Carpet Cleaners Carnival

We will be at the annual Carpet Cleaners Carnival this year! 

There's only three months to go until the next annual Carpet Cleaners Carnival (CCC). 

The event takes place on September 12th, at Wicksteed Park in Kettering - the ideal setting for a great day out! 

Open to everyone, together with their friends, partners and children, the CCC provides an ideal opportunity to network and learn something new as well as have some fun. 

The event includes an exhibition featuring top industry manufacturers, suppliers and advisors from within and outside the Association... and we already have some excellent companies lined up to exhibit this year! 

There will also be a number of seminars held throughout the day. Speakers from a wide range of relevant fields will be giving presentations on a variety of subjects. From the technical aspects of cleaning, to marketing and improving your business, there will be valuable advice from some of the most recognised and well-respected experts in the industry.

 

To see full information on our fellow exhibitors booked so far click here.

Our slot!

What’s happening at Chemspec

Here at Crisp & Brite, we supply commercial products to the cleaning industry. One of the brands we specialise in is Chemspec cleaning solutions and products associated with these industry experts.

As experienced suppliers, our knowledge of the cleaning industry enables us to recognise the very best cleaning products and supply them to our clients. Because we specialise in Chemspec products, this blog will offer you their latest Newsletter for you to have a read through...

Chemspec Newsletter
Here at Chemspec Europe at the end of May it is our Financial Year End and we thank our users and customers for making this another successful year.  We hope these Newsletters have been and will continue to be a good technical support and, if there are any topics that you would like to see covered in future issues, we will be very interested to hear from you.

Recently we understand that business for many of you has been picking up and this month we discuss some ways in which you can possibly boost your business and gain more satisfied customers and, we hope, more referrals.

Boosting your Cleaning can boost your business
The most successful carpet and upholstery cleaners are always looking for ways to boost their business and an important part of that is providing really good results.  Some try mixing different products together but this is a risky and often wasteful exercise.  There is, however, one product that will boost a detergent solution with amazing effect but it must be added to the correct base solutions.

Boosting Detergents
Energizer is one of our well established products that will boost the effectiveness of traffic lane cleaners, detergents and some spotters.  It excites the detergent molecule and boosts cleaning by adding oxygen without causing any fading to textiles and does, in fact, brighten the colours.  It should only be added to alkaline products that have a pH of 7 or above as it will neutralize the effects of acidic products like Haitian Cotton Cleaner so cannot be added to that.  So, to offer the best alkaline cleaning ever, add some Energizer to the solution when you clean and you will be amazed at the difference.

Choosing more effective detergents.
The pH of a cleaning product must be correctly selected to suit the fibres being cleaned.  Most Polypropylene and Nylon carpets will benefit from High pH (Alkaline) detergents like Powdered Formula 90 as, for these materials, more neutral or acidic products will require more wetting and more passes of the wand to achieve a lesser result.
More delicate fibres, like wool, can be adversely affected by high pH solutions, so appropriate products like OneClean, with its pH closer to Neutral, will keep the fibres soft and reduce the risk of damage to the stability of the dye colours.
Liquid Formula 90 can satisfy both requirements as its unique buffering qualities allow different dilution levels to significantly vary the pH value.

Improving Spot removal
Whilst a general purpose spot remover, like Professional Spot Lifter, can treat a variety of stains, a large number of spots and stains require the correct, specific products to be used in the right sequence.
To boost your approach to Stain Removal, always have a Professional Spotting Kit which, as well as creating a professional impression, also contains the required range of products needed for the wide variety of spots and stains to be encountered. Some stains need solvent based products, like P.O.G. for Paint, Oil and Grease type stains, others, like food based stains benefit from enzyme products like Liquid Enzyme Spotter and general soiling is often best treated with water based products like Professional Spot Lifter.
An essential part of Spot treatment is to be sure to use the right spotters in the appropriate situation.  Solvent products are far less effective on wet fibres and water based products are less effective on oily or greasy fibres so it pays to understand these issues and treat spots correctly.  A classic example is the need to remove the barrier of sugar and cream from coffee and tea stains with an enzyme product before treating any remaining staining to the fibres with dye removers like DyeGONE and Spray ‘N’ Go.

