Step One: Make a Map

A good carpet maintenance plan requires a system-wide approach, meaning it should consider space and usage issues like building layout, traffic flow, and daily and special activities as well as cleaning and maintenance techniques. Areas like entryways, main corridors, elevators and break rooms experience the heaviest foot traffic, while private offices and cubicles will normally be light traffic areas. Of course, traffic patterns will be extremely heavy in the very public spaces found in most retail locations.Once you identify the different traffic areas, it’s a good idea to map them out in a color-coded chart to help organize the cleaning schedule. As a general rule, you can expect to focus 80% of your efforts maintaining the roughly 20% of your carpeted area that sees the heaviest use.

Step Two: Preventive Maintenance

Prevention is the foundation of every comprehensive carpet maintenance plan. Soil is the natural-born enemy of carpet, so it stands to reason that the best way to control dirt inside a facility is to keep it from entering in the first place. Dirt is everywhere – sand, grease, and even red clay get tracked into a building, while soot, smoke, and car exhaust deposit their own grime over surfaces everywhere. To stop dirt at the door, preventive maintenance begins outside, with sidewalks that are swept clean and parking lots that are kept relatively free from grease and oil buildup.A system of walk off mats, either removable or built into a building’s entrance, are very effective at removing dry soil, water, and other debris before they hit the interior space. Adequate length is important – mat systems designed to be six to 15 feet long will normally trap a full 80 percent or more of all soil and moisture – think of the cost savings of this simple preventative step. A mat system should include rugged outside mats to scrape off mud and dirt first, then inside mats with their relatively smoother texture to absorb water and other liquids and trap small particles of dirt. Vacuum mats often to keep them from getting too saturated with dirt to work effectively.The judicious use of mats throughout the interior of a building, at elevators, water coolers, and stair thresholds, for example, will help control dirt, as well as increase safety. Limiting food consumption to specified areas is a good idea, and checking the weather stripping at exits and exterior doors will stop grime and lower energy bills.Finally, nothing cuts down on dust accumulating on surfaces and floors better than checking the filters in a facility’s heating and air conditioning system and changing the filters according to schedule.

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The objective of any good carpet cleaning method is to remove as much soil or foreign material as possible from the carpet fibers without causing any damage or harm to the carpet, humans, pets or the environment.

Deep steam or hot water cleaning with a truck mounted extraction system is a great method to accomplish this task. Below are four essential elements of this procedure that should always be considered.1. Chemical type and concentration 

The wet cleaning process involves a reaction between chemicals. The more heavily soiled the carpet is, the more concentrated the chemical reagent will have to be in order to complete this reaction in a reasonable amount of time. That is one reason why even deionized water with zero conductivity will never be sufficient to remove really tough stains.Many kinds of chemical reagents have been developed that have specific applications for particular cleaning situations. A good carpet cleaner will know how to choose a suitable detergent for prevailing conditions.2. Temperature 

This is probably the most important aspect of the cleaning procedure. Elevated temperatures usually accelerate chemical reactions. Carpets will require less chemicals and a shorter time to clean up when the cleaning solution is hot enough.

Some people fear that hot water will cause damage to the carpet. This is possible when the carpet cleaner is uneducated and uninformed, but even the most powerful truck-mounted heater equipment can be regulated to deliver a maximum of 150 degrees Fahrenheit at the carpet surface. That will be quite safe, even for wool textiles.Another advantage of using a hot solution is that the fabric will dry faster. Heat also helps to reduce the surface tension of the cleaning solution, thereby facilitating soil removal.3. Time 

Chemical reactions require time for adequate completion. Of course the time required will vary according to the situation, but for most carpet cleaning conditions, a reaction time of 10 to 15 minutes will be sufficient.

One problem that may occur is a reversal of sequestration if the carpet dries before the emulsion is washed out. Again, a well-trained technician will be fully aware of this and will make the necessary adjustments.4. Agitation 

The main purpose for agitation is to spread the chemical uniformly and completely over the carpet fibers. A secondary purpose is to dislodge any soil particles that may be adhering to the fabric. Agitation also helps to speed up the chemical reaction of the cleaning solution.Agitation may be accomplished by using various devices. On the carpet, this is usually done with a grooming rake, especially for high density, plush pile carpets. A bonnet machine with rotating brushes is also very effective. Agitation on fabrics during upholstery cleaning is usually done with a horsehair brush, a sponge or a terry cloth towel.

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 Whether for the flooring of the kitchen, the walls of the bathroom or even some countertops, tile can be a sleek surface that looks great and is incredibly versatile. There are many different types of tiles on the market, and they can vary substantially in terms of price and required maintenance. Ceramic and porcelain tiles, for example, are generally affordable as well as easy to clean. Natural stone tiles, while certainly beautiful, can be more expensive and harder to keep clean. This guide helps homeowners better understand the average costs associated with professional tile and grout cleaning services.