Given all of the work they do in your facility, Building Services Contractors (BSCs), including commercial carpet cleaning companies, play an important role in a building’s pursuit of LEED Certification.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a worldwide green building certification program established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to advance environmental responsibility in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings.
Meeting LEED requirements is an important goal for facility managers. Working with building service contractors who understand LEED standards can help you achieve sustainability targets more efficiently.
From recycling and water conservation to reduced waste and green cleaning, your commercial cleaning company can contribute to the environmentally responsible operation of your building.
LEED Certification & Commercial Carpet Cleaning
Your janitorial company can help you earn LEED points in several ways, including through commercial floor care.
However, not every cleaning method qualifies for LEED compliance. Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning is the only method recognized by LEED standards.
Vacuum equipment must also meet the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval or Green Label certification, and operate at sound levels below 70 decibels.
Deep cleaning machines must meet similar certification standards and comply with low-moisture and green product requirements.
For facilities pursuing LEED EBOM certification, low moisture carpet cleaning is typically the best solution.
The Whittaker Carpet Cleaning System Is the Gold Standard
The Whittaker low-moisture encapsulation system is a modern, environmentally friendly approach to carpet maintenance.
A non-hazardous, no-VOC LEED-approved cleaning solution is applied using a sprayer or machine applicator.
A Whittaker machine then agitates the solution deep into carpet fibers, loosening embedded dirt and lifting the carpet pile.
The green carpet cleaning solution crystallizes around dirt particles, allowing them to be vacuumed away in as little as twenty minutes.
This encapsulation process combines eco-friendly chemistry with minimal water usage to deliver an effective, environmentally responsible cleaning method.
Need Help Achieving LEED Certification?
Interested in learning how the Whittaker encapsulation cleaning system can help you earn LEED points?
Stathakis provides commercial carpet cleaning solutions and maintenance programs tailored to facilities throughout Southeastern Michigan.
We use modern carpet cleaning technologies including truck-mounted extraction, portable extraction, low-moisture cleaning, and dry carpet cleaning.
These methods help extend carpet lifespan, improve appearance, and support healthier indoor air quality.
For more information contact Matt Brown, Stathakis Special Projects Manager, at 800-278-1884.
We also provide full building carpet cleaning, high-traffic area carpet cleaning , and carpet spotting services .
