December’s Product of the Month - Motsenbocker’s Lift Off Stain Remover - Part 1

In an effort to provide our customers with an ever expanding selection of floor care products, we have added new items to our Hardwood Cleaner Resources website. This month and next month we are going to do a two part series on Motsenbocker’s Lift Off stain remover products.

Motsenbocker’s offers a variety of Lift Off Stain Removers. This month we will focus on the Lift Off 1, 2, and 3. These are great to have on hand for a variety of needs. Each type of Lift Off is specially formulated to tackle a specific grouping of stains. Moreover Lift off products are eco-friendly and safe to use in your home or business.

Lift Off 1

Lift Off 1 Stain Remover is great for everyday stains caused by food, drinks, and pets. It is designed to remove organic, protein and acidic based stains.

Beverage Stains	Food Stains	Organic Stains
Coffee Spills	Ketchup	Pet Accidents
Juice	Chocolate	Blood
Wine Stains	Ice Cream	Grass Stains

Treat both washables and non-washable, including your carpet, upholstery, tile, walls, floors, or countertops. Be sure to test in a small area for desired results first. Do not use on latex painted walls, non-colorfast materials or woodwork.

Lift Off 2

Lift Off 2 has a formula developed to tackle the oily, greasy, and sticky messes you come upon in life.

Sticky	Oily	Greasy
Gum	Salad Dressing	Wax
Stickers	Motor Oil	Grease
Glue	Lip Balm	Crayons
Tape	Lipstick	Shoe Polish

Use on both washables and non-washable, including carpet, fabric, vinyl, metal, hard surface, tile, and more. Make sure you test a small area for desired results first. Test the bottom of plastics and do not use on styrene plastics.

Lift Off 3

Lift Off 3 is made to obliterate ink, marker, and pen stains in no time.

Markers	Pens/Inks	Other
Permanent Markers	Ballpoint Pens	Dyes
Highlighters	Pencil	Newsprint
Old Dry Erase Markers	India Inks	Correction Fluid
Kid's Markers	Fountain Pens	Nail Polish

Like the other Lift Off Products you can use this stain remover on both washable and non-washable surfaces. Use it anywhere from carpets to hard surfaces, vehicles, street signs, dry erase boards, plastic, concrete, fiberglass, brick, shoes, and other surfaces. Always test a small area for preferred results before treating entire area. Do not use on latex painted walls, non-colorfast materials or woodwork.

Lift Off Travel Kit

Lift Off Travel Kit comes with Lift Off 1, 2, and 3, which come in individual 22 oz spray bottles as well. This kit comes with all 3 types of Lift Off so you can easily tackle any mess that comes your way. Each bottle is 2 oz, and comes in a small travel case.

Moreover, the kit also comes with the “Name that Stain Guide” to help you get the most out of your kit. It will tell you when to combine Lift Off products and walk you through some other stain scenarios.

Using Lift Off Stain Removers

This stain remover is easy to use. For any surface, begin by blotting up as much of the stain as possible. Then spray the stain and wait 60 seconds for the product to penetrate the spot. Depending on the surface and type of Lift Off being used follow the chart below.

	Non-Washables & Upholstery	Carpets	Washables	Walls, Floor, Tile & Counter-Top
General Cleaning Method	Clean using towel or brush	Clean using towel or brush	Clean using towel or brush	Wipe with clean towel or rinse
Additional General Instructions	Use hair dryer on medium heat to dry up spot if necessary.	Place clean white towel over the spot and place heavy over it to absorb residue and dampness.	Rinse with warm water and then launder as recommended.
Lift Off 2		Do not soak the spot, a little will go a long way.		Use plastic scrapper to aid removal from hard surfaces. Soak the sticker or label so it fully penetrates.

If you have a combination stain you can combine 2 types of Lift Off for optimal results. For example a spot from greasy food stain can easily be removed using Lift Off 1 and 2.

Lift Off will even work on old stains that have been washed and dried!

Place your order for Lift Off today and save you carpet, clothes, and other surfaces from stains. You won’t regret it! Take a look at our full line up at Hardwood Cleaner Resources.

Stay tuned for our next blog post on the other types of Lift Off products. Have you used Lift Off to remove a stubborn stain? Share your story with us!

November's Product of the Month: Fancy Vents Return Filter Grilles

Fancy Vents decorative return filter grilles offer both beauty and function. These stunning return air grilles are hand crafted to bring you air return vents that are a piece of art rather than an eyesore. These return filter grilles will be a conversation piece you can be proud of in your home or business. With a variety of finishes and designs to select from, you are sure to find a return air grille that will enhance your decor.

About Fancy Vents

The decorative return filter grilles are handmade in the USA ensuring a quality product. The frame is made from angled iron that has been welded for durability. The return air grille door has a steel tubing frame and a heavy gauge wire mesh screen to hide the filter. Lastly, the intricate design on the front of the door is made from cast iron. The combinations of these metals help to ensure that your Fancy Vent return filter grille will last for years to come.

