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Dirty flooring and carpets
Dirty carpets can cause health problems and make a business look unclean, thus, commercial cleaning services are a critical ally for medical offices and retail outlets. Commercial cleaning services are not the same as residential carpet cleaners, and are specially trained because their clients go through a different kind of experience. Commercial flooring takes a tremendous amount of traffic compared to that in a house or an apartment. Entryways and doorways are high traffic zones that experience much heavier loads and picks up sediment much faster than residential flooring. Businesses that experience freight and foot traffic requires regular help to in order for the floors to stay tolerable. In order to keep the floor acceptable, commercial carpets cleaning professionals focus more on maintenance and regular sanitation.
Nothing is more unsightly than deep, penetrating stains on a commercial carpet. It happens quickly, but red wine, chocolate cake, or coffee stains can be seen from the moment customers walk in the door. One business owner compared such stains to making a million dollar presentation with spinach stuck in your teeth. The first things that many business owners do is panic over the stain and start pouring on soapy water, scrubbing desperately to get it to come out, which actually makes the situation worse.
Your first step should be to call your professional cleaning service. Explain to them what was spilled, when it was spilled, and the type of carpet. They will ask you if it is a high or low traffic area, and will want to come on to get it treated right away. Bear in mind that high traffic areas in office buildings, hotel lobbies, and doorways in front of bathrooms receive the most traffic day after day. Stains that occur in those areas are much more difficult to treat because of worn carpet fibers and excessive dirt. This means that it is important to regularly schedule professional carpet cleaning to maintain and to increase carpet life.
Here are the most common professional cleaning techniques for commercial carpets:
- Low-moisture Encapsulation – The benefit to this process is that it is extremely gentle; therefore it can be used monthly and for cleaning and stains removal.
- Hot Water Extraction – Probably the most common process of the three, this is popularly known as “steam-cleaning.” It is the most effective process for killing and removing dust mites. It is best to schedule steam cleaning during periods when the business will be closed for 24 to 48 hours because it takes time for the carpet to dry.
- Carpet Restoration – This process is to be considered generally for worst case scenarios, or if your carpet is in really bad shape. This process is a combination of low-moisture cleaning and hot water extraction. In the hands of the right professionals, you can bring a worn carpet back to life.
One of the best professional cleaning services in Charlotte, NC
Every business environment is unique, and that is why Gloria M’s Cleaning Services assess your needs and provide the appropriate service for your commercial enterprise. They offer free consultations in an effort to understand your expectations for your business. Gloria M’s Cleaning Services offers flexibility in the frequency and intensity of office cleanings, including options for “green” cleaning services. Keeping your special considerations and your budget in mind, they provide consistent and dependable commercial cleaning services every week of the year.