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 […]
Floors Maintained with Bleach
It’s still common (even in this day and age) to have custodial personal take it upon themselves to do what they think is right. We often see this phenomena when a company goes to do a strip and finish for a new client or even an existing one. Mopping with bleach will leave the “salt” […]
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From the Field: Talking Shop with Commercial Floor Care Pros
The new year is always a good time to pause and think about where we’ve been and where we’re headed. I reached out to some folks I know—managers and operations leaders in the commercial floor care industry—to hear their thoughts on navigating today’s challenges. From shifting customer dynamics to workforce pressures and team training, their […]
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From the Trail to the Job: It’s Okay to Take a Pass
We all strive to exceed expectations in both our professional and personal lives. However, there are times when it’s crucial to check our egos and consider taking a pass. For the past six months, I’ve been intensely training for a bucket-list opportunity: the Maah Daah Hey 100, a challenging 106-mile backcountry mountain bike race. Every […]
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Get IICRC CCMT Certified at a Discounted Rate!
Need IICRC CCMT certification for your team? Join XL North’s Bill Luallen on November 14th & 15th in Columbus, OH where he’ll be instructing the newly-overhauled Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician course and exam. Don’t miss this opportunity to get certification at a discounted rate of $125 per person. Exam certification is an additional $80 made […]
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Get Serious About Company Culture
Company culture has been a trending topic in the corporate arena for a few years now, and it’s not exclusive to large corporations and the white collar professional. The “culture” of a company is essentially the organization’s personality. Company culture consists of many elements, including your organization’s mission, work setting, ethics, expectations, values, and goals. […]
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Go on the Offensive to Protect Your Flooring Investment
By Spencer Luallen, Technical Maintenance Specialist, Roppe Holding Company Safe guarding investments and assets is always a good idea, right? Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide wouldn’t take Offensive Linemen off the field to get another Wide Receiver on the field, would they? No, because protecting the 5-star Quarterback recruit that could lead them […]
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Case Studies
Grout Sealant Gone Wrong – A Case Study
In this case study, Matt Tylman of DFS Green in Phoenix discusses how his team turned around a grout sealant project gone wrong. Learn more about the challenge he faced and the chemicals and process he used to solve the problem.
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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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Suggested Procedures
Guidelines for Using Vital Oxide in HVAC Units
Vital Oxide is EPA approved for use in HVAC units to kill mold and mildew. In this XLN Suggested Procedures PDF, you’ll learn the step by step process to use Vital Oxide in commercial HVAC units.
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Honoring Industry Educators: IICRC World Teacher’s Day Feature
The IICRC celebrated World Teacher’s Day by recognizing the instructors who dedicate their time and expertise to shaping the future of cleaning, restoration, and inspection professionals. Among those featured was XL North’s own Bill Luallen, an IICRC-certified instructor known for his practical approach to education and his passion for raising industry standards. At XL North, […]
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Case Studies
Hospitality Concrete Gets a PTU Shine Plus Upgrade
In this case study, CFS Interiors & Flooring tackles a high-traffic service hallway in a Minneapolis hotel using XL North’s Pro-Tect Ultra Shine Plus. Faced with the need for a clean, polished look without the cost of full concrete polishing, Maintenance Operations Manager Mike Becker shares how his team delivered lasting results with a faster, […]
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How Floor Care Providers Can Offer Value to Their Customers
XL North recently sponsored a manufacturer panel discussion at the Starnet Floor Care Maintenance Conference in Dallas, TX, where we discussed how flooring maintenance providers can become a customer’s trusted resource by adding value to your service offering. Our group of flooring industry experts included: Jim Toth, Maintenance & Technical Service Specialist of Mannington Commercial […]
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How to Continue Being a Trusted Service Provider During Today’s Challenging Times
In the commercial floor care industry, we are seeing the effects of COVID-19 in a couple of ways. First, our customers are sending non-essential personal to work remotely from home, if possible. Second, we are being asked to assist our customers with disinfection and sanitization procedures. What do these two things mean for us? Our […]
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Guides & Checklists
How to Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Discover XL North’s essential guide to Safety Data Sheets, a must-read for anyone involved in handling chemicals. This guide simplifies the complexities of SDS, covering identification, hazard recognition, and safe handling practices to ensure you can manage chemicals safely and effectively. Perfect for professionals at all levels, it’s your key resource for understanding the critical […]
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How to Remove Releasable Sticker & Adhesive Residue from Floors
XL North’s Bill Luallen is back with a quick tip on how to remove the adhesive residue that stickers can leave on floors. More and more businesses are using way finding stickers throughout their facilities to direct traffic according to social distancing guidelines. While these stickers help promote safety in the workplace, adhesive can be […]
