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A new overall maintenance strategy for carpets from Host will be introduced into the UK marketplace in Spring 2012.


Strategem is an overall maintenance strategy that recognizes the performance characteristics of carpet and how carpet performs relative to soiling and cleaning and then applies targeted solutions that deliver clean, good looking carpet every day - all at very reasonable cost.


As Mike Egerton, MD of Host von Schrader, explains: “Strategem consists of five simple steps using Host’s Dry Extraction Cleaning System, which allows one of a building’s most valuable assets - carpet - to be kept looking its best every day, even in areas of heavy footfall. Prolonging the life of the carpet and cost effectively removing soiling in a targeted, controlled way.”


90% of the dirt that accumulates


in the carpet comes in on people’s shoes and 85% of that dirt is dry and best removed by vacuuming. Strategem suggests that walk-off entrance mats or inserts are used to keep the dirt out. Then use the HOST ExtractorVac to remove the dirt from the mats daily so the mats can keep on working.


The oily, greasy, sticky dirt, which


represents 15% of the dirt and is also found in the main traffic areas. This is removed by using HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner and the ExtractorVac. These areas are scheduled by Strategem for HOST cleaning on a frequency based on the traffic flow in the building.


Dirt will accumulate in the


main traffic areas of the building – even if you can’t see it. Carpet hides most of the dry dirt. Don’t be fooled, you must keep the soil from spreading. The majority of the dirt (85%) in the carpet is dry dirt and can be removed by ExtractorVacuuming. Strategem calls for daily HOST ExtractorVacuuming of the most highly trafficked areas to remove the build up of dirt.


Strategem outlines the removal


of spots and spills as they occur these can often be removed while ExtractorVacuuming the carpet by using HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner. Many of the spots will come out with a microfibre cloth moistened with water, or use the HOST Spot Remover.


There may be need to alter the schedule during winter months due to tracking of ice, snow and salt into the facility. Seasonal adjustments are normal. The important thing is to monitor the carpet regularly to make sure you are achieving the objective and managing your costs and labour time.


www.hostvonschrader.co.uk


Georgia-Pacific EMEA has unveiled a new website for its Lotus Professional® brand, supporting the company’s expertise in hygiene, wiping and food service in the UK and Ireland.


Communications Manager, Michel Reichert EMEA, comments that the new website will help to provide a European platform for the company, marketing key system products by


market segmentation for the HORECA, healthcare, education and office sectors.


www.lotusprofessional.co.uk


The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) has launched a new website at www.ukcpi.org.


Branded ‘Cleansmart’ the site aims to help consumers navigate quickly to the information


on cleaning and hygiene they need.


The website features three main points of entry: green cleaning, health & wellbeing and ask an expert. Cleaning is a cornerstone of our modern lifestyle and each section of the website offers a


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wealth of information on these key topics.


The website will be updated on a regular basis with news and tips, as will the twitter feed @UKCPI_cleaning, so check back to see what’s new at www.ukcpi.org


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