ProTeam Improves Carpet Cleanliness at University of Georgia

Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval Vacuum Manufacturer Wins Accolades at the University of Georgia

Congratulations, ProTeam, and how ‘bout them (cleaner) Dawgs! 

An article on Cleaning and Maintenance Management Magazine’s online site titled University Of Georgia Credits ProTeam For Improved Campus Cleanliness And Cost Savings tells about how commercial vacuum manufacturer ProTeam  is being credited with improving cleanliness and saving money at the University of Georgia (UGA) campus in Athens.

UGA recently upgraded their cleaning practices to conform to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS). One of the changes the school introduced was the use of ProTeam vacuums. ProTeam is a participating manufacturer in the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval testing and certification program for carpet cleaning products and equipment. Twenty-six ProTeam vacuum models have passed the SOA program’s rigorous testing. 

Here’s an excerpt from the article.

“Kimberly Thomas, UAG PPD Assistant Director—Services, found an instant increase in cleanliness and productivity by replacing their old machines with ProTeam backpack vacuums. "We switched to ProTeam vacuums for better air quality and technological improvements with (our cleaning) equipment. ProTeam's equipment is more ergonomic and the staff loves it." She says that IAQ has dramatically improved as the amount of dust inside the halls and classrooms has diminished. She also believes that the overall health of the UGA custodial staff has improved, helping to reduce the absenteeism and improve staff retention.

Prior to switching to ProTeam, vacuuming on campus was not scheduled on a consistent basis, and the results were telling even with a custodial staff of 326 members. Now, the cleaning crews incorporate more frequent vacuuming schedules into their daily work assignments and are very pleased with the comfort and ease-of-use of the ProTeam backpack vacuums. They say they appreciate how much faster and easier it is to maneuver around desks and through large halls in the 275 buildings on campus. And the number of equipment repairs has dramatically reduced since switching to ProTeam vacuums. Thomas says that all of these factors have not only contributed to a happier staff but to an increase in overall cost savings.

‘"We are very happy with the service, and (with the) positive feedback our staff and campus clients have provided about the use of our ProTeam equipment. We selected ProTeam because of the high quality and craftsmanship, ergonomic design and most importantly, the ability of the equipment to produce great results."’

Because of its leadership in being a certifiably green, clean campus, UGA received an "honorable mention" for the 2008 Green Cleaning Award given by American Schools and Universities Magazine. Thomas says that UGA is implementing ProTeam's Team Cleaning® system this year, where four types of specialists concentrate on defined cleaning tasks. This is yet one more step UGA is taking in solidifying its place on the frontline of increased productivity, health and happiness on campus.”’

Congratulations, ProTeam! (And Go Dawgs!!)

Bethany