Archive for Western Cleantalk
New EPA Lead Paint Rules Could Increase Home Improvement Costs
CFI Quick Poll on The IICRC – Please Vote!
Which of the following best describes how you fell about the IICRC?
(polls)
CFI Announces New State-Of-The Art Training Location in Laguna Hills, CA
CFI is pleased to announce a new partnership with DKI Restotech. Located in Laguna Hills, CA, DKI Restotech is a full service restoration contractor, and has a state-of-the-art restoration facility and is fully equipped for contents processing and storage. Owner and Certified Restorer Tony Esla, has over 20 years experience in the restoration industry.
DKI [...]
CFI Quick Poll
Would you be interested in a CFI Sponsored NRA home protection class?
(polls)
CFI Board of Directors Meeting, February 20, 2010
The CFI Board of Directors met February 20th, 2010 at the Academy of Textiles and Flooring.
Among many things discussed were the new CFI newsletter “Western Cleantalk” (first issue to be mailed this March) upcoming insurance benefits for CFI members, new classes including social media, new advanced remediation classes and marketing strategies for success. For [...]
CFI Royalty Mill Tour A Huge Success!!!
More than 40 CFI Members and non-members met at Royalty Carpet Mills on January 26th, 2010 for a free tour of the plant’s operations. During the tour, our tour guides, Jim Hernandez, Brad Bottle and Volley Williams explained the various steps involved in making high quality carpet. The tour started at the tufting plant, and [...]
A message from CFI Orange/Inland Assistant Director Jason Hensley
This video was recorded at the CFI Royalty Mill Tour, January 26, 2010.
Rug Washing In India
This video is an excerpt from Colors Of India, A Rug Making Journey. Filmed entirely on location in Central and Northern India.
CFI Quick Poll…Do You Pre-Vacuum?
Do you pre-vacuum before you clean carpet?
(polls)
Are You Doing Enough? By Jason Hensley
Are You Doing Enough?
Question: Which is the biggest enemy of carpet?
a. Pet urine
b. Red wine/Kool-Aid
c. Dry soil
d. Paint/oil/grease
e. Bleach
Answer: c. Dry soil
Of all the things we find in carpet, dry soil is the most problematic. Ironically, it is probably the least addressed. The S001 Carpet Cleaning Standard, Section C states:
“One of the most critical, though often neglected responsibilities [...]
