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Looks good!

So a consumer will need to download the app to their phone to be able to access this information?
Do you think they will do it?

Would you as a consumer?
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Will it also be on a website or pdf to download or send?


Its not an app/site for home owners, its for techs and office staff. They will share it via a PDF through email or text with customers.
 
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6. Travertine/Marble/Limestone dulling

Calcium-based stone is easily dulled from foot traffic, aggressive cleaning from vacuum cleaners or other stiff brushes, acidic liquids, sand, dust, pets etc. Keeping the polished look and maintaining the shine may require frequent maintenance.. Many home and business owners find that a honed (dull) surface is much easier and more cost-effective to live with.
Your IICRC certified technician may offer resurfacing services for floors, countertops, and shower stalls.

Care Tip:
Use of a “Microfiber Flat Mop System” will help keep your entire floor cleaner longer, ESPECIALLY the grout. Search YouTube to see many examples of such and be sure to use a “Neutral pH No Rinse Cleaner” which leaves no residue and will not affect sealers or natural stone of any kind.

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7. Cracked/damaged grout

Grout failure in the form of cracks is usually caused by the movement between two surfaces. Houses and buildings are constantly moving in tiny increments as a result of foundation settling, humidity, temperature, and other factors. If the grout in a bathroom is an inflexible material, as most grout is, cracks can develop when a bathtub moves one way while a tile wall moves another way. Improperly mixed with too much or not enough water which can lead to air pockets or powdery, weak grout.
There are many ways to repair damaged grout. Ask your IICRC certified technician if they provide this service or have a referral for an experienced tile setting/repairman.


There are many ways to repair damaged grout, ask your IICRC certified technician if they provide this service or have a referral for an experienced tile setting/repairman.

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8. Lippage

Lippage is the term used to describe when one tile is higher or lower than the adjacent tile. This can be caused by poor installation or irregularly shaped tiles. Many plank-type tiles have a slight bow to them so the lippage can appear along the center edge. With ceramic or porcelain tiles there is no practical fix to the problem. With natural stone tiles your IICRC certified company may offer this resurfacing service or can refer to a company that does.
Irregular soiling and wear will occur over time when lippage is present. Polishing of stone can be difficult to perform when lippage is present and the area next to the higher tile cannot be reached by the polishing disc.

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On Site Area Rug Section

1.Shrinkage:

Woven area rugs may shrink or buckle after cleaning. This is usually due to different materials used in the rug’s construction absorbing water at different rates. This can also be an effect of variations in tension in the rug’s warp and weft yarns during the weaving process. Some rugs are more prone than others to shrinkage and some rugs may shrink uniformly so you’ll most likely never notice
Some of the risk may be lessened, but not completely eliminated, through the use of one of a number of low moisture cleaning methods.
The safest course is usually to have the item cleaned “in-plant” where these issues can be dealt with properly.

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2. Edge curl:
The edges of some woven rugs can curl due to variations in the tension of the weave patterns. This is an effect of the weave and may occur after cleaning, or sometimes in high humidity. Rugs that exhibit this tendency would be best cleaned “in-plant” where this, and other potential issues, can be controlled.

Usually, the curling or rippling will return to its pre-cleaning state in a few days.
If it does not flatten completely, you can try one of these fixes:
Starting face down, roll the rug up as tight as you can and hold it securely with rope or tape for a few days.
Use a clothes steamer (not an iron; they’re too hot and can quickly melt synthetic fibers) to relax the edges and place a large heavy object on the raised areas for 24 hours. Use a plastic garbage bag as a barrier to make sure the object won't damage the rug by bleeding or rusting.


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3. On-location Cleaning
The IICRC S-100 Standard for the Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings recommends that area rugs be removed from a client’s home or business and cleaned under the controlled conditions of an ‘in-plant’ cleaning facility.
When this is not an option due to size, cost, logistics, customer preference, the rug may be cleaned on-location. On-site rug cleaning should only be performed by a technician trained in the various methods that will most safely and effectively clean the rug.
Extra care should be taken not to damage the flooring under and around the rug being cleaned.
All cautions should be discussed and noted by your IICC Certified technician.


