When choosing a damage restoration company to provide services at a commercial facility, the business owner or property manager should make sure that the restoration company’s technicians are equipped with the proper certifications to safely and successfully complete the project. Certifications are equally important when it comes to building cleaning and maintenance services.
The team at SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County is proud to offer services that are backed by industry-leading certifications. One of the certifications that the team has earned is the Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician certification from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).
What Is the IICRC?
The IICRC was founded in 1972 and has become the standard-setting certifying body for the damage restoration industry, the cleaning industry, and the inspection industry. Since its inception, the non-profit organization has certified almost 50,000 technicians and 6,500 firms. The organization’s website notes, “The IICRC offers 26 different certifications across the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries that are taught by highly trained Approved Instructors and Schools.”
What Is the Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician Certification?
According to the IICRC, “Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) certification is designed as an academic and practical assessment of commercial carpet and maintenance processes and procedures. Emphasis is on the ANSI/IICRC S100 Standard for Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings, carpet cleaning methodologies, safety procedures, and developing standard operating procedures for individuals who will perform these procedures in the field.”
Topics covered in the certification courses include “the importance of preventative, daily, interim, and deep cleaning and how they contribute to the overall success of the commercial carpet maintenance program.”
Why Choose SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County for Commercial Carpet Maintenance?
Carpeting is an investment for a business. Forbes reports that “installation costs, on average, $700 to $2,000 to redo an area up to 200 square feet. Carpet material prices average $2.50 per square foot or $10 per yard. Carpet padding costs about $0.60 per square foot.” However, the market disruption brought about by COVID-19 has brought about rising costs for labor and materials, and the fluctuations continue. Both the price of new carpet installation and the current uncertainties stemming from COVID-19 are powerful motivators for business owners to invest in carpet maintenance.
Although even the best-quality carpeting will show signs of wear over time, regular maintenance can help the carpet stay clean and presentable. Do not wait until the carpeting is permeated with dirt to bring in the cleaning and maintenance professionals. If the carpet becomes too grimy, it may not be able to be restored. When a carpet is visibly dirty, people are only seeing the topmost layer of grime, which is above multiple unseen layers of dirt that have collected in the soft fibers. Below the surface, grime has become lodged in the crevices of the carpeting, devaluing the business owner’s investment. To prevent irreparable damage, the business owner or property manager must implement a regular maintenance and cleaning schedule before the carpet becomes too dirty.
Not only do maintenance and cleaning improve the appearance of carpeting, but they also lengthen the carpet’s lifespan. Carpet collects many different types of substances such as dirt, dust, grime, soil, pollen, lint, hair, crumbs, and mold. As a result of the constant accumulation of debris, vacuuming is an essential part of any carpet maintenance protocol.
At SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County, proactive carpet maintenance involves regular vacuuming, spot removal, matting prevention, traffic pattern adjustment, and the use of walk-off mats. The company’s professional carpet cleaning services are effective for both moderate and heavy soil accumulation in carpeting. A variety of specialized cleaning methods are utilized to keep carpets looking spotless. These methods include hot water extraction, showcase premier cleaning, deluxe precondition and rinse, bonnet cleaning, and dry cleaning.
In general, it is recommended that business owners or property managers schedule carpet cleaning every 12 months. However, daily foot traffic, the type of carpeting, the color of the carpet, and the amount of dirt build-up may necessitate more frequent cleaning.
To learn more about Cresson, TX, water damage restoration, call SERVPRO of Crowley and South Johnson County at (817) 297-8588. The team can also be contacted by email at office@servprocrowley.com.
