You undoubtedly know silk as a lustrous, highly valued fabric used in rugs as well as beautiful garments and other fabrics. How familiar are you with…
Tom Forsythe

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The cleaning technician may encounter silk in rugs, upholstery, and cushions. There are several names for types of silk based on the way it is…
Occasionally we hear from someone asking about “new carpet odor.” This is called off-gassing. Some folks are under the impression that off-gassing…
Various acids like urea hydrochloride, phosphoric, citric, sulfamic, and glycolic are used wherever the removal of calcium carbonate and limescale is…
The answer depends on the ingredient mix. Some formulas are designed as neutralizers which would pre-dominantly include acids. Other formulas go…
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…
Chemistry is the basis for presprays, rinses as well as spot and stain removers. Different formulations will be more appropriate for use on some…
Appropriate chemistry is the basis for pre-sprays, rinses, spot and stain removers, deodorizers, protectors, etc. Different formulations will be more…
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…
Math and science have always been necessary to one another. Science evaluates and defines basic principles in the world that we live in. Math…