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Detergent Residue -The driver for "Green" 0

Another argument to support going "green". 
What do your cleaning products leave behind?

Do any of the following apply to you?

  1. Have you ever cleaned a spot which mysteriously reappears a few days or weeks later?
  2. Do reappearing spots turn black and grow l

Stain Remover Characteristics 0

Stain Remover Characteristics

Selecting a stain remover is like a job interview. There are many applicants to choose from. They all seem qualified according to the label on the bottle to fulfill the job description. It can't be known if the correct solution was chosen until you test its ability to remove a carpet stain.

A true "all in one" stain removal product does not exist.

Carpet Fiber-which one for your lifestyle 0

What type of carpet fiber is best suited for your lifestyle?

The various types of carpeting fibers used will for the most part determine a carpet or rug's characteristics.

A fiber can be categorized as either:

Carpet Stains 0

Carpet Stains

Proper carpet stain identification will help ensure greater success in making your stains disappear.

Just as a doctor needs to know a patient's symptoms for proper treatment, a stain must be properly identified for its successful removal.

T.A.C.T 0

Fundamentals of Soil Suspension.
Temperature, Agitation, Chemical Action & Time (T.A.C.T.)

The most significant principle in cleaning is soil suspension. This involves separating soil from whatever needs to be cleaned so that it can be removed.

Four fundamentals which determine cleaning efficiency are:

Cleaning Product Chemistry 0

Cleaning Product Chemistry

Understanding the how and why of cleaning product chemistry will help eliminate the guesswork when choosing the best solution for your cleaning needs. Although seemingly a simple matter, cleaning involves many variables. 
Some can be controlled, others not. For the best result, we need to utilize as many variables as possible. To better understand the chemistry of cleaning products we first need to look at the problem of soil (dirt) and its removal.