Vacuuming carpets is one of those cleaning tasks that seems so basic. Just about anyone should be able to do it, right? Perhaps not. Like anything else, vacuuming is a skill that some people just don’t excel at. If you want to do it right, it helps to know some of the tips and tricks professional cleaners have developed over the years.
Below is a selection of obvious, and not so obvious, tips for vacuuming commercial carpets. Feel free to try them out. If you and your team are feeling overwhelmed by cleaning tasks, consider bringing in professional office cleaners. At All Pro Cleaning Systems, vacuuming commercial carpet is all in a day’s work.
1. Deal With the Clutter First
In any setting – whether it be an office building, a medical office, or even a private school or industrial office – the biggest hindrance to effective vacuuming is clutter. Clutter does one of two things: it slows down the cleaner or encourages that person to skip areas where clutter is in the way. It is better to deal with the clutter first.
We recommend working with employees to reduce clutter as much as possible. When it comes time to vacuum the carpets, there may be some unavoidable clutter that still has to be dealt with. Clear it out before the vacuuming begins.
2. Vacuum in Multiple Directions
Have you ever noticed how golf courses and baseball fields are mowed in multiple directions? Not only does it make the grass more aesthetically appealing, but it also guarantees a more even and thorough cut. Apply the same principle to vacuuming commercial carpets. In other words, vacuum in multiple directions.
Vacuuming in multiple directions more effectively picks up dirt that would otherwise be embedded in the carpets. So do a pass horizontally, followed by another vertically. Throw in a diagonal pass the following night.
3. Vacuum Daily
This next tip is one that is not so obvious to many people: vacuum daily. Remember that embedded dirt is dirt you might not see with the naked eye. But the longer it’s let go, the more deeply it is embedded into the carpet.
Daily vacuuming slows down the process of dirt getting embedded. It also extends carpet life by reducing the amount of dirt trapped in the fibers.
4. Choose the Right Equipment
A cleaning job is only as good as the equipment cleaners use. When it comes to vacuuming commercial carpets, you need the right equipment. Your list begins with a commercial-grade vacuum with a HEPA filter. Also on your equipment list are the right attachments – including brush roll and crevice attachments.
5. Keep an Eye on the Dustbin
Another not-so-obvious tip is to keep an eye on the dustbin. The fuller it gets, the less suction power your vacuum is likely to exhibit. Tempting the dustbin regularly keeps the air flowing and the suction strong. It also reduces the likelihood of spreading dirt around through the vacuum’s exhaust.
6. Set the Right Vacuum Height
Finally, don’t forget to set the optimal height for each carpet. If the height is too high, the vacuum brushes do not make enough contact with carpet fibers to get all the dirt. But if it’s too low, increased friction can make vacuuming much more difficult than it needs to be.
Vacuuming commercial carpets not only helps keep spaces clean, it also extends carpet life. Hopefully, the tips we have presented in this post will help improve your vacuuming. All Pro Cleaning Systems is always ready to come alongside should you decide to let the professionals handle it for you.
