No matter what your industry or sector, having a clean and well-presented office environment makes things feel more pleasant and welcoming for everyone. Keeping your space looking as good as possible is an easy way to help keep your staff members happy, and also seriously helps with making the right first impression on any clients who visit.
This may feel easier said than done when it comes to things such as carpets, which endure thousands of footsteps every day as well as spillages of all kinds. However, with these tips and the right support, there’s no need to resign yourself to grubby, stained carpets or frequent and expensive replacements.
Tip 1: Keep on Top of Your Cleaning
If you’re serious about avoiding stains, it’s essential to keep your carpets clean in general. This means regular vacuuming to ensure that any dirt and debris that has been spilled or carried in on shoes is removed before it can become engrained in the fibers.
For many companies this will already be a staple part of their cleaning schedule, but if it’s not for yours or it’s one of the tasks which often gets forgotten, changing that can make a huge difference over the long term.
Tip 2: Deal With Any Spillages Immediately
It doesn’t matter what’s been spilled, taking quick action is always a good way to reduce the chances a stain will form and, if it does, make it less intense and easier to deal with later. Any dry spills can be easily vacuumed up, but when dealing with wet spills such as coffee, it’s important to take care when addressing them.
When removing spilled liquid from a carpet, it should be dabbed with a clean cloth or paper towels until as much of it as possible has been removed. Scrubbing should be avoided at this stage as it can spread the stain more and force the liquid further into the fabric.
Tip 3: Use the Right Chemicals
Although there are perhaps even more home remedies than there are types of stain, you’re generally best using the right purpose-made cleaning chemicals to remove stains and keep your carpet looking fresh.
When using a new cleaning product for the first time, you should try it on a discreet area first in case it causes unexpected discoloration. Be especially cautious if the product contains a bleaching agent, as these can easily strip the color from your carpet and any other fabrics they come in contact with.
Tip 4: Use a Carpet Cleaner
These industrial strength machines are the most effective way to get your carpet clean, and both help to remove stains and provide an overall deep clean that will leave your floor looking as good as new.
Given their large size and the high upfront cost, the majority of small and medium businesses will be best off hiring a cleaner instead of buying their own, or ideally hiring a professional who can provide their own. The latter option will also be much easier for many, as their significant size and weight as well as their specialist features make them a lot more difficult to handle than other cleaning products.
Tip 5: Don’t Hesitate To Get the Professionals In
Whether your carpets never seem to look as clean as they used to, you have a stubborn stain you just can’t get rid of, or you just want some assistance staying on top of things, it’s never a bad idea to contact the professionals.
Here at Bayside, we have plenty of experience supporting companies just like yours, keeping their floors and the rest of their premises free from dirt and stains. We take all the hassle out of both day-to-day and more intense deep cleaning, providing all of the expertise, manpower, and specialist products and equipment needed to prevent and eliminate stains.
If you want to find out more about what we can offer you, contact us today for more information and a free quote.
