“Keeping my custodial costs in line is a constant challenge. Vacuuming seems to be a lot faster than mopping. Is carpet the solution?”

Durable by design.

Tough flooring for demanding spaces.
Conventional wisdom says carpet is a higher maintenance solution for healthcare facilities. The Mohawk Group has proven conventional wisdom wrong. Our modular and broadloom carpet offerings can take a beating and stand the test of time while actually reducing maintenance costs. That’s because we engineer performance into every product we make. From non-latex moisture barrier backings, to stain resistant fibers, to incredible dimensional stability, we design carpet that works for the long haul – and reduces the maintenance workload.

We’ve got your back.
No flooring is completely maintenance free. But with proper routine maintenance, such as vacuuming and following simple cleaning instructions, carpet from The Mohawk Group will maintain its beauty for years to come. Our carpet will also allow your custodial crew to clean more space in the same eight-hour shift than spaces with hard surfaces.* Let us show you the value of our carpet and how easy it is to protect your investment.

Can you maintain it?

* Source: APPA. Custodial Staffing Guidelines/Clean Ops Staffing Package.

I want our flooring to look good and hold up over time. What will make it last longest?

Contain your maintenance costs.

Duracolor: 96% of stains removed with clear water. Duracolor is permanent stain resistance – not a topical treatment that can wash off or wear away. Its patented ability to resist stains is engineered into its molecular structure and has been proven effective in millions of yards of demanding installations. No other stain resistance is engineered into its molecular structure and has been proven effective in millions ofyards of demanding installations. No other stain resistance technology comes close to Duracolor’s record of success. The fact that Duracolor can be cleaned with water or a mild detergent means you don’t need expensive chemical cleaners and you can reduce maintenance time and labor costs. Most importantly, Duracolor extends the useful life of your carpet, and is warranted to last forever.

Colorstrand: performance and beauty. Carpet made with Colorstrand® Solution Dyed Nylon combines enduring beauty with sustainable performance. With aesthetics that are unsurpassed by other solution dyed fibers, Colorstrand also resists color loss from cleaning chemicals and ozone degradation. In fact it’s five times more resistant to fading than conventionally dyed nylon fibers. Plus, Colorstrand’s 25% pre-consumer recycled content contributes to greener healthcare environments.

Choose lasting performance.

Soft or hard surfaces: performance products that fit the space. Healthcare flooring needs change throughout a facility. Why should a one-floor-fits-all approach be expected to work everywhere when your priorities vary from stain resistance to rolling ease to resilience under high traffic? Regardless of the space, the demand for maximum performance remains critical. The Mohawk Group specializes in fitting the right high performance product to the space to ensure ease of maintenance and the longest possible life cycle. Our hard and soft surface options promise exceptional durability, reduced maintenance costs and the option of replacing sections instead of whole areas. When your goal is performance, The Mohawk Group is the clear choice for the widest range of flooring options.

“I’ve always thought that soft surfaces increase the likelihood of infection in hospitals. Is that really the case?”

Who pays for in-hospital injuries and hospital-acquired infections?

Since October 2008, Medicare and private insurers no longer cover these expenses. Healthcare facilities are responsible for 100% of the costs. Increasingly, flooring is being recognized for its role in infection control and prevention of slips and falls.

“I know hard surfaces make it easier to clean-up spills. But are they better at resisting bacteria, fungus and mold growth?”

“Keeping my custodial staffing costs in line is a real challenge. It seems that vacuuming is a lot faster than mopping – is carpet the solution?”

“Can carpet actually decrease the likelihood of transmitting infections?”

High Traffic = High Dust

Corridors, waiting areas and nursing stations experience a lot of foot traffic on any given day. All of that walking stirs up airborne particulates that caregivers, patients and visitors could potentially breathe. Fortunately, carpet acts like a trap, reducing the amount of dust and allergens in the air. The particulates that fall to the carpet are held there and remain away from the breathing zone until they are removed by vacuuming or cleaning. On the other hand, walking on hard surfaces actually disturbs more particulates than walking on carpet and these remain in the air. So, for the highest traffic areas, The Mohawk Group can recommend carpet solutions that improve indoor air quality and create healthier facilities.

Low Traffic = High Maintenance

Some areas just need more clean-up. By their very nature, bathrooms, labs, patient rooms, surgical suites, supply areas and janitorial closets require more maintenance. That’s where the most spills occur and it’s where hard surface flooring can really shine. Spills on rubber, vinyl tile and other hard surfaces are easily cleaned. Hard surfaces also effectively resist the growth of bacteria, fungus and mold. Since these areas have the lowest amount of foot traffic, airborne particulates are much less pervasive. The Mohawk Group’s next-generation hard surfaces meet the demands of the messiest areas and complement our carpets so you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for the highest functionality.

“How can I make our facility safer and reduce work related injuries from slips and falls?”

Slip and Fall Injuries

Minimizing slip and fall incidents – especially in high traffic areas – is easy and cost effective with the right flooring. Patients, visitors and caregivers are more likely to slip and fall in the areas where they do the most walking. But, if they’re walking on carpet, their chances of slipping and falling are greatly decreased. And, if they do fall, they are much less likely to be injured because carpet cushions the impact.

Why are acoustics important in healthcare environments?

“Can you have cushioned flooring that reduces employees’ fatigue without increasing rolling resistance?”

“Keeping my custodial staffing costs in line is a real challenge. It seems that vacuuming is a lot faster than mopping – is carpet the solution?”

Roller Mobility

When push comes to shove.
Healthcare facility employees are susceptible to a variety of workplace injuries, not the least of which are muscle and joint fatigue and injuries related to pushing hospital beds, wheelchairs or other rolling equipment. Until now, the flooring trade-off was cushioned carpet to fight fatigue vs. a hard surface for lower rolling resistance. Thankfully, The Mohawk Group delivers a solution that meets both needs. Our carpet products have a face fiber that fights fatigue coupled with a dense, low-compression performance backingthat reduces rolling resistance. You can finally have the best of both worlds.

Whatever works best – we have it

Bathrooms, laboratories, patient rooms, central and sterile supply areas, janitorial closets have unique maintenance requirements. Spills occur regularly and they need frequent maintenance. This is where hard surfaces shine. Studies of Healthcare workers and administrators show that carpet is preferred for the rest.