Daily Maintenance
Dry Dirt Removal
Carpets should be vacuumed daily using a commercial suction cleaner with a revolving agitator, the agitator being a bristle strip type.
Other key factors to vacuuming include the following:
- 1. Vacuum motor input of a minimum of 1000 watts
- Preferred separate motors for both vacuum suction and pile agitator
- Large capacity dust filling collection
- Hand held suction tool attachment
The effectiveness of the cleaning is dependent upon the regular replacement of bristle strips/brushes and the emptying of the dust collection area
Spot Cleaning (Stain Removal)
To ease the process of stain removal, prompt action is required. Professional stain removal kits must be available to cleaning staff; the kits ought to include all the tools needed to tackle likely occurring spills.
Cleaning staff should be familiar with stain removal techniques and chemicals, and a daily inspection for stains is essential.
The following rules should be observed when removing stains from the carpet:
- Apply the shampoo or chemicals in small quantities, avoid over wetting the carpet.
- Work from the edge of the stain inwards to prevent spreading the stain.
- DO not rub the pile, blot with tissues or an absorbent cloth.
- After treating the affected area, rinse with clean water and cover with a wad of tissues weighed down with a suitably heavy object until dry.
- Avoid walking on the area until dry.
- Dry absorbent powders are available which will assist on situations where cleaning personnel are unavailable.