https://youtu.be/7C3mU92VJhA Today’s performance fabrics are not limited to outdoor furniture or commercial applications like the hospitality industry, where there has always been an expectation that these fabrics would feel more workman-like than luxurious. Let me start off by saying that I am a fan of performance fabrics, especially for people
What You Need to Know About Viscose… What is Viscose? First of all, viscose isn’t 100% synthetic or 100% natural. It’s made of natural fibers that are chemically processed and treated until they can be turned into a beautiful and soft material. It is very absorbent and often biodegradable.
Practical (and safe) Spot removal tips. “One person’s disaster is another person’s opportunity” Unknown While some carpet fibers are more resilient than others, all of us have mishaps occasionally and even the hardiest carpets will require swift action in the event of a spill or an accident to avoid possible
the choices… Part 2 Choosing the right carpet for your home can be overwhelming. Today we cover the choice of materials for broadloom. Last time I shared how you can “wade through the choices” when considering an area rug purchase. Although the list was far from exhaustive, hopefully, the takeaway
the choices… Part 1 In a previous blog, I talked about the impact on landfills of discarded carpets and so an obvious follow-up is to walk through some of the factors that a homeowner should consider when choosing an area rug. A poor choice based on your real-life application
I noted in the early years of my career in the cleaning business, a distinct & prevalent “us v them” mindset harboured by the manufacturers of floor coverings and the industry dedicated to maintaining that flooring. I would attend seminars and conferences where incensed floor care professionals would lambast the
A couple of years ago I was asked to speak at an industry event in Toronto. While my topics were rangy, there was a decided interest in all things “green” and in particular, the impact on landfills of discarded carpet and fabrics. While it is difficult to source Canadian numbers,
With every business, organization, and facility reeling in the face of Covid-19, we are all forced to slow down and create new life “rhythms” as we wait out what may well be the greatest disruption to our lives and lifestyles that many of us have ever experienced. We are learning