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 […]
Case Studies
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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Commercial Floor Care Consumables Inventory Management
We asked three commercial floor care industry leaders to describe how their businesses manage consumable products such as chemistry, rags, pads, gloves, etc. Below they discuss recent supply chain disruptions, tracking inventory, and providing access to the products. What is your philosophy on managing your consumables (chemistry, pads, gloves, rags, etc.)? Brett Van Beever, Owner, […]
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Commercial Floor Care Training Isn’t Just For Technicians
Training, training, and more training … You may think I drone on about it too much, and maybe I do, or maybe there is an opportunity by becoming more educated to stand out in a crowded field. Training is not just for the floor care technicians or their supervisors. An understanding of how flooring is manufactured […]
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Guides & Checklists
Commercial Flooring Maintenance Van and Truck Inventory Checklist
Members of the XL North Tactical Group helped us compile this comprehensive list of recommended and must-have tools, accessories, and equipment to have aboard commercial floor care vans and trucks. Learn what you need to be fully prepared on carpet, resilient, and tile & grout jobs.
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Conflict Resolution in Flooring Maintenance
While in the Navy, I knew a couple of guys that were EOD’s, short for Explosive Ordinance Disposal. I liked them because no matter what was going on, they always kept calm. A disclaimer here: I never went to work with them because I have a fear of being blown to bits. In commercial floor […]
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Consider Chemical Alternatives for Concrete Floor Prep
Have you checked out the latest issue of FCICA’s The Flooring Contractor? Our Director of Technical Service, Ron Sandoval, wrote an article explaining the benefits of using chemistry for concrete substrate preparation. For contractors trying to keep up with new OSHA standards and regulations, the information offered in Ron’s article is very informative. Read it […]
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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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Case Studies
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 […]
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Empower Your Team with On-Site IICRC Certification & Training from XL Academy
XL Academy recently had the privilege of facilitating on-site IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) certification courses and exams for two of our customers and the feedback from their team members who participated in these sessions has been nothing short of exceptional. Instructor Bill Luallen’s expertise and teaching style made a significant impact, leaving a […]
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Floor Care in Focus: A Follow Up to The Ramifications of Specifications
A few years ago, I wrote an article titled The Ramifications of Specifications, which struck a chord across the flooring industry. The article highlighted how great flooring products often fail when installed in the wrong environments. This problem persists because crucial voices—those of floor care professionals—are too often left out of the decision-making process. Since […]
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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 […]