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SPOTS ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL CLEANING SERVICES!!
Lee pemberton

If you think about it, a soiled surface is simply a surface with so many spots that they just run together to form an overall soiled appearance. Traffic lanes on carpets or soiled chair arms are an excellent example of serious spotting problems. A spot is defined simply as soil that can be removed. A stain is defined simply as a permanent change or damage to the soiled area that is not correctable. However, today we have remarkable specialty products and tools that are causing more and more stains to be reclassified as removable spots!! This department focuses on these areas.

Pet Related Services Booming!
Lee Pemberton
The question has been asked, "Will pet owners spend on pet related services in this tight economy?" The Answer is a Resounding - YES! I have a few thoughts and ideas that you may feel are "off the wall", and it won't be the first time that has happened in my long career. . . . keep reading
Keeping Ink Stains In Their Place!
Jim Pemberton
Removing ink from upholstery fabrics can be a troublesome and somewhat risky procedure. Here are a few tips that should make the job easier, and less risky. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
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
SPOTTING - FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE STAINS
Scott Warrington
SPOTTING - FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE STAINS The category of fruit and vegetable juices ranges from sugary apple juice which will leave a sticky, soil attracting residue to the natural dyes in tomato juice to the artificial colors used in juice products. So, there will be considerable variation in how these spills respond to cleaning. In any situation, the sooner you get to the spill, the better your results will be. . . . keep reading
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