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 …
Heat and Structural Drying
There are 1.67 septillion molecules in a water drop. Each molecule is “bonded” or “attracted” to all the other molecules. When a molecule escapes the “hold” that the drop of water has on it, you now have a single molecule, out in the air, which has …
Carpet Dyes Part 1
Carpet Mill Maintenance Recommendations,Cleaning & Restoration Technical Bulletins,General,Technical "How To" 
No commentsWhy Should I Care How Carpet Is Dyed?
Knowledge is power. Understanding carpet dyes can both make you money and save you from unnecessary expense.
On a commercial carpet cleaning project I worked on, the carpet was dyed by multiple methods. One color would have come off during our standard cleaning while the others …
We Are too Poor to Buy Cheap Carpet
When I heard Jake Grant, Superintendent for Facilities and Operations, Barrow County School District say “We are too poor to buy cheap” I was a little confused. Isn’t …
The Importance of Pre-Vacuuming
Pre-vacuuming is critical in order to provide our valued clients with carpet that is truly clean and healthy. Professional textile cleaners recognize that the cleaning process must improve the appearance of the carpet in addition to leaving the carpet in the healthiest state possible. Textile cleaners who are successful in today’s environmentally conscious market strive to reach …
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