CM/Spotlight: Carpet Care IS NOT By: Robert Kravitz More W When it comes to cleaning carpets, the goal is to remove soils, not take carpet fibers for a swim. Always Better We hear the expression “low-moisture carpet clean-ing” frequently in the professional cleaning industry. However, many — especially those in the JanSan industry — are not always sure what low-moisture carpet cleaning is all about. While carpet cleaning falls under the umbrella of the professional cleaning industry, it is peculiarly considered a separate entity from the janitorial ser-vice and supply industry. Does it mean less water is used in the carpet cleaning process? Well, yes … and no. Does it mean more moisture is removed in the carpet cleaning process? Again, yes … and no. According to the Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning Association (LMCCA), which is a key main advo-cate for low-moisture carpet cleaning, the term refers to any method to clean carpets that allows them to return to their natural dry state in two hours or less at 65 percent relative humidity and at a tem-perature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Robert Kravitz is a writer for the professional cleaning industry. He can be reached at [email protected]. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Carpet Care . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Extractor . A low-moisture process allows for a quick cleaning turnaround, which is especially important in facili-ties that cannot sustain extended downtime to allow for drying. 28 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • June 2012 Image courtesy of U.S. Products
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