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6 Benefits of Cleaning VCT

There are at least 6 benefits of cleaning VCT or vinyl composite tiles in commercial buildings. To enjoy these benefits, a professional cleaner must evaluate the floors condition and develope a cleaning or restoration plan. Good communication between the facility managers, occupants and the cleaning company is required to start and complete the job safely. For instance, you should plan the job during times when occupants are less likely to be present. In addition, tape-off, block-off and put wet floor signs down in entranceways and connecting hallways to kke people off of the floor. This helps to prevent slip and fall accidents. Here are six benefits of cleaning VCT professionally.

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Senior Living Facility Carpet Care

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.

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Retail Facility Business Magazine February 2011

  The Hidden Side of Customer Satisfaction: Floor Maintenance By Doug Bradford 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 counter top in disarray? Even if these things did 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

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Benefits of Eco-Friendly Carpet Cleaning

Environmentally Friendly & Green Carpet Cleaning The benefits of eco-friendly carpet cleaning for homeowners negate the use of harsh, aggressive cleaning chemicals used in the past. Many carpet detergents and spotters contain chemicals that can damage or weaken carpet fibers during the cleaning process. As a result, the carpet cleaning process actually may shorten the life expectancy of your home’s carpets. Today’s tested and/or certified eco-friendly cleaning solutions are: Environmentally Friendly Safe For Kids and Adults Safe for pets Extends the Carpet life Anti-allergenic Eco-Friendly Testing You would think that most cleaning products these days have been through a rigorous testing program. The fact is, that many of the products

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Swept Under the Rug

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

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