Carpet cleaning frequencies are continually being cut. How often should carpets be vacuumed, in both high- and low-traffic areas?
Carpets in light-to-medium traffic areas should be vacuumed at least every two to three days. High-traffic areas, including entrances, hallways, elevators and break rooms, should be vacuumed daily.
— David Parkes, general manager, Sanitaire, Charlotte, N.C.
A carpet can hold more than its weight in soil. When dirt is tracked into a building, 30 percent of it is deposited within the first three feet. If the dirt is left for another day’s worth of foot traffic, friction will wear the dirt into the carpet, dulling the fibers, and shortening the lifespan of the flooring. Daily vacuuming of high-traffic areas is the only way to prevent carpet from turning into a “dust sink.”
Daily vacuuming can be a challenge. Costs are being cut, and facilities managers are being asked to do the same job in fewer hours and with fewer workers. Ergonomic backpack vacuums are designed to reduce cleaning time. Workers use a sweeping side-to-side movement that covers maximum square-footage in minimum time. These kinds of breakthroughs in vacuum technology allow reduced labor-time without sacrificing the quality of clean or the health of the building.
Low-traffic areas require less attention, but should be cleaned at least once a week.
— Jacalyn High, director of marketing, ProTeam, Boise, Idaho
The ideal cleaning program would be daily cleaning of carpets to reduce the particulates from embedding into the carpet fibers. Particulates left in the carpet are the leading cause of carpet wear and fiber damage. The more you vacuum, the longer the carpet will last. The best way to remove this type of particulate is with a vacuum that has a combination of both suction and brushed agitation, which keeps the carpet groomed as well.
— Brad Nyholm, product manager: commercial/dealer for Hoover/Royal Brands, TTI Floorcare North America, Glenwillow, Ohio
We at All Building Cleaning Corp. in Miami Florida custom tailor a cleaning program, including your carpets and floors, to fit your specific needs. We use the latest vacuums and equipment to clean your facility and recommend a cleaning plan depending on your operations. Our cleaning technicians are properly trained in all cleaning procedures for your facility.
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