Carpet Care and Maintenance Training Manual August 2009

Introduction

As stated from the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Carpet Maintenance Guideline:
“There is a big difference between cleaning a carpet and maintaining carpet. Cleaning is the removal of apparent soil…. Maintenance, in contrast to cleaning, is a scheduled on-going process of soil removal designed to maintain carpet’s daily appearance at a consistent level of cleanliness.”

Reasons for Implementing a Carpet Cleaning and Maintenance Program

There are three main reasons for implementing a carpet cleaning and maintenance program:

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  Carpeting is a significant financial investment for a facility;
  
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  It improves the overall facility image; and
  
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  It extends the life and preserves the appearance of the carpet.