Grit Destroys Carpet and Floors

Grit From Dirt Destroys Carpet and Floors Foot Traffic Grinds the Grit, Tearing Apart Carpet Fibers and Floor Finish The concept is simple (but easier said than done), just keep your floors and carpet clean at all times. Sweeping is Quick, Cheap and Easy…

Grit From Dirt Destroys Carpet and Floors

Foot Traffic Grinds the Grit, Tearing Apart Carpet Fibers and Floor Finish

The concept is simple (but easier said than done), just keep your floors and carpet clean at all times.

Sweeping is Quick, Cheap and Easy

Depending on foot traffic and overall conditions, sweep as often as necessary to keep the floors from dirt, sand, ice melt and debris. Keeping the floors swept will also increase the safety of your employees and patrons while maintain a neat appearance.

Choose the Right Broom

The Following is a Brief Overview of Broom Filler Materials:

Tampico is a vegetable fiber obtained from Agava plants in Mexico. It is shipped from Tampico, Mexico and gets its name from that. Used primarily as a counter brush and dry floors.
Palmyra is a vegetable fiber from Indi and adjacent islands. It’s usually a cinnamon color and has medium stiffness and is water resistant. Good for scrubbing. Durable.
Horsehair, usually from Argentina. Price increases with length and stiffness of the hairs. Usually soft, but may be blended with other fibers to a moderate stiffness. Usually white, black or grey. Used as counter brushes, window and radiator brushes as well as brooms.
Nylon is a man made filament available in a wide range of thicknesses (.003″-.080″) with straight or crimped strands in a variety of lengths. Resists chemicals and water. Used pure or blended with other materials in many different applications
Plastic comes in many varieties, with unique properties. Polypropylene and polystyrene are most commonly used. Used in almost every kind of broom and brush application.
Flagging is a process of shaving ends of the fibers so it will sweep up fine particles.

Mop and Scrub to Remove What the Broom Might Have Missed

This will keep wet spills and other residue from doing further damage. This process can be done by wet mopping, auto scrubbing, or simply agitating with a stiff brush and squeegee to a floor drain.

Use the Proper Chemicals for Your Flooring Material and the Type of Soils That You’re Cleaning

Mix the chemicals with water just strong enough to clean the soils. You don’t want to leave any kind of chemical residue that will attract dirt. Chemicals that are mixed too strong will leave a residue. Read the label. Chemicals that are prone to leaving a residue are pine oils & quaternary disinfectants.

Avoid Using Bleach and Bleach-Based Products

Bleach, acids and strong alkalis are destructive to floor finish. Try to use products that are non-abrasive and neutral pH. Establish a floor maintenance program that includes sealing your floors, scrub & re-coating of floor finish and regular buffing/burnishing.

Feel free to contact us about establishing your program.