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Types of Commercial Carpet Fibers While there are many considerations when replacing or cleaning old commercial carpets, property manages must be aware of carpet fiber types. This is because fiber type refers to the actual material used to manufacture the carpet. The type of fiber will dictate price points, applications, maintenance needs and longevity. There are six main types of commercial carpet fibers: Nylon Carpet Fibers Olefin Carpet Fibers Polyester Carpet Fibers Wool Carpet Fibers Wool Blend Carpet Fibers Synthetic Blend Carpet Fibers The various types of commercial carpet fibers have various advantages and disadvantages for commercial properties. There is no “one size fits all” solution for property managers when

Are walk off mats helpful? Preventative Maintenance Walk off mats protect interiors of commercial buildings, help preserve floor covering warranties and help insure against costly slip/fall claims. Strategically placed interior and exterior walk off mats are essential to a complete commercial building maintenance program. If maintained properly, these mats can add years to the use life to your interior hard and soft floor coverings. Dry particulates are any floor coverings nemesis. Almost half of the soil in a building is made of sand, quartz, dolomite, clay, feldspar and limestone. A single grain of sand has 32 cutting edges and equates to 120 grit sand paper. The constant abrasion from particulate

What is more important than demanding clean schools? How much time do you, your children or your love ones spend in classrooms, day cares, or universities? This is where most of us have spent big money in taxes or tuition to build our intellect and social being. Children have no choice when it comes down to facility cleanliness. Clean schools is of utmost importance. Fortunately today we have cleaning scientists from groups like CIRI (Cleaning Industry Research Institute) and the EPA spending time and money on surface cleanliness & contamination and it consequences. The EPA’s  has Seven Technical Solutions that define the most common issues that schools need to address

Today more and more people are aware of the cleanliness of the environment they live and work in. It makes sense that those that manage the facilities pay close attention this. People of all ages are beginning to really care about measuring cleanliness. It makes sense to restore, maintain and test. Below is a picture of an Assisted Living Facilities carpet. Carpet should never get looking this bad! It is just not healthy. Eco Interior Maintenance, Inc. has preventative solutions that can assist facility managers in proper protection and maintenance. Inquire today!

Making a decision on what type or whose carpet to buy is difficult. With many manufacturers pushing their latest and greatest choosing the right commercial carpet or flooring is many times left up to an interior design firm. Designers may be great with color schemes, suggestions for eco friendly furnishings, office layout and aesthetic appeal but when it comes down to functionality, ease & cost of maintenance and use life this may be best left to an experienced building maintenance consultant. Eco Interior Maintenance has built a reputation taking care of all types of interior furnishings and floor coverings. Each usually have their own set of manufacturers recommended maintenance guidelines

No Mold no MRSA– Clean fax Magazine October 2014 Disinfectants No Mold. No MRSA. No Odor. Stopping the spread and growth of bacteria with organosilanes. By Doug Bradford and Dr. Daniel Bernazzani October 09, 2014 Homeowners, athletes, travelers, hospital patients, senior living occupants and office personnel all have one thing in common: More than ever, occupants are concerned about bacterial infections due to harmful microbial growth and cross contamination. Staph bacteria are the most prevalent infection-causing germs and cannot be prevented with yesterday’s disinfectants. In fact, over 60 percent of staph infections are now resistant to antibiotics, up from 3 percent in 1974. These microorganisms can survive on inanimate surfaces

So how did ripples, waves or buckling carpet appear at your home or office? Carpet ripples, waves and buckling typically are associated with a stretch-in installations over pad. The main reasons they appear are: Installer does not use a power stretcher during installation. (uses only knee kicker) Carpet was not acclimated in the home or commercial facility before installation Carpet has padding/cushion that was not installed properly or is the wrong specification Tack strip/threshold failure because of installation or tack strip specification Secondary backing latex failure (manufacture related) Heavy objects rolling or pushed over carpet and pad. Improper glue use or application (Double glue/direct glue down installations only) Power Stretcher

Many of our customers are confused when it comes down to replacing carpet… Choosing the right carpet for your home or commercial facility is no easy task for the average consumer. After spending almost 3 decades cleaning the fuzzy stuff I can certainly give you some pointers. It is easy to get some bad or misleading information by carpet sales people, wholesalers or marketing propaganda. You may not know until months after the installation if you made the right choice. Be wary of believing everything you hear, see or read when it comes to picking your carpet. After all, do interior decorators or retail sales people get to install and

What is the standard of care for textile floor coverings in senior living facilities? Senior living facility carpet care protocols are all over the board. It is time to standardize carpet & upholstery cleaning specifications for all those who reside in assisted living health care facilities. Clean pro-actively instead of re-actively. As a practicing Senior Carpet Inspector, a Master Cleaner and an industry cleaning consultant I decided dig into this. I have spent years watching different parties try to take the lead in this subject only to see it kicked around by state & government regulators, carpet manufacturers, cleaning franchises, private businesses, real estate investment trusts (REIT’S) and cleaning associations.

The Hidden Side of Customer Satisfaction:  Floor Maintenance Have you ever walked into a store and immediately noticed how many spills are on the carpet? How about a sticky hard surface or wood that is in need of attention? How about a countertop in disarray? Even if these things do not draw your attention immediately, subliminally they can have a lasting impact on your first impressions of the store and its product line. There are many professional firms that cater to the development and sustainability of the relationship between the retailer and the consumer, but customer loyalty is achieved when you look at a consumer’s experience holistically. From excellent customer