Carpet and Rug Institute Facts
The Wrong Carpet Cleaning Products Can Be A Costly Mistake
Commercial or residential carpet is durable and will keep its top quality appearance, as long as you use the right cleaning products and equipment. Use the wrong products, however, and you will substantially shorten the life of your carpet and waste your investment. Consider these 5 real-life examples.
Mistake Example 1: Commercial BuildingCustomer purchased 4,400 square yards of carpet at an installed cost of $183,000 |
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| + Carpet Design Life was 11 Years - Carpet "uglied out" in 4 Years |
Customer Lost $116,000 in Value! |
Mistake Example 2: HospitalityCustomer purchased 5,500 square yards of custom patterned cut pile carpet in a five-star hotel at $30 per yard for a total installed cost of $242,000 |
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| + Carpet Design Life was 7 Years - Carpet "uglied out" in 4 Years |
Customer Lost $103,000 in Value! |
Mistake Example 3: FinancialCustomer purchased 4,000 square yards of high-end nylon cut and loop carpet at $32 per yard for a bank on two floors of a high-rise building in a major city for a total installed cost of $227,000 |
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| + Carpet Design Life was 7 Years - Carpet "uglied out" in 2 Years |
Customer Lost $162,000 in Value! |
Mistake Example 4: Residential BuildingCustomer purchased 100 square yards of carpet at an installed cost of $3,100 |
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| + Carpet Design Life was 7 Years - Carpet "uglied out" in 2 Years |
Customer Lost $1,500 in Value! |
Mistake Example 5: Educational BuildingCustomer purchased 4,800 square yards of carpet at a cost of $67,200 less installation |
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| + Carpet Design Life was 12 Years - Carpet "uglied out" in 2 Years |
Customer Lost $56,000 in Value! |
Save Money & The Planet
Many of today's consumer products have a long life, especially if they are properly cared for and maintained. This is true for carpet, which can last from 7 to 12 years. Helping to extend the life of products not only saves money, but also is good for the planet because it avoids unnecessary production and consumption. But when carpet wears out or "uglies out" well before its time, that can double or triple the product's environmental footprint.
The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program certifies service providers and cleaning products that are safe for your carpet. Pearl Carpet Cleaning is one of only 4 approved service providers in the state of Missouri. Visit CRI to view a list of all approved service providers.
