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Tom Forsythe

Tom Forsythe
Tom Forsythe has worked as a chemist for Aramsco since 2001 and has developed more than 200 products. These products are used in several brands including Bridgepoint Systems, Hydro-Force Viper products, Groom solutions; OmniPro, and many private labels. He has written numerous magazine articles and blog posts and has taught oriental rug cleaning and leather cleaning classes across the country. At a height of 6’6”, Tom remembers being a good basketball player.

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How To Remove Rust Stains From Carpet

Rust results from the reaction of iron oxide, oxygen, or water (including humidity). The best rust removers work differently on soft surfaces by…

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Spotting

Removing Synthetic Stains From Carpet

Synthetic stains come from science. These include kool-aid, medications, processed foods, etc. Molecular Modification is the act of adding or taking…

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Spotting

How To Remove Organic Stains From Carpet

Organic stains come from nature. These include fruit and their juices, wines, grass, urine, etc. Molecular Modification is the act of adding or…

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Spotting

Which is Better: No Odor or Light Fragrance?

Twentieth-century deodorizers that focused on pet issues generally had a strong fragrance, and chemical solutions and odor removal processes at that…

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deodorization

Identifying Leather Types

Sales of home furnishings have grown at about 4% annually in the last few years. Leather continues to be a major part of that growth with the market…

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upholstery cleaning

Unique Factors to Consider When Cleaning Protected Leather

The leather market has been steadily growing for the last two decades, with leather accounting for 38 percent of all upholstered furniture sales…

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upholstery cleaning

Powdered Enzyme Pre-sprays or Pre-sprays with Enzymes: Which Type Is It?

Enzymes enhance cleaning action in all types of formulas, but they are very narrow in what and how much they clean. Different enzymes include…

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Carpet Presprays

The Amazing Silkworm - Once a State Secret

You undoubtedly know silk as a lustrous, highly valued fabric used in rugs as well as beautiful garments and other fabrics. How familiar are you with…

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upholstery cleaning

Are You Worried About Damaging Silk During the Cleaning process? Here's some Important Things To Remember

The cleaning technician may encounter silk in rugs, upholstery, and cushions. There are several names for types of silk based on the way it is…

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upholstery cleaning

How to Eliminate Odors from Carpet Off-Gassing

Occasionally we hear from someone asking about “new carpet odor.” This is called off-gassing. Some folks are under the impression that off-gassing…

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Carpet

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