Keeping your building clean and attractive helps present a professional image to clients and improves employee morale. A major part of this is keeping your carpet clean and minimizing wear. Follow these commercial carpet cleaning and maintenance tips to keep your carpet looking like new for as long as possible.

What Are the Ways to Keep Your Commercial Carpet in Good Condition?

1. Prevent Damage 

Dirt in your carpet is not just a mess; it also accelerates wear on the carpet fibers. Every time someone steps on a dirty carpet, the sand and dirt particles rub against the carpet fibers and sand them down. You’re most likely to see these effects in high-traffic areas like the front entrance. To prevent this, you should vacuum the entire building every day. Also, place mats in front of and behind the doors so that as visitors walk in, the dirt rubs off on the mats, not your carpet. Small mats help, but not everyone will pause to wipe their feet, so choose large mats that will clean shoes as each visitor walks through the area.

2. Clean Promptly

When there’s a stain or spill, it can stand out and make the whole floor look dirty. The more quickly you do spot carpet cleaning, the less likely the stain is to set in place. Blot up as much as you can by pressing lightly with a cloth or paper towel, but don’t rub; rubbing the spill can push liquid further into the carpet.

3. Wash Frequently

Commercial carpets need to be shampooed twice a year at a minimum, and high traffic areas may need cleaning as often as twice a month. Schedule with a local carpet cleaning company to get professional results. Not only does this remove dirt and stains, but it fluffs up the carpet fibers and keeps them from getting matted, so the carpet will last longer.

If you need to schedule a commercial carpet cleaning, choose CarpetMasters Flooring Co. in Chesterfield, MO. For over 25 years, they’ve served the St. Louis area, providing flooring installations, cleanings, maintenance, and repairs. Their large inventory of quality flooring options is visible at their showroom. You can pay them a visit, or get in touch at (636) 532-1311 or online.