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The Value of Third Party Eco-Certifications to the Cleaning and Restoration Professional

It is hard to believe that it has been more than 30 years since the first eco-certification program was launched. Eco-certified technology has come a…

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Chemistry Business sustainability

What Makes Urine Glow Even After Cleaning?

Does this sound familiar?

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Chemistry

Accidents Happen! The Steps for Removing Acid Etchings on Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is sensitive to any acid. Even common acids such as orange juice are acidic enough to make permanent etches on some stainless steel.

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Chemistry

The Trifecta of Cleaning Agents

Chemistry is the basis for presprays, rinses as well as spot and stain removers. Different formulations will be more appropriate for use on some…

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Chemistry

Specialized Cleaning Agents

Appropriate chemistry is the basis for pre-sprays, rinses, spot and stain removers, deodorizers, protectors, etc. Different formulations will be more…

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Chemistry

The Factors Needed to Determine the Best Cleaning Solution for Your Situation

Every carpet cleaner goes through product testing, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Unfortunately, conclusions are generally based on…

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Chemistry

Liquids Versus Powders

The three primary building blocks of cleaning formulations are solvents, surfactants, and builders (acidic or alkaline). All solvents are in liquid…

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Chemistry

Clearing up Common Misunderstandings Between Enzymes and Bacteria

There is much confusion in our industry between enzymes and bacteria. For example, products use enzyme in the name when the product actually contains…

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deodorization Chemistry

The Power of Boosters

I have heard it said often that any cleaning agent which needs “boosting” — or increasing the original strength of a product — is not a good cleaning…

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Boosters Chemistry

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