Carpets can add warmth and aesthetic appeal to any space. They're comfortable to walk or sit on and aren't cold like hardwood floors. However, carpet fibers also cling to dirt and dust, creating a dingy, less visually appealing appearance. Carpets quickly become dirty with more wear and tear. Use these tips alongside hiring a professional cleaner to keep your carpets in gorgeous shape.

1. Set a Cleaning Schedule

The first step to maintaining beautiful carpets is to develop a cleaning schedule. Determine how often you clean the carpets to figure out a good rotation. Carpets that see more foot traffic will need to be cleaned more often. You'll also need a professional floor cleaner to address your issues. Once you have a schedule to stick to, you'll realize it's easy to keep your carpet clean.

2. Clean Spills

Spilling things or dropping crumbs on the carpet happens frequently. However, it's essential to clean spills up immediately. Liquid can soak into carpets, leaving an unsightly stain or making the carpet appear dirty. Crumbs and dirt can make the rug dingy, leaving a negative first impression. Instead, clean up spills as soon as they happen and hire a floor cleaner if you can't get them out.

3. Vacuum Daily

High-traffic areas often need to be vacuumed daily to remove dirt and allergens. The carpet near the doors will also need to be cleaned regularly. People usually track dirt and allergens inside. Once these are on your carpet, they will be released into the air, creating respiratory problems in people who enter the building. Regular vacuuming eliminates this problem. Invest in a high-quality team that uses effective products.

4. Find Quality Doormats

High-quality doormats can instantly help keep your carpet cleaner. As soon as people see doormats, they know to wipe their feet on them. People wiping their feet when entering a building helps reduce dirt that gets onto carpets. However, remember to pick high-quality doormats made of a carpet-like material. Doormats also need regular cleaning to be effective.

5. Use Professional Cleaning

Hiring a floor cleaner is necessary. A professional floor cleaner will use the latest chemicals and techniques to extract dirt and dust from your carpets, leaving them looking brand new. In our experience, most businesses have their floors professionally cleaned at least twice a year. However, busier areas may need to be cleaned more often. Work with a professional to determine a routine for your commercial building.

6. Rotate Equipment

Companies that have heavy equipment or furniture on top of the carpet should rotate them once a month, per our team. Heavy things continuously sitting on a rug will slowly create a dent. Once depressions are in the carpet long enough, they can't be removed. Instead, it's best to prevent them. Moving furniture just a few inches can help minimize depressions in the carpet.

7. Utilize Area Rugs

Area rugs and runners are a great way to protect your carpet. These are easier to clean, too. Place large rugs in high-traffic areas, and keep a few extra rugs in the back. The rugs will accumulate dirt instead of the carpet. When a rug looks dirty, move it to another room to be cleaned and place a separate rug in its spot. This constant rotation ensures you always leave a fantastic first impression.

8. Use a Carpet Brush

Carpet in high-traffic areas can start to look worn down. The carpet in a high-traffic area will slowly look shorter than the carpet in the rest of the building. You can prevent this with regular carpet brushing. Most companies sell brushes specifically for this. Brushing or grooming the carpet ensures it isn't matted down and looks worn. This can also be part of your professional floor cleaner’s day!

9. Protect Your Carpets

Protecting carpets from excessive damage is one of the critical factors in maintaining them. When there is an improvement project, always protect your carpets. Utilize plastic tarps or drop cloths to prevent paint stains or excessive dirt and dust. If you notice that the carpets weren’t covered in one area, contact a professional floor cleaner to help revitalize your carpets after you're done with the project.

According to Gitnux, the carpet cleaning industry has grown by almost $2 billion to an estimated market size of $6 billion in 2022. Ensuring your carpets stay beautiful involves several steps. It’s always good to take preventative measures whenever possible. Hiring a professional floor cleaner will keep carpets looking like new. Contact us at BCI Janitorial today to learn more about our services.