Insights & Case Studies

How to get carpets really clean

If you want to know how to get carpets really clean…. you first need to understand what a clean carpet is. Clean = Free of Unwanted Matter. To get carpets really clean you need to remove unwanted matter. What is unwanted matter? Unwanted matter is anything foreign to the carpets original construction. For instance outdoor soil, skin dander, dust, bacteria, lint, food and drink spills all fall under this category. Some of this unwanted matter that settles in your carpet is visible and some is invisible. It many times is the invisible stuff that creates asthmatic issues for people, floating around until it settles. Pre-vacuuming and hot water extraction is

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Worn out Carpet

This worn out carpet looks worse than what I just got rid of!! The plain fact is that the manufacturers only consider your new floor covering to be worn out carpet or a wear issue if it has 10% or more loss of face fiber. If your carpet had 10% or more loss of face fiber it is quite probable that you would see holes in it. So using the words “worn out carpet” may not get you anywhere if your carpet is starting to look older than the carpet you just replaced. There are a number of things that can cause your carpet to look worn out. Pooling, Shading

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removing carpet wrinkles

Removing carpet wrinkles is a carpet repair that is not really easy to do once it has become noticeable. Carpet wrinkles usually form because the carpet was not stretched into place properly by the installer. Once carpet wrinkles have formed, the dimensional stability of the attached backing system can be compromised. Re-stretching may help if caught early enough, but most of the time they become more difficult to remove as time goes on. Usually carpet wrinkles go just in one direction. Installers may be able to detach carpet from the wall or open a seam, trim and re-install to fix the problem. Some times seams peak  causing a wrinkle. Again

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BactiBarrier Cleaning System

Eco Interior Maintenance is proud to announce its new state of the art detail cleaning and microbe protection program. child care facilities conference rooms work out facilities bathrooms/locker rooms Our unique cleaning process cleans and disinfects hard surfaces in your facility followed by an electrostatic application of an invisible, odorless nano-technology on all surfaces that provides bonded long lasting antimicrobial protection for months. If all hard surfaces are maintained using our very affordable cleaner disinfectant we will guarantee that it will still present for 1 full year or we will reapply for free. Great for use on: any hard surface telephones computers wood,stone and VCT counter tops ** electrostatic application

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IICRC S100 Standard for Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings

Doug Bradford, one of the founders of the Eco Interior Maintenance chaired the update and revision of the international carpet cleaning standard and reference guide. It was just approved by ANSI last month and is available for purchase. The Journal of Cleaning & Restoration highlights the ANSI/IICRC S100-2015 Standard for Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings and its accompanying R100 reference guide which are valuable tools used by the industry to reference the proper way to specify, develop and institute carpet cleaning maintenance programs. It took 9 years to produce with over 100 industry experts. Eco’s Senior Operation Management and Sales Team , Justin & Aaron Eader have participated in

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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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Cleaning Commercial Floors, Carpet and Upholstery

Cleaning commercial floors, carpet and upholstery are all services that require professional expertise. Whether it is stone, wood, carpet or textile covered office furnishings these detail cleaning procedures need to be done correctly the first time. Many things can be effected by skipping an important procedure just to cut the cost or get it done quicker. Often, people who are not qualified or trained properly to perform the work try to quickly fix commercial maintenance problems without implementing the correct procedures, equipment or cleaning solutions. This can cost the building owner, GM, GC, office coordinator or facility manager big dollars. Outsourcing or hiring trained professionals to take care of detailed

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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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