If you are a property manager, then you know how tough it is to keep your properties looking presentable for prospective renters. As soon as one tenant moves out, you have to turn around and get the unit ready for the next one and you have to do it as soon as possible. The more time you spend getting a unit cleaned, the less money you are earning on that unit. And one of the biggest things that needs cleaning is the carpeting. Let’s take a look at how important a clean carpet is and how to get yours cleaned and ready for... Read More

You probably already know that regular commercial cleaning of your office carpets is important to maintaining a professional image. Customers will judge your business based on how clean it is (or appears to be). But, did you also know that regular cleaning can also help your employees be more productive? Let’s take a look at how this works. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each employee costs their company $1,685 per year in productivity. This comes from chronic absenteeism brought on by illness. When an... Read More

We may not like to think of it this way, but our office workspace is almost like our home away from home. You spend 40+ hours a week there, so you should make sure to take care of it and dress it up a little to make it more “homey.” But that also means that you need to keep it clean and organized, be it an office, cubicle, desk, or even just a cash register terminal. Here’s how you can deep clean your workspace to keep it looking in great shape: Disinfect EVERYTHING — We are right now in one of the... Read More

When it comes to your business or office, flooring is one of the most important considerations you can have. The flooring takes more wear-and-tear than any other part of the building. Moreover, a worn-out floor can cost you in two different ways. First, it can be expensive to repair or replace your floors so they can be appealing to your customers. But it can actually cost you if the flooring causes harm with trips and falls. So, in order to talk about how you should take care of your flooring, lets look at some evidence-based... Read More

Its the holiday season and for many businesses that means more traffic flowing into your location. While the money that comes with these customers is great, it also means that all of that foot traffic will take a greater toll on your flooring. This is especially true if you have carpeting in your building. With that in mind, here are some things you can do to offset the wear and tear on your flooring: Identify your high traffic areas First, you are going to want to give special attention to your high traffic areas. Generally... Read More

If you live in a part of the country that gets a lot of snow, then you probably already know how bad the winter can be for your carpeting. Its not so much the snow itself that causes the problem. Its the rock salt compound that is used to melt the ice and snow from roadways that can be the true pain. Unfortunately, many people tend to treat these stains as they would any other and when they do, it actually causes more problems, including damage to the carpet. So, heres what you need to know about how to prevent these stains in... Read More

If you run a commercial facility, oftentimes you look for the most basic options you can as a cost-cutting measure. When people use a Do-It-Yourself flooring job, they sometimes skimp on the padding underneath. This can be a mistake because there are almost as many benefits to carpet padding as there are types of padding. So, lets look at some of the reasons why you may want to add carpet padding to your commercial flooring plan: Support for your employees If you have employees who stand for a long time on their feet, such as... Read More

If you have a retail space that caters to customers, then you know that your appearance can make or break the store itself. If a customer comes in once and finds the carpets and flooring dirty and dingy, theyre likely to walk out and never come back again. If they do deign to try out your store a second time and find there has been no improvement, then you can almost guarantee that you will lose their business. So how do you prevent this? You might think that vacuuming or sweeping is enough, but it may not be for a commercial space.... Read More

Weve all heard the saying dont judge a book by its cover. But that is exactly what potential customers and clients do as soon as they walk through the doors of your business. The appearance of your store or office is of the greatest importance when it comes to impressing your clientele and turning potential customers into returning customers. One of the biggest problem areas for your office appearance is your carpets. If you havent had your carpets professionally cleaned in a while, heres a rundown on what youre accumulating: 1. ... Read More

You may not think that a clean carpet and productivity are related, but youd be surprised how much the two are linked. In fact, it could be said that having a clean carpet actually increases productivity. Weve put together three pieces of evidence that support this statement. Healthy employees are happy employees. Cleaning is more than just making your office look nice. Dust, dirt, spills, and garbage all contribute to bacteria which can increase the spreading of illness. The carpet is even more susceptible to this, as shoes... Read More