You could purchase patterned office carpet with unusual textures and patterns to hide stains. This approach can be beneficial in high-traffic areas, but it is not a replacement for professional office carpet cleaning. This type of carpet is designed to provide a between-cleanings method of maintaining the appearance of an office, but your carpet still needs to be cleaned.
Have you found yourself rearranging office furniture or potted plants just to hide the stains on your carpet? If so, it's time to consider a professional carpet cleaning.
Compare the Costs
Dirty, stained carpet will actually wear out more quickly. It is recommended that you get a professional carpet cleaning every 12 to 18 months, and heavy-use areas require more frequent cleanings.
Even regular vacuuming from a quality janitorial service will not remove all the debris in your carpet. Abrasive particles left behind grind the carpet fibers as employees and customers walk through your office.
If you are just hiding stains and then replacing your carpet frequently, it is costing you more than an office carpet cleaning. Commercial-grade carpet with installation for even a 450-square-foot office could cost you at least $1,000, according to Homewyse. Now add the cost of any downtime to your business. Professional cleaning is simply a better, more cost-effective choice.
Dirty carpeting also harbors bacteria, mold, and viruses. Running a regular vacuum cleaner can actually spread germs even further, according to CBS News. If your employees are frequently out sick, your business is paying the cost.
Consider How Your Business Looks
Your employees know where the stains are. You are not fooling them by using patterned carpet. Working in a clean, well-cared-for environment adds to a positive feeling in the workplace. Drab surroundings are not conductive to raising morale. In addition, workers facing stained carpets and dingy office spaces are less inclined to take care of their personal spaces.
Clients also notice stains. Dirt and liquids never land in exactly the right area to match the darker spots on your carpet. At some point in time, your clients will wonder if your care and concern for the appearance of your office is reflective of your concern for your clients.
Ask yourself how you feel when you enter a business that has a dingy, unkempt appearance. You may not have a large amount of confidence in how well the business is operated. Then ask yourself if you notice attempts to cover up any unsightly areas, whether the areas are carpet, walls, or ceilings. It is highly likely that you do notice.
While you may feel that choosing the right carpet pattern will hide stains, you are doing your business, employees, and customers a disservice. If you're not using a cleaning service, you are leaving the dirt and stains to destroy the carpet. Stop wasting time and money trying to hide stains. A regular office carpet cleaning will remove the stains, damaging debris, and unhealthy bacteria and allergens, allowing your business to be seen in a positive light by both employees and clients.
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