Why Do We Matter?
How often may you ask this question, whether it’s in the spiritual sense, in the family structure, or in your vocation. The first two are dicey and best left to theological scholars and mental health professionals. The third item is one I hope we can address on a personal basis and is a topic for the first time in my adult life that I’ve felt as though I’ve answered.
At Centex Green the goal from our inception was to deliver the best carpet cleaning service available while in parallel making sure it improved indoor air quality and was safe for the client by not adding VOCs, using products that are built on renewable materials yet leave no residue (read this as biodegrades), made limited use of resources (water, fuel, electricity). I had no illusions; this was a tall order so it’s been a rewarding journey to develop a service that delivers on every aspect.
When I was working in the semiconductor eco-system I often wondered if what I did really meant that much to anyone … I’m sure it did. Companies built smaller, faster chips with improved computational power and programming features because of the work I did but the lead time from concept to end use were years. With Centex Green, the results are instantaneous, measureable, and real. As with the semiconductor work the enabler for Centex Green was science and engineering. In the same way that Apple and Microsoft saw the value in XEROX’s windows , Centex Green has recognized, tested, and put into practice bio-based science to provide what we consider an unbeatable service.
So you may ask what does this have to do with “why do we matter”. Simply put Centex Green delivers a process that effectively removes the film of dirt in your carpet and rugs while reducing the allergens and mold. The use of very little water means that there’s no chance for molds to grow. The products we use to suspend the soil in solution have a residual effect of hastening the decay process in the materials that cause odors by breaking down the amino and fatty acids. The limited use of water means the carpet and rugs are returned to use in less than 1 hour. And finally the equipment we operate offers a thorough agitation motion, working all sides of the fiber.
I personally did a home service today for a family with children and pets. As you would expect there were plenty of stains from both sources. After a clean with the Centex Green process the carpet which was spotted with many presents from Fido looked as good as new. The pile was straight and the cleaning product delivered again by giving the added bonus of killing the odors and leaving a fresh smell. Getting up in the morning and knowing that without a doubt you are delivering a service that improves the quality of living, minimizes the impact on resources and uses renewable resources is a feeling of excitement I wish everyone could enjoy. Centex Green is my professional holy grail, one I’d like to share with my friends and my friends I’ve yet to meet.
