Carpet In SchoolsShaw Product Support Group

Cleaning and MaintenanceAn Important Part of Asset Management

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Advantages of Carpet in Schools

Improved safety – Helps prevent slips and falls

Increased comfort – Reduces leg fatigue

Better insulation – Warmer Reduced noise - 10 times

more efficient in reducing noise.

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Advantages of Carpet in Schools

Provides non-glare surface to reduce reflection and eyestrain

Improved IAQ – Lower chemical emissions than most indoor furnishings. Traps allergens in the fiber/holds them until vacuumed

Costs less over time – Delivers lower life cycle costs

Product SelectionProduct SelectionYour First ConsiderationYour First Consideration

Match color depth and tone to local soil conditions

Use multi-color or multi-tone for soil hiding in high traffic areas

Use patterns for soil hiding

Use dense construction for less crushing

Use 100% solution dyed fiber where aggressive cleaning is required

Use impermeable backings in extreme maintenance areas

Improper Color SpecificationImproper Color SpecificationThere are no winnersThere are no winners

The System Approach The System Approach A Part of Asset Management A Part of Asset Management

Preventative Maintenance

Education; Planning; Clean Surroundings; Proper Matting

Interim Maintenance

Appearance Improvement using

Encapsulation Technology

Extraction / Deep CleaningHigh Performance

Hot Water Extraction

Proper Drying

The System

Daily Maintenance

Proper Vacuuming

Spot Removal

Scheduled Maintenance ProgramScheduled Maintenance ProgramCritical Part of Asset ManagementCritical Part of Asset Management

Permanent Loss of AppearancePermanent Loss of Appearance

700,000 foot traffics

Proper Cleaning

700,000 foot traffics

Improper Cleaning

Trained ProfessionalsTrained ProfessionalsIn the Cleaning IndustryIn the Cleaning Industry

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CRI Seal of ApprovalCRI Seal of Approval Choosing Proper Equipment and Cleaning ProductsChoosing Proper Equipment and Cleaning Products

The Carpet & Rug Institute - Seal of Approval Program:

•Cleaning Solutions•Efficacy; re-soiling; pH; optical brighteners; colorfastness to light

•Vacuums•Soil removal•Dust containment•Carpet fiber retention

•Deep Cleaning Extractors and Systems•Soil removal •Water removal•Texture retention•Platinum, Gold; Silver; & Bronze Rating

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Walk-off Mats and Tiles

•The most exposure to soil and should be vacuumed once or twice daily

• Hard surfaces transition to carpet - soil on the hard surface can be walked onto the carpet

Matting and Walk-Off TilesKeeps the Dirt Out

Keep the dirt out!

Clean parking lots

and sidewalks

Use properly sized,

well placed mats to

trap dirt

Keep mats clean!

Anticipate special

situations with extra

matting

Vacuuming Vacuuming Your Single Most Important StepYour Single Most Important Step

80 to 85% of dry soil can be removed by proper vacuuming

The Single Most Important Task in The Single Most Important Task in Your Program!Your Program!

Vacuum Cleaner SpecificationsVacuum Cleaner SpecificationsProper Equipment is ImportantProper Equipment is Important

• Dual motor upright

• Rotating cylindrical brushes

• Top loading type

• Paper bag type filters

• High efficiency or micro-filtration rating

• Change bags when 1/2 to 2/3 full

• Certification in the CRI’s Seal of Approval Program are recommended

Vacuuming

Use uprights in entrances/high traffic

Back packs only in low traffic

Back packs great for under desks and tables

Spots and Spills Spots and Spills Response time to spots is critical for successful

removalScrape up solid matter

Blot

Work from outer edge of spot towards the center

A spotting extractor is ideal or even a small wet/dry vac

for rinsing

Spots are the result of a contaminant on the carpet

and can easily be removed with proper cleaning

techniques

Follow Manufacturers RecommendationsFollow Manufacturers RecommendationsMore Is Not Always BetterMore Is Not Always Better

Re-soilingRe-soilingA Major Cause of Spots ReturningA Major Cause of Spots Returning

The Physics of WickingThe Physics of WickingWhy Spots ReturnWhy Spots Return

Spots Return for Only Two Reasons

Spot and Stain RemovalSpot and Stain Removal

Encapsulation Method

Pre-spray with Encapsulation Solution

Agitate

Vacuum at next cycle

Spotting Extractor Remove and flush spills

Stains Stains alter the color of the carpet

Require special attention

Encapsulation TechnologyEncapsulation TechnologyAppearance Improvement Appearance Improvement

Low moisture system

Encapsulates soil to enable removal by

vacuuming

Many encapsulates are also used as

traffic lane and spot cleaners

Does not replace hot water extraction

Encapsulation ProcessEncapsulation Process

Apply Encapsulation Chemistry and brush

Twin Cylindrical Brush Agitates & Lifts Pile

20 Minute Dry Time1500 -4,000 sq. ft. per

hour

Next Vacuum Cycle

Labor Saving

Quick Drying

Thoroughly

Pre-Vacuum

Deep CleaningDeep CleaningHigh Performance Hot Water ExtractionHigh Performance Hot Water Extraction

Self ContainedWalk Behind Extractor with Cylindrical Brush

Portable ExtractorVariable Pressure Pump

Heater / Burner

Self ContainedHigh Recovery Rate and

Maximum Efficiency

Hot Water Extraction ProcessHot Water Extraction Process

Pre-vacuum thoroughly

Pre-spray using a quality cleaning agent

Agitation of cleaning solution into the carpet

pile increases cleaning performance

Allow ten minutes of dwell time

Extract using high performance extraction

equipment

Speed dry

Hot Water Extraction - DryingHot Water Extraction - Drying

Air Movement:

Reduces drying time

Quiet operation

Carpets should be dry before traffic is allowed

Continuous operation of HVAC reduces drying

time

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