Carpet Maintenance

Purpose of Cleaning and Maintenance
Your commercial carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms
and overall facility image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the
beginning. A consistent and effective carpet maintenance program can maintain the
initial facility image and dramatically extend the life of your monetary investment. It is
the goal of this publication to assist you in preserving the original appearance of your
commercial carpet.
There are many valuable reasons we clean or maintain any object, including carpet. The
incentive for an effective cleaning and maintenance program is magnified when we
recognize these activities contribute to the following:
• Allows for the healthy reuse of space and materials.
. Maintains the value of property and reduces the rate of depreciation.
• Contributes directly to personal security, comfort. and productivity.
• Accents aesthetics.
• Creates a unique psychology that enhances quality of life.
• Encourages topophilia (affection for place).
. Elevates a sense of well-being. which is the essence of good health.
• Sends caring messages and image.
. Promotes human dignity.
. Manages waste and hazards and contributes to environmental protection.
. Ensures sanitation — reduces adverse exposure levels.
. Serves as a form of insurance that reduces risk and prevents crisis.
The appearance of carpet depends upon several factors — color. pattern, density, fiber, and
a viable carpet maintenance program. In order to keep carpet products performing their
best, designing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance plan is very important.
Great care should be taken when choosing carpet colors. patterns. and textures. These
features combined with fiber quality and construction standards engineered to meet
performance requirements are important factors.

Clean Team