Office carpets stay cleaner for longer with three habits: thorough vacuuming on a regular cycle, good entrance matting to stop grit coming in, and dealing with spills straight away. Periodic professional cleaning, using steam cleaning, scrubbing or shampooing depending on the fibre and soiling, then removes the dirt vacuuming cannot reach. This guide covers what to do day to day and when to call in professionals.
Office carpet care at a glance
Carpet care is the routine that keeps carpets looking good and lasting longer between deep cleans. Grit carried in on shoes is what wears carpets fastest, especially at entrances, corridors and around desks. This guide is for office and facilities managers looking after carpet tiles or fitted carpets. For professional cleaning, see carpet cleaning.
- How often to vacuum?
- High-traffic areas daily or several times a week; quieter rooms less often.
- What causes most wear?
- Grit trodden in from outside, concentrated in walkways.
- When to deep clean?
- When vacuuming no longer lifts the look, and on a regular cycle for busy areas.
Day-to-day carpet care
- Vacuum the walkways most: entrances, corridors and areas around desks collect the most grit.
- Use entrance matting: matting inside and outside doors traps dirt before it reaches the carpet.
- Move chairs and bins: dirt gathers where the vacuum does not usually reach.
- Keep food in the kitchen: fewer crumbs and spills at desks.
Dealing with spills
- Act quickly, before the spill soaks into the backing.
- Blot from the outside in with a clean, dry cloth. Do not rub.
- Use only products suitable for the carpet, and test on a hidden area first.
- Report large or stubborn stains so they can be treated professionally.
When to book professional cleaning
Book a professional clean on a regular cycle for high-traffic areas, before an important visit, after a move or refurbishment, or when the carpet looks dull despite vacuuming. DNA Cleaning Solutions inspects each carpet first, then chooses steam cleaning, scrubbing or shampooing to suit the fibre, the soiling and the traffic it takes. Office chairs and fabric seating can be cleaned at the same time; see our office upholstery care guide.
Drying and safety
Freshly cleaned carpets can be a slip risk while they dry, so we plan cleaning and drying time around your opening hours, including evenings and weekends.
Carpet tiles or fitted carpet: what changes
Most offices have carpet tiles, and they are easier to look after than fitted carpet.
- Carpet tiles: worn or badly stained tiles in walkways can be lifted and swapped with tiles from under desks or from spare stock, which evens out wear.
- Fitted carpet: one continuous surface, so wear tracks show in corridors and doorways and the whole area needs cleaning edge to edge.
- Both: entrance matting and regular vacuuming of walkways make the biggest difference.
What happens on a DNA carpet cleaning visit
- Inspect: we check the fibre, the backing, the soiling and the traffic each area takes.
- Prepare: chairs and movable furniture are moved, and the carpet is vacuumed.
- Pre-treat: stains and heavily soiled walkways are treated first.
- Clean: steam cleaning, scrubbing or shampooing, chosen for that carpet.
- Dry safely: drying time and walkways are planned around your opening hours, because damp carpet can be a slip risk.
Questions we are often asked
- Which carpets do you clean?
- Office carpet tiles and fitted carpets, stairs, corridors, reception areas, rugs and entrance matting.
- Do we need a contract?
- No. Carpet cleaning can be a one-off, or a periodic service within a cleaning contract.
- Are you insured?
- Yes. We hold public liability and employers liability insurance and are ISO 9001 certified.
Get a free carpet cleaning quote or call +44 20 3826 8555.
