CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CARE
UPRIGHT FUNK
A well thought out cleaning and maintenance regime for floors is something that should be essential to all facility managers. Justin Binks, Director of SEBO UK explains why such a regime is so important.
Appropriate cleaning regimes help enhance the longevity and performance of all floorcoverings and must embrace the frequency of cleaning as well as the method used. For flooring manufacturers, putting these messages across, and providing sound guidance to their clients, should be an integral part of good customer service and will help build their reputation in the marketplace.
Frustratingly, complaints about flooring often stem from a poor cleaning regime rather than any inherent problem with the flooring product. One problem is that advice is not properly or effectively communicated from the manufacturer’s client, who may be the architect or building owner, to those responsible for organising and undertaking the cleaning. There is also the issue of those charged with cleaning not acting upon or understanding any advice that is given.
To maintain the appearance and longevity of carpets it is vital that appropriate vacuum cleaners and maintenance routines are used. One of the main causes of damage to a carpet is the fine grit and abrasive particles that can sink into the pile. Foot traffic across the surface
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then crushes the pile against these particles, causing the fibres to be cut and excessive wear to occur.
To maintain the
appearance and longevity of carpets it is vital that appropriate vacuum
cleaners and maintenance routines are used.
If the pile of a carpet becomes compressed it tends to hamper the removal of grit and dirt, so suction on its own is not always effective. For this reason, cylinder vacuum cleaners are relatively inefficient and, where they are used, the appearance and longevity of the carpet is likely to suffer. This is why carpet manufacturers tend to recommend upright vacuum cleaners. These have rotating brushes that are good at opening up the pile, which means that any trapped dirt is released and sucked out, along with hair and fibre that may have become ensnared in the pile. In addition to this, upright cleaners help avoid the problem of pile compression, that can cause a carpet to look dirty and worn.
When working with specifiers during the initial stages of a project, manufacturers of all flooring types should look to suggest solutions that can assist with long term maintenance. For instance, entrance matting. This prevents grit and dirt entering a building and saves damage to both carpets and hard floors. However, this matting must also be maintained to avoid it becoming clogged. Again, an upright vacuum cleaner is ideal as it will ensure that dirt is removed from the very base of the fibres.
Ideally, manufacturers should help by providing a cleaning and maintenance routine that is handed to the end user on completion of the flooring installation. This needs to include information on the type of vacuum cleaner and other cleaning equipment to be used, the frequency of cleaning and the most appropriate methods to use. A properly thought through cleaning programme will be sustainable, cost effective and minimise disruption, while at the same time ensuring the appearance and longevity of the flooring.
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