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. |
Seeing Results in Flooring for SchoolsBy Brian Simmons Schools can implement a cost-effective, sustainable floor cleaning program to meet green initiatives.... |
School Maintenance Strategies: Flooring/Carpeting (with related video)By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) School floor coverings must be kept clean well-maintained to prevent health-related problems stemming from poor IAQ.... |
Flooring for Schools: Unsightly WalkwaysBy Mark Baxter Facility managers can prevent or delay school traffic-lane soiling.... |
Sidebar: Heat and HumidityBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Wood floors can sustain damage from fluctuating humidity levels.... |
Covering all OptionsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Cost, function, comfort and environmental concerns affect decisions about what flooring to install in an education institution.... |
Floor HealthBy Jacalyn High School and university maintenance departments can improve productivity, student health and floor performance.... |
Fit for PurposeBy Tom Ellis Each flooring product has a unique purpose, so schools and universities should consider the proposed area before deciding what to use.... |
Carpet maintenance tips
As carpeting becomes a more popular floor covering for schools and universities, the importance of vacuuming to a facility's maintenance program grows.... |
Flooring/CarpetingBy Bob Abrams Backpack vacuum cleaners play an important role in the commercial cleaning industry.... |
Walk the WalkBy Paul W. Erickson Flooring choices for new and retrofit education facilities impact learning environments and affect student learning.... |
Floor ScoresBy Brad Drexler Choosing environmentally friendly rubber flooring can contribute to LEED points.... |
Steaming CleanBy 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 DayBy Dennis Jurecki With the right equipment and schedules, day cleaning can be a fit for many education institutions.... |
Flooring/CarpetingBy 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 CleanBy Robert Kravitz With the right chemicals and equipment, schools can establish an effective green cleaning program.... |
Custodial ProwessBy Alan Knopp Improving an institution's maintenance department can help the bottom line and improve employee satisfaction.... |
Keeping Carpet CleanBy Jeff West Proper maintenance techniques can help carpet maintain its appearance over a long life.... |
Strategies for Success: Flooring/MaintenanceBy Steve Hanig School and university cleaning professionals have to know their stuff. ... |
Working in a VacuumBy Allen Rathey Tips on evaluating and purchasing an essential maintenance tool.... |
Know-How: Flooring/Carpetingby Mike Kennedy Cleaning efforts should be focused on the most heavily trafficked areas of a school facility.... |
A Floor for AllJulie Strahle As more designs incorporate plans for multipurpose spaces, school administrators must consider flooring options carefully.... |
Maintaining Your CoverMike 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 SurfaceMike Kennedy Education institutions must weigh many issues when choosing flooring surfaces.... |
Revitalizing CarpetsAlison Woolford and Michael Hill With properly specified fiber and a comprehensive maintenance program, carpet can retain its appearance longer.... |
Know-How: Flooring/CarpetingMike Kennedy Choose the type of flooring that is best suited for the area in question.... |
