Sustainable Carpet Cleaning
Sustainability in facility management is not a trend. It is increasingly a procurement requirement, a lease condition, and a budget line item that facilities are asked to account for. The Smart Care® system was built to meet those requirements without asking your team to compromise on cleaning results. The numbers are straightforward. One gallon of unheated water cleans 1,000 sq. ft. No wastewater. No heat required. No VOCs. No residue left behind in the fiber. And chemistry certified by the organizations that set the environmental standards for this industry.
1 Gallon
Cleans 1,000 sq. ft. No heat required.
Zero
Wastewater produced per cleaning pass.
69 dB
Operating noise level quiet enough to clean in occupied spaces.
3–12x
Less water used compared to hot water extraction systems.*
The Smart Care® system contributes to LEED Building Operations and Maintenance credits.
*Based on annual water consumption data for 250,000 sq. ft. cleaned quarterly. Whittaker system: 1,061 gallons. Walk-behind extraction systems: 3,300 to 13,333 gallons annually.
The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program is the nationally recognized benchmark for high-performance, sustainable buildings. The Smart Care® system directly contributes toward earning the following credits:
Indoor Environmental Quality
- Credit 3.1 — Green Cleaning: High-Performance Cleaning Program (1 point)
- Credit 3.3 — Green Cleaning: Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials (1 point)
- Credit 3.4 — Green Cleaning: Sustainable Cleaning Equipment (1 point)
- Credit 3.5 — Green Cleaning: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control (1 point)
Materials and Resources
- Credit 2.1 — Sustainable Purchasing: Electric-Powered Equipment (1 point)
- Credit 3 — Sustainable Purchasing: Facility Alterations and Additions (1 point)
System sustainability metrics for LEED documentation
- Water usage: 1 gallon of unheated water per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Wastewater: None
- Electricity: 800 watts at 7,500 sq. ft./hr. with no dryers or heaters required
- Noise level: 69 dB
- VOCs: None
CRYSTAL® Chemistry certified under Green Seal GS-37.
Several CRYSTAL® Chemistry formulations have earned Green Seal Certification under GS-37: Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use. The GS-37 standard is specifically designed to protect vulnerable populations including children in schools, residents in long-term care facilities, and patients in healthcare environments. To earn Green Seal certification under GS-37, a product must demonstrate effective cleaning performance, be non-toxic and non-irritating, meet strict VOC limits to protect indoor air quality, use responsible packaging, and provide clear training materials for proper use.
Learn more about Green Seal and GS-37
The most sustainable carpet is one that does not need to be replaced.
The average commercial carpet replacement cycle is 7 years. Facilities running a consistent interim maintenance program can extend carpet life to 15 years and beyond, reducing the material, labor, and disruption cost of replacement significantly. CRYSTAL® Chemistry is formulated to leave no sticky residue on the carpet fiber. Soil crystallizes and vacuums away cleanly, which means carpets do not resoil faster after cleaning and fiber integrity is preserved over time. That is not just better for the carpet, it is better for the facility budget and better for the environment. Carpet lifespan data sourced from Milliken Carpet.
Shop CRYSTAL® ChemistryAlong the way, we’ve earned the certifications that matter
We do not just say the system works. Carpet manufacturers recommend it. The CRI has certified it. And our CRYSTAL® Chemistry carries WoolSafe, Green Seal, Clean Seal, and LEED certifications. The credentials followed the results, not the other way around.
Questions about sustainability documentation for your facility?
Our team can help you understand which LEED credits apply to your building and what documentation is required.
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