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Encapsulation

Encapsulation

The benefits of low moisture carpet cleaning… How does it work? The encapsulating surfactant encapsulates soils dislodged from the carpet surface and holds them in...

February 10, 2025 Deb
How to Remove High Traffic Stains from Carpet

How to Remove High Traffic Stains from Carpet

High-traffic stains can lead to significant fibre damage and reduced longevity over time… Removing high-traffic stains from carpets in both residential and commercial spaces is...

February 7, 2025 Deb
Maximising Revenue – Strategic Upselling Techniques

Maximising Revenue – Strategic Upselling Techniques

The Power of add-on sales in the professional carpet cleaning industry… In the competitive world of professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, standing out from the...

February 4, 2025 Deb
Water Damage Restoration: A Guide to Safety

Water Damage Restoration: A Guide to Safety

Prioritising the safety of everyone on the job site… Water damage restoration requires both technical expertise and significant physical effort. However, beyond repairing structures, professionals...

February 3, 2025 Deb
CS Gas (“Tear Gas”) Decontamination

CS Gas (“Tear Gas”) Decontamination

A guide to tackling cleanup after CS (Tear) Gas exposure… This article aims to provide cleaning & restoration personnel with recommendations for safe and effective...

January 30, 2025 Deb
How to Polish & Clean LVP or LVT Floors p00

How to Polish & Clean LVP or LVT Floors p00

It’s important to know all the “Tips & Tricks” when tackling Luxury Vinyl Plank or Tile Floors … With LVT quickly becoming one of the...

January 22, 2025 Deb
Essential Maintenance of Your Ninja Extractor

Essential Maintenance of Your Ninja Extractor

Regular care & attention ensures long-lasting performance and optimal efficiency… Whether you’re using it for professional cleaning or personal projects, regular maintenance will keep your...

January 21, 2025 Deb
New, Used or Not Now – What’s Right for Me?

New, Used or Not Now – What’s Right for Me?

When it comes to owning Truckmounts we hear recurring comments from business owners … Older Machines: My current machine is nearly 10 years old, and...

January 20, 2025 Deb
How to Remove Coffee Stains from Carpet

How to Remove Coffee Stains from Carpet

Coffee stains on carpet – The formidable challenge… Removing coffee stains from carpet presents a formidable challenge for carpet cleaners due to the presence of...

January 16, 2025 Deb
How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet

How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Carpet

Can Red Wine Stains Be Removed AT ALL?… Red wine stains are renowned for being one of the most difficult stains to remove. The reason...

January 13, 2025 Deb
How to Clean Tea Stains from Carpet

How to Clean Tea Stains from Carpet

Cleaning tea stains is a common and persistent issue in the world of the professional carpet cleaner… From the comforting warmth of a morning cuppa...

January 13, 2025 Deb
The Growing Concern About the “Cluster Fly”

The Growing Concern About the “Cluster Fly”

Author – Paul Pritchard – A number of weeks ago I had an interesting call from Wayne at Wairarapa Carpet & Pest Services. He had...

December 6, 2024 Deb
The Value of Dehu’s in Flood Restoration

The Value of Dehu’s in Flood Restoration

Using dehumidifiers after flooding will greatly assist the water restoration drying process… In combination with fans and proper ventilation, dehumidifiers like the Dri-Eaz BD1000 Building...

December 6, 2024 Deb
Rotary Jet Extraction

Rotary Jet Extraction

Carpet cleaning using a Rotary Jet Extractor such as the Rotovac 360i is a highly effective method for deep-cleaning carpets, combining rotary agitation with Hot...

December 6, 2024 Deb
CRB Prespray Agitation

CRB Prespray Agitation

Using a CRB (Counter Rotating Brush) machine to agitate Prespray on carpets… This method is particularly effective for commercial carpet cleaning or heavily soiled areas,...

December 6, 2024 Deb
How Important are Jet’s

How Important are Jet’s

Understanding the role of jets in Hot Water Extraction cleaning… When you apply chemicals with pressure through your Hot Water Extraction machine, be it Truckmount...

December 6, 2024 Deb
Sustainability in Carpet Care

Sustainability in Carpet Care

Sustainability in carpet cleaning focuses on reducing the environmental impact of cleaning processes, products, and services. This can involve using eco-friendly machines & materials, minimising...

December 6, 2024 Deb
Benefits of Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Benefits of Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Why invest in a Smartvac Upright Vacuum Cleaner… Using an upright vacuum such as Cleaning Systems Smartvac offers many benefits, making it a popular choice...

