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Nat Sch, 1969
Descriptors: Cleaning, Flooring, School Maintenance
Dolan, Thomas G. – School Planning & Management, 2003
Describes the pros and cons of three broad categories of hard flooring: terrazzo, architectural finishes, and resilient flooring. Includes a sidebar on floor maintenance. (EV)
Descriptors: Flooring, Purchasing, School Maintenance, Selection
Hale, Olivia – American School & University, 2002
Describes how the dirt and grime tracked onto school building floors can be minimized with a few simple steps, such as walkoff mats, and using vinyl composition tiling. (EV)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Flooring, School Buildings, School Maintenance
American School and University, 1977
Guidelines for maintaining school floor finishes and carpeting. (MLF)
Descriptors: Carpeting, Finishing, Flooring, Merchandise Information
Cauwels, Jack F. – Sch Manage, 1969
Descriptors: Building Operation, Cleaning, Flooring, Preservation
Fitch, Keith A. – American School and University, 1975
Up-to-date information on "no wax" floors, metallized finishes, clear finishes, and "skim cleaning." (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Construction Materials, Flooring, Merchandise Information
Peer reviewedApplegate, Lindsay M. – School Management, 1972
Descriptors: Costs, Flooring, Gymnasiums, Physical Education Facilities
Wiens, Janet – College Planning & Management, 2003
Presents tips from experienced facility professionals for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of flooring and carpet. (EV)
Descriptors: College Buildings, Flooring, Higher Education, Purchasing
Gilliland, John W. – American School and University, 1968
Carpeting must be maintained through a proper maintenance program so as to extend the carpet's life and allow for continued sound control. Four types of common soils or stains are discussed--(1) dry soils, (2) water soluble stains, (3) petroleum soluble stains, and (4) other stains. Various cleaning methods, such as, vacuuming, spot removal, wet…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Carpeting, Cleaning, Educational Environment
Harrison, Barker – American School and University, 1979
Replacing small worn areas can prolong the life of an entire carpet or floor. (Author)
Descriptors: Carpeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Flooring
Griffin, William R. – College Planning & Management, 1999
Examines six steps to maintaining hard wood and resilient floors in educational facilities that can provides a high level of appearance, safety, sanitation, and prevention of damage. Specific cleaning techniques accompany each step. (GR)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Educational Facilities, Flooring, Guidelines
Larock, Barb – American School & University, 2000
Explores how establishing a floor-care maintenance program can reduce costs, improve safety, and enhance a school's appearance. Topics include the use of entrance matting to reduce dirt and water tracking, cleaning with floor pads and brushes, and proper chemical cleaning management of hard wood floors. (GR)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education, Flooring, Postsecondary Education
Grady, Pat – School Planning & Management, 2002
Discusses the essential role played by the school custodian in providing a clean and healthy environment. Details various floor cleaning methods and materials. (EV)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education, Flooring, School Buildings
Gardner, John C. – American School and University, 1975
Describes how to determine manpower requirements. (Author)
Descriptors: Flooring, Labor Needs, School Maintenance, Standards
Weston, William – American School and University, 1978
Reasons why carpet appearance is affected by the type of shampoo used and methods of maintaining resilient floors. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Carpeting, Chemical Reactions, Cleaning, Elementary Secondary Education
