showcase Carpet Care Cautiously Caring For Carpet Carpet as a flooring surface is a health and monetary investment, making prudent care chief. 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 manag-ers can put into place to keep these variables from pre-maturely wearing or damaging carpeting. These procedures include daily vacuuming, periodic deep cleaning and training staffs as to proper chemical and equipment use and choosing ideal products 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 understanding 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 manufacturers are taking into consideration the poten-tially negative 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. Portable Carpet Extractor Advance offers a variety of commercial and industrial floor cleaning equipment that serve as effective carpet care solutions. The ET600 portable extractor is the newest addition to the company’s line of carpet extractors. Providing superior heating capabilities, the ET600 ensures continuous heating of solution to 212 degrees Fahrenheit to attack even the toughest carpet stains. The ET600 is available in two pressures — 100 pounds of pressure per square inch (PSI) and 400 PSI — to satisfy light-duty cleaning and deep extraction requirements. Advance, a brand of Nilfisk-Advance Inc., has been developing cleaning equipment for over 100 years. Advance Product Information no. 153 www.cmmonline.com 25
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