Research has turned up some interesting facts on the troublesome problem of dust and dirt. Consider the following:

• More than 80% of dust and dirt in public buildings is tracked from outside.
• One square yard of commercial carpet can accumulate one pound of dirt a week and up to two pounds of dirt a week during wet weather.
• Dirt and dust cause 90% of computer failures.
• Over 30% of worker injuries are slip related.
• Dust is a major source of indoor air pollution.
• 91% of shoppers select a store to shop in because of its appearance.

It is estimated that 90% of building maintenance cost is labour and 39% of all custodial time is devoted to floor cleaning and maintenance.
Clearly, dust and dirt are major problems and yet removing dirt from your premises can be labour-intensive and costly. For instance:

• The cost of removing one pound of dirt from a building can easily exceed $500.
• Only 10% of dirt is removed from floor mats with a vacuum cleaner.
• Water and tracked-in dirt can quickly damage vacuums.

With high quality, attractive and durable floor mats and mat cleaning and exchange service, Nor-Tec Linen can help you keep your premises free from dirt, dust and water at a fraction of the cost and hassle of doing this work yourself. Contact us to find out how we can help you and your business.