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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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Crayons: The $9.99 Color Repair Tool

The crayon technique for spot color repair to carpets is a convenient and portable means of restoring the color to small spots sometimes encountered…

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carpet coloring

How to Remove Tanning Spray from Carpet

Tanning sprays are a combination of oils and dyes that are often difficult to remove.

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How do I Clean Filthy, Trashed Carpets?

Procedures: Dry Soil Removal: Vacuum the carpet to remove as much dry soil as possible. It is easier to remove most dry soils before they are mixed…

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carpet cleaning

Should I Use A Liquid or Powder Rinse? Roles of Rinses that you May not Have Considered

The main goal of rinsing is generally understood to be flushing away residues of cleaning agents. It seems intuitive to rinse with clear water and…

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Carpet Rinses

How Silicone Defoamers Break Through Barriers to Break Down Foam?

One pizza company used the effective branding statement, “Better Ingredients Makes Better Pizza”. This statement holds true to making better cleaning…

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Chemistry special agents

This is crazy! How did these bleach stains get on my carpet?! Was my cleaner responsible for them?

Every household is full of chemistry. Products made with all sorts of solutions sit on the shelves of laundry rooms, kitchen counters, and medicine…

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Chemistry

Free Handout for your Customers: How to Care for Your Carpet

This guide is for homeowners and professional cleaners. Homeowners should use it to get the best care for their carpet, professional cleaners should…

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carpet cleaning

Dilution Ratios Explained. Are you Measuring Correctly?

HydroForce high-pressure sprayers are calibrated at 400 PSI water pressure. Your specific dilution may vary depending on your operating pressure and…

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Carpet

How to Correct Those Pesky Wickbacks: Realistic Guidelines to Nip Them in the Bud

Stains that seem to disappear only to reappear later, possibly resulting in a callback, have aggravated carpet cleaners for decades. Will we ever be…

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carpet cleaning Stain Removal

How to Remove Bug Spray that has Stained the Carpet

There are many pesticides that will permanently discolor carpets, especially if they are over-applied. A purple tint is common, but yellow/brown can…

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Stain Removal

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