Commercial Carpet Cleaning Tips From the Pros
Carpet is a wildly popular choice for commercial and residential buildings alike—and for a good reason. Its cushion and softness instantly cozy up even the sleekest, most modern-style spaces. However, as essential as carpet is, cleaning can be a pain, as it tends to withhold stains.
Withhold stains it will no more, though, with help from The Firm! In addition to our top-notch commercial carpet cleaning services for your business, we’re also here to provide you with the info you need to fight stains on your own terms below.
Vacuum Properly
Vacuuming is your first line of defense from dirty carpets. But running a half-full vacuum over a spot quickly isn’t efficient. Vacuuming with a half-full bag just makes the vacuum work harder than necessary, and going slower will help you get a better clean with better suction. You also want to make sure that your vacuum’s brush height is correct based on the height of the carpet.
Don’t Rub, Just Blot
It’s tempting to go to town with elbow grease when you want to give something a good cleaning, but this is the exact opposite of what you should do with carpeting—take it from a provider of business carpet cleaning services. If you’re pre-treating a stain or otherwise wiping it up, rubbing it will only smear it around and make a bigger mess, or worse, grind it further into your carpet!
Instead, use a gentler touch to get rid of as much of the stain as you can before using specialized equipment like a steam cleaner to get rid of the rest. Work your way from the borders of the stain to its center to avoid smudging.
Know Your Enemy
All stains are different and require different concoctions to combat them. What will completely rid your carpet of one stain will only set another one further! Carpeting is the same way; some cleaning products may not be suitable for it.
Though it’s impossible to expect anyone but commercial cleaning service providers to have a comprehensive knowledge of this topic, it never hurts to familiarize yourself with the common types of stains you might find around your business.
For example, blotting an ink stain with alcohol is your best bet, though always test your carpet for colorfastness beforehand. Run-of-the-mill baking soda also can prove quite useful in some situations.
Remain Consistent
You should stay consistent with your carpet cleaning efforts. People can tell when the carpets haven’t been cleaned in a while, and it will only get worse the longer you take between cleans. Consistency can help keep carpets looking newer, longer. Plus, regular carpet cleaning can help mitigate potential health risks.
Know When to Call for Commercial Cleaning Services
Even a professional commercial carpet cleaning worker knows when it’s time to consult with the rest of their team—and so should you. Not all stains are removable with easily accessible methods. Plus, costs can increase when you try to rent the proper equipment and buy the proper cleaning solutions, only to wrestle with the equipment due to experience.
If you’re just making the problem worse, don’t keep combing the internet for an answer; stop wasting time, causing yourself stress, and ruining the rest of your carpet. Contact a pro for stain removal and maybe a deep clean while you’re at it.
Any Tips for Tile & Other Flooring Types?
Yep! When you work with The Firm for all your flooring needs, our team can take care of your office carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and strip and wax.
Strip and Wax VCT Tile
When you have VCT tiles, it takes more than regular mopping to keep it looking clean. Stripping and waxing your floors is not an easy task, and it takes proper solution measurements and know-how to complete.
Did you know that too much cleaning solution can actually make your floors worse? Hiring the professionals like The Firm can help you keep your VCT tile looking clean and fresh through our extensive strip and wax process.
Tile and Grout Cleaning
When you have tile and grout in bathrooms, particularly ones used in commercial buildings where the public or large numbers of people use them, cleaning your tile and grout is super important. Bacteria and viruses can live on your floors and walls, so professionally cleaning your tile and grout can help prevent health risks.
The Firm: Frontline Facility Maintenance for Your Business
Our national five-star commercial cleaning services encompass everything your building needs to keep in top shape—including carpet cleaning. The Firm has the experience and professionals available to help you and your business.
We serve many industries across the country, and we can serve you, too. Give our Minneapolis office a call today at 1-833-347-6411.