Tips for Maintaining Hotel Area Rugs
With guests constantly exiting and entering the building, dirt is sure to accumulate quickly.
Hotel guests should feel like a hotel is a comfortable, safe, and pleasant place to stay; if guests receive a negative impression upon entry, this could be enough to deter them from their stay. One of the best ways to ensure customers have an immediate positive impression of a hotel is to ensure the space is clean and well-maintained.
Hotels often use area rugs to adorn their lobby area to create a positive first impression when guests enter the building. These area rugs are usually large and eye-catching and experience lots of foot traffic, making them susceptible to stains and dirt. Implementing the following tips ensures that area rugs in a hotel are always clean and ready to make an impactful first impression on guests.
Regular vacuuming
With guests constantly exiting and entering the building, dirt is sure to accumulate quickly. These rugs must be vacuumed frequently, otherwise, the rugs appear dirty, and the carpet fibers could be permanently damaged. Be sure to vacuum carpets 2 to 3 times daily, depending on the amount of foot traffic.
Remove stains quickly
Frequent stains are inevitable in high-traffic areas. Not only do these stains look unkempt, but they could permanently damage the rug, causing it to have to be replaced sooner than expected. When a stain occurs, be sure to have cleaning materials nearby so that it can be cleaned quickly and effectively.
Move the rugs for cleaning
Dirt and stains on top of the rug are not the only concern. The floor under the rugs accumulates dirt and debris, as well. Small, easy-to-move rugs should be moved and cleaned daily to ensure there is no dust or residue to make the space feel dirty. Larger area rugs should be moved and cleaned 2 to 3 times weekly. If the area rug is weighed down by furniture, consider cleaning the floor under the rug in sections by moving one piece of furniture at a time and cleaning that particular space so the task is manageable.
Clean rugs and upholstery at the same time
Cleaning rugs and upholstery are similar tasks so professional cleaners can clean both simultaneously. Booking these services together is convenient for both the hotel and the cleaning service and the entire hotel space can be left feeling clean and fresh for guests.
Utilize baking soda
Baking Soda should always be kept on hand, as it’s known to remove odors and stains from rugs. It can be sprinkled on a rug to spot clean after a spill or accident or to deodorize a potent smell after cleaning. Having a quick-fix on hand ensures that the rug is always clean and ready for use.
Maintaining hotel area rugs is crucial to maintaining a clean image despite high user traffic. Guests do not want to stay in a hotel that doesn’t feel clean and inviting, and maintaining area rugs is one of the easiest ways to ensure that the space makes an excellent first impression on guests.
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