Stain removal can sometimes be boosted with heat or the use of a poultice and the application of Absorb-a-Stain is a brilliant but simple way to prevent stains like blood or ink from wicking to the surface after treatment appears to be completed.  Absorb-a-Stain is also valuable for body fluid removal.

Another easy way to boost your effectiveness is to always offer Protection to every customer.  Not only does this make your cleaning task easier next time but it is a more profitable use of your time and the material costs are low when using the high dilution possible with our very effective Stainshield products.  Applying Stainshield takes much less time than cleaning but often can be charged at the same price per square metre.

De-foaming
Customers sometimes use shop bought cleaning products and even washing-up liquid which can leave a high foaming residue before seeking a professional service.  Due to popular demand we have now re-introduced Crystal Defoamer which is sprinkled on affected carpets prior to cleaning to prevent machine foaming problems.

There are many ways to boost performance and, as always, knowledge is the key.  Training and study are important and those who strive for ever better results will usually prevail.  Also we are keen to help so please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance at any time.

Introducing Chemspec – produce the sparkling results your clients desire

Our industry is immersed with time saving tools, lotions and potions to ensure maximum hygiene for all of our clients. However, one of the most universal solvents of the cleaning industry, water can be even more vital to our industry, particularly when it is used correctly in conjunction with some of the best cleaning products out there.

With European renowned brand, Chemspec, your cleaning company is guaranteed the best results ensuring that there are no customer call backs, unless they want you to perform the perfect clean again and again.

From Oriental rug cleaning apparatus, right through to stain removers and odour killers, our range from Chemspec provides a comprehensive solution so that you can satisfy all of your customers’ cleaning requirements ensuring that they don’t go anywhere else for their cleaning needs.

Here’s our short guide to some of the products that you may wish to invest in and why.

Stain remover

Chemspec Paint, Oil and Grease remover

Fragrance: banana

This specialist stain remover is extremely effective in the removal of paint, oil, grease, contaminants and spillages resulting from shoe polish, pens, marking ink, nail polish, make-up and more.

After all, cleaning companies aren’t just employed for the everyday jobs, so you need to ensure that you’re ready to tackle the expert cleaning roles too.

It is fairly rare to find such a product within the cleaning industry at such a cheap price because it performs the role of exhibiting the grease present in solvency or dry solvents without the costs usually associated with other professional stain removal.

The slow-drying formula means it works steadily and can dissolve a wide variety of stains.

It is even effective when used with the universal solvent of water, when diluted in 4 parts to 1.

The product can also be used as a preventative measure against re-soiling, ensuring maximum client satisfaction.

Odour killer

Chemspec Kill Odor

Fragrance: Citrus

As a rule, as experienced cleaners, we all know that there is not one general deodoriser that is made to tackle every task which is why it is critical to select the correct product and technique for the right situation. Our Air neutralizer is formulated completely different to our Kill Odour  as an example, so ensure that your job to tackle is appropriate for the products you have got.

We can advise you on this as knowledgeable Chemspec distributors.

Our Chemspec Kill Odor is great for all purpose deodorising and can be used as a non-cationic to be applied on mould, funghi and to tackle vomit, off foods, perspirations, and similar problem odours.

Hard Floor cleaner

Floor finish

Fragrance: Characteristic of the formula

Hard floors are becoming increasingly popular in workplaces and home living spaces, but most vary in expense and materials – it is difficult to find a one product suits all product however the Floor Finish 25 can be used on most hard floors with low, high and ultra-speed buffers to provide a long lasting finish.

