Carpet with loads of soil and oils has always been a cleaning issue but has been exacerbated by the dramatic increase in the sales of polyester…
Actually, these residues are not soap but are from surfactants. Soap is a common generic term and products used to correct extensive surfactant…
Enzymes enhance cleaning action in all types of formulas, but they are very narrow in what and how much they clean. Different enzymes include:…
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…
Greasy carpet has always been an issue but has been exacerbated by the dramatic increase in the sales of polyester carpet. Oil loves to bond to…
The attributes of D’limonene are compelling and are nature’s boost to cleaning. They include: biodegradable; 100% natural; derived from a by-product…
Cellulosic browning, BHT or alkaline yellowing and wicking of spots and soils all describe a common problem: surface discoloration. Sometimes there…
Effective urine removal relies on proper chemistry and efficient extraction processes. It also requires proper judgment up front -- sometimes the…
Encapsulation currently dominates commercial carpet maintenance cleaning. There is a lot of misinformation being circulated since the process is…