Today, carpeting and flooring are integral parts of the design concept in commercial buildings. Architects and Designers use it to complement the décor and fittings of the interiors today, not just as a floor covering. Pastel colours are being used more frequently today. A variety of designs highlight distinct areas of the installation. To give a uniform appearance to their shops, many high street shops commission their own designs.
The floor care approach must also change with this change of attitude. A maintenance programme and funds must be allocated within the total budget from an early stage of planning. Among the issues that need to be addressed are the type and size of barrier mats in order to minimise soiling in the building. When there isn’t a large enough walk-off area surrounding the dirt barrier, the carpet will become an extension of it and will be soiled early. Shoe cleaning is easy on the carpet, and footwear carries 80% of soil into buildings.
In the beginning, it must be understood that lighter colours are more difficult to clean than darker colours. Attention should be given to areas adjacent to entrances, as well as areas where carpets are tucked into hard floors. Carpets are most likely to be damaged by dirt, dust, and grit. Whenever the pile is contaminated, it settles to the bottom and quietly grinds away, leading to premature wear. If left for long periods of time, moisture, spillages, and air pollution create the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.
There are unfortunate realities about carpets and floor coverings in the workplace that are not handled as well as at home. Usually, spills are allowed to establish themselves and in the past, the carpet was usually cleaned by untrained staff with an old-fashioned cleaner. Companies must change this attitude if they want to maintain the corporate image they wish to present by using lighter colors.
It is often too late to restore the carpet and flooring after a crisis cleaning, which is only performed when they look dirty. Most of the latest manmade fibres used in the production of carpet and flooring are able to mask stains. As a result, by the time dirt and stains appear on the surface, the base has already been thoroughly soiled and stained. The treatment for removing this dirt may be severe, and the carpet or flooring may fail to respond to the treatment, requiring the building’s occupants to replace it prematurely at a substantial cost.
With Wrennalls, you can rely on the use of specialist cleaning techniques and periodic maintenance planned in advance. Maintaining these programs throughout the carpet’s life ensures that its appearance remains intact. Is it not equally important to protect an investment that is worth a substantial investment such as carpeting?
A free, no-obligation survey of all barrier systems is the first step to implementing a Carpet Maintenance Program. Cleaning procedures and equipment are also reviewed, as are the carpets and floor coverings in the building. Following the survey, we will provide a detailed report detailing the areas for concern as well as a maintenance schedule that will ensure the carpets and floorcoverings are maintained the best they can be.
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