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Cleaning Your Office Commercial Rug

Rugs are fantastic for stores. It traps heat and it lessens the sound emanating from the swarm of stomping patrons. Woo hoo! The only downside to having a commercial rug is the cleaning. People drag all sorts of germs and disgusting mess from outside on their footwear. Anything from gum to mud to, well, let’s avoid going any further with that statement. The point being that a nasty rug is not going to attract customers any time in the near future. And the longer you hold out on the cleaning, the less likely your customers are going to appreciate stepping through your door. That’s especially true in offices that require extremely high hygienic standards. Hopefully you saved yourself some hassle by getting high quality carpeting, like a Karastan carpet that’s easy to clean.

Okay, so how do you go about cleaning your commercial rug? If your company can afford it just hire professionals. Steam cleaners will come and solve your problems efficiently and quickly. If you can’t afford to hire, however, consider renting a cleaner or invest in buying one. Steam cleaners are probably the most efficient way to get the job done. They get into the deep crevices and get out most of the gunk.

Although it’s not quite feasible for large scale cleaning you can get out small spots using sprays and formulas. This way if it’s an isolated mess you don’t have to go through the much more expensive methods to get it all done.

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Karastan Carpet for Commercial Uses

Commercial rugs need to cover large spaces and need to be super easy to clean and maintain. Karastan carpeting is a great option for your business for exactly these reasons. Whether you’re running a department store, hotel, or office, a good carpet can make a difference in safety and insulation.

In terms of safety, Karastan carpets and Karastan area rugs will prevent slips and falls by customers, thus allowing you to dodge any injury lawsuits within your building. Hard flooring can be dangerous during inclement weather and if you don’t have a sign warning “Caution! Wet floor,” you’re not going to have very many happy customers and/or guests.

Karastan carpets are also great because thy act as added insulation during colder weather. They absorb heat better than other materials will and that’s actually a fantastic way to save on heating costs. As for the summer, well, that’s something you’ll have to figure out yourself.

The thing about carpeting, though, is that it must be cleaned. It will collect dirt, allergens and other substances. This is good because it will keep the air cleaner, but the downside is that it can give off that musty smell. You should have your carpet regularly vacuumed and when it gets really bad you should get it steam cleaned. Good Steam cleaners are fairly easy to find.

 

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Making a Statement With Karastan Carpeting

Carpeting is more than just a way to protect your wood floors or to hide unseemly craftsmanship from the previous owners of a home. They are also used to decorate your house and they are essential to the overall tone the room sets for you and your house guests.

With a Karastan carpet, you can give your room a little more oomph for the dollar. When choosing the color or pattern of your carpet or Karastan area rugs, be sure it works in tandem with the rest of your furniture. This includes seating, tables, desks, window treatments, and whatever else you have adorning the room.

A nice grey carpet will do well with Earth tones like rustic reds, greens, and bronze. Black carpeting is modern and sheik with steel and glass tables. If you’re going carpet shopping it’s wise to bring pictures of your room or some sort of color scale so you can decide if the carpet will look right.

Also, don’t be afraid to experiment with style. If you want to make a bold statement find something that draws the eye. A flush of color can connect one side of the room to the other so there’s a natural progression as you enter and look around.

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