July 09, 2009


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Flooring & Carpeting

It’s under the feet of the students and staff that walk the halls, but it’s no easy topic. Conquer your flooring and carpeting questions by viewing the articles below.

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Walk the Walk 

By Paul W. Erickson

Flooring choices for new and retrofit education facilities impact learning environments and affect student learning....

Floor Scores 

By Brad Drexler

Choosing environmentally friendly rubber flooring can contribute to LEED points....

Steaming Clean 

By Rick Hoverson

Today's steam vapor systems can address ongoing cost, safety and efficiency challenges in education institutions, and keep cleaning standards high for staff and students....

Day to Day 

By Dennis Jurecki

With the right equipment and schedules, day cleaning can be a fit for many education institutions....

Flooring/Carpeting 

By Mike Kennedy

Because some parts of a school facility might age and deteriorate out of view of those using the building, administrators might be tempted to put off improvements....

A Green Clean 

By Robert Kravitz

With the right chemicals and equipment, schools can establish an effective green cleaning program....

Custodial Prowess 

By Alan Knopp

Improving an institution's maintenance department can help the bottom line and improve employee satisfaction....

Keeping Carpet Clean 

By Jeff West

Proper maintenance techniques can help carpet maintain its appearance over a long life....

Strategies for Success: Flooring/Maintenance 

By Steve Hanig

School and university cleaning professionals have to know their stuff. ...

Working in a Vacuum 

By Allen Rathey

Tips on evaluating and purchasing an essential maintenance tool....

Know-How: Flooring/Carpeting 

by Mike Kennedy

Cleaning efforts should be focused on the most heavily trafficked areas of a school facility....

A Floor for All 

Julie Strahle

As more designs incorporate plans for multipurpose spaces, school administrators must consider flooring options carefully....

Maintaining Your Cover 

Mike Kennedy

Either carpeting or hard flooring can be appropriate for a school, but officials must make sure they have the resources to maintain the surfaces properly....

Getting Beneath the Surface 

Mike Kennedy

Education institutions must weigh many issues when choosing flooring surfaces....

Revitalizing Carpets 

Alison Woolford and Michael Hill

With properly specified fiber and a comprehensive maintenance program, carpet can retain its appearance longer....

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