Warranty

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Vacuuming Frequencies
Because the vast majority of soils are tracked-on, vacuuming frequencies should be determined by using a copy of the
facility floor plan and the chart below to identify the type of traffic each area is subjected to on a daily basis. Traffic
types can be broken down into Light, Medium, and Heavy Traffic categories which are based on the number of times a
person walks on a specific concentrated area. The examples listed below provide a recommended vacuuming
frequency for each area based on their typical traffic type.
Area
Traffic Type
Vacuuming Frequency
Entries
Heavy
Daily
Lobbies
Heavy
Daily
Corridors
Heavy
Daily
Cafeterias
Heavy
Daily
General Offices
Medium
3 Times per Week
Classrooms
Medium
3 Times per Week
Interior Hallways
Medium
3 Times per Week
Private Offices
Light
Weekly
Boardrooms
Light
Weekly
Conference Rooms
Light
Weekly
Spot Cleaning
Spots and spills are inevitable. When they occur, it is imperative to identify what was spilled, and immediately spot
clean properly to prevent staining. Proper spot cleaning will help allow a carpet to resist staining, and soiling that spots
and spills can attract. Proper spot cleaning will also make deep restorative cleaning easier and less expensive to do.
PLEASE NOTE: Spot cleaning should be performed on a daily basis using water or the recommended spot cleaners
listed here.
How to Spot Clean
To help protect against staining, blot up spots and spills immediately. Always spot clean initially using only water. If
necessary, then use the recommended spot cleaners listed here by applying them to a clean, white terry cloth towel,
and then blotting from the outside of the spot or stains toward its center. Never scrub or abrasively rub when spot
cleaning. If solid matter is present, start by gently scraping-up solid material, and then vacuum to remove loose matter.
Spot clean wet spills by dry blotting first, using a clean, and dry white terry cloth towel. Spot clean oily-based
substances by first softening any solid matter by using isopropyl alcohol. Proceed using a dry volatile solvent or citrus
solvent spot cleaner. Never apply solvents or any other spot cleaner directly to your carpet. Blot clean until the stain is
removed, or until it ceases to transfer onto the towel. Some spots and spills require repeat spot cleaning, and/or the
use of the next recommended spot cleaner. The use of a weighted, folded dry terry cloth towel placed over spot
cleaned areas will facilitate the removal of residues that can cause spots to reoccur. Check towels every 30 minutes,
and replace as needed. Leave a weighted clean towel down overnight. If after following these spot cleaning
procedures a stain reappears, moisten the stain using water only, thoroughly dry blot, and repeat the use of weighted
terry cloth towels. Some stains require the use of professional spot cleaning. This is your responsibility.