Care Tips:
-Rotate your rug once or twice a year to prevent uneven wear and fading.
-Flip your rug upside down and use a full size upright vacuum cleaner with a beater bar/brush roll to vibrate dry soil out of the fibers. Spend a good amount of time going over the rug from many directions. Be prepared to sweep or vacuum up what could be a considerable amount of dust if you live in a dry area or have pets.
 

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4.Fringe:
The ends of many rugs may be finished with cotton, synthetic or even silk fringe. This is part of the foundation of a hand-knotted rug and can be machine woven or sewn on to other rugs. Fringe is vulnerable to traffic wear, pet damage and aggressive vacuuming, and may have been weakened by bleach treatments in the manufacturing process or by improper cleaning. Always gently tug on a fringe to see if it comes off easily. If so, much of that fringe may be removed even with gentle cleaning.

It may be possible to touch up the fringe by hand when cleaning the rug in the home, please consult with your IICRC certified cleaning technician about your options


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5. Tufted Rug Off Gassing:
Hand-tufted rugs are held together using a latex adhesive. Many rugs will have an odor from day one and others will develop an odor over time due to impurities in the latex used. This is a manufacturing flaw and can’t be corrected by cleaning.
If the rug is new, the consumer should contact the retailer and ask to return it.

Care Tip: Tufted rugs usually have a five to ten year lifespan before the latex glue starts to dry out and the rug starts to fail.
When buying rugs, inspect the back and look for a visible reverse pattern of the front. This Indicates no glue is being used to hold the rug together, thus ensuring a long-lasting rug. This is true for both natural and synthetic fibers.


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6. Browning:
Cellulosic browning may occur when plant-based fibers (cotton, jute, etc) dry too slowly. Sugar or lignan in the cells rise to the surface and leave a yellow or brownish discoloration on the fiber. This is sometimes confused with soil wicking (which is when impurities in the base of the carpet or rug wick to the top of the fiber during the drying process). Cellulosic browning is usually easy to correct.
Rugs that are prone to browning are best cleaned in the controlled environment of an in-plant rug washing facility.
Please consult your IICRC certified Rug Cleaning Technician for more information.
 

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7. Color Bleeding:
Rug dyes may migrate (bleed) during the cleaning process due to a wide variety of factors. including long-term exposure to excess moisture, urine contamination, or too-high pH or pH buffered cleaning products.
In addition, some rugs are ‘over-dyed’ (often reds or blues) to provide a stronger, deeper color, or the dye may have been incorrectly set during the manufacturing process. In these cases, the first cleaning of a textile is very likely to cause a bleeding issue.
Evidence of pre-existing dye-bleed can often be seen during an inspection of the reverse side of the rug.
Pre-testing of suspicious colors and rapid drying before cleaning can help avoid potential rug damage.
Low-moisture cleaning options may lessen the chance for these issues to occur.
Consult your IICRC certified Rug Cleaning Technician for more information.
 

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8. Fabric Protector not Beading:
When an aftermarket fabric protection product is applied to a carpet or other fabric, there may be an expectation that liquids will bead-up and sit on the surface of the fibers. While this may occur immediately and shortly after application, it will not likely continue. As the furniture is used or the carpet is trafficked, the surface layer will break down, however the individual fibers will still be coated and protected.
REMEMBER-this is not plastic sheeting!
fabric protectants dos 3 basic things:
-They make general vacuuming more effective because fewer soil particles cling to the carpet or fabric fiber strands, so you get more soil up when you vacuum..
-Provide additional time to blot up spills before they start to absorb into the fibers.
-They will clean better next time because soil and stains will not penetrate into the fiber as easily

Protectors DO NOT negate the laws of chemistry or physics.
They will NOT keep dirt from getting on the carpet or fabric.
 

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