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For cleaner, brighter acoustic ceilings, carpets, and walls please call Ceiling Doctor at 416-243-1885.
The cleaning and restoration specialists.
Ceiling Doctor's unique process cleans, brightens, and sanitizes. End results may vary depending on surface type, age, and condition.
For excellent results and big savings please call Ceiling Doctor at 416-243-1885.
3) Ceiling Hygiene - Independent lab tests found bacteria and two genera of fungi, Rhizopus and Paecilomyces, on ceiling
tiles. Both are well documented aeroallergens and opportunistic pathogens responsible for various illnesses and infections.
Solutions: Periodically
sanitize your tiles with Ceiling Doctor’s exclusive process. Replace with new ceiling tiles. Periodic duct cleaning. Improve relative
humidity control.
*(Source-Armstrong Canada Ltd., Literature)
2) Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) - An NRC value of 0.60 for a new ceiling tile indicates that, on average, it
will absorb 60 percent of reflected sound when used in an enclosed space such as an office. A 1996 study published by the American
Society of Interior Designers found that 70 percent of office workers believe they would be more productive if noise levels were
reduced.*
Solutions: Preserve the NRC of your existing acoustic ceiling by periodic cleaning with Ceiling Doctor’s unique process.
Avoid coating or painting with unapproved materials that may reduce ceiling LR, NRC, fire resistance, or bond the tiles to the grid.
Install new ceiling tiles with a higher NRC.
1) Light Reflectance (LR) - An LR value of 0.80 for a new ceiling tile indicates that 80 percent of the light striking its surface
is reflected and not absorbed. The LR reading of a ceiling tile declines in direct relation to the accumulation of dust, pollution,
finger-marks, etc.. Adequate light is very important to worker health and productivity. Eyestrain is the number one office health
hazard reported by workers worldwide.* As well, brighter retail stores have higher sales volumes.
Solutions: Periodically clean
ceiling tiles, t-bars, light lenses and walls with Ceiling Doctor’s exclusive process. Relamp existing light fixtures periodically.
Improve direct and indirect lighting systems. Replace existing ceiling tiles with new ones with a higher LR value. Choose a lighter
decor.
What are the most important acoustic ceiling functions to maintain, and how do they relate to the success of my business?
Can I or anyone else buy Ceiling Doctor cleaning solutions? These products are proprietary formulations exclusive to Ceiling Doctor
and are designed to work best when applied with our exclusive process. They clean, brighten, and sanitize safely and effectively, without
promoting resoiling. You receive outstanding, long-lasting cleaning results and lower replacement costs. There are “off-the-shelf
products” containing bleach, peroxide, or enzymes that are relatively easy to obtain and cheap to apply. Unfortunately, these products may
actually increase your maintenance costs because they can accelerate resoiling and aging of the tiles, as well as promote surface
corrosion on the t-bars and air diffusers.
Which comes first ... ceiling cleaning or wall painting? Your Ceiling Doctor team has the equipment, skills and dedication needed
to achieve an excellent result regardless of the timing. However, you can help them to help you by scheduling the ceiling cleaning
before painting the walls and installing new carpets. This allows your crew the most latitude with operational equipment settings
and procedures, while reducing the need for precautions such as drop sheeting and masking, thereby also significantly reducing the
cost of cleaning. If new walls have already been constructed then we recommend that any fresh drywall compound near the ceiling be
protected with a coat of primer.
Is there anything special about the equipment used by Ceiling Doctor? Skilled professionals like electricians, carpenters, architects,
and medical doctors will tell you that the best results are achieved when using the right tool for each aspect of the work required.
Your Ceiling Doctor team is equipped with our exclusive “steam” cleaning process, products, and procedures, as well as
the experience and specialized training needed to use them safely and effectively to achieve the best possible results and
savings for you.
How does Ceiling Doctor service protect indoor air quality? Independent lab testing of ceiling tiles before and after Ceiling
Doctor cleaning service found a better than 90 percent reduction in microbial concentrations, including fungi and bacteria. The
two main genera of fungi found (and destoyed) were Rhizopus and Paecilomyces. Both are well documented aeroallergens which can cause
allergic reactions in sensitive people at low airborne concentrations. Chronic exposure to moderate airborne concentrations may lead
to sensitization and allergic disease in previously unaffected individuals. Also, both types of fungi are opportunistic pathogens
documented in various diseases and infections.
I installed three new tiles in my ceiling and they are noticeably whiter and brighter than the existing ones. What does Ceiling Doctor recommend? Clean
and sanitize the ceiling with Ceiling Doctor's exclusive process to minimize this “checkerboard” effect, however a difference
in colour may persist due to the age, condition, and colour of the original tiles. Also, your experienced Ceiling Doctor crew
can supply replacement tiles which match as closely as possible, and install them to blend with the original ceiling. This combined
cleaning and replacement service gives you the best looking result at the lowest possible cost.
My ceiling needs cleaning and also has some minor stains, scuffs, and holes. Does your service include repairs? Fingerprints, minor
nicks, scuffs, water stains, ground-in dirt around air diffusers, corrosion on metal surfaces, and holes in t-bars can
detract from an otherwise impressive cleaning result and may lead to high replacement costs. Fortunately, Ceiling Doctor also
offers repairs and touch-ups that enhance the appearance of your ceiling and save you money. Tile replace-ment can
be minimized by safely removing stubborn fingerprints, minor water stains and ground-in dirt, as well as by repairing small nicks
and scuffs. T-bar and air diffuser replacement can be minimized by filling or capping minor holes, and by professional touch-ups
and refinishing of damaged factory finishes.
This CEILING DOCTOR Web Site is operated by Rhonco Enterprises Ltd. - Copyright © 2007 Rhonco Enterprises Ltd.
The cleaning and restoration specialists.
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Ceiling Doctor provides professional ceiling cleaning and restoration services for suspended ceiling systems including acoustic ceiling tiles, t-bars and ceiling light lenses for businesses in Toronto and the GTA.
Suspended acoustic ceiling systems are engineered to reflect light, absorb sound, resist the spread of fire, and allow access.
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