In this helpful XLN white paper, learn the science of soil, including what soil is made of, why it’s so damaging to carpet, and what types of equipment should never be used for soil removal.
Troubleshooting Carpet Cleaning & Maintenance Issues
Often floor care professionals are brought in to clean an area and a first inspection may conclude that the carpet is simply dirty. Or perhaps the carpet has been neglected for awhile and all it needs is a quick extraction to do the trick. However, what has caused the carpet to get to its current […]
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Case Studies
Troubleshooting Line Sputter on Commercial Carpet Tile
Discover the flooring anomaly that could be the source of this unusual soiling situation on commercial carpet tile in this XLN case study.
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Upcoming IICRC RFMT Course from XL Academy
A Deep Dive into Resilient Floor Maintenance XL Academy’s IICRC RFMT (Resilient Flooring Maintenance Technician) course will be hosted by Cleanserv Inc. on November 13th & 14th. This comprehensive program delivers essential insights into resilient flooring. Course Inclusions: Logistics: For those looking to enhance their expertise in resilient floor care, this course presents a valuable […]
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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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Case Studies
Vital Oxide Case Study
Jesse Castro of Texan Floor Services had a unique customer request where Vital Oxide not only saved the project, but also helped the customer avoid the cost of carpet replacement and disruption of business. In this case study learn how persistence paid off on the job.
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What Goes Up Must Come Down … and be Removed.
Although the pandemic continues, businesses across the country are beginning to reopen. As trusted service providers for these customers, we need to take steps to get ahead of a potential overwhelming flooring problem. With over 400 approved disinfectants being used on multiple surfaces to keep people safe over the past few months, a large percentage […]
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XL 4200 Cleaner
XL 4200 Cleaner is a non-alkaline, non-flammable clear liquid surfactant solution that will aid the lifting of latex, acrylic and pressure sensitive adhesives from flooring surfaces. It also aids in the removal of chewing gum. It works by penetrating and emulsifying the adhesive at the contact surface to loosen the bond. For best results, use at room temperature, carefully read and follow instructions for use. Always test a small area first before using.
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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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XL Grease & Oil Remover Transforms Airport Carpet
Lance Strait, Director of Maintenance with ReSource Colorado, discusses a demo where carpet in a mezzanine area of the Denver International Airport had become so dirty with grease and soil that it actually resembled concrete. He describes the challenge. “This isn’t a maintenance customer, but we do a lot of installation there. One of the […]
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Catalogs
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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Suggested Procedures
XL North Suggested Procedures: Remove Dry Ink Toner from Carpet
Tackling stubborn dry ink toner on carpets? Discover XL North’s specialized procedure. Using XL Charge Away and XL Ink Spotter, eliminate toner stains effectively with our concise, step-by-step guide.
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XL North Suggested Procedures: Remove Ink from Carpet or Upholstery
Combat ink stains on your carpet and upholstery with XL North’s specialized procedure. Using products like XL Ink Spotter and XL VDS, our method ensures effective removal without harming fabric.
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XL North Suggested Procedures: Remove Latex Paint from Carpet
Effortlessly Tackle Latex Paint on Carpets: Download XL North’s Comprehensive Guide! Learn proven methods for removing both wet and dried paint, ensuring a damage-free and thorough clean. Download now and confidently manage paint spills on carpets.
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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 […]