
FloorFacts Newsletters 2024
Discover ground level perspectives from flooring leaders in XL North’s FloorFacts. In each issue, we’re pleased to share relevant, educational industry news and insights from our team, manufacturing partners, and XL North Tactical Group members, along with contributions from our customers.
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December 2024
In this newsletter, Bill Luallen highlights the indispensable role of floor care professionals in aligning design goals with practical maintenance solutions, showcasing their expertise as a cornerstone of successful flooring projects. Additionally, discover how DFS Flooring revitalized 2,000 square feet of heavily soiled LVT and tile in a Los Angeles medical facility using XL APC All Purpose Cleaner. The detailed case study outlines the step-by-step process and exceptional results achieved. Lastly, Foaming Floors announces an exciting production expansion and a partnership with XL North to improve customer support for chemical orders. For inquiries, contact XL North at 888-530-2259 or orders@xlnorth.com for enhanced service and faster order processing.

Floor Care in Focus: A Follow Up to The Ramifications of Specifications

Case Study: LVT & Tile Renewed with XL APC All Purpose Cleaner

November 2024
This newsletter highlights G&W Commercial Interiors’ successful use of XL North products to restore heavily soiled hospital carpets, emphasizing the importance of proper chemistry and expertise. It also features insights from Bill Luallen on tackling maintenance challenges posed by modern flooring materials like rubber, LVT, and concrete, underscoring the need for tailored care strategies. Additionally, a blog post explores why poor maintenance remains a top concern in the flooring industry and calls for solutions to align design with long-term care.

CASE STUDY: Cleaning Heavily Soiled Hospital Carpet

Cleaning Solutions for Evolving Flooring Types

Why Does Poor Maintenance Continue to Be a Top Concern?

September 2024
This September’s FloorFacts newsletter features an engaging interview with Sheri Gorman from the Facility Services Group, where she explores her career transition and the vital role of maintenance in floor longevity. Additionally, the newsletter showcases a successful rubber flooring restoration case study by APEX Group and XL North, and invites industry professionals to contribute feedback on the proposed IICRC S400 Standard draft. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, engage, and share your expertise in this comprehensive issue.

Bill Luallen Talks With FSG’s Sheri Gorman

Tackling Adhesive Residue on Rubber Flooring

Share Your Expertise on the Proposed IICRC S400 Standard

June 2024
Explore our latest blog article “Inspecting Resilient Flooring for Cleaning Challenges” for insights on maintaining various flooring types. And learn about XL Academy’s successful SMT course led by Bill Luallen, providing valuable stone, masonry, and tile care knowledge.

Inspecting Resilient Flooring for Cleaning Challenges

Reviews are in XL Academy’s Inaugural IICRC SMT Course

April 2024
In our April edition of FloorFacts, read about informative commercial floor care news, articles, and resources.

Challenging Standards and Advocating for Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning Systems

How to Read Safety Data Sheets

Reminder: New IICRC SMT Course at XL Academy

March 2024
In our March edition of FloorFacts, uncover key strategies to maintain momentum throughout 2024!

Speed up Adhesive Removal with XL Porosity+

Soil Removed During Quarterly Maintenance Highlights Importance of Vacuuming

February 2024
In this latest edition of FloorFacts, gain valuable insights to keeping 2024 moving in the right direction!

XL PTU Shine Plus Elevates Texan Floor’s Stained Concrete

Empower Your Team with On-Site IICRC Certification & Training from XL Academy

Don’t Miss the Opportunity! IICRC RFMT Training in March

JANUARY 2024
In this latest edition of FloorFacts, gain valuable insights to start 2024 in the right direction!

What’s In, What’s Out: 2024 Commercial Flooring Sector Trends

A Collaborative Approach to Solving Floor Care Challenges
