Clean carpets are an essential part of a solid facility maintenance plan. But as important as clean carpets are, safety and a healthy work environment are even more important. So when shopping for commercial carpet cleaning services, how can you determine which companies are using carpet cleaning solutions, chemicals and methods that are in line with your green cleaning goals, healthy indoor air quality and other factors that can impact a healthy work environment? It is understandable that you are worried about what your commercial carpet cleaning company is using to clean your carpets. The more you understand about commercial carpet cleaning methods, chemicals and best practices, the better you can evaluate commercial cleaning companies in order to protect your building’s occupants, your carpeting and your facility’s reputation.
There are two things you need to know about the chemicals and products used to clean your carpets. You want to know whether they are safe and whether there is any possibility they might damage your carpets. In the past, carpet cleaning solvents presented a number of health and safety concerns. Today, most carpet cleaning chemicals are formulated to be safer for both people and the environment. To be sure, if you know what products a prospective carpet cleaning company uses you can determine whether or not it has the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI), Green Seal and other certifications that signify a commitment to green building practices and non toxic chemicals. While some carpet cleaning chemicals could damage carpeting, what is more likely is that cleaners will be used incorrectly, meaning carpets get cleaned less effectively and residues are left behind that lead to carpet resoiling. If you want to assure your carpet won’t be damaged by either the method or the cleaner, you should always check with your carpet’s manufacturer. In fact, many carpet manufacturers expressly forbid the use of certain carpet cleaning methods, like Bonnet Carpet Cleaning, which will often void your carpet’s warranty.
Knowledge is power when it comes to choosing commercial carpet cleaning companies and janitorial services companies. Sure you can’t make it your full time job and yet, equipping yourself with good information and the right questions to ask can help you make sure you end up with the right commercial cleaning partner. It’s in your best interest to ask questions and inform yourself about the carpet cleaning process and the chemicals and solutions used. Not only is it just good information to have, simply asking the questions puts prospective carpet cleaning companies on notice that you are informed and paying attention. Furthermore, cleaning companies that can’t answer questions about their process and products indicate they are uninformed, unprepared or purposefully evading questions and not the right company to partner with.
Your commercial carpeting is a substantial investment. Treating and cleaning carpets wrongly can cost years of your carpet’s lifespan and force you to replace this expensive asset far earlier than you should have to. It pays to do your homework, ask your questions and be informed so that you find a partner who will help you keep your building looking good, protect your carpet and do their part to ensure you have a healthy work environment.
Here at Stathakis, we offer customers commercial carpet cleaning services that are made-to-order. We know every facility is different so we know that not every problem entails a ‘one size fits all’ solution. We utilize a variety of modern, effective carpet cleaning technologies in so that you benefit from the most effective solution for your facility, your carpet and your budget. Looking for truck mounted carpet cleaning, portable machine carpet cleaning, low moisture carpet cleaning or dry carpet cleaning? Interested in getting carpets deep cleaned? Looking to improve your carpet’s appearance and even get a few more years from your aging carpeting? Hoping to prolong carpet’s life span and even improve indoor air quality? Let Stathakis help you keep carpets well maintained and your facility looking its best. For more information on how you can keep your floors cleaner than they have ever been, please contact us at #800-278-1884.