A Tacoma car dealership faced significant carpet stains, considering replacement as the solution. Turning to NFI Enterprises and using XL North products and the innovative Fast Foamer System, the carpets were meticulously restored, eliminating the need for costly replacements. Dive deeper into this transformation and discover the methods used – download the full case study […]
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Case Study: LVT & Tile Renewed with XL APC
Discover how DFS Flooring restored 2,000 square feet of heavily soiled LVT and tile at a Los Angeles medical facility using XL North’s trusted XL APC All Purpose Cleaner. This case study details the process, challenges, and successful outcomes, with insights from Armando Alvarez, Operations Manager at DFS Flooring. See how XL North products deliver […]
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Case Study: XL PTU Shine Plus Elevates Stained Concrete
Discover how Texan Floor Service achieved stunning results on their office/warehouse floors with XL PTU Shine Plus. Download the PDF to learn about their process, products used, and the glowing feedback. Experience the transformative power of XL PTU Shine Plus for yourself. Click to download and uncover Texan Floor Service’s shining success story.
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Case Study: XL PTU Shine Plus Transforms Terrazzo Floors
In this case study from XL North, we explore an impressive terrazzo restoration project undertaken by the Rite Rug crew in Columbus, Ohio. Discover how a potent combination of a streamlined process and the chemistry of XL North’s PTU product line yielded remarkable results that not only pleased the client but also highlighted the efficacy […]
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Ceramic Tile Grout Haze Case Study
A local Scottsdale, Arizona daycare facility was faced with a floor care challenge when their newly installed ceramic tile was tracked with dirt and covered in grout haze. Matt Tylman and the DFS Green team were called in to correct the problem after other contractors failed to find a proper solution. In this case study, […]
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Charged Particles or Filtration Soiling
Our customer tried cleaning the carpet under the door of an electrical closet entrance with pre-spray with Citrus Solv, and had no results (with proper dwell time and agitation). The customer used XL Charge Away, agitation and then extraction.
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Clean & Restore Natural Wood Floors Case Study
In this XLN case study, Steve Starcher of Timco discusses a job where his knowledge of XL North products proved extremely useful in helping to clean and restore a wood floor to its natural beauty.
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Cleaning & Maintaining Crumb Rubber Flooring Case Study
Roland Downs, owner of Downs Janitorial Services, discusses the recent success he had using XL Rubber Floor Cleaner/Maintainer on the floor at a 24 hour gym. In the case study, discover the process Roland used to remove drag marks from the crumb rubber flooring and how he was able to improve the overall appearance of […]
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Cleaning Heavily Soiled Hospital Carpet Case Study
Discover how G&W Commercial Interiors successfully tackled a challenging carpet restoration project at a Seattle hospital with XL North’s trusted products and process. Download the full case study to learn more about the steps, products, and training that contributed to an impressive transformation.
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Common Causes of Reappearing Commercial Carpet Spots
“Why did this spot come back?” is a question that commercial floor care providers often hear from their customers. However, until the cause of the spot is identified, there isn’t always a quick and simple answer. To properly troubleshoot, first ask, “When was the carpet last cleaned?” If it happened recently, the issue could be […]
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Dealing with Ice Melt Issues
During the winter season, ice melt issues are a common problem in many commercial spaces. Learn the proper way to clean carpet and resilient areas where ice melt re-soiling is a frequent problem.
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Degrease Restaurant Walk-Off Matting Case Study
Soiled with grease, the fibers of the walk-off tiles at a St. Paul pizza restaurant were nearly unrecognizable. In this XLN case study, Mike Becker, Operations Manager with CFS Interiors & Flooring, describes how using two XL North Products – XL Grease & Oil Remover & XL Nylon Pre-Spray Advanced – helped his team to […]
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Dining Facility Carpet Case Study
Unhappy with the appearance of relatively new carpet, the staff at a dining facility in Chicago reached out to Steve Starcher and the Timco team for assistance. Steve and his crew performed an impressive demo to show how easily and effectively carpet can be cleaned and maintained when equipped with the proper chemistry and floor […]
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Discover the Difference that Foam Makes When Cleaning Carpet
XL North is always on the lookout for new advancements in the commercial floor care industry that can help our customers achieve better results. While using foam detergent as a cleaning method has been around for quite some time, the chemistry and process used to create foam has changed greatly over the decades. Recent improvements […]
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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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Efflorescence on Grout Case Study
In this case study, Bob Deweese describes how one of his Rite Rug techs made an unusual discovery on what seemed to be an everyday grout cleaning job. The grout being cleaning was actually a few shades darker than it appeared. What had lightened the grout? A coating of salt formed during a process called […]