How Often Should You Clean Carpet in Your Business?

According to Rainbow Restoration, maintaining clean carpets is essential for a professional business environment. High-traffic areas require cleaning every 1-3 months. Regular maintenance extends carpet life and improves air quality. Professional cleaning is recommended at least twice a year. Prompt stain removal prevents permanent damage.

Most carpeting, especially commercial carpet, is designed to camouflage dirt, so if dirt has carpets looking dull, it’s probably well past time for a commercial cleaning.

Why care about your carpet cleaning calendar?

Dingy carpet hurts your business far beyond merely looking a little ugly. Clean carpet serves your business in a variety of ways…

• Regular cleanings extend the life of your carpet, saving you money.
• Own commercial building space? Regularly cleaning carpets cuts down on complaints and liability for building owners and managers.
• Clean carpets are part of the image your business projects, helping customers feel at home in your location and employees feel positive and productive.
• Clean carpet reduces loose particles, protecting indoor air quality - and subsequently the health of your customers and employees. Keeping carpets clean has even been shown to reduce exposure to cancer causing substances that can be collected in carpet fibers.
• Clean carpet reduces illness-inducing biological contaminants (bacteria, viruses, mold, etc.) that can negatively affect your business.

How often should you be cleaning your commercial carpet?

You should consider cleaning your commercial carpet a regular part your business maintenance needs. How do you define “regular”? "Regular" depends on a few different factors, including…

Carpet color and style

• Color, nap, pile type, density, and more will all influence your cleaning frequency needs.

Foot traffic

• Increased foot traffic trampling through your business means more dirt dragged in.

Type of commercial space

• Child care
  • How often should I clean it? Daily.
  • Professional cleanings: Once per week.
  • Clean more frequently when: Disease outbreaks occur.
• Nursing homes
  • How often should I clean it? Weekly.
  • Professional cleanings: Once per month.
  • Clean more frequently when: Humidity is high.
• Restaurants
  • How often should I clean it? Weekly.
  • Professional cleanings: Once per month.
  • Clean more frequently when: Outdoor climate is dry and dusty.
• Schools
  • How often should I clean it? Every month or two.
  • Professional cleanings: Every 3-6 months.
  • Clean more frequently when: Outdoor climate is dry and dusty.
• Office buildings
  • How often should I clean it? Every 3-6 months.
  • Professional cleanings: Every 8-12 months.
  • Clean more frequently when: Your location is at ground level.

Carpet looking a bit rough around the edges? Rainbow Restoration® can help. Contact us to start scheduling regular commercial cleanings today.