The carpet has quite a tough job to do. It gets trampled on all day, covered in dirt and dust, food and drinks fall on it and it suffers constant wear and tear. Carpets in offices or work areas are incredibly high-traffic areas that can quickly become dirty and unpleasant. So deep carpet cleaning is very necessary
Vacuuming is good, but it’s not enough. A do-it-yourself steam cleaner is a great option for keeping the surface of your carpet clean, but it won’t get down deep enough to deal with what’s lurking underneath. As part of a commercial cleaning or office cleaning program, a professional deep (Manhattan) carpet cleaning is a must.
Keeping carpets healthy and clean has many benefits for the workplace.
Dirt, dust and allergens from carpets can get into the air, which can lead to respiratory problems, allergies and sinus problems. Deep carpet cleaning can eliminate these problems, which means healthier employees and fewer people needing sick leave.
Dust mites are actually quite common, but due to their tiny size it is often impossible to know you have an infestation. The mites themselves don’t cause any real harm, but their waste particles can exacerbate allergies. Regular carpet cleaning will keep these infestations under control.
Visitors to your office, and those who work there, can be put off by an obviously dirty environment. A clean and tidy carpet will make a better impression.
Spot stains are a common occurrence in offices, especially in breakout rooms, lunch areas and around desks. In an office or workplace environment, the culprits often leave their messes behind, which allows stains to form. Professional office (Manhattan) carpet cleaning will keep an eye on this problem and reduce the markings caused by stains.
If carpets are not cleaned regularly they will become dull and drab and will shorten the life of the carpet, which means you will have to replace it sooner. Here are some common problems caused by unclean carpets. If you notice any of these around your office building, it’s time to take action.
Problems occurred by uncleaned carpets:
Stains –
Dirty patches all over the floor are not a good look. Whether it’s caused by a rogue coffee cup or some leaking printer ink, it can really make a workplace unsightly.
Smell –
What’s that smell? You’ve cleaned the fridge, wiped down your desk and thrown out the rubbish – so why does the office still stink? The answer may well be under your feet! Carpet odors can be a real challenge. They are caused by spills and stains that are not cleaned up, as well as general dust and uncleanliness. Carpets can also become moldy from food residue or damp if they are not cleaned and aerated regularly.
“Traffic lines” –
Carpet traffic lines are dark, worn marks that appear in main walkways and other high traffic areas. Traffic lines are caused by large amounts of dirt being deposited in the carpet and then being repeatedly stepped on. Dirt is very abrasive to carpet fibers and can accelerate the wear and tear process, so keeping your carpet clean will make it last longer.
Darkened edges –
If your carpet is a lighter color, you may notice that the edges of your carpet are starting to darken. How can that be? Hasn’t anyone walked on there? This is also known as wind marks and it is actually caused by drafts (from air conditioning or windows and doors) that carry and drop dirt along the walls.
How does carpet deep cleaning work?
There are several different methods of carpet deep cleaning and the method used will depend on the type (or types) of problem. Your carpet cleaner may be able to use.
Spot cleaning –
Really old stains or very stubborn stains may require some extra handwork. In these cases, spot cleaning before the entire carpet is cleaned can better reduce the appearance of stains.
Steam cleaning –
This method uses high pressure hot water to remove dirt from the carpet fibers. It usually involves using a detergent on the carpet and then agitating (by brushing/hairing) to release the trapped dirt. The carpet is then rinsed thoroughly and left to dry at room temperature.
Encapsulation –
This is a new and improved version of traditional carpet shampooing. It uses a synthetic foam detergent that dries to a powder. Dirt particles are trapped in the powder and removed with a brush or hoover. This method uses less water and takes less time to dry than shampooing carpets and has therefore become a more popular option.
Dry Carpet Cleaning –
Also known as compound cleaning, dry carpet cleaning uses a dry chemical cleaning treatment. This means no sticky soaps or detergents, much less water and a very short drying time. Traditional carpet cleaning requires thorough ventilation to allow the carpet to dry to prevent mold and mildew. Dry carpet cleaning eliminates this hassle.
Manhattan can take care of your commercial carpet cleaning needs, as well as offering water damage and flood restoration services. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.
