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Jim Pemberton, President & CEO of Pembertons, 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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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! . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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QUALIFYING YOUR WORK
Jim Pemberton
Most damage claims paid by cleaning companies are for pre-existing conditions or other factors beyond the cleaner's control! . . . keep reading
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WRAP UP OF WINTERFEST 2008
Jim Pemberton
We wrapped up Winterfest 2008 last Saturday, and nearly a week later we are still getting calls thanking us for our efforts, but more importantly, asking important questions about the material that was presented and the products that were exhibited and demonstrated. . . . keep reading
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Beware MRSA Scams
Jim Pemberton
Lee and I have been concerned about the serious news relating to the presence of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) throughout our schools, healthcare facilities, and other public places. We have also been bombarded with advertising regarding "miracle products" that "kill MRSA" as you likely have. . . . keep reading
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UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PRODUCTS
RELIABLE, SIMPLE AND SAFE
Jim Pemberton
I recently read a post on the Cleanfax Bulletin Board where a respected cleaner shared his frustration with the seemingly endless list of traffic lane preconditioning agents and detergents offered for carpet cleaning. His concerns made me take a hard look at what products are made available for upholstery cleaning. . . . keep reading
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SOUR CARPET ODOR
J Pemberton
The recent heat wave nationwide, and the accompanying high humidity in many areas of the country has created a rash of "post cleaning sour carpet odor" problems. . . . keep reading
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Where Have All the Furniture Specialists Gone? part 1 of 2
Jim Pemberton
In the past two weeks, I have spoken to two different upscale furniture store owners who have decided to enter the upholstery (leather and textile) and area rug cleaning business for a simple reason: They cannot find a carpet cleaner who specializes in fine fabric, leather, and area rug care! . . . keep reading
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Ice Melters & Carpet Problems
(revised 2007)
Jim Pemberton
This is the time of year in the northern regions that cleaners begin to search for information on dealing with damage caused to carpets from use or overuse of ice melters such as rock salt or calcium chloride that is tracked in during the winter. . . . keep reading
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Choosing A Preconditioner -- #2 of 3
Jim Pemberton
The second consideration with respect to preconditioner choice is soil type and environment. While you might break these soils & their unique environments into more categories than the following six (6), but I believe these cover 98% of the soils you will face . . . . . . keep reading
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WHEN IS HOT "NOT SO HOT"?
Jim Pemberton
The use of a hot cleaning solution is not without risk in upholstery care. Following are areas of concern that a cleaner must recognize .. . . . keep reading
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