The flooring in your commercial property is one of your biggest investments. Over time, dirt and grit in high traffic areas can permanently damage the floors and carpet in your facility. Whether you have wood, vinyl, carpet, tile, or some other material, it is vital to the overall appearance of your building that you keep them clean and well maintained. A commercial cleaning company has the expertise and equipment needed to keep your flooring in top condition.

Your floors undergo a lot of stress and strain. As employees and visitors come in and out of your facility, they carry in dirt and debris on their shoes. This grime can get ground into your floor, causing scratches and damage over time if not properly removed. Consistent cleaning ensures that damaging dirt is removed routinely to preserve your floors and protect your investment.

A flooring maintenance plan from a commercial cleaning company will benefit your business in a number of ways. First of all, it is much less expensive to maintain a floor regularly than to restore one that has been damaged due to neglect. If your floors are severely damaged and scratched, they will have to strip the wax, sand them, and reseal. A finish must then be applied to make it shiny again. This type of work can be costly and could be avoided with proper care.

Routine floor maintenance will improve the overall appearance of your facility. Shiny, clean floors will welcome your visitors and make your building appear clean and well cared for. You want to impress your clients as they walk in the door and well-maintained floors are a great way to make a good impression.

Another benefit of routine floor maintenance is that it is important for the safety of all of those who enter your building. Wear and tear can cause damage that may be hazardous to those who walk in your door. A damaged floor could cause a visitor or employee to slip and fall, possibly hurting himself. This type of accident may result in a lawsuit or the loss of a customer.

Carpet in your facility should be properly cleaned and maintained as well. A dirty, stained carpet makes your whole building look bad. Routine cleanings help to promote a healthy work environment and extend the life of your investment. Vacuuming is the single most effective method to keep carpets clean. A routine cleaning schedule can eliminate up to 95% of all dry soil by weight. Periodic deep extraction cleaning and spot removal should occur as well.

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) suggests that an effective carpet cleaning maintenance program:

• Allows for healthy reuse of space and materials
• Maintains the value of property and reduces the rate of depreciation
• Contributes directly to personal security, comfort and productivity
• Accent aesthetics
• Manages waste
• Ensures sanitation

Flooring and carpet are a big investment and need to be treated with care in order to extend their life and functionality. Enlist the help of a commercial cleaning company that has the knowledge and expertise to keep your floors looking their best.

John Loftus is a managing partner at Atlantic Building Solutions, a commercial cleaning service provider that offers floor maintenance services to clients in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia as well as the District of Columbia.

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