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I am semi-retired, but do take on a few clients for training, mentoring, consulting. This is how I support myself now that I am too old to actively clean all day, every day. My fees are as low as $20 per month on a subscription plan which is very reasonable and affordable, even for a new...

THe slurry on top of mixed Flex powder does happen often. The main reason is too much mixing creates a physical separation of some components. Hardness of water has some influence. Try just a little mixing instead of thorough mixing. It should dissolve in the water easily. That is all that is...

Flex Powder is often used on ceramic tile. Some chose this so they have one less product to carry. Viper VEnom Powder is similar but with different surfactant made for grout rather than for fibers. Works even better,

If the issue is only yellowing, a mist of 3% hydrogen peroxide can help. Maybe repeat if needed. Only treat the yellow area. Otherwise you may get some of the surrounding area too white. Often with animal urine there are other problems such as damage to the fiber or the glue that holds the rug...

I would consider either Advanced with Teflon for the best oil repellency and good repellency of water and dry soils or Maxim for Upholstery (the water-based version) which has better stain protection (from dyes in soft drinks and food) than the Advanced with Teflon. The Maxim for Upholstery...

Good Morning, Friends. Any email sent to my Interlink Supply or Bridgepoint email addresses will not go through since I retired. You can now reach me by my personal email - [email protected] Interlink Supply, Bridgepoint and Aramsco can still email out the file of my urine manual that was...

major issues I see with folks using disinfectants - either for themselves or for customers - is dwell time. One product mentioned above requires 10 minutes dwell time. The surface needs to be wet for 10 minutes. That is pretty significant soaking. Spray and leave will probably give a 3 log...

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pH meter can be used to aid in determining what caused a spot or stain. It is also a great marketing tool. Few customers have ever seen their cleaner take a pH reading and customize the cleaning for their specific situation. It can also be used to check the real pH of chemicals both in the jug...

A true sealer would penetrate the pores of the tile and make it easier to remove stains when cleaning time comes. A product that does anything to change the appearance of quarry tile would be a topical finish that leaves a layer of finish on top of the tile. This can make the floor...

I have no idea what is happening with Kleen Pro. However, I would be extremely reluctant to spend any money with a company that has had a phone disconnected. A definite red flag.

Be very careful with the hydrofluoric acid based rust removers. They do work fast and work well but can damage many things and can cause significant harm if you get even a drop on you or inhale too much. T-Rust is safer but does work slower. It is still my choice. The word "iron" in the...

That fabric can certainly be cleaned using hot water extraction and a truckmount. The more important questions are do you have the knowledge, skill, experience along with proper tools and chemistry to do so. Your lack of fabric identification concerns me. Perhaps additional training is in order...

In short, the Fab-Set is a low pH but non-buffered product. There are no detergents, no surfactants of any kind. All ingredients 100% evaporate. So absolutely no residue. This can be helpful in correcting problems that respond to an adjustment in pH. It also is great for cleaning high end...

ACP may have a slightly different definition, but sealer contains a lot of water or solvent which will evaporate quickly (flash off). This leaves a very thin layer of polymer, the aqctual sealer component, on the tile. This does not stick to most tile and will wear off or can be buffed offed off...

Nexus has always been a fun show to attend. Plus good educational and networking opportunities.

An Interlink Supply, Bridgepoint, Jon-Don or other quality distributor near you could provide training. This could range from helping you adjust the settings on your truckmount to a 2 or 3 day IICRC class.

Realize that there are many grades of d'limonene. These include general grade, tech grade, food grade. Higher grades are more purified and filtered and more even from one batch to another in strength, purity and fragrance. Prices for food grade can go as high as $75 or $80 per gallon.

I think you got good advice to clean without detergent in the rinse for that situation. You might consider an acid rinse with a kick like Flex Ice. Most presprays include some type of detergent. Just need to select the proper prespry. Then apply with sufficient heat, mechanical agitation and...

I do not suggest acid for all grout. Just for bathrooms with urine deposits, soap scum or where there are hard water deposits. A few rare jobs where stains are really bad. A quality alkaline cleaner is all that is needed for most jobs.

Rob got this one. The residue of urine is what glows, Polyester, triexta and olefin don't absorb much moisture. So there will be some urienb on the surface but a lot of the urien rolls down the fiber to the base of the carpet. Cleaning removes most of what is on the surface. If the pet has been...

You can do the grout lines by hand. I have used this method for smaller jobs. Another option that saves time is to use a moss rubber squeegee to spread the sealer. Try to get most of it in the grout lines. What is on the tile itself can usually be buffed off with-in 5 or 10 minutes. Don't wait...

Cement based grout is very porous. That makes it easy to stain. In wet areas, water can penetrate grout and gradually get through walls. I think grout should be sealed, especially in wet areas or where stains are likely. Sealed grout won't stay clean but will respond better to cleaning. Think...

Any good color seal done properly should not get sticky. I have had success with Color Seal Pro from Steve Alleric and also with Grout Perfect. Both can be found on-line.

After 13 years, it should be plain if the business is growing the way you want it to. Do you want to stay a one man operation? Are you doing well financially? If things are not headed where you want, start with a business plan. Where do you want to be in 10 years? What are the steps to get...