“Proper, consistent carpet maintenance is critical to extend the life of your carpet and to sustain an optimum performance and appearance level… CRI encourages facility managers and any others responsible… to develop and sustain a complete maintenance program for all commercial facilities”

Soil Causes Abrasion to Carpet Fibers, Shortening the Carpet’s Useful Life

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Preventative Carpet Maintenance

Daily Carpet Maintenance: Vacuuming

Carpet Spot Cleaning
The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) as identified over 300 various types of stains and have developed methods and techniques for treating each type of stain. There is a minimum of six (6) steps to effectively remove most common stains. Specific spot removal training has been developed by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and is available for the Carpet Care Industry Professional.

	CRI – “Act Quickly! Most carpet available today has been treated with a stain-resist treatment, so many spills can be removed if immediate action is taken. The longer the delay, the higher the probability of a spill becoming a permanent stain. Remember, staining is influenced by many factors, and no carpet is completely stain proof.

Daily Carpet Maintenance: Spot Cleaning

Scheduled Carpet Maintenance
80% of all traffic, occurs on 20% of the carpet.
Focus your maintenance efforts on heavy traffic areas to protect your total carpet investment.

Restorative Carpet Maintenance
Deep, restorative cleaning is required when other methods are not successfully implemented. Restoration can be costly and time consuming. Maximize your maintenance dollars by implementing preventative carpet care programs.

How Detergents Work
Detergents are designed to encapsulate oil and grease. Their design affects cleaning efficacy & resoil rates.
Choose detergents that are resoil neutral

Resoil & Wicking
Detergents that are not resoil neutral will remain attached to carpet fibers.
These detergents can reactivate and cause rapid resoiling.

	Maintenance Methods Spin Bonnet PROS High Productivity Quick Drying Inexpensive CONS Interim method Surface Cleaning Only Can Damage Fibers Not Widely Endorsed

 

	Maintenance Methods Dry Powder PROS Surface to Moderate Cleaning Quick Drying CONS Heavy Vacuuming Required to Remove Powder Interim Method Low Productivity Expensive

 

	Maintenance Methods Low - Moisture CHARACTERISTICS Surface to moderate deep cleaning Hi productivity Fast drying Encapsulates soil for efficient, continuous removal Normal daily vacuuming enhances results Improves IAQ Cost effective

	Maintenance Methods Warm Water Extraction CHARACTERISTICS Interim and restorative Effective deep cleaning Moderate to Low Productivity Improves IAQ Longer Drying Time Moderate Cost

 

1. Enhances Your Professional Image
2. Helps Retain Your Customer and Tenants
3. Creates A Positive Work Environment
4. Protects Your Investment
   1. Clean Carpet Last Longer
   2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
5. Enhances Indoor Air Quality
6. Cleaning Program Components
   1. Preventative
   2. Daily Maintenance
   3. Scheduled Maintenance
   4. Restorative Maintenance
7. Cleaning Methods & Chemical Technology
   1. Spin Bonnet, Chemicals & Equipment
   2. Dry Powder, Chemicals & Equipment
   3. Low Moisture, Chemicals & Equipment
   4. Warm Water Extraction, Chemicals & Equipment
   5. Spot Cleaning Methods & Chemicals
8. Fiber Technology & Carpet Selection
9. Fiber Technology Improves Cleanability