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Jim Pemberton, President of Pembertons Inc., has a lifetime of hands-on-experience in the cleaning and restoration industry. Since 1979, he has conducted training seminars on a wide variety of cleaning subjects for trade associations, equipment manufacturers & franchises as well as the independent cleaning professional.
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Upholstery Spot Removal Warnings
Jim Pemberton
Holiday gatherings always increase the likelihood of spills in the home. At these times its vitally important to remember that fine fabric upholstery cannot be treated like carpet or clothing, and that more damage is caused by attempts to remove spots than the spots themselves. Here are a few tips to share with your customers (and to remember yourself!) . . .
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Opportunities for Fine Fabric Restoration Specialists
Jim Pemberton
The restoration of soft content items after smoke damage is an art that is not well understood by most fire damage restoration contractors today. Years back, when the restoration industry was served mostly by cleaning companies that grew into the restoration business, the cleaning and restoration of soft content items, specifically upholstered fabrics, was often done successfully. . . .
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Detergents -- (powdered and liquid) Pro & Con
Jim Pemberton
For nearly four decades I've worked with both powdered and liquid detergents, and it occurs to me that there remains a great deal of confusion as to which make the most sense for cleaners to use. I'll begin by sharing some general "pros and cons" of each category, then share my experience as to what we are experiencing today in our industry. . . .
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It's Not Your Problem!
Jim Pemberton
STOP RIGHT NOW! Graveyards are full of heroes! Before you let your emotions lead you down some very dangerous paths, think about what you are about to do. Most of the problems listed require strong chemicals, aggressive mechanical action, and somewhat risky procedures that could cause even more damage than the original problem. . . .
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Upholstery Pet Odor Removal Challenges
Jim Pemberton
The challenge to the upholstery cleaner is that most carpet deodorization processes require a great deal of water to remove the source of the odor and to deliver the deodorizing treatment to the contaminated area. To prevent these problems in treating upholstery fabrics... . . .
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Spot Cleaning Silk Fabric Wall Covering
Jim Pemberton
As a Fine Fabric Specialist, you will find opportunities to clean or spot clean fabric covered walls in both homes and commercial establishments. In many cases, the fiber commonly used in such fabrics is silk, and such wall coverings can be found anywhere from homes to professional offices to resorts. . . .
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CLEANING SILK UPHOLSTERY FABRICS
Jim Pemberton
You might be surprised to know that silk is actually a rather durable fiber that cleans up well as long as you understand some of its limitations and show reasonable care in the cleaning process. . . .
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Mystery Upholstery Color Change
Jim Pemberton
Hey Jim. Question: I cleaned a tan sofa and it turned pink after it dried! I rinsed it with an acid rinse and thought it was always safe. What happened? . . .
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Urine Removal Techniques For Upholstery
Jim Pemberton
Urine starts as an acid, and then rapidly changes into an alkaline compound. The process of decomposition that creates this pH change also produces the characteristic "ammonia" smell often associated with urine contamination. . . .
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RESIDUES: Good or Bad?
Jim Pemberton
The word "residue", when used in the cleaning industry, is almost always seen in a negative light. Looked at objectively, residues are really only "bad" when they create a problem. . . .
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How To Safely Clean Upholstered Furniture Using Your Truck Mount
Jim Pemberton
There is NO GOOD EXCUSE for using carpet cleaning detergents in your extraction solution! Best results are always achieved when you use products designed for the fabric that you are cleaning. If you can not easily change your extraction detergent to something appropriate for use on upholstery, you are facing unacceptable risks. . . .
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Remarkable Class at Pembertons
Jim Pemberton
We had the opportunity to have a leading expert on water damage restoration, Chuck Dewald, speak to our customers on May 29th. I had heard that he was an outspoken, somewhat controversial character, and that in some cases suppliers and other industry leaders found his comments and approach to be negative. We did not find any of those concerns to be valid! . . .
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BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
GROOM Handi-Brush is the Only Upholstery Brush You Need!
Jim Pemberton
Upholstery fabrics have undergone dramatic changes in fiber, texture, and weave in the last few years. Microfiber has become one of the main fabrics of choice. You can hardly find Haitian cotton anymore. Velvets are rare, too. The Handi-Brush from Groom Industries now becomes the perfect upholstery grooming and agitation brush for almost every application. . . .
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