Stubborn organic stains like turmeric and mustard don’t have to be permanent.XL North’s Suggested Procedures for Using UV Light to Remove Dispersed Dye Stains outlines a proven method for trained professionals to effectively treat tough stains on nylon carpet. Submit the form to download the guide and add this specialized approach to your toolkit.
Texan Floors Talks Disinfection & Sanitization with Vital Oxide
Listen in as Jeff and Jesse from Texan Floor Services join the Home Cents radio show in Houston. They sit down with host Mike Landry to discuss the benefits of using Vital Oxide in education, medical, sports, hospitality, assisted living and restaurant spaces. Hear the details of their customer success stories while using Vital Oxide, […]
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The 4 Fundamentals of Soil Suspension
Learn the four basic fundamentals of soil suspension in this XLN white paper. With Time, Temperature, Agitation, and Chemical, the ultimate objective is to fully suspend all the foreign material from the carpet fibers to prepare the carpet for its subsequent extraction.
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The 4 Types of Surfactants
In this informative XLN resource, learn the science of surfactants and how they’re used in carpet cleaning chemistry.
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The 5 Principles of Carpet Cleaning
Every new carpet cleaning technician on your team should be educated on carpet care basics. Learn the five principles of cleaning carpet – dry soil removal, soil suspension, extraction, grooming and drying – in this informative XLN white paper. Also discover the science of soil suspension, how to deal with wicking, and correct wand techniques […]
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The Flooring Contractor & Initial Maintenance
In this article, we’ll consider the many advantages and benefits of using a professional floor maintenance company to perform initial maintenance in a newly installed or remodeled flooring project. Protecting the Flooring Contract with Initial Maintenance The flooring contractor’s sales person spends a great deal of time working with the customer selecting the perfect flooring […]
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The Impact of Concrete Porosity on Flooring Installation
This XLN white paper discusses the significance of ASTM F3191-16, explains the reasons to render a concrete substrate porous prior to the installation of resilient floor coverings, explores the benefits to the installed products, and offers the best method of achieving porosity.
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The Impact of Concrete Porosity on Resilient Flooring Installation
The question has been asked by flooring contractors many times, “Why does the concrete substrate need to be rendered porous prior to the installation of resilient flooring?” Most resilient manufacturers require the substrate to be rendered porous by mechanical means prior to installation. We’ve put together a helpful course deck that: Explains the reasons to […]
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The Impactful Role of Maintenance in Flooring Specification
By Meredith Brown, Regional Architect and Design Manager, Professional Flooring Supply Proper care and maintenance of any product extends its functional life expectancy and ensures the product will perform as desired. Flooring is no exception to this rule. Each type of flooring has its own maintenance guidelines that may become even more specific among each […]
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The Ramifications of Specifications
In this article, XL North’s Bill Luallen, along with Stan Hulin, breaks down the links in the floor care industry chain – from manufacturer to end user. They also discuss one simple, but hard, truth. Although no one along the chain wants to purposefully undermine someone else, it can, and does, happen. Stan and Bill […]
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The Real Cost of Commercial Floor Care Chemistry & Equipment
Bill Luallen breaks out the math to show that low-cost products don’t always equal big profits. In this XLN white paper, learn how investing in better chemistry and equipment can actually make money for your commercial floor care business.
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The Science of Nylon
Learn the history, science, and technology advancements behind nylon and nylon carpet fibers in this informative XLN white paper.
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The Science of Reverse Saponification
In this XLN white paper, learn more about the science of reverse saponification, including the common cause, where it frequently happens, and how to correct the issue.
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The Science of Soil Composition
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.
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Thinset Removal Done Right
The team at Southeastern Commercial Flooring recently discovered the dust free benefits of two of XL North’s surface prep products when they were used to remove thinset from a tile and grout demolition. Ken Baxley, SCF Project Manager, discusses the job details. “Our crew was demoing 2”x2” mosaic tile in 4 bathrooms, each approximately 285 […]
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To finish or not to finish LVT floors? That is the question.
In my experience, most Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) floors can reach their expected life cycle with very good maintenance practices set in place immediately after the installation. The 1st step in establishing best practices is to become familiar with the manufacturer’s’ maintenance specifications. However, some of them do not include an option for a periodic […]