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Soft Floor and Carpet Maintenance Best Practices

February 05, 2018 8:05 AM by Tennant Company

Posted in Best Practices



Soft Floor / Carpet Cleaning Best Practices


The maintenance of soft flooring options like carpet requires a reasonable and methodical schedule using a variety of cleaning techniques.

In the 5th chapter of our Retail Guide to Shine eBook, we share the D.I.R.T. methodology for soft floor cleaning and carpet care.

Daily Carpet Care

  • Frequency: every day
  • Result: clean daily dirt from high traffic areas
  • Action: vacuum
  • Equipment: vacuum cleaner

Interim Cleaning Solutions

Restorative Carpet Care

Treatment of Spots

By creating and sticking to a cleaning routine that balances wear and tear against cleanliness, you can keep your soft floor coverings looking fresh and new for years.


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Download our Retail Guide to Shine eBook to read more about employing best practices for soft floor care.


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