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No commentsRecently I inspected a carpet that was installed in the lobby of a commercial building. The complaint was premature wear and color loss. I worked with the carpet and the fiber manufacture as well as the maintenance company to determine …
Waste Water Disposal for Carpet Cleaning and Restoration
Carpet cleaners frequently inquire about how and where they may dump their waste water. This may be out of concern for the environment or simply a desire to avoid fines and other legal problems. A solution …
Carpet Recycling?
Increased efforts to recycle carpet have been making industry news for the last few years. These efforts include both ends of …
Red Discoloration Problems on Upholstery
Red discoloration problems with furniture fabrics continues to be an ongoing and costly issue to cleaning companies. Fortunately, more and more companies have become aware of …
100% Leather – Well Not Exactly
Attention leather cleaners! More and more American consumers are being sold leather labeled as 100% leather. Some of this upholstery is actually bi-cast leather. (Alternately called bycast leather or PU leather, appropriate term.) What is bi-cast leather, you ask?
Bi-cast leather is …
Green Washing and the Hog Wash of the Green Story
When I hear we have to “save the planet” by buying this or buying that, I have to ask “at what cost?” It is important to do our part and be good citizens of the earth; but it seems today’s focus is solely on how much …
Carpet Cleaning 2012 – Leading Indicators
Leading indicators are the first signs of a trend in business or economics. Let me share a few signs that indicate what to expect in 2012. … Many big corporations have been very cautious with spending money the last few years …
Damage Claims from Down Filled Upholstery Skyrocketing!
I first shared my concerns over discoloration with down filled cushions in July. I regret to say that what had been a very rare occurrence has become more and more common, and I feel strongly that I must once again share this issue with you, and add some late breaking news.
The Impact of Encapsulation
I am often asked about encapsulation cleaning systems. A common question is, “Where does all the dirt go?” The answer lies in the …
You Buy Carpet by the Year Not by the Yard
Most carpet selections are based on a square yard (or square foot) cost, color and looks. When you make your selection you should first determine how long you want …
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