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Not all stain removers are born equal! 0

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.

pH Scale 0

pH Scale

The measurement of acidity or alkalinity of a water based solution

The pH scale in scientific terms, is an inverse logarithmic representation of hydrogen proton (H+) concentration. pH (potential of hydrogen) is a scale measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a water based solution.

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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:

The principles of cleaning/removing dirt 0

How do the principles of cleaning/removing dirt (Soil) relate to cleaning product chemistry

The principles of cleaning soil (removing dirt) consist of 4 major steps.

Step 1: Dry Soil Removal

  • a preliminary step
  • best accomplished through the use of a good vacuum cleaner
  • is an integral part of an overall maintenance program