The Terrifying Tales of Floor Covering Fails
In this spooky season of black cats and skeletons, we gather ‘round for tales not of ghosts or ghouls, but of something even scarier... flooring fails! From squelching vinyl to exploding tiles, these stories will send shivers down your spine. Pull up a pumpkin, grab your candy, and settle in for the scariest of stories.
The Pushback
Over the years we have heard many stories and have been involved with many cases of “pushback”.
I’ve Always Done It This Way
That phrase has gotten more people in trouble than you can shake a stick at.
Christmas in July
Spots and spills happen year-round. Here’s a refresher on how best to take care of your spots and spills!
It’s Just Carpet
It’s just carpet, why do I have to vacuum it so often? It’s just carpet, why does it need cleaned so often? While we would like to think all it has to do is lay on the floor and look pretty, carpet needs proper care to maintain the indoor environment and get the longest, best-looking life out of it.
How To Improve Yourself When Business Slows Down
Be smarter. Continue your education as part of your job. Read. Listen. Get involved. Invest in yourself. Your customers will know the difference.
Vacuums Are Being Called On The Carpet [Throwback]
The proper care and maintenance of your carpet will ensure that you get a lifetime of performance out of it. Using the proper equipment is just as important as the color and style you pick. This article is a short guide to help you get the longest, best-looking life out of your investment.
ENTRANCE MATS AND MATTING WORK 24/7
Stopping dirt at the door not only reduces cleaning labor costs and wear on your floors, but it also reduces the need for cleaning chemicals that might be harmful to the building occupants and the environment.
Slippery Floors
What causes floors anywhere in commercial buildings or a home to be slippery? I am sure the first thing you thought of was “a wet floor” and you would be right. Why then, would or could someone slip on a supposedly dry floor?
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2024
- Oct 29, 2024 The Terrifying Tales of Floor Covering Fails Oct 29, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024 The Pushback Sep 25, 2024
- Aug 28, 2024 I’ve Always Done It This Way Aug 28, 2024
- Jul 25, 2024 Christmas in July Jul 25, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024 It’s Just Carpet Jun 26, 2024
- May 30, 2024 How To Improve Yourself When Business Slows Down May 30, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024 Vacuums Are Being Called On The Carpet [Throwback] Apr 24, 2024
- Feb 28, 2024 ENTRANCE MATS AND MATTING WORK 24/7 Feb 28, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 Slippery Floors Jan 24, 2024
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2023
- Nov 16, 2023 ‘Tis the Season Nov 16, 2023
- Oct 26, 2023 Breaking Down CHAT Oct 26, 2023
- Sep 27, 2023 Cleaning Without Harsh Chemicals Sep 27, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023 Spot, Stain, Wicking, Discoloration Aug 31, 2023
- Jul 26, 2023 Where Do You Get Your Information? Jul 26, 2023
- Jun 29, 2023 PILE REVERSAL/SHADING Jun 29, 2023
- May 24, 2023 The Dirt on Dirt revisited May 24, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 Floor prep – is it really that important? Mar 23, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 Optical Brightener Feb 23, 2023
- Jan 19, 2023 Luxury Vinyl THROWBACK Jan 19, 2023
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2022
- Mar 28, 2022 TROUBLESOME SALT STAINS Mar 28, 2022
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2021
- Nov 24, 2021 FIRE AND WATER LOSSES, THE HUMAN DIMENSION Nov 24, 2021
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2018
- Jul 19, 2018 CLEANING FOR HEALTH, NOT APPEARANCE Jul 19, 2018
- May 8, 2018 ALLERGIES AND FLOORING May 8, 2018
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2017
- Oct 17, 2017 ENTRANCE MATS, A GOOD DEFENSE Oct 17, 2017
- Aug 8, 2017 VACUUMS ARE BEING CALLED ON THE CARPET Aug 8, 2017
- Jun 20, 2017 LUXURY VINYL MEETS IT'S KRYPTONITE Jun 20, 2017
- May 9, 2017 SHINY CLEANERS MAKE SHINY FLOORS May 9, 2017
- Apr 18, 2017 TILE FLOORS AND COFFEE Apr 18, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 JUST THE FACTS Mar 15, 2017
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2015
- Oct 29, 2015 THE DIRT ON DIRT I Oct 29, 2015
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Mark Violand
Mark Violand has been in the carpet cleaning and restoration industry for over 45 years. He is an Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Certified Carpet Inspector and approved Instructor. He teaches the Carpet Cleaning Technician, Commercial Carpet Cleaning and Maintenance, and Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician courses. Mark is also Chairman of the ANSI/IICRC S800 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floor Coverings.
His reputation precedes him as Northeast Ohio’s “go-to” floorcovering inspector, working for carpet, resilient, wood, and laminate manufacturers, and floorcovering retailers, consumers, attorneys, and insurance companies.
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Jessica Violand Bruno
Jessica Violand Bruno is a Practicing Senior Carpet Inspector and holds IICRC Certifications in Carpet Repair and Reinstallation, Commercial Carpet Maintenance and Carpet Cleaning Technician as well. She also holds certifications from Inspector Training Services to inspect all hard surface floorcoverings.
She is a sought after, Sales Associate at a local flooring retailer. She is also Chairman of the ANSI/IICRC S220 Standard for Professional Inspection of Hard Surface Floor Coverings.