Carpet will last longer and look better with preventive maintenance. Building Janitorial Service practices the following preventive maintenance office cleaning procedures:
Vacuum regularly. Vacuum the carpet the same direction every time. Dump or replace the vacuum cleaner bag regularly. Change the beater bar brushes regularly. Replace the belt not only when it breaks but when it becomes loose and stretched out. Remove any air leaks in the vacuum cleaner by replacing worn out seals. Replace other worn out parts. Install a magnet on the front of the base of the head of the vacuum cleaner which automatically picks up magnetic paper clips and staples before they become intertwined into the yarn of the carpet. And clean the carpet as soon as coffee and soft drink spills and other retardant spots occur.
When one follows these preventive maintenance procedures, carpet will last longer and look better.