Carpet/Rug/Upholstery Cleaning

Game Plan: Soil Extraction

April 2, 2012
The purpose of the "Game Plan" is to explore in detail the technical or mechanical process of cleaning carpet.

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Leather 101: How to Properly ID it

April 1, 2012

Business owners are always looking for the next "low-cost, high-return" investment. This could be tile and stone cleaning, area rug cleaning or air duct cleaning. However, none of these have a lower cost entry point than leather cleaning.


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Installation Issues (And What To Do About Them)

March 1, 2012

Carpet repairs are a major issue for consumers, and for inspection and cleaning professionals, since many become apparent over time or even during the cleaning process.

 


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Game Plan: Soil Suspension

March 1, 2012
The purpose of the “Game Plan” is to explore in detail the technical or mechanical process of cleaning carpet. This process involves following the steps set forth in S100, the Standard and Reference Guide for Carpet Cleaning, by The Clean Trust (formerly the IICRC).
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Cats & Dogs... A Carpet Cleaner's Best Friend

March 1, 2012
As most cleaning professionals know, animal urine, feces and vomit require specialized treatment. Your customers should be informed that these substances can permanently discolor and possibly permanently damage wool fibers.

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Spot Removal: The Tools That Make It Easier

March 1, 2012

In the early years of my carpet cleaning career, you could identify a spot removal expert by whether or not he carried a bone spatula. That, along with a tamping brush and a few spotting towels, was what made up the equipment arsenal for the professional spot removal specialist...

 


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Turkish Rugs

February 13, 2012
This time we are going to look at rugs from Turkey.

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Not Grooming the Carpet? It'll Cost You

February 13, 2012
Growing up in the 50's and 60's, I learned about "carpet raking" before many of you were born.

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Game Plan: A Detailed Exploration

February 10, 2012
The purpose of the “Game Plan” is to explore in detail the technical or mechanical process of cleaning carpet.
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Carpet-Cleaning Chemical Market Study

February 1, 2012
Welcome to ICS Cleaning Specialist’s 10th commissioned market study designed to gauge the opinions and preferences of floor care professionals with regard to carpet-cleaning chemicals and suppliers.
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