FAQs – Water Stains on Carpet
Question: I have a commercial carpet with dark water stains that appeared after drying out a flood loss. Any tips on how to remove them? Answer: Water stains are usually simply wicked soil. If the...
View ArticleFAQs – Dull & Hazy Marble
Question – Hey Jim, I just cleaned some white marble, and it looks clean, but the traffic areas look dull and hazy, what do you have to clean that? ——————————— Answer – Good observation! Those hazy...
View ArticleIn-Plant Upholstery Cleaning
I recently taught an upholstery cleaning class where the class was given a wingback chair made of a rayon/polyester blend fabric that was heavily soiled. The upper inside back had a brown hair oil...
View ArticleFAQs – Acrylic/Modacrylic Fibers
Q - Hey Jim, I got a couple of Acrylic/Modacrylic area rugs in yesterday. White back ground with colored polka dots. Should I have any concerns? A - from Jim P Good question! In my limited experience...
View ArticleFAQs – Cotton Denim-Like Fabric
Q – Hi Jim, A customer has a sectional comprised of a light colored denim fabric. There are numerous baby formula spots on multiple panels. I mentioned to the customer that there is a good likelihood...
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FAQs – Rust Colored Marks on Chenille
Q - Hey Lisa: Here in the Orange County area I periodically come up against a problem with furniture covered using a “Chenille” fabric and my ability to clean it. When the couch has “DOWN FEATHERS”...
View ArticleBedbugs & Lice on Upholstery and Bedding
The most common insect control issues associated with upholstery and bedding include: BEDBUGS, FLEAS AND LICE. Each of these parasitic insects create discomfort for your customers, and may be difficult...
View ArticleRESIDUES: Good or Bad?
The word “residue”, when used in the cleaning industry, is almost always seen in a negative light. Residues can result in resoiling, wicking, yellowing, odors, harsh textures, skin irritations, and...
View ArticleIs it Wicking or is it Sticking?
What do you do when you get called about a spot that has been discovered by your customer after you have cleaned their carpet? Before you show up with an arsenal of products, you need (and your...
View ArticleMystery Upholstery Color Change
Hey Jim: Q: I cleaned a tan sofa and it turned pink after it dried! I rinsed it with an acid rinse and thought it was always safe. What happened? A: What you experienced is known as an “indicator dye...
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