We previously announced that the IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Course and Certification Exam was in the process of being revised. Our own Bill Luallen is serving as chair of the Technical Advisory Committee overseeing the process and he recently provided an update. “Great news from the CCMT committee! We have completed the initial […]
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November 18, 2020 News & Announcements
XL Grab Dry Awarded WoolSafe® and CleanSeal® Certifications
XL North is proud to announce that our low moisture carpet cleaning chemistry, XL Grab Dry, was recently reviewed and approved by WoolSafe and awarded WoolSafe and CleanSeal certifications for use on wool carpeting. As stated on the WoolSafe Organisation’s website accredited products are tested according to WoolSafe Standard WS 1001: “Protocol for the evaluation […]
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October 6, 2020 Articles News & Announcements
Consider Chemical Alternatives for Concrete Floor Prep
Have you checked out the latest issue of FCICA’s The Flooring Contractor? Our Director of Technical Service, Ron Sandoval, wrote an article explaining the benefits of using chemistry for concrete substrate preparation. For contractors trying to keep up with new OSHA standards and regulations, the information offered in Ron’s article is very informative. Read it […]
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July 21, 2020 News & Announcements
Update on IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Course Revisions
Over the past few months, several commercial flooring industry leaders came together to begin reviewing and revising the IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Certification Program Description and Exam. Here’s an update from the Tactical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chair, XL North’s Bill Luallen. “At the sixth month mark, I’ve realized that this is a lot […]
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March 26, 2020 News & Announcements
Statement from XL North Partner Vital Solutions Regarding Coronavirus
March 26, 2020 – COVID-19 Update Because the Coronavirus pandemic situation is constantly evolving, we want to remind our customers, partners, distributors, and end users that Vital Oxide is on the EPA List N of Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19. January 20, 2020 – Original Post The […]
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March 3, 2020 News & Announcements Products in Action
Guideline for Using Vital Oxide® in Cleaning & Disinfection of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Contamination in Commercial, Institutional, and Home Environments
Vital Oxide has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to 2019-nCoV on hard non-porous surfaces.
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January 28, 2020 News & Announcements
Announcing Start of Review & Revision Process for the IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Course
Recently, commercial flooring industry leaders came together to start the review and revision process of the IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Certification Program Description and Exam. The Tactical Advisory Committee (TAC) is chaired by XL North’s Bill Luallen. He explains, “We are very excited to bring together manufacturers, service providers and seasoned instructors to […]
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December 9, 2019 Articles News & Announcements
Education is Key to Keeping Restaurant Floors Clean
Customers often depend on flooring professionals to properly educate them on how to clean their floors in between routine service visits. In most facilities or buildings, janitorial staff maintains the floors and teaching them proper care and maintenance procedures is standard practice. Restaurants, however, tend to be an exception as kitchen and serving staff are […]
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October 8, 2019 Articles News & Announcements
Ardex & XL North Team Up for Article in The Flooring Contractor
Polished concrete has undisputed appeal. One of its advantages is lower maintenance costs than similarly specified hard surface flooring. Over time, however, the selling point of lower maintenance has been exaggerated to “no maintenance”, and it has created confusion and frustration for end users and maintenance service providers alike. The featured article in The Flooring […]
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August 30, 2019 News & Announcements
Last Chance to Get the Introductory Rate! IICRC RFMT Training Course & Certification
The first two IICRC Resilient Flooring Maintenance Technician (RFMT) classes in Columbus and Dallas were great successes, and the upcoming 2 day course in Las Vegas is your last chance to get yourself or your technicians certified for only $229. Don’t miss the opportunity! Continuing education is vital in flooring maintenance. This is an excellent […]