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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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Navigating the Unseen Shortcuts: A Lesson in Following Chemical Instructions

I have a shortcut home from work that I keep secret from others. It was discovered after many trials and errors. However, I want to keep it to myself…

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Dual Purpose Solvents: Cleaning and Fragrance

A clear distinction has been artificially drawn between solvents and fragrances. It has been stated that essential oils are not cleaners, and a…

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The Relationship of Alkalinity to Resoiling

A question was recently asked if alkalinity causes re-soiling? Generally my conclusion was that alkalinity was not the cause, but primarily…

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Hydrogen Peroxide Stability

These general principles apply to all products from all manufacturers that use liquid hydrogen peroxide. All products formulated with peroxide need…

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Chemistry

Understanding Chemical Dilution and Cost

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Glowing Secrets: Everyday Materials Revealed Under Black Light

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A Beginner's Guide to Dyeing: Key Definitions You Need to Know

This article provides a comprehensive guide to different dye definitions used in the textile industry. It covers basic dyes, deep dyes, delustered…

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Cleaning with Chemistry: The Role of pH and Chemical Reactions

When cleaners get together and discuss technical topics, the subject of pH is likely to come up. Even more so, this has been true of dialogue between…

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Chemistry

Are You A Power Cleaner, A Finesse Cleaner, Or Both?

The definition for both types of cleaners will be broad to enable some discussion and evaluation of the type of business model adopted by the…

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The Rise of Degreasers

Degreasers have always been an important part of your cleaning arsenal. Historically, degreasers have been dominated by alkalinity and solvency.…

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