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		<title>MicroSeal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nick</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Albemarle News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carpet Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fabri protection]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fabric and Carpet Stain Protection used by the Aerospace Industry. Environmentally Safe. Boeing Certified Test Report. Recognized Worldwide As The Best. Near 100% sun fade resistance on most fabrics backed by independent test reports.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>What is MicroSeal?</h2>
<p>MicroSeal is a permanent fabric protector that has been used in the Aerospace Industry for the past 25 years. It was specifically created in England decades ago to replenish the natural conditioning agent that sheep normally produce for their coat. This protective coating seals all fabrics and rugs without altering the texture or color.</p>
<p>MicroSeal also offers permanent stain, sunfade (nearly 100%), and wear resistance.  This product is safe for your children and pets to be around as well: there are no fluorochemicals and it is California VOC compliant.</p>
<ul>
<li>Permanent Stain Resistance – Will survive many professional cleanings</li>
<li>Permanent Sun Fade Resistance – Near 100% on most fabrics</li>
<li>Seals All Fabrics/Carpets – Natural &amp; Synthetics / will not change texture or color</li>
<li>Can be applied to used fabrics – Won’t seal in dirt or stains</li>
<li>Non Toxic &amp; Non Allergenic – No Fluorochemicals or PTFE (non-stick) resin</li>
<li>Independent Laboratory Tested – and proven worldwide in 80 countries</li>
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<p style="text-align: right; font-weight: bold;">MicroSeal Red Wine Test</p>
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<p>This multi-dimensional product has been on the market for over 20 years and we’re confident you will agree with us that it is simply the very best in Fine Fabric Protection.</p>
<p>MicroSeal Permanent Fabric Protection protects against: chocolate milk, soda, coffee, oil and dry soil, as well as many other everyday challenges.</p>
<p><strong>DON’T BE FOOLED</strong> by other fabric protectors. They merely coat the fabric, possibly changing the texture or even the color. MicroSeal penetrates and does not change the look or feel of the fabric.</p>
<p><strong>MICROSEAL PERMANENT FABRIC PROTECTION</strong> is ideal for protecting leather, silk, wool, linens and cottons, polyesters and synthetic fabrics, for fine furniture, Oriental rugs, draperies, walls, interiors of boats, planes and automobiles, and patio furniture.</p>
<p style="text-align: right; font-weight: bold;">MicroSeal Abrasion Test</p>
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<p>A simple bead test of a coater (fluorochems or <a class="undefined" href="http://plastics.inwiki.org/Teflon" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">PTFE Resin</span></a>) vs. MicroSeal (a penetrator) will sometimes result in the “apparent superiority of the coater. This is because the coater will cover more of the space between the fibers while MicroSeal will penetrate and seal the individual fibers. Further testing simulating wear (manipulating the fabric, rubbing it, cleaning it, etc.) will result in the coater quickly breaking up and permanent stains on the fibers occurring thereafter. Even ordinary dirt can be difficult to vacuum because the broken coater material “hangs on” to the dirt. The MicroSeal will not break up, wear off, or clean off and will continue to protect the fibers from permanent stains and sun fading for many years.</p>
<p>MicroSeal will always win the most important test of all…THE TEST OF TIME. More than words, 20 years in the aerospace industry, and worldwide independent labor</p>
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		<title>Is Your Stone Sealed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nick</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Albemarle News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flooring Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural stone]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your Natural Stone Sealed?  Here is a simple test to find out.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that natural stone surfaces should be sealed soon after installation? Many times this important step is skipped, leaving it up to managers and new homeowners to protect their expensive surfaces from unneeded wear and damage. Natural stone surfaces need special care to keep them looking new. Not sure if your stone is sealed? Try this quick water-repellency test in a discreet area to find out:</p>
<ul>
<h2><strong>DIRECTIONS:</strong></h2>
<p>1. Make sure surface area is clean and dry.
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<p>2. Apply a drop of water approx. 1&#8243; in diameter.</p>
<p>3. Allow the water to stand for approximately 5-20 minutes, depending on the porosity of the stone</p>
<p>4. If the water beads above the surface, your stone is protected, or dense enough to help prevent stains.</p>
<p>5. If surface is unsealed, the water will absorb into the stone and darken the surface.</ul>
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		<title>Mattress Cleaning</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nick</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Albemarle News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleaning News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are you sleeping with?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Effective Allergy Relief Treatment</strong></p>
<p>Do you live or have a second home in a highly humid area?  If so, this article is for you.  The real question you have to be asking yourself is, what are you sleeping with?  Better yet what are you living with?</p>
<p>On average, we spend about one third of our time in bed. Up to 60% of the dust mites found in the home are actually living in your bed! Watch the CNN video below to learn more about dust mites.</p>
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<p>According to the Center for Disease Control, a mattress can have anywhere between 10,000 to 10 million dust mites in it. Dust mites don&#8217;t bite, but they can make life pretty uncomfortable for you or any of your family members who suffer from allergies or asthma.</p>
<p>If you wake up with a stuffy head or have a hard time getting a good night&#8217;s sleep, it’s time to think about cleaning your bed, and it goes deeper than flipping the mattress or washing the sheets. Albemarle can help you clean your mattress to eliminate dust mites and neutralize the allergens that they produce.</p>
<p><strong>Allergy Relief Treatment</strong><br />
The Albemarle mattress cleaning process is designed to thoroughly clean your mattress and effectively eliminate allergen problems.<br />
<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our mattress cleaning is a multi-step process:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>We vacuum the mattress on all sides to remove loose dirt and dust with HEPA-filtration or exterior vented vacuum.</li>
<li>The Mattress is then steam cleaned on all surfaces with a special low moisture cleaning tool designed to leave the mattress as dry as possible. This will kill and remove most dust mites.</li>
<li>Allergy Relief Treatment™, a hypoallergenic solution that effectively neutralizes the allergens, is applied to all mattress surfaces using a fine mist application.</li>
<li>A high velocity air mover is used to speed the drying process.</li>
<li>Your mattress is then returned to your bed, ready for a good night&#8217;s sleep.</li>
</ul>
<p>Albemarle also recommends that you clean the bedroom carpets, draperies, and any upholstered furniture pieces at the same time. The Allergy Relief Treatment™ can reduce levels of dust mite and pet allergens by 90% or more. You and your family will breathe easier- starting now.</p>
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		<title>Beach Food Pantry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Beach Food Pantry, I wish to convey my thanks for the donation of carpet cleaning in our new pantry.  Your assosiate did a great job and we truly appreciated his effort in helping to improve our new pantry. Please know that your generosity and thoughtfulness are most appreciated. A note from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On behalf of the Beach Food Pantry, I wish to convey my thanks for the donation of carpet cleaning in our new pantry.  Your assosiate did a great job and we truly appreciated his effort in helping to improve our new pantry.</p>
<p>Please know that your generosity and thoughtfulness are most appreciated.</p>
<p><em>A note from Marilyn Canning &#8211; Chairpeerson</em></p>
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