Bill Luallen breaks out the math to show that low-cost products don’t always equal big profits. In this XLN white paper, learn how investing in better chemistry and equipment can actually make money for your commercial floor care business.
White Papers
The Science of Nylon
Learn the history, science, and technology advancements behind nylon and nylon carpet fibers in this informative XLN white paper.
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White Papers
The Science of Soil Composition
In this helpful XLN white paper, learn the science of soil, including what soil is made of, why it’s so damaging to carpet, and what types of equipment should never be used for soil removal.
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Thinset Removal Done Right
The team at Southeastern Commercial Flooring recently discovered the dust free benefits of two of XL North’s surface prep products when they were used to remove thinset from a tile and grout demolition. Ken Baxley, SCF Project Manager, discusses the job details. “Our crew was demoing 2”x2” mosaic tile in 4 bathrooms, each approximately 285 […]
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Training Is (And Will Always Be) The Most Import Factor In Commercial Floor Care
Steve Brown with Infinite Floorcare in Atlanta shared with us an experience on a recent job where his team’s knowledge, training, and education helped to avoid what could have possibly been a flooring disaster if left in the hands of lesser qualified technicians. The project scope was a post construction cleaning where the main focus […]
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Case Studies
Troubleshooting Line Sputter on Commercial Carpet Tile
Discover the flooring anomaly that could be the source of this unusual soiling situation on commercial carpet tile in this XLN case study.
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Update on IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Course Revisions
Over the past few months, several commercial flooring industry leaders came together to begin reviewing and revising the IICRC Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician (CCMT) Certification Program Description and Exam. Here’s an update from the Tactical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chair, XL North’s Bill Luallen. “At the sixth month mark, I’ve realized that this is a lot […]
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Case Studies
Vinyl Floor Yellowing Case Study
Steve Starcher, President of Timco in Chicago, was recently called to a hospital, at the request of a manufacturer, to troubleshoot a vinyl floor that had a yellowing problem. In this case study, learn more about the tests that Steve and the Timco team performed on the floor and the ultimate outcome.
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Vital Oxide Guidelines for Use: Cleaning & Disinfection Coronavirus Contamination
This is a guideline for using Vital Oxide® in the cleaning and disinfecting of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) contamination in commercial, institutional, and home environments. This guide may be superseded by local regulations. For additional resources, please refer to our blog post update on Coronavirus concerns in the US.
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What Is a Floor Maintenance Expert?
Often times I am introduced as an expert of floor maintenance and to this day I cringe every time I hear it. The reason is that it is so difficult to define what an expert of floor maintenance really is. What makes an expert in floor maintenance? Is it the number of years they have […]
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Why Efficiency is Key to Increasing Floor Care Profit
We can all agree that profitability, regardless of industry, is the end goal for any organization. While turning a profit can be a challenge, increasing the bottom line is a more common obstacle for many flooring maintenance businesses. For most, the first step to boosting profits is improving efficiency. Floor care is an industry heavily […]
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XL Academy: Continued Improvements in Floor Care Education
This month marks one year of not seeing our customers in person and, frankly, without that interaction, it’s been miserable. However, we’ve made great use of that time by focusing on XL Academy. First, we’ve been working alongside true industry leaders and subject matter experts to revamp two certification courses for the IICRC. The RFMT […]
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XL North Adds New Distributors for its Concrete Surface Prep Products
MARCH 21, 2019 – Fall River, MA – XL North announced that it has recently partnered with additional distributors to make its line of concrete surface prep products available throughout more regions of the country. The Belknap White Group and Bixco Flooring and Supplies join the list of flooring supply stores where contractors and concrete […]
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Catalogs
XL North Product Catalog
From carpet to hard surfaces, XL North develops and markets proven, effective and environmentally responsible floor cleaning, maintenance, and surface prep products. Discover the full line of products – which are recommended, specified or approved by every major player in the industry – in our recently updated product catalog.
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Suggested Procedures
XL North Suggested Procedures: Remove Dry Ink Toner from Carpet
Tackling stubborn dry ink toner on carpets? Discover XL North’s specialized procedure. Using XL Charge Away and XL Ink Spotter, eliminate toner stains effectively with our concise, step-by-step guide.
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XL North Suggested Procedures: Remove Latex Paint from Carpet
Effortlessly Tackle Latex Paint on Carpets: Download XL North’s Comprehensive Guide! Learn proven methods for removing both wet and dried paint, ensuring a damage-free and thorough clean. Download now and confidently manage paint spills on carpets.