Twentieth-century deodorizers focusing on pet issues generally had a strong fragrance. Chemical solutions and odor removal processes at that time…
Sales of home furnishings have grown at about 4% annually in the last few years. Leather continues to be a major part of that growth with the market…
The leather market has been steadily growing for the last 2 decades, with leather accounting for 38% of all upholstered furniture sales based on…
Primer on Sanitizers and Disinfectants for the Water Damage, Restoration, and Cleaning Industry The use of antimicrobials or a biocide on any…
Enzymes enhance cleaning action in all types of formulas, but they are very narrow in what and how much they clean. Different enzymes include:…
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…
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 off-gassing from…
Various acids like urea hydrochloride, phosphoric, citric, sulfamic, and glycolic are used wherever removal of calcium carbonate and limescale is the…
The answer depends on the ingredient mix. Some formulas are designed as neutralizers which would pre-dominantly include acids. Other formulas go…