The Flying Rug Guy

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  • Lesson From a Window

    Lesson From a Window

    I had a lesson and small miracle for me happen as I was cleaning some windows at my church today.

  • 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…

  • The Forces That Actually Clean

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

  • Suspended!

    Suspended!

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

  • Nothing quite like a little…

    Nothing quite like a little…

    Late night rug repair! Rugs are one of those things that are a wonder to me- some may argue that they are not works of art, that weavers who just follow a pattern aren’t actually creating art. But I see them as pretty darn amazing! This rug was brought into my shop for a good…

  • On Huckleberries and Sales

    On Huckleberries and Sales

    What does picking huckleberries have to do with sales?

  • Fixing Footprints!

    I had a fun dye job yesterday- 2 discolorations that looked exactly like foot prints! There are several reasons why these could have occurred- first, the person could have stepped in a strong cleaning solution, like chlorine bleach, that then damaged the dyes in the nylon carpet. It is also possible, as the carpet was…

  • Flying Over Polypropylene and Olefin!

    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.

  • Flying Over Polyester and Triexta Fibers and Carpet

    Flying Over Polyester and Triexta Fibers and Carpet

    Today we are flying over polyester and triexta fibers! One thing I mention in this video is one of my “why’s:” I’m on a mission to help homeowners take better care of their homes, and by extension, their lives. Understanding your surfaces can make your home a better place to live.

  • 2025 IICRC CCT Certification Schedule!

    2025 IICRC CCT Certification Schedule!

    Register for your 2025 IICRC CCT certification!