Whittaker for Higher Education

Campus buildings are almost always in use. The Smart Care® system keeps carpeted areas clean across classrooms, dorms, libraries, and common areas without disrupting the daily life of the people who live and learn in them.

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The student experience is enhanced when carpets are clean. The Carpet and Rug Institute has cited third-party studies in educational facilities documenting improvements in indoor air quality, student learning, and occupant comfort when carpets are properly maintained.

The challenge is not cleaning campus carpet, it is cleaning it without stopping everything else.

University facilities teams manage some of the most demanding carpet maintenance environments in any industry. High foot traffic through corridors and common areas, residential buildings that are occupied around the clock, lecture halls and classrooms with tight windows between uses, and athletic and event facilities with unpredictable schedules. The Smart Care® TRIO uses low-moisture encapsulation. Carpets dry in 30-60 minutes. Cleaning happens between classes, during low-traffic periods, and in occupied buildings without fans running down the hallway or spaces being taken out of service. Frontline workers can be trained in minutes, as the process is simple enough to follow consistently across shifts and across a team with high turnover.

Smart Care® TRIO

Every campus is different and the carpet maintenance program should match that.

The Smart Care® system is designed around your requirements, your budget, and your APPA appearance levels. Whittaker can advise on the most appropriate cleaning frequencies for each area type and identify ways to defer expensive restorative cleaning by keeping carpets maintained consistently between deep cleans. High-traffic areas like entrances, corridors, and student union spaces need more frequent attention than classrooms or administrative offices. The program scales to match traffic without adding complexity for the teams running it. Our productivity rate data gives your team a simple framework for workloading calculations. Square footage, machine production rates, and product consumption factors combine to give you an annual cost for maintaining a consistent appearance level across every carpeted area on campus.

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"When I first joined the University of Maryland, we used a cumbersome machine for carpet maintenance. We switched to Whittaker and now have 14 machines across campus. I can honestly say it's the best, most reliable machine in my arsenal."

— Bob Pils, Assistant Director for Building Services, University of Maryland

Four Cornerstones of Successful Carpet Maintenance

A comprehensive carpet care system creates a healthy, attractive, and sustainable learning environment. Every element of the program plays a role.

Preventative Maintenance

Daily Maintenance

Interim Maintenance

Restorative Maintenance

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Learn more about our Smart Care® systems and CRYSTAL® Chemistry, and find the right fit for your campus.

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Other Resources for Education Facilities

Tools and guides to help you build, budget, and run a carpet maintenance program across your campus.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Real People, Real Outcomes

Hear from the operators who trust Whittaker.

“"Creative Business Interiors has been partnering with R E Whittaker for over eight years. We have several cleaning machines from Whittaker. They are always helpful with any parts needed and act as a great support for our cleaning services group.””

Suzanne R.BSC/Reseller Partnerships

“When I first joined the University of Maryland, we used a cumbersome machine for carpet maintenance. We switched to Whittaker and now have 14 machines across campus. I can honestly say it's the best, most reliable machine in my arsenal.”

Bob P.Assistant Director for Building Services, Education/Higher Ed

“We've been using Whittaker machines and chemistry for six years and find that it does a better job of cleaning than anything else we've used. It's always been a great system, and their team is responsive and knowledgeable.”

Scott R.Director of Operations, BSC/Commercial

“Whittaker's chemical line is what sets them apart. They have chemicals for specific stains caused by grease, pet urine, red wine, and more. This allows us to tailor our cleaning efforts...”

Rodolfo A.District Manager, BSC/Commercial

“The bottom line is that the combination of the effectiveness of the Whittaker products and the professionalism of the staff continues to contribute significantly to our success and continued growth.”

Jeffrey H.Director of Business Development, BSC/Commercial

“After installing carpet in our library, we immediately got in touch with Whittaker, as they were the top recommendation for carpet care... we regularly use and repurchase Whittaker machines and products.”

David L.Assistant Director for Facility Services, Education/Higher Ed

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The Smart Care® TRIO: One System for Every Area on Campus

No two campus environments are the same. The Smart Care® TRIO line covers classrooms, corridors, residence halls, and large open event spaces with the same low-moisture system, the same CRYSTAL® Chemistry, and the same 30-60 minute dry time across every machine in the line.

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