Regular vacuuming maintains surface appearance, but it does not remove the sand, salt residue, and ground-in soil that accumulates in commercial carpet through a Minnesota winter. Entry areas near the building exterior take the worst of it — carpet within six feet of a main entrance in this region typically needs extraction two to three times per year to maintain appearance and fibre life.
Commercial carpet extraction
We use truck-mounted or portable hot-water extraction equipment sized for commercial carpet. Truck-mounted units deliver higher water temperature and stronger suction, which means faster dry times and better soil removal in high-traffic areas. We do not use bonnet cleaning as a substitute for extraction — it moves soil rather than removing it.
Hard floor care
Hard-floor maintenance depends on the surface: VCT, LVT, polished concrete, ceramic tile, and wood all have different requirements. We assess the floor before quoting. For VCT, this typically means scrubbing, stripping, and recoating; for LVT and polished concrete, burnishing or a spray-buff maintenance cycle.
Entry mat maintenance
Entry mats in Dakota County offices catch road salt, sand, and moisture from October through April. We include mat extraction or replacement coordination in periodic floor service schedules.
Scheduling
| Space type | Recommended frequency |
|---|---|
| High-traffic entry and corridors | 2–4 times per year |
| Private offices and conference rooms | 1–2 times per year |
| Open-plan office areas | 1–2 times per year |
| Hard floors (scrub and recoat) | Annually or semi-annually |
We quote carpet and floor care as a standalone service or as part of a periodic maintenance programme added to a nightly cleaning contract.