Monday, January 17, 2011

Cleaning high-traffic carpet areas: as society evolves, so do priorities and technology.

The same challenge confronts every carpet-care professional: How to extend the life of carpets in high-traffic areas.

The tasks associated with maintaining carpeted floors have been well documented, primarily because methods of cleaning have not changed. The traditional carpet maintenance program for years has consisted of:

  • Using walk-off mats and dry vacuuming daily.
  • Performing a consistent spotting program, and
  • Occasionally using restorative, hot-water extraction to refresh the carpet's condition.

Today's Dilemma

In today's fast-paced society, customers demand businesses accommodate their schedules, whatever the day, whatever the time. Businesses have responded by opening their doors and offering services 24 hours a day. As a result, carpet-care professionals face tighter cleaning schedules and shorter turnaround times.

To deal with these time constraints, the carpet-cleaning paradigm has shifted. No longer is the focus, "How do we effectively clean carpet?" The focus now is, "How do we get carpets cleaned, dried and returned to foot traffic as quickly as possible?" Understanding this shift is the first …

Ref: Carpet & Rug Institutes Carpet Maintenance Guidelines Products I Like To Clean My Carpets: Febreze Carpet care 


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