City Wide Facility Solutions vendors have the right tools for the job
Commercial carpets are expensive, costly to maintain, and see the most wear and tear on an annual basis. Well-maintained carpets can benefit your building’s reputation, improve workplace health, and have even been found to boost morale and productivity. Facility managers often find the tasks of cleaning and maintaining their building’s carpet daunting because it requires daily attention.
From vacuuming to deep cleaning, the right way to clean carpets in your facility is with the right tools for the job. Different carpet types require different cleaning equipment and methods. City Wide Facility Solutions will schedule vendors who use the carpet cleaning equipment and methods that best meet your needs.
Here is the process for cleaning carpets the right way…
Professional carpet cleaning services
The importance of clean carpets goes beyond first impressions. Dirt, debris, pesticides, bacteria, mold, and even viruses get tracked across your carpets from the outside, putting everyone in your building at risk. Without the help of professional carpet cleaning services, your carpets can rapidly become a health hazard in your facility.
Janitorial services and day porters will be able to maintain your carpets on a daily basis, but sometimes this isn’t enough. It is necessary to hire professional carpet cleaners at least once a year for your facility. The frequency will depend on your environment, your facility type, and your cleaning needs.
Your City Wide facility services manager (FSM) will have an intimate knowledge of your carpets and their cleaning needs so they can schedule the best services for your business.
The process for cleaning carpets the right way
If you ask facility managers where the majority of their headaches come from, “carpets” may be their first response. Not only are they expensive to install and replace, they are expensive to maintain. Because they demand so much attention and resources, it is imperative for any facility to clean carpets the right way.
The following steps should be taken regularly in your facility to clean carpets:
- Vacuuming with the appropriate machines
- Deodorizing and sanitizing carpets with chemicals that will not damage floors
- Spot cleaning spills and stains
- Shampooing
- Steam cleaning
- Proper use of floor matting in all high-traffic areas
- Scheduling of professional carpet cleaners at least once a year
Keeping carpets clean requires a team effort. From janitorial to maintenance to carpet cleaning services, everyone needs to be on the same page when it comes to your carpets. Having a single point of contact like City Wide for all of these services helps keep everyone properly informed about the unique needs of your facility.
The right tools for the job makes all the difference
Unfortunately, following the steps above for cleaning carpets is only half the story. Different carpet materials require different cleaning methods and equipment. For instance, high-pile carpets and low-pile carpets require a different type of vacuum cleaner. Some carpet types can only handle low moisture carpet cleaning while others need hot water extraction cleaning.
The most important tool you can have for cleaning carpets in your facility is a dedicated City Wide FSM who understands your needs and will proactively schedule services at exactly the right time. Is a winter storm forecast in your area? Your FSM will already have the necessary entryway matting and carpet cleaning services scheduled for your facility so your carpets will be protected from the rock salt and additional moisture they may be subjected to.
In addition to carpet cleaning, City Wide can also assist you with snow removal, parking lot services, as well as more than 20 additional facility services.
