--- title: Aramsco Pro's Corner Blog | Tom Forsythe (13) 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. (13) --- - [Home](https://aramsco.com) - [Pro's Corner](https://blog.aramsco.com) [![Aramsco](https://blog.aramsco.com/hubfs/Aramsco_May2019/Image/logo.png)](https://www.aramsco.com/) - [Home](https://aramsco.com) - [Pro's Corner](https://blog.aramsco.com) - Account - [locations](http://aramsco-live.epicorcommerce.com/locations/) - [education](http://aramsco-live.epicorcommerce.com/education/) - [about us](http://aramsco-live.epicorcommerce.com/aboutus/) # Pro's Corner ## Tom Forsythe ![Tom Forsythe](https://blog.aramsco.com/hubfs/Tom%20Forsythe%20in%20lab%20coat%20blog%20picture-1.jpg) 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. ### Recent Posts ## [Browning, Yellowing, or Wicking](https://blog.aramsco.com/browning-yellowing-or-wicking) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Dec 31st 2019 [![Browning](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Browning.jpg?width=1000&name=Browning.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/browning-yellowing-or-wicking) Cellulosic browning, BHT, or alkaline yellowing and wicking of spots and soils all describe a common problem: surface discoloration. Sometimes there… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/browning-yellowing-or-wicking) [carpet cleaning](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/carpet-cleaning) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Protection for Fabrics](https://blog.aramsco.com/protection-for-fabrics) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Dec 24th 2019 [![protection for Fibers](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/protection%20for%20Fibers.jpg?width=1000&name=protection%20for%20Fibers.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/protection-for-fabrics) Fabrics are diverse in composition, and the level of use varies significantly from home to office. However, the focus of protection needs to be on… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/protection-for-fabrics) [carpet protector](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/carpet-protector) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Necessary Factors For Effective Urine Removal](https://blog.aramsco.com/necessary-factors-for-effective-urine-removal) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Nov 26th 2019 [![My Post-2](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20Post-2.jpg?width=1000&name=My%20Post-2.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/necessary-factors-for-effective-urine-removal) Effective urine removal relies on proper chemistry and efficient extraction processes. It also requires proper judgment upfront -- sometimes the best… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/necessary-factors-for-effective-urine-removal) [carpet cleaning](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/carpet-cleaning) [Stain Removal](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/stain-removal) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [What Type of Cleaning Formulas Benefit From the Addition of Soil Resistant Polymers?](https://blog.aramsco.com/encapsuiation-in-perspective) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Nov 05th 2019 [![](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20Post%20Copy%20(6).jpg?width=1000&name=My%20Post%20Copy%20(6).jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/encapsuiation-in-perspective) Encapsulation currently dominates commercial carpet maintenance cleaning. There is a lot of misinformation being circulated since the process is… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/encapsuiation-in-perspective) [carpet cleaning](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/carpet-cleaning) [encapsulation](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/encapsulation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Efflorescence: The Browning of Tile & Grout Cleaning](https://blog.aramsco.com/efflorescence-the-browning-of-tile-grout-cleaning) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Oct 22nd 2019 [![Efflorescence Blog](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Efflorescence%20Blog.jpg?width=1000&name=Efflorescence%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/efflorescence-the-browning-of-tile-grout-cleaning) Efflorescence is the natural movement of mineral salts caused by moisture in cementitious grout and appears as a white, chalky substance on the… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/efflorescence-the-browning-of-tile-grout-cleaning) [Aramsco Clean](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/aramsco-clean) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Protectors for Oleophilic Fibers](https://blog.aramsco.com/protectors-for-oleophilic-fibers) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Sep 25th 2019 [![My Post - 2019-09-25T133433.176](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20Post%20-%202019-09-25T133433.176.jpg?width=1000&name=My%20Post%20-%202019-09-25T133433.176.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/protectors-for-oleophilic-fibers) Over the years, manufacturers and distributors of protectors for oleophilic fibers and fabrics have hosted many seminars focusing on both performance… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/protectors-for-oleophilic-fibers) [carpet cleaning](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/carpet-cleaning) [Stain Removal](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/stain-removal) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Liquids Versus Powders](https://blog.aramsco.com/liquids-versus-powders) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Mar 13th 2019 [![My Post - 2019-03-20T072610.199-2](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20Post%20-%202019-03-20T072610.199-2.jpg?width=1000&name=My%20Post%20-%202019-03-20T072610.199-2.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/liquids-versus-powders) The three primary building blocks of cleaning formulations are solvents, surfactants, and builders (acidic or alkaline). All solvents are in liquid… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/liquids-versus-powders) [Chemistry](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/chemistry) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Clearing up Common Misunderstandings Between Enzymes and Bacteria](https://blog.aramsco.com/enzymes-and-bacteria) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Mar 07th 2019 [![My Post (95)-4](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20Post%20(95)-4.jpg?width=1000&name=My%20Post%20(95)-4.jpg)](https://blog.aramsco.com/enzymes-and-bacteria) There is much confusion in our industry between enzymes and bacteria. For example, products use enzyme in the name when the product actually contains… [Read More](https://blog.aramsco.com/enzymes-and-bacteria) [deodorization](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/deodorization) [Chemistry](https://blog.aramsco.com/tag/chemistry) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [What Superior Water Quality Can Do For Your Cleaning?](https://blog.aramsco.com/water-quality) Posted by Tom Forsythe on Mar 07th 2019 [![](https://blog.aramsco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/water%20quality.png?width=1000&name=water%20quality.png)](https://blog.aramsco.com/water-quality) The differences between hard and soft water have long been discussed for all sorts of applications. 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