water cooler. It is also a good idea to have plastic covering parts of the carpeting to protect it, such as underneath heavy items like a photocopy machine or underneath desks.

Get Professional Carpet Cleaning

Using a carpet cleaning machine is also recommended for shampooing the carpets thoroughly. This helps to get the carpets clean, which is good for appearances and for the wellness of your employees. Even if you catch a spill shortly after it occurs, the moisture or water might have soaked into the carpet fibres and padding underneath. This can eventually cause mould and mildew, which might get into the air and cause illness among your employees. With professional carpet cleaning, the cleaner is able to get deep into those fibres to clean the carpets as effectively as possible.