WAXIE Blog | flooring (4)

Posted by Trent Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2011 12:23:00 PM

Why do I need an Orbot?

The Orbot is the most compact, versatile commercial and residential orbital floor machine on the market today. The Orbot has been engineered to offer 3 machine sizes all in one 17”, 19”, and 21”. In one single machine, the Orbot’s cleaning path can transform from 17 inches up to 21 inches by simply changing out the driver to the required size. This unique driver system also mounts to an assortment of pads and brushes to clean, scrub, sand, strip, and polish any carpet and hard floor.

Topics: carpet, flooring, machines & equipment

Posted by Trent Fitzgerald on Aug 12, 2011 2:21:00 PM

Is Your Stone Starting to Fade?

By: WAXIE Editorial Staff | August 12, 2011

Stone Floor Care Tips

There are thousands of types of stone that have been quarried throughout the centuries, and quarries are located all around the world. Stone is a natural solid formation of one of many minerals. These minerals came from the same liquid and gas minerals that formed the earth. Although these minerals are often difficult to identify, most of the minerals can be identified by their color, hardness and crystal formation. It is imperative to know the exact type of stone that is to be maintained.

Topics: Hard Floor Care, flooring, cleaning tips, natural stone flooring

Posted by Trent Fitzgerald on Jul 12, 2011 1:51:00 PM

Carpet Care Surface vs. Deep Extraction - What's The Difference?

Surface Extraction
New technologies have made soil extraction the preferred method for both interim carpet maintenance and restorative cleaning. There are three basic types of extractors: truck-mounted units with long hoses and a carpet wand or tool; portable tank-style or “box” units with hoses and a wand or tool; and portable, self-contained units.

An extractor sprays cleaning solution into the carpet. Normally the solution is worked in with a rotating brush to dislodge dirt. Then dirt and solution are lifted out through a vacuum head. This method is very effective and leaves little residue. An operator with a modern extractor can clean up to 18,500 square feet per hour in the low-moisture mode, or up to 8,000 square feet per hour in the restoration mode.

Topics: carpet, flooring, cleaning tips

Posted by Trent Fitzgerald on Jul 7, 2011 3:48:00 PM