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title: Aramsco Pro's Corner Blog | Tom Forsythe (11)
description: 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. (11)
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# Pro's Corner
## 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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## [Acid's Unique Way To Clean Grout](https://blog.aramsco.com/acids-unique-way-to-clean-grout)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Jun 24th 2020
[](https://blog.aramsco.com/acids-unique-way-to-clean-grout)
Various acids like urea hydrochloride, phosphoric, citric, sulfamic, and glycolic are used wherever the removal of calcium carbonate and limescale is…
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## [Can An Acid Rinse Be More Than A Neutralizer?](https://blog.aramsco.com/can-an-acid-rinse-be-more-than-a-neutralizer)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Jun 17th 2020
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The answer depends on the ingredient mix. Some formulas are designed as neutralizers which would pre-dominantly include acids. Other formulas go…
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## [Gum and Adhesives Meet 21st Century Innovation](https://blog.aramsco.com/gum-and-adhesives-meet-21st-century-innovation)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Jun 10th 2020
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For years our industry has typically relied on solvents to remove gum and adhesives or similar, and with VOC restrictions now in 18 states plus the…
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## [The Trifecta of Cleaning Agents](https://blog.aramsco.com/the-trifecta-of-cleaning-agents)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on May 28th 2020
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Chemistry is the basis for presprays, rinses as well as spot and stain removers. Different formulations will be more appropriate for use on some…
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## [Specialized Cleaning Agents](https://blog.aramsco.com/specialized-cleaning-agents)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on May 21st 2020
[](https://blog.aramsco.com/specialized-cleaning-agents)
Appropriate chemistry is the basis for pre-sprays, rinses, spot and stain removers, deodorizers, protectors, etc. Different formulations will be more…
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## [Greasy Carpet Demands Aggressive Cleaner](https://blog.aramsco.com/greasy-carpet-demands-aggressive-cleaner)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on May 13th 2020
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Greasy carpet has always been an issue but has been exacerbated by the dramatic increase in the sales of polyester carpets. Oil loves to bond to…
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## [Common Place Math Principles to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Cleaning Solutions](https://blog.aramsco.com/math-principles-essential-to-the-science-of-cleaning)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Apr 29th 2020
[](https://blog.aramsco.com/math-principles-essential-to-the-science-of-cleaning)
Math and science have always been necessary to one another. Science evaluates and defines basic principles in the world that we live in. Math…
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## [The Factors Needed to Determine the Best Cleaning Solution for Your Situation](https://blog.aramsco.com/chemical-testing)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Apr 28th 2020
[](https://blog.aramsco.com/chemical-testing)
Every carpet cleaner goes through product testing, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Unfortunately, conclusions are generally based on…
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## [Protectors for Nylon and Wool](https://blog.aramsco.com/protectors-for-nylon-and-wool)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Apr 27th 2020
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In a recent conversation with Gordon Hanks, the past chief executive officer (CEO) of Bridgewater, I learned that the carpet cleaning business they…
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## [Carpet Fibers – Wool](https://blog.aramsco.com/carpet-fibers-wool)
Posted by Tom Forsythe on Apr 24th 2020
[](https://blog.aramsco.com/carpet-fibers-wool)
Depending upon the market you serve, you may clean wall-to-wall wool carpet about as often as you see a unicorn. Wool is a major part of the market…
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