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What Are the Acidic Rinses That I Can Use? There are various acidic rinses. Some formulas (predominantly acids) are designed as neutralizers,…

Whether you’re a veteran of the industry, or have years of experience under your belt, reading about the importance of wearing gloves while working…

Professional cleaners are always in need of cleaning solutions, equipment, and procedures that are equipped to deal with months of oily soil buildup.

Sealers may be topical (meaning they stay on the surface) or impregnating (also called penetrating). Topical sealers give gloss or shine initially…

Over the years, manufacturers and distributors of protectors have led seminars and other marketing focused on the performance of their product and…

Let's start with an obvious but important fact; fabric protection is one of the most profitable services a cleaner can perform. It's not uncommon for…

The answer depends on the ingredient mix. Some formulas are designed as neutralizers which would pre-dominantly include acids. Other formulas go…

In a recent conversation with Gordon Hanks, the past chief executive officer (CEO) of Bridgewater, I learned that the carpet cleaning business they…

Hard water impacts your equipment. It also binds up some ingredients for water softening instead of their cleaning function. This makes it necessary…

The buildup of scale in any carpet cleaning machine has a negative impact on performance. Scale is a combination of minerals from hard water and…