Blue Denim Dye Removal from White Cushions by Jim Pemberton – the Fine...
Deeply dyed blue denim should be washed before its worn, but of course many people (especially men!) seem to over look this. When someone sits on white furniture with jeans in this state (original...
View ArticleWhy NOT Correct Damage Caused by Other Cleaners?
STOP RIGHT NOW! Before you let your emotions lead you down some very dangerous paths, think about what you are about to do. Most of the problems require strong chemicals, aggressive mechanical action,...
View ArticleThree Serious Challenges Caused by Water Stains from Ceiling Leaks
Water damages homes and other buildings frequently in the winter in the northern part of the US. While structural damage and mold are the greatest concerns for many property owners, damage to fine...
View ArticleDo You Really Know Why Customers Buy What You Sell?
It’s fundamental to every living thing, including humans, to focus their thoughts and concerns on what they want (or need). Most creature wants (or needs)are limited to survival and procreation....
View ArticleTILE & GROUT CLEANING ‘FREE FRIDAY’ MINI-COURSE
During the “FREE FRIDAY” workshop coming up in a few weeks, Jim will cover why this is such a high demand repeat service for businesses as well as consumers. <br> The techniques Jim Pemberton...
View Article4 Colorfastness Testing Mistakes Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Make… and...
The reason most cleaners get away with bad testing (or worse yet, not testing) is the rarity of fabrics with unstable dyes, and the improved tools and products that are used. Do not let that lull you...
View Article“What To” Training vs “How To” Training
Why Upholstery Fabric Specialists Need “How To” Hands On Training I have to admit that for decades, my upholstery cleaning classes have been 80% classroom “lecture and listen” (What To) training, and...
View ArticleWhen Good Technicians Do Bad Things
I received a call recently that reinforced the importance of owners or managers of cleaning services to better understand what their technicians are doing, and the need of even the best technician to...
View ArticleFive Reasons That You Don’t Clean More Upholstery
The five problems outlined can all be solved by education. By learning more about your customer’s attitudes about their upholstery, how to talk to your customer about their concerns and needs in...
View ArticleFour Reasons To Be Cautious With Heavily Soiled Rayon
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy RAYON IS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN: Even if shrinkage and physical damage were not a factor, rayon stubbornly holds onto soil and stains. These are the four problems...
View ArticleQuestion Companies Don’t Ask, But Should, When Shopping For A Truckmount!
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy Here is an excerpt from Mike Roden’s Q&A article on truck mounts that I found especially interesting: What’s the one question companies don’t ask, but...
View ArticleCan An Old Silk Fabric With Severe Spot And Staining Issues Be Cleaned?
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy I was recently asked by a conscientious fine fabric cleaner whether or not old silk fabric with severe spot and staining issues could be successfully cleaned....
View ArticleRE-SOILING & CURRENT TECHNOLOGY
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy CARPETS THAT RESOIL DO SO FOR TWO BASIC REASONS: #1 – Resoiling from wicking soil residues #2 – Resoiling from sticky residues You can test to determine the...
View ArticleRED WINE REMOVAL FROM LINEN AND COTTON
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy . . . . A supplier recommended a strong peroxide based stain remover that is designed for wool rugs. While such a product may work on wool with pretesting and...
View ArticleEIGHT UPHOLSTERY SPOTTING STEPS & TIPS
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy Learning upholstery spotting and stain removal skills will put you far ahead of your competition, and make you a trusted resource for designers, furniture...
View ArticleClean The “Uncleanable” Fabrics!
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy Upholstery cleaning specialists are often asked to clean fabrics which were long overdue for cleaning years earlier! Both atmospheric pollutants and aged,...
View ArticleIs This The Most Versatile Commercial Floor CleaningTool Money Can Buy? Scott...
by Jim Pemberton - The reason I conducted the following interview with Scott Smith, owner of C & S Cleaning in Meadville PA, is that he found uses for the Brush Pro that most other cleaners...
View ArticleAvoid Problems With Ink Removal
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy “Fine Fabric Specialists” are often called upon to remove spots from diverse types of fabrics. This is actually one of the most important services you can...
View ArticleDon’t Cry Over Spilled Milk! Clean and Deodorize it Instead!
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy One of the more difficult “spills” that may be encountered on upholstery, as well as car interiors are those from milk and other dairy drinks, such as protein...
View ArticleSIMPLIFY YOUR CLEANING SYSTEM – USE A “HUB”
by Jim Pemberton – the Fine FabriCare Guy I recently had a conversation with a cleaner who has over 30 years experience in our industry. This individual shared, among many other things, his happiness...
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