Even in times when we’re not in the midst of a pandemic, clean carpets are essential to the success of your business. This is highlighted by the fact that 93% of Americans say that dirty carpets negatively impact their perception of a business.
But in the age of Covid-19, attention to cleanliness is more important than ever. Understandably, most people are very nervous about venturing into businesses these days. So paying more attention to having sparking clean, inviting facilities will help alleviate those concerns and keep your business on track.
93% of Americans say that dirty carpets negatively impact their perception of a business.
While clean carpets are of course very important, these days cleaning doesn’t go far enough. Carpets, as well as other surfaces, need to be professionally disinfected and sanitized as well.
“There’s a difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing,” says Billy Morgan, owner at All American. “While cleaning removes germs, it doesn’t kill them. Disinfecting and sanitizing after cleaning helps ensures that pathogens such as Covid-19 are actually killed, further lowering the spread of infection.”
According to Morgan, it’s also important to understand that disinfecting only applies to non-porous surfaces. When it comes to porous surfaces such as carpets, what’s required is sanitizing. These crucial differences are why it is so essential to rely on the expertise of a professional company like All American.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Disease 2019 CDC/EPA Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance, soft and porous materials like carpet should be cleaned regularly.
Within Every Crisis is Opportunity
Carpet can be particularly challenging to clean even in non-pandemic times: Dirty shoes trample all over it, coffee gets spilled on it, and food crumbs settle into it. Worst of all, pathogens like bacteria and viruses like Covid-19 get trapped in it.
As a porous surface, carpet contains small pores, or holes, that can collect dirt and germs. Despite the challenges, carpet can be part of a healthy environment with the proper care.
In fact, for businesses that understand inside every crisis is opportunity, taking the right steps to keep their carpets and the rest of their facilities clean, disinfected and sanitized can reap major benefits and help ensure success even in these difficult times.
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