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Abraded Carpet Fibers Case Study

In this very informative case study where the pictures are worth a thousand words, Steve Brown of Southeastern Commercial Flooring in Woodstock, GA discusses a recent job where an annual restorative cleaning revealed an underlying issue – abraded carpet fibers. Equipped with the right chemistry, procedures and a bit of high-tech gadgetry, Steve was able […]

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Achieve Long-Term Success with XL Liquid Grab Green!

XL North partner RD Weis shares the successful results that can be achieved when commercial carpet manufacturing, maintenance, and chemistry are specified, installed, and performed properly. The photos from their customer’s facility tell the story. Carpet tile installed at Affinity Health Plan in New York in 2013 continues to look brand new. How are they […]

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Adhesive on Carpet Case Study

Learn how Steve Brown with Southeastern Commercial Flooring successfully restored the appearance of a customer’s carpet when plastic with an adhesive backing was used to protect the floor during a construction project. When construction was finished and the plastic was removed, the adhesive unfortunately stayed behind.

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Carpet Restoration Demo Case Study

Carpet in the main hallway of a Class A building in downtown New Orleans was not performing as well as carpet throughout the rest of the building. Sun Interiors was called in for a demo to see if the carpet could be “revived”. Check out their results and learn the process they used in this […]

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Do You Know The Facts About Vital Oxide?

More than ever during this uncertain time, you need to arm yourself with the facts so you can make the best choices to protect you, your staff, your customers, and their employees.

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Flooring Pre-Maintenance Checklist

Job site evaluations are crucial before beginning any floor care project. By getting answers to as many questions as possible, your team’s effectiveness and efficiency will improve, positively impacting overall job performance. The answers can determine the chemicals used, the cleaning procedures, and/or how many technicians are needed for the job. Do not ever assume […]

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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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Safety, Health, and Cleanliness are Top Priorities When Reopening Your Business

As businesses across the country begin to reopen in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, undoubtedly new disinfection, cleaning, and sanitization procedures will need to be put in place to assure the health and safety of customers and employees. We asked three industry leaders – architect Timothy Hawk, commercial flooring services provider Thomas Holland, and […]

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Vital Oxide & COVID-19: FAQ Guide

With the help of our partner Vital Solutions, we’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about Vital Oxide and its effectiveness against Coronavirus/COVID-19. This is a great asset to help educate your team and your customers.

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Suggested Procedures

Vital Oxide Guidelines for Use: Cleaning & Disinfection Coronavirus Contamination

This is a guideline for using Vital Oxide® in the cleaning and disinfecting of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) contamination in commercial, institutional, and home environments. This guide may be superseded by local regulations. For additional resources, please refer to our blog post update on Coronavirus concerns in the US.

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XL North Product Catalog

From carpet to hard surfaces, XL North develops and markets proven, effective and environmentally responsible floor cleaning, maintenance, and surface prep products. Discover the full line of products – which are recommended, specified or approved by every major player in the industry – in our recently updated product catalog.

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XLN Partner FSG Spotlighted in Antron Case Study

In this case study provided by Antron, XLN partner Facility Services Group is credited with solving a sticky carpet dilemma that had other contractors stumped. Due to a short renovation timeframe, a prestigious Philadelphia law firm had carpet installed in a new space before construction was complete. After project completion, the carpet, inevitably, was soiled […]

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Vital Oxide

Vital Oxide is on the EPA’s List N and has been approved by the EPA for disinfection and sanitization use against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

  • EPA Registered Hospital Grade Disinfectant
  • Kills Mold and Mildews
  • NSF Rated D2, No Rinse Required on Food Contact Surfaces
  • CRI Approved Carpet Chemistry

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