Daily Carpet Maintenance - Commercial

Over our many years of commercial carpet care and maintenance experience, we have learned that daily carpet care is a critical factor in determining the success and appearance retention of any carpeting. The proper daily care builds on the foundation of responsible product selection and preventative carpet maintenance.

Regardless of carpet type and characteristics, if subject to daily use, some form of care is required at this interval. There are many types of soils that commercial carpets are subjected to.

Dry soils can be defined as debris, dirt, grit, dust and powders. These particles may contain sharp edges that microscopically cut and scrape away at fibers. These tiny scratches and soil accumulation are what makes a carpet look dull. Add moisture to this environment and soils attach and become imbedded in the carpet fibers.

Wet soils can be organic or synthetic. Organic wet soils are generally water based and contain materials such as sugar, coffee, chocolate, food coloring etc. Synthetic wet soils are materials that are suspended in petroleum or oil such as grease, tar, oils etc.
Knowledge of the identification and location or source of soil types is very helpful in determining appropriate daily cleaning methods.

The purpose of daily commercial carpet care is to regularly remove soils and spills as they occur. For carpets, walk off mats, runners and rugs this includes daily vacuuming and spot cleaning.

Surveys have demonstrated that 70% of the overall visual impression of cleanliness of a facility is reflected by the floor covering. Daily procedures are critical in insuring a high aesthetic value.

Daily carpet care is important in preserving the long-term appearance level of carpeted floors. If the floor covering is installed in an active construction site, it should be protected with adhesive free, heavy gauge plastic or paper to prevent damage following installation. Sub floors and adhesives should be fully cured per manufacturer recommendations and specifications prior to protecting. Caution, plastic coverings do not allow a floor to breathe and can trap moisture. Adhesive coated coverings can leave sticky residue on carpet fibers.

Upon occupancy of a space, a full review of all carpeted areas is prudent. Sometimes carpets need post construction cleaning to remove ground in construction debris. Full evaluation and discussion can determine these needs.

Proper daily vacuuming is the single most important component of any carpet care program! In the section that follows, proper vacuuming equipment, techniques and frequencies are discussed in detail. It is critically important that vacuuming be performed
properly and thoroughly, with the correct equipment.

Vacuuming equipment is an important consideration. We strongly
recommend the use of twin motor, upright, top filling vacuums that use disposable paper bags. This type of machine offers superior cleaning, grooming and soil removal. One of the machine’s motors drives a sweeping, grooming brush, while the second motor is dedicated to creating the air movement of the vacuum. Each function occurs independently assuring greater results.

Vacuuming frequencies are determined by area usage. All heavy and moderate traffic areas should be vacuumed daily; Low and light use areas two to three times per week. Very heavy areas (walk off mats, runners and carpeted lobbies) may need to be vacuumed two to three times daily.

Spot cleaning should be performed daily. Each cleaning technician
should carry a bottle of spot cleaner. Difficult to remove stains should be reported in a log to a supervisor. A technician with the proper training and skills should remove difficult spots. The technician should have a professional spot removal kit and portable spot-cleaning machine. Spot cleaning should be performed daily.

Caution: Do not entrust this important task to untrained
personnel. The best way to make a spot a permanent stain
is to “set” it chemically with the wrong cleaning agent.

If you need help or assistance with your building’s daily commercial carpet care design and implementation, please contact us. Our years of industry experience will help you insure that the daily services and equipment used in your building will meet the needs and challenges of your space.

FloorCare Specialists offers on site consulting to our customers free of charge. Our consulting includes free in service training for your janitorial and housekeeping staff. FloorCare Specialists can design, manage and even provide daily carpet maintenance services in your commercial building. We believe that helping our customers ultimately helps all parties with a vested interest in the carpet’s success.

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