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| MilliCare Textile and Capret Care
d
oes it better. For example, Salitore
describes the flaws in cleaning func-
tions some follow; that system of
soaking a carpet with warm water and soap,
which is then sucked-up in what is called the
“
wet extraction” process. Unfortunately, this
methodology only allows for some 75% of
the moisture to be collected. What remains
in the carpet becomes a breeding ground for
mold spores, odors and residual filth. Over
time, especially in areas of high traffic, the re-
sulting consequence is a smelly and unsightly
mess. This, in fact, is the main reason why so
many carpets wind-up being replaced so of-
ten. It is not because of wear-and-tear, says
Salitore, it is because of stench and staining.
MilliCare clients benefit from a dry
system involving the use of specially for-
mulated polymers that do more than clean;
they actually preserve the life of the mate-
rial and in a very eco-friendly way. But to
put the wondrous science and significance of
the Millicare solution in proper context, one
must first understand the extraordinary ori-
gin of the company.
REGALLY ROOTED
MilliCare is a subsidiary of that recognized
in the textile world as the oldest, largest and
leading innovator of industry – Milliken.
Founded in 1865 as a textile wholesaler,
the Milliken family expanded operations by