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...

Interim maintenance is a valuable addition to commercial carpet cleaning programs. See all of the benefits of low moisture encapsulation cleaning with the Whittaker Smart Care^® System in the infographic below.

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While synthetic fibers make up the vast majority of the carpet market today, there is still certainly a niche for natural fibers. Among those natural fiber carpets, wool is by far the most common. Wool is resilient and durable, and with proper care can last decades.

Wool Carpeting Characteristic...

When customers or clients walk into your facility, the colors they see immediately affect their first impression of your company and how they feel about you. Spatially, colors can help to guide people through space. Patterned carpets with runners or rugs over tile can show people where they are expe...

Aside from vacuuming, interim maintenance is the most important step in preserving your facility’s carpet appearance. The addition of monthly interim maintenance cleanings can reduce hot water extraction to an annual basis and keep carpets looking consistently clean.

At Whittaker, we have found low...

A well-designed carpet maintenance program will protect a facility’s investment in the flooring, by both keeping the carpet appearance satisfactory and extending the life of the carpet. Whether you are a facility manager or a building service contractor, there are several important points to keep in...

Here at Whittaker, we believe that your carpets should be properly cared for in order to save your organization money and to ensure that they always look their best.  

While it is extremely important to follow a regular vacuuming and soil prevention routine, it is equally as important to follow a c...

The Carpet and Rug Institute has given its Seal of Approval for Interim Maintenance Systems to the Whittaker Smart Care^® 20” TWIN Pro for both Commercial Cut Pile and Commercial Loop Pile. The TWIN is the only interim system approved for both cut and loop pile carpets.

About Interim Maintenance ...

Pittsburgh, PA – October 3, 2014 – R.E. Whittaker Co. has earned the Seal of Approval for its Smart Care^® interim maintenance system from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), signifying that it meets the highest industry standards for carpet care.

System approved: Smart Care^® TWIN PRO machine with C...