Duraclean Journal of Marketing, Management and Technical Topics

Bartz's warehouse area and loose rug cleaning operation.

The corner brush is used to get soil out from corners and up the bottom of tiled walls.

The grout brush is used to agitate soil out of grout lines following the application of the special tile and grout cleaning solution.

The main area of a tile floor and grout is usually cleaned with the SX-12 which has a rotating head with two nozzles that spray high pressure water (usually around a minimum of 850 psi) onto the surface which is then vacuumed off of the tile floor.

Vince Caffarello starts the Loose Rug seminar.

The background regarding loose and Oriental rug construction, pre-inspection issues and repairs that can be made to rugs was covered in detail. The classroom session concluded with a breakdown of the steps required for cleaning rugs in-plant, on-site and at the cleaner's facility.

After the soaking a rug like this one it can be put into another floor area called the wash floor.

The flushing operation helps to wash away any significant amount of the remaining soil.

The next step requires removing the wash floor solution through vacuuming the moisture up from the rug backing through the pile. This can be accomplished in one of three ways.

Gene and Brandon Rossey and Rick Fritts watch Joe use a Water Claw.

A HydroX is another option.

In Joe's set-up he can use a roller to work the moisture up and away from the rug toward the pump-out installed in the wash floor.

Following the wash floor steps foam extraction cleaning is done.

Joe demonstrates the last cleaning step.

The cleaned rugs are hoisted up on Joe's multiple rug pole set-up for drying.

Hard to dry rugs and those prone to shrinkage and/or color run are positioned on Joe's "tack out" floor. The grid is used to square off rugs and the floor has holes where air from the two air movers blows up through the tack out floor's surface and onto the pile of the inverted rug.

If you are interested in receiving more information regarding the loose rug cleaning seminar you can request a copy of the seminar's handout by contacting Bill Ondratschek at: billo@duraclean.com.

Labels: Duraclean Graduate Success Institute, Loose Rug Cleaning, Oriental Rugs, Technical, Tile and Grout Cleaning

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Health Insurance Source for Duraclean Franchisees



You can now go to a specially designed web page by MMIC (Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants, Inc.) that is intended only for Duraclean franchisees who wish to get health insurance quotes.

You can go directly to their website by clicking on the following link:

www.mmicinsurance.com/Duraclean

Labels: Health Insurance, Insurance

Duraclean Central will be closed Friday, March 21.

Labels: Announcements, Central, Holiday

#1135 Durashield Plus

Benefits:

• Very economical, mixed with water
• Have little or no odor
• Non-hazardous
• Accepted by carpet manufacturers to maintain warranties

Disadvantages:

• Limited protection against penetration by liquid stains
• Will dull polished (chintz) cotton
• Can make velvets feel stiff application (can be corrected by vigorous dry vacuuming)

Dry Solvent-based Soil & Stain Repellents

#1124 Durashield SB

Benefits:

• Provide good protection against penetration of liquid based spills
• Can be safely applied to virtually almost any fabric
• Can bead liquids; makes an impressive demonstration of protection
• Will not dull polished cottons
• The best option for Haitian cotton since its application doesn't add water to it
• Don't change the "hand" (feel) of velvets after application
• Good for application to small loose rugs

Disadvantages:

• Ready-to-use so application price per square foot is much higher
• Can have an unpleasant odor during and shortly after application (Durashield SB, however, is pleasant)
• Caution must be given to residents (including leaving a warning tag) concerning upholstery where it is recommended that they stay off furniture for 24 hours unless you can dry it before you leave the job site
• A skin irritant until dry due to the dry solvent carrier
• Should not be applied to normal carpet installations due to slip and fall hazard
• Upholstery cleaned with a water-based solution must be dry before application of the soil and stain repellent otherwise it will not properly penetrate and have to be removed

Conclusions

To adequately cover all situations you should have both water-based and dry solvent-based products on hand. For large scale carpet application a water-based soil and stain repellent is definitely the way to go. For upholstery dry solvent-based soil and stain repellents provide the best protection and since they do not contain water, they don't promote the possibility of yellowing or browning of natural fiber fabric such as Haitian cotton. Since a lot of vehicles have pile type upholstery dry solvent-based soil and stain repellents that have extra liquid repellency and will n0t change the fabric's "hand" is a good choice.

Labels: Durashield, Soil and Stain Repellents, Technical, Teflon, You Ask We Answer

• Motivational Presentations


• Human Resource Know-How


• Sales & Marketing


• Cost Accounting


• Round Table Presentations


• Technical Topics


• Sellabration


• Insurance Presentations


• Fun optional events

Agenda and registration information will follow. If you have any questions, please call Danielle at Central (800-251-7070 x 120).

Labels: 2008 Annual Meeting, Meetings

John Kerr - Georgia Franchisee (1934-2008)



Following is an obituary as it appeared for John Kerr, owner of Duraclean Carpet & Upholstery service in Sea Island, Georgia since July, 1979. He passed away on March 2. Our heartfelt condolences to John's wife, Pam, his children, Melissa and Catherine, and the rest of the Kerr family.



"Mr. John William Kerr who was born June 25, 1934 in Marion County, Indiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 2.

"Mr. Kerr was a sweet and beloved man in his family and community and was an encouragement to many. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy, and the U S. Army. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Law at Indiana University. Mr. Kerr was the owner of Duraclean on St. Simons Island.

"Although his accomplishments in life were many, he would say his most important accomplishment was caring about people and their concerns and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ both in his work and community. John loved and accepted everyone, unconditionally, and wanted everyone to know that Jesus loved them the same way.

"He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Pam Kerr of St. Simons Island, GA. His children were the late John W. Kerr, Jr., Melissa Kerr of Chicago, IL, and Catherine Brunson of Atlanta, GA and his grandchildren were Kamilah Brunson, Garner Lammes and Edward Kane.

"A graveside service will be held March 5 at 11:00AM at the Tyler Cemetery, Wagener, SC. A memorial service on St. Simons Island will be held at Golden Isles Presbyterian Church, 48 Hampton Pt. Dr. on Monday, March 10th at 11:00AM.

"Memorials are requested to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Blizzard Funeral Home (803) 564-5333 is assisting the family."

Labels: Announcements, Kerr, Obituary