The contemporary Christchurch work place has indeed developed in the past decade. The physical environment of an office is now being seen as one of the major factors in employee performance, with the sleek, glass-fronted offices in the CBD being one such location, and the re-purposed industrial spaces in Adding ton being another. But, something that is overlooked as the most important aspect of workplace wellness is the very thing that lies under our feet. The dust of the plains and seasonal allergens that continuously enter the office in the “Garden City” make professional office carpet maintenance not only a cleaning procedure, but a very important human capital investment.
The Indoor Air Quality Nexus
It is in a city with high incidences of respiratory sensitivities and hay fever that the office carpet is this gigantic horizontal filter. It captures microscopic particles of dust, pollen, and the Canterbury dust grey which is blown even by the most advanced HVAC systems. To an office worker who spends eight hours in a tight space every day, the quality of air he/she breathes becomes paramount.
Carpets are saturated when they are not well taken care of. Whenever an employee takes a stroll to the printer or to a meeting, he or she disrupts this pool of dust causing a storm of allergens to enter the breathing area again. This usually results in the so-called Sick Building Syndrome a condition wherein employees experience pain in the head, scratchy eyes, and dry throat. Using Business Sun Carpet Cleaning Services to carry out a regular hot water extraction, Christchurch businesses will be able to effectively reset this particular filter, which will cause a visible reduction of minor health complaints and an increase in general alertness.
The Clean Office Psychology and Productivity.
A well-maintained workspace is connected with a profound psychological impact. It is professionalism that is communicated in details. It erodes the trust when a client enters a Christchurch firm and observes stained, matted carpets, or smells that unmistakably smell of that office odor that musty smell. The effects are even more direct on the side of employees.
A fresh smelling neat atmosphere in the office creates a feeling of pride and respect. It is an indicator that the company appreciates its workers and their working environment. Due to the Christchurch competitive workforce and the need to retain the best skills, a hygienic and appealing workspace can make the difference in job contentment. Professional cleaning of the floor eliminates the ugly traffic lanes that are formed in the areas that are busy such as reception desks and corridors, and the office will look fresh and vibrant.
Securing the Bottom Line: Asset Management.
In financial terms, it is unwise business practice to have carpets that are getting degraded. The grit brought in by the numerous construction and infrastructure works surrounding Christchurch is like kind of sandpaper. This grit rubs under the feet of office wearers, cutting the carpet fibre at the bottom. When such fibrils are lost then the carpet is lost forever.
Carpets are also a major capital investment which is of commercial grade. The life of these carpets is added by a few years of regular maintenance by a qualified service such as Business Sun Carpet Cleaning Services. It can extend a replacement bill which would otherwise need five years of massive replacement to ten or fifteen years by undertaking a regular cleaning schedule. To the owners of businesses in Christchurch, this is a simple case of investing a small sum of money now to have a lot to lose in the future.