Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Carpet /Rug Cleaning: All carpets/rugs shall be clean, free of spots, gum, crusted material, spillages, and removable stains. There shall be no evidence of fuzzing caused by harsh rubbing or brushing of carpet. Carpet cleaning by hot water extraction (truck-mounted) is the preferred method. 2. Carpet Spot Cleaning: Buildup, spillage or crusted material shall have been removed along with spots, smears and stains. There shall be no evidence of fuzzing caused by harsh rubbing or brushing of carpet. Spot cleaned areas shall blend with adjacent areas. 3. Carpet Cleaning by Thorough Vacuuming: Carpets shall be clean and free from dust balls, dirt and other debris; nap on carpet shall lie in one direction upon completion of the vacuuming task. Note: Prior to vacuuming area, move and vacuum under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, typing stands, boxes, etc.). Be sure to replace all items moved. After vacuuming, leave all rugs clean, free from dust balls, dirt and other debris. Prior to vacuuming, broom all edges not reached by vacuum. Straight suction vacuuming is not acceptable. The agency requires that a motor driven Commercial grade vacuum with HEPA filtered exhaust or equipment that meet these standards be used exclusively in all carpeted areas where water and/or snow does not present a problem. Empty dust and dirt from vacuum cleaner into a plastic trash bag, tie off and remove to a Dumpster. As part of the vacuuming process, carpet spot cleaning is required on an ongoing basis. 4. Carpet Cleaning/Salt Stains: Salt stains shall be treated as spot cleaning and completed daily. During periods of heavy salt staining hot water extraction of salt stains will be required. This work should take place weekly over the weekend so that the carpets are dry for Monday morning opening. 5. Dust Mop: Thoroughly dust mops all non-carpeted areas. Move and dust mop under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, typing stands, boxes, etc.). Be sure to replace all items moved. Dust mops must be treated with water based dust control chemical. Place dust and dirt into plastic trash bag, tie off and remove to Dumpster. 6. Damp Mop: Thoroughly damp mops all non-carpeted areas. Move and damp mop under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, typing stands, boxes, etc.). Be sure to replace all items after floor has dried completely. Use a clean cotton mop head that is in good condition. Use clean water at all times (change water often). Mop head must be only damp. No excess water can be left behind. Approved proper chemicals at proper dilution must be used at all times. Finished floor must be clean and streak free. 7. Floor Cleaning / Thorough Sweeping: Floors shall be clean and free of trash and foreign matter. No dirt, dust shall be left in corners, behind radiators, under furniture or behind doors. 8. Damp Mopping and Spray Buffing: Floors shall be slip resistant, free of marks, skipped areas, streaks, and mop strands. Walls, baseboards and other surfaces shall be free of splashing and marks from the equipment. The finished area should have a uniform luster. There shall be no buildup of finish in corners. Dust mopping must be performed with a treated mop. After sweeping and damp mopping operation, all floors must be clean and free from strings, bristles and dirt streaks. Leave no dirt in corners, behind radiators, under furniture, behind doors, on stairs or landings. Leave no dirt where sweepings were picked up. Leave no dirt, trash, or foreign matter under desks, tables or chairs. 9. Wet Mopping and Scrubbing: The floors must be properly prepared, thoroughly swept to remove visible dirt and debris, wads of gum, tar and foreign substances from the floor surfaces. Upon completion of the wet mopping or scrubbing, the floor must be clean and free of dirt, water streaks, mop marks, strings; properly rinsed and dry mopped to present an overall appearance of cleanliness. All surfaces must be dry and corners and cracks clean after the wet mopping or scrubbing. Chairs, wastebaskets and other similar items must not be stacked on desks, tables or windowsills, nor used in place of stepladder. All furniture readily movable by one person and intended to be moved frequently must be moved during all floor cleaning operations and replaced in original positions upon completion. Baseboards, walls, furniture and equipment must in no way be splashed, disfigured or damaged during these operations, but rather left in a clean condition. 10. Wet Mopping: Floors must be damp mopped and buffed between regular waxing operations. Prepare the floor by sweeping to remove all visible dirt and debris. The floor area will then be damp mopped and machine buffed to a polished appearance with a high-speed buffer.