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With the proper carpet care procedures in place, universities and colleges can prolong carpet lifespan and prevent it from ending up in landfills prematurely. 

Because body fluid stain removal can spread germs, it’s important to take certain precautions when conducting carpet cleaning and managing the equipment used for these processes.

To remove embedded soil and dry substances, and improve the overall appearance of carpet, facilities should rely on restorative carpet cleaning. Facility managers should understand best practices as well as essential equipment that facilitates restorative carpet cleaning.

Interim carpet maintenance releases embedded dry and oily soil to keep carpet looking new. It’s an ideal cleaning method because it does not harm carpet fibers or leave sticky residues that accelerate re-soiling.

When it comes to carpet, there’s nothing worse than a customer, guest or occupant walking through your building and seeing floors covered in unsightly stains. If you operate a retail store, customers may be less likely to spend time and money at your business. For long-term care facilities, carpet s...

A vacuum is an important piece of equipment to have in your supply closet, as it contributes to cleaner carpet and healthier environments. In fact, regular vacuuming removes 80-90% of dry soil accumulation. With a variety of manufacturers and a seemingly endless number of models available on the mar...

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is one of 10 general campuses of the University of California system and sits on 1,900 acres in Riverside. With an average undergraduate enrollment of around 20,000, UCR’s foot traffic increases each year. To keep the carpet in its campus and housing buildings clean and stain-free, UCR’s team traditionally used carpet bonneting machines.

Choosing the right type of flooring for a commercial facility is a big decision that has a long-term impact on both building owners and occupants. When owners and facility managers understand installation and maintenance requirements, they can more easily calculate the lifecycle cost of flooring. Me...

Facility managers have many choices to make when it comes to carpet maintenance, including the systems and types of products used, frequency, and time of day. To get a complete picture of expenditures and effectively stay within budget, it is important to consider the hidden costs of carpet cleaning...

Carpet is an important part of any facility’s interior design, affecting the look and feel of the space as well as occupant wellness and comfort. It can be a challenge for both facility managers and building service contractors to develop safe, sustainable carpet cleaning programs at a profit. This ...