We would highly recommend pre-testing the surface to be worked on before application however to ensure optimum results and compatibility.

Providing a wet look gloss finish this durable floor finish stands up to even the heaviest foot traffic and has drying times which are dependent upon the environmental conditions in which you are using them.

Infection Control

Formula 429

Fragrance: Unperfumed

Infection control is necessary not only in hospital and hospitality and catering environments but also commercial office blocks and living spaces, so it is vital that you always have a universal infection control option on hand to resolve any issues that may crop up with your clients.

As a water based anti-microbial that is odour free, with multi-surface applications in spectrum kills and residual control Formula 429 is suitable for use in a variety of areas and can be applied as a spray, foam or ULV fogging solution.

The main attractions of numerous cleaning companies to this product are its patented technology from Chemspec which extends kill capacity that can last anything from weeks to months. Non-corrosive and economical due to its residual efficacy this means it only requires single application in most instances. This is a professional product which creates the results that your client will consistently want.

Carpet Cleaner

All Fiber Textile Rinse

Fragrance: Spice

Different materials of carpet can require various treatments and with our All Fiber Textile Rinse you have a comprehensive solution which incorporates oriental rugs and metallic dyes in rugs leaving fibres soft and safe, even where colour bleeding may be a problem. Mildly acidic it neutralises high alkaline detergents so is great for stabilising unstable dyes present in all varieties of carpet. Browning is also reduced when alkaline residues need removing, meaning that it is a combined treatment for staining and cleaning carpets.

This is an ideal treatment when soiling is at its most severe, particularly on wool or dyed fabrics although pre-testing is advised before full treatment is carried out.

If you want to clean upholstery, this Chemspec product can also be applied as a spray. For further advice, please just ask as well-informed distributors of this product we are informed about its most suitable applications.

We stock a comprehensive range of cleaning products and ask that if there is anything that you are unable to find you simply contact us and we will be more than happy to help.  

An Introduction to Crisp & Brite

Crisp & Brite supply commercial products to the cleaning industry, specialising in the Kleenrite Machine and the various products associated with it.

Kleenrite Machines are renowned for being the best cleaning apparatus in the industry, both in terms of performance and reliability. These commercial carpet cleaning machines are excellent value for money if you consider their high levels of performance on the toughest dirt.

As experienced suppliers, our knowledge of the cleaning market enables us to recognise the very best cleaning products and supply them to our clients.

One of our popular lines is the Chemspec range which -amongst many products- includes the “All Fabric Stainshield”, an efficient fabric-protector which contains a flurochemical co-polymer to provide advanced protection from water or oil-based soil to any type of fabric including carpets.

Another example from this range of carpet cleaning products is the Coffee Stain Remover Chemspec substance, effective on tannin and dye stains as well as marks made from coffee, tea, or wine. It can be applied to any stubborn stain including aged stains that have been present for many years.

As well as carpets, we also have multiple products designed to thoroughly clean stone floors without leaving marks or scratches. The Tight Shine Floor Finish for example is designed to remove difficult soil from high gloss floors, extending the life of the fine floor finish in the process.

We also have a number of restoration chemicals and infection-control products available on our website. These include air neutralisers and bad odour blocks. Air neutralisers are water-based space deodorisers which are particularly useful for negating fuel oil aromas; they are often added to fog air ducts to counteract severe odour areas.

Bad odour blocks are an alternative that we retail. Blocks perform as a type of “odour magnet”, attracting all the unpleasant smells around them and neutralising them. Arriving in a hermetically-sealed package, they start to work as soon as they are opened. You can control the strength of the odour simply by how far you open the package. They are often left in nursing home bedrooms or reception areas, or left behind by professional cleaners to provide on-going deodorisation after leaving a client. Likewise, odo

ur blogs are often used by our domestic clients who use them to maintain fresh rooms.

To find out more about our commercial carpet cleaning machines and other cleaning supplies visit our website or contact us on 01509 881137.