Chemicals – The Flying Rug Guy

Happy Pi Day!

Every year on March 14th the math world celebrates Pi Day. The date 3/14 matches the first digits of the number π (pi): 3.14159… Most people remember π from school as the number used to calculate the area of a circle. But π is far more interesting than that. Once you start paying attention, you…

March 14, 2026

Core Values Are Not Marketing Slogans

Do our core values actually shape behavior, or are they just words on a wall?

March 12, 2026

The Forces That Actually Clean

Professional cleaning is less about secret formulas and more about balancing these four forces correctly.

March 11, 2026

“If cleaning leaves something behind, it isn’t really cleaning.”

March 9, 2026

Why Carpets Get Dirty Again So Fast

Cleaning detergents are designed to cling to soils. That’s how they capture soil during cleaning. The problem is that the detergents don’t know the difference between soil and fiber.

March 8, 2026

“The future of cleaning isn’t stronger chemicals. It’s smarter chemistry.”

March 6, 2026

Cleaning With Science Instead of Chemicals

Proper dry soil removal, water, agitation, and proper rinsing often accomplish more than a shelf full of products.

March 5, 2026

Online CCT Classes Now Available!

I’ll be teaching an online IICRC CCT class on October 13-14, starting at 2 pm Mountain Time. This class is designed to teach some meat and potatoes information about carpet, carpet cleaning, and safety. If you’re a carpet cleaning or restoration professional looking to elevate your game, or if you’re looking to get into carpet…

October 10, 2025

Suspended!

I’m excited for my new opportunities after being suspended from teaching with the IICRC

September 12, 2025

Flying Over Polypropylene and Olefin!

Welcome to another Fly Over video! In this video/post I’m discussing Polypropylene and Olefin, which, for our intents and purposes, are the same thing.

May 26, 2025