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Sustainability Planning

Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment.

Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, and that permit fulfillment of the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations.

IICRC

Look for the IICRC logo when choosing a carpet and textile cleaning service provider.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is an international, independent, non-profit certifying body. It promotes high standards and ethics; while advancing communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry.

The IICRC writes the industry standards and guidelines for the Carpet and Textile Cleaning & Restoration, Water Damage Restoration, Structural Drying and Mold Remediation industries.

Sustainability Plan Basics

Walk-off mats and chair mats

80% of dirt is walked off within the first 12 feet of carpet or matting.

•    Be sure that mats are constructed of material that will trap soil and moisture.

•    Clean the mats often. If allowed to soil to the point of saturation, they will become a source of dirt for the carpet instead of protection.

•    The carpet mat should be large enough to ensure that people entering the building will take enough steps on them to remove the soil from their shoes. This normally will require three to five steps.

Every Facility is Unique

Many factors are evaluated to help determine your facility's individual needs.

Although many facilities have similarities, such as building style, business, or location, each of them has a unique set of needs. These may include:

•   Method of carpet installation
•   Carpet construction and fiber content
•   Use of the facility (law firms, high rise office building, retail space, medical offices, etc.)
•   Number of occupants
•   Foot traffic patterns
•   Weather factors
•   Soil type (outside soil tracked in, food and drink spills)
•   Management expectations
•   Budget