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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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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

Use this Free Spreadsheet to Calculate the True Cost of Your Carpet Cleaning Business

The most frequent questions that owner/operators ask are usually related to how to price their services. How much per sq. ft. should I charge? What…

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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

Floodwater Restoration Procedure: The Pittsburgh Protocol

This procedure is known as the Pittsburgh protocol. Its use is advised for structures that have been exposed to Category 3 water (mainly rising…

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Restoration remediation

Reliable Steps for Removing Pervasive Skunk Odor

The scent of skunk is very pervasive, and it invades every nook and cranny. No odor control will be complete if any areas of the odor are missed.

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Odors deodorization

Crime Scene Cleaning: Fingerprint powder removal isn't gruesome, but it isn't easy, either.

You’ve seen the CSI and police shows where someone’s home or business becomes a crime scene.

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Trauma Cleaning

The Raw Ingredients that Power Improved Cleaning: Agent #9 SUPER SURFACTANT!

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

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