New Survey Shows Why Colleges Must Ace Carpet Care

Colleges and universities face new standards of cleanliness for the 2020-21 academic year. According to a survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Whittaker, the leader in low-moisture carpet cleaning, from June 18-22, 2020 among 2,048 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, more than 4 in 5 Americans (82%) would take action after seeing dirty carpet at a college or university’s campus. Additionally, among this group, nearly half (48%) would question the college or university’s commitment to student and staff health and safety.

“As many colleges and universities prepare to welcome students back to their campuses this fall, it’s important to review cleaning procedures, including carpet care,” said Joe Bshero, director of technical services at Whittaker. “Clean carpet not only supports good indoor air quality, it gives staff, students and visitors a positive first impression.”