Pro's Corner

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

carpet cleaning

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

carpet protector

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

carpet cleaning Stain Removal

Machines Used for Encapsulation

Single disc rotary machine This machine has a motor on top of a drive block or a brush block and is driven through gears or belts. It can work in two…

Read More

encapsulation Equipment

What Type of Cleaning Formulas Benefit From the Addition of Soil Resistant Polymers?

Encapsulation currently dominates commercial carpet maintenance cleaning. There is a lot of misinformation being circulated since the process is…

Read More

carpet cleaning encapsulation

Winter Woes

As winter approaches I expect to get reminders about how to prevent your truckmount or portable equipment from freezing, the damage that can be done…

Read More

Business Equipment

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

Flooring Tile & Grout

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

carpet cleaning Stain Removal

What is the Difference Between Bicast Leather, Bonded Leather, and PU Leather?

If you found a great price on a wooden table for your dining room, ordered it, and then found out it was made from OSB (Oriented Strand Board) or…

Read More

upholstery cleaning

Oriental Rug Construction

When you think of Oriental rugs you probably think first of wool. Wool is the most prominent fiber for rugs. It is also the oldest known rug fiber.…

Read More

Rugs

BLOG HOME

Where the professionals go to learn about:

  • lead and asbestos abatement
  • professional cleaning
  • mold, fire, and water restoration
  • concrete surface preparation
  • business management

Subscribe to Blog

Recent Posts