The Back Story: A seasoned project manager from a well-known, reputable commercial flooring company reached out to me regarding an installation he was managing. He noticed the construction project was in somewhat of a chaotic stage with deadlines looming to complete the job and a lack of or insufficient protection being used on finishes, specifically […]
Soil Removed During Quarterly Maintenance Highlights Importance of Vacuuming
Infinite Floorcare’s latest blog post, “Using Dry Soil Removal and Encapsulation to Target Deeply Embedded Soils on Flotex,” details the quarterly maintenance process at a customer’s facility on Flotex flooring, where 95.12 grams of dry insoluble soil were removed during the pre-vacuuming phase. The accumulation of such a considerable amount of soil not only stresses […]
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Guides & Checklists
Spot & Stain Removal Guide
Spot and stain removal can be tricky business! Learn the differences between spots and stains, and how to remove both, in this suggested procedures document. Additionally, to learn more about the products described in this handy guide, check out our Specialty Spotters products today!
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Suggested Procedures
Suggested Procedures for Carpet Protector Adhesive Residue Removal
In this set of recommended procedures, learn how to remove the adhesive left behind from protective layers used on nylon, olefin, and polyester carpet fibers. The sticky residue can often be troublesome to get rid of, but by following the procedures suggested in this XL North document, floor care technicians will be able to tackle […]
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Suggested Procedures for Cleaning Upholstery
XL North’s Suggested Procedures for Cleaning Upholstery PDF is an in-depth guide providing a detailed walkthrough for cleaning a variety of commercial upholstered items with different tools and cleaning products. Covering every step from pre-assessment and setup to cleaning techniques and drying procedures, our XLN guide serves as a thorough resource.
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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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White Papers
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 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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White Papers
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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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 […]
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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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Troubleshooting Hard Surface Floor Care Issues
Troubleshooting resilient floor maintenance issues can be a task because some hard surface floor care issues are difficult to diagnose on first inspection. The aim of this article is to help provide resolutions for a few of these troublesome hard surface problems. As stated in a previous blog article, many artists create paintings with hidden […]