Carpets ‘healthier’ than laminates but still require regular deep cleaning.

Two separate research studies one in Europe and one in the USA both reported lower absenteeism and lower usage of medication among people with carpeted rooms. This was particularly true for people who suffered from allergies.

The German Asthma and Allergy Association (DAAB) reports that a study conducted by them shows that airborne dust particles are lower over a carpeted floor (30.4u g cu m) than over a smooth floor covering (62.9u g cu m).These values should be compared with the established limit value of 50u g cu m.

However we have always found it strange that most client would expect a laminate or stone floor mopped daily but can be hesitant to have their carpets deep cleaned one of twice a year. Vacuuming can remove large quantity of dry dirt over the course of a year but it won’t remove the residue of some of the more nasty substances walked in offices i.e. animal faeces/ oil / food debris. We suggest quarterly cleaning and deodorising which will improve the (1) cleanliness 2) aesthetic look which in turn has many benefits including staff felling valued/ clean company image (3) length of time a carpet will last before replacement is required.

Pictured is the result of a deep clean at at PECKHAMPLEX LIMITED is a fantastic independent cinema in South London who we’ve had the pleasure of working with for over 10 years now.

As part of the schedule of regular deep cleans we were able achieve these results with the cinema’s carpets