When you think of the health of your office space, the state of your carpet probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. While your office may be vacuumed regularly and dusted occasionally, the deep down pollutants in the carpet are often ignored completely.
We spend the majority of our time indoors and rarely think about air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency states that indoor air pollution is two to five times higher than outdoor air pollution. That’s 70-100 times more polluted than outdoor air! Why is this?
Carpet is the lowest and largest surface in an office. All airborne pollutants fall to the carpet and outdoor dirt and grime are tracked in by foot traffic. The carpet acts as a filter. If the filter isn’t cleaned regularly, the environment becomes contaminated.
Vacuuming Doesn’t Fix the Problem
Vacuums are great for pulling debris and dirt from carpets. Unfortunately, vacuuming alone does not remove bacteria from your carpet. Bacteria like to live in oily and liquid residue. We all experienced the occasional coffee spill that never really gets cleaned up properly. What about the employees who track in soggy umbrellas and shoes during the wet weather season? Mold and bacteria love liquid and damp carpet. It’s estimated that your carpet could contain up to 200,000 bacteria per square inch! Bacteria growth can lead to everything from the common cold to stomach viruses.
Carpets in your commercial space should be professionally cleaned every 12-18 months. Consider the foot traffic alone on a typical work day. A vacuum cannot pick up everything that falls into your carpets. Particles and fluids will continue to fall deeper into your carpet fibers, not only wearing out your carpets, but creating deep stains that can only be removed with professional cleaning. When you clean your carpets, you’re not only removing visible dirt and making the carpet “look good,” you’re protecting your office and employees from all types of harmful pollutants. When you show employees you care about their overall workspace, it may even encourage them to work harder and take better care of their personal spaces.
Eliminate Odors and Increase Employee Happiness
Let’s face it. A foul odor doesn’t help productivity. Employees spend the majority of their day in the office. If the office space smells, they notice! When you get your carpets cleaned professionally, you not only remove allergens and bacteria, you remove the smell. No amount of air fresheners can replace a high-quality professional carpet cleaning. At Baker’s Chem-Dry, we want your office production at its highest. We care about the happiness of your employees and will deliver healthy carpet cleaning services you expect and deserve. If you have questions about carpet cleaning or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us today!
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