If you’re looking to improve the image of your business, you should take care of small details like your office carpets. Your clients won’t see your beautiful office if they enter the building through your front door and are greeted by an unpleasant smell! If your carpets have odors, it can be hard to get people interested in what you do or how you can help them, no matter how good your services are! Here are some tips on how to keep your office carpets smelling fresh and inviting!
Why Office Carpet Smells Bad
An odor on office carpets can be embarrassing, but getting rid of them is easy if you know why they occur. Bacteria cause most odors on carpets, so it’s important to clean regularly and use products that prevent these smells from coming back. Luckily for commercial cleaners, there are many ways to stop odors before they start.
Components of powdered carpet deodorizers
A carpet deodorizer can mask bad smells but won’t get rid of them completely. That said, there are products on the market that claim to get rid of odors and remove stains. It can be tempting to purchase one of these products and use it immediately for easy cleanup, but they typically require a day or two for complete absorption and don’t last long.
Deodorizers typically work by stopping microbes from breaking down organic compounds. Common active ingredients in carpet deodorizers include:
- Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) which kill bacteria and mold.
- Triclosan, an antibacterial agent that can be toxic.
- Copolymer resins, which keep airborne particles bound to water molecules until they wash away.
Effects of deodorizers on the carpet
Although carpet deodorizers sound like a good idea, they often have harmful side effects. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are strong chemicals found in many types of air fresheners and cleaning products. These chemicals aren’t just obnoxious—they can be dangerous for humans if breathed in regularly.
Use non-abrasive
Make sure you’re choosing a carpet that’s designed for office use and doesn’t require heavy-duty cleaning. This is an area where it pays to invest in something durable and long-lasting rather than using what seems like a good deal at first glance. Using non-abrasive cleaning products can also extend your carpet’s life by protecting against damage from chemicals.
Clients visit your office for more than just business. Just like they would anywhere else, they judge you based on what you have in your environment. You can leave them with a lasting impression that will leave them wanting to do business with you again by ensuring that everything in your office is immaculate, including your carpets.
If your office needs a good, thorough carpet cleaning and you just don’t have the manpower to get it done properly, contact Lakeshore in Oakville today!
Our professionals work efficiently and thoroughly and will work with your schedule.
