12/07/2026
Your carpets are one of the biggest assets in your building. Why wait until they look dirty?
After 20 years in commercial cleaning, I’ve learnt something simple.
Most organisations replace carpets far sooner than they need to.
Not because the carpet has reached the end of its life…
But because maintenance started too late.
Here are a few facts worth knowing:
• Around 70–80% of dirt in commercial buildings is walked in from outside.
• Only 20–30% of your carpet typically receives the heaviest foot traffic, meaning targeted maintenance delivers the biggest return.
• A 7-metre entrance flooring system can remove around 92% of dirt from shoes before it reaches your carpets.
That’s why professional carpet maintenance isn’t about making carpets look nice.
It’s about:
✔ Protecting your flooring investment
✔ Improving indoor air quality
✔ Creating a better first impression
✔ Reducing replacement costs
✔ Extending the life of your carpets
The busiest areas—receptions, entrances, corridors and lift lobbies—should be maintained on a planned schedule, not when they become visibly dirty.
After two decades in this industry, I’ve seen that preventative maintenance almost always costs less than premature replacement.
Do you work to a planned carpet maintenance schedule, or do most carpets only get attention when they start looking worn?
