Category: On the Job Procedures

The 7 Most Common Misconceptions about Carpet Cleaning Chemistry – Part 3 – Only using “stain resist compatible” chemistry

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Misconception #3 – You must use “Stain resist compatible” chemistry only, on warranted carpets When Du Pont introduced Stainmaster® (now owned by Invista) carpet in 1987, the spot and stain warranty that was tied to it really forever changed the...

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Understanding the newest technology in carpet and fabric protectors and how to sell them

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What are the components of carpet and fabric protectors? There are essentially three main components that can be found in most modern carpet and fabric protector formulations– short-chain fluorochemicals, dyeblockers (AKA acid dye resistors), polymers Fluorochemicals are what essentially provide...

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Do you brush, jiggle, or swirl? – Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning

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According to a recent survey published in Cleanfax Magazine, 4% of the respondents identified low moisture encapsulation cleaning as their primary carpet cleaning method. 54% said that they offer encapsulation as part of their carpet cleaning offerings, with truckmounted or...

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Why Oxidation Works Better than Enzymes at Pet Urine Stain and Odor Elimination

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Many professional carpet cleaners are still using enzyme based and bio-enzyme based deodorizers for dealing with pet urine odor problems in carpeting. Most of these products contain multiple strains or types of enzymes or bacterial cultures that are designed to...

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The Value of Heat in Extraction Cleaning

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  Since the mid to late 1960’s, when the very first portable hot water extraction machines for cleaning carpet were invented and introduced, arguments have raged about the value of heating the water that is used to extract the carpet....

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