December 5, 2024 Deb
Selecting a Portable Carpet Cleaning Machine

Selecting a Portable Carpet Cleaning Machine

Look at the facts when selecting a new Portable Carpet Cleaning Extraction Machine… At Cleaning Systems we often have customers in our showroom expressing disappointment...

December 5, 2024 Deb
Utilising a Carpet Groomer

Utilising a Carpet Groomer

Using a Carpet Groomer will increase customer satisfaction…  Removing wand marks is not the only situation in which the professional carpet cleaner will see the...

December 4, 2024 Deb
“Hot Water” versus “Low Moisture” Methodology

“Hot Water” versus “Low Moisture” Methodology

HWE (Hot Water Extraction) and VLM (Very Low Moisture) are two popular carpet cleaning methods. Each has its own advantages, limitations, and ideal applications. Hot Water Extraction (HWE)...

December 4, 2024 Deb
Fluorochemical Carpet Protectors

Fluorochemical Carpet Protectors

The Benefits & Key Features of Carpet Protectors… Carpets can be treated with Fluorochemical Protectors to increase stain resistance on all types of fibre.  Fluorochemical...

December 4, 2024 Deb
Benefits of Truckmount Inline Vacuum Filters

Benefits of Truckmount Inline Vacuum Filters

The Benefits of Inline Vacuum Filters on a Truck-Mounted Carpet Cleaning Machine… How does it work? The inline vacuum filter captures debris before it can...

December 4, 2024 Deb
Do Clean Carpets Improve IAQ?

Do Clean Carpets Improve IAQ?

Clean Carpets DO Improve Indoor Air Quality! Improving indoor air quality (IAQ) by cleaning carpets involves removing dust, allergens, pathogens, and other contaminants trapped in...

December 4, 2024 Deb
Hydroxyl (OH) Generators

Hydroxyl (OH) Generators

Effective Odour removal utilising Hydroxyl (OH) Generators… Hydroxyl generators use UV light to create hydroxyl radicals (OH), which are naturally occurring molecules in the atmosphere...

December 4, 2024 Deb
“Fresh vs Old” Urine Stains

“Fresh vs Old” Urine Stains

How to Treat “Fresh” versus “Old” Urine Stains… Understanding the difference between fresh pet urine deposits and older pet stains can help you set carpet...

December 4, 2024 Deb
Carpet Prespray Application

Carpet Prespray Application

The Benefits of an inline or power sprayer to apply Prespray… Inline sprayers allow for faster application of pre-spray compared to manually applying the solution...

December 4, 2024 Deb
Fluorochemical Fabric Protectors

Fluorochemical Fabric Protectors

What Are the Benefits & Key Features of Fabric Protectors… Upholstery fabrics can be treated with Fluorochemical Protectors to increase stain resistance on all types...

December 3, 2024 Ralph
Polypropylene Carpet

Polypropylene Carpet

The Specifics When Cleaning Polypropylene Carpets… Polypropylene carpets can require different techniques and chemicals to clean successfully, here we will run through some of the...

December 3, 2024 Ralph
Odour removal: Ozone vs Hydroxyl

Odour removal: Ozone vs Hydroxyl

Odour Removal; A comparison between Ozone and Hydroxyl… Ozone and Hydroxyl generators operate using different mechanisms and have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Ozone (O3) Generators...

December 3, 2024 Ralph
Blood, Spills & Bodily Fluids

Blood, Spills & Bodily Fluids

Mitigating Risk When Cleaning Blood, Spills & Bodily Fluids… Cleaning up bodily fluids, faeces, or blood involves significant health risks for cleaners. Infectious diseases, pathogens,...

December 3, 2024 Ralph
Choosing the Correct Prespray

Choosing the Correct Prespray

Considerations When Choosing the Correct Carpet Prespray… Choosing the correct carpet Prespray will depend on the type of fibre, level and type of soiling, and...

December 3, 2024 Ralph
Drying After Floods

Drying After Floods

It’s important to understand the basics when it comes to water restoration/remediation after a flood event… Cleaning up and drying out after water damage can...

November 14, 2024 Ly
Air Movement to Assist Drying Process

Air Movement to Assist Drying Process

The Why’s & Wherefores of Air Movement to Assist Drying Process… Using air movement after flooding or cleaning will greatly assist the drying process and...

November 14, 2024 Ly