showcase Carpet Care Caring For Commercial Carpet Carpet is a cozy and colorful covering that requires care and attention to maintain its vibrancy and feel. A After carpet has been selected as the flooring surface in a facility, cleaning staffs need to contemplate several factors to maximize the useful life of the carpet. Some of those factors include foot traffic, climate and facility use. However, these factors, which are non-constant variables that differ in each facility, cannot always be controlled. Instead, there are certain protocols facilities managers can put into place to keep these variables from prematurely wearing or damaging carpeting. These procedures include daily vacuuming, interim pro-cesses, periodic deep cleaning and training staffs as to the proper chemical and equipment selection and employing ideal procedures to match specific tasks. Traditional products are being revamped, upgraded and remodeled to promote ergonomics, productivity and overall safety. In some cases, training is required for complete under-standing of newer products, but manufacturers are working steadfast to make the equipment easier and more intuitive. In addition to products being easier to use, chemical manu-facturers are taking into consideration the potentially nega-tive consequences to user health. As such, several manufacturers are reformulating their products to be less caustic and safer not only for end user and building occupant health, but the environment, too. High-efficiency Extraction With Flexibility CFR’s all-new portable ECO 500 AW series upright extractors equip carpet cleaning professionals with all of the tools required to achieve contractor-grade deep cleaning results. These 10-gallon workhorses, which are Gold-level certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Seal of Approval (SOA) pro-gram and designed to meet a multitude of cleaning demands, are equipped with all-new advanced technology and high-efficiency air-watt motors for increased cleaning performance. The ECO 500 AW series upright extractor provides superior flexibility for smaller spaces, portability and tackles virtually any cleaning task including restorative carpet care, stairs, upholstery, fabric office partitions and even hard surfaces with grouted tile. With convenient, cost-effective and disposable filters, the ECO 500 AW series is perfect for cleaning crews on the go. CFR Corporation www.CFRCorp.com Product Information no. 150 22 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • January2013
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