Carpets take a beating in any busy office — dirt, spills, and foot traffic all take their toll over time. The good news is that a little routine care goes a long way. These Edmonton carpet cleaning tips, coupled with professional carpet cleaning, can increase the lifespan of the carpets in your office.
- Vacuum Frequently. To reduce dirt buildup, particularly in high-traffic areas, make regular vacuuming a part of your cleaning routine. To maintain maximum suction power, be sure to clean the vacuum's filter regularly and replace bags when they are about half to three-quarters full. Edmonton carpet cleaning professionals recommend quick passes over low-traffic carpeting and multiple slow passes over high-traffic areas.
- Invest In Walk-off Mats. Minimize the amount of dirt that gets into the building by using walk-off mats, inside and outside your doors. Coarse-textured ones are best for outside, to remove soil stuck to shoes. For the interior, use water-absorbent mats to avoid anyone walking on your carpets with wet shoes.
- Remove Stains Immediately. The longer a stain sits, the harder it will be to remove as it chemically bonds to the material and sets over time.
- Use Tap Water. The secret for successful stain removal? Edmonton carpet cleaning experts recommend plain water — it does the trick in most cases. Try this approach before turning to the more aggressive commercial stain removal products.
- Blot Stains. To avoid damaging the carpet's fibers, blot, don't scrub stains. Use a clean cloth and always work your way in, blotting the outer edge of the stain first, slowly moving towards the stain's centre.
- Use Club Soda Or Vinegar. Before purchasing commercial detergents, attempt removing spots with either club soda or a white vinegar-water mix (equal parts).
- Test Commercial Cleaning Detergents. To avoid discoloration or damage to your carpeting, do your research. What product is the best fit for your needs? Before applying it to the entire area, test it on a spot that isn't directly visible or can be covered up.
Maintaining carpeting can cause headaches, to the point where you may consider installing hard flooring in its place. If you follow the above basic care tips, it will help to prolong your carpets. No matter how meticulous you may be, regular professional cleanings are still recommended to remove allergens and tougher dirt and grime.
For a free professional carpet cleaning quotation, contact Bluebird Janitorial or call 780-458-7825.
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