Furthermore, the finish on these return air grilles is a durable powder coated finish. This helps to ensure that your air return vents stay looking their best. This finish is resistant to scratches, chips, rust, and cracking. Also, because these return filter grilles use a powder coat finishing process, they emit lower VOC's during finishing than traditional finishes. This helps to provide an eco-friendly product.

Return Filter Grille Styles and Finishes

Choose from 20 different designs and 6 rich finishes for your air return vent. The designs we offer vary from Craftsmen styles to elaborate scroll styles, with many in-between. As for finishes you can choose from matte black, hammered pewter, hammered brown, medium brown, dark bronze, or old antique bronze to best fit in with your decor.

 

Installation and Ordering

Fancy Vents has kept the consumer in mind when designing these air return vents making them a breeze to install. They come ready to install with the necessary hardware. If you have 15 minutes and are handy you can install your own return filter grille. Your friends, families, and customers will think you hired a professional.

Simply insert the return filter grille frame into the hole on the wall and screw it in with the included hardware. Then you will slip the door onto the hinges, insert your filter, close the door, and screw on the door knob. That's it! To change the filter simply unscrew the door knob, swap out filters, and replace it. No fussy clips or latches to worry about. As for filter, the size Fancy Vent you order will be the size filter you will buy. These return filter grilles require a 1" plain, white, pleated or fiberglass filter. No need for cross hatched filters.

Simply choose the design, color, and size you need for your vent. You order by the size filter your need. For example a 12" x 20" filter will require a 12" x 20" return filter grille. The return air vent will fit into a 12 1/4" - 12 1/2" x 20 1/4" - 20 1/2" wall opening. Don't see the size you're looking for? Call us for custom options.

Upgrade Your Return Air Vents Today

Fancy Vents will let you take your return filter grilles from drab to fab in 15 minutes. Stop struggling with trying to hide ugly air return vents and let these gorgeous return air grilles do the talking!

 Take a look at our full line of Fancy Vents return filter grilles today at Floor Register Resources, or call us at 800-504-5989 from 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday with any questions. Please see Fancy Vents product pages for additional information.

Tip: Fancy Vents can also be used for other applications as well. Imagine hiding your electronic equipment behind one, no more messy wires and digital boxes to look at, but the remote signals will still go through! What other types of applications might you use them for?

Customer Feature for October

This month we decided to do something a little different than featuring our product. We wanted to take some time and feature one of our great customers and the amazing work they've done with some of our registers. We always love to see how our products can transform a room and make our customers happy.

We had a customer share his pictures with us, and we wanted to share some of them with you, so you can see how amazing the registers look in his space. Our customer ordered both the Classic Grills Registers and the Urban Registers.

Classic Grills Registers

The customer ordered Classic Grills Registers in the Renaissance design. He ordered both solid bronze and solid aluminum registers to use in his space. The bronze grills were finished in an antique burnished bronze finish and used on the floor. The aluminum grills were finished in a painted bronze and used on the ceiling.

Here are two of the bronze Classic Grills Registers he used on the floor. You can see the difference that lighting will make when looking at these registers in his space.



This solid bronze register was ordered in the antique burnished bronze finish and has a lot of light on it. The lighting allows the gold tones to come through, beautifully accenting the neutral tone carpet, and also contrasts the dark walls in this library space. These registers help to provide warmth in this space.

 

This is another bronze register in the antique burnished bronze finish. This register doesn't have quite as much lighting in the picture, allowing some of the darker tones in the finish to come through. The design of this register and the rustic feel of his travertine marble tile are paired beautifully for a designer look.




The following register is one of the aluminum Classic Registers he used on the ceiling. Aluminum is a lighter metal and therefore the preferred choice for ceiling use.





Here the aluminum Classic Grills Register is shown in the painted bronze finish. The dark finish and Renaissance designs melds perfectly with the stone walls of the wine cellar. This combination makes for a one-of-a-kind feel in his space.





Overtime the bronze registers will age and begin to acquire a patina over time. This will provide additional character and beauty to these eye catching registers.

You can find the full line up of both Classic Grills Registers and Returns on www.FloorRegisterResources.com.

For more information on Classic Grills Registers please see December’s Manufacturer of the Month: Classic Grills Blog from 2012 and take a look at our Informational PDF.

Urban Registers

Our customer also ordered Urban Registers without dampers to use as return air grilles throughout his home. Urban Registers are solid aluminum and come ready to paint, or they can be left bare. Our customer primed and painted his aluminum grills with a high quality spray paint for metal. The addition of the spray paint helps to make these grills one-of-a-kind.






This Urban Register was used outside of a bathroom, and the decorative scroll work adds a unique touch to this space. It ties together the dark tones in the tile with its darker finish. The delicate design also adds a softer side to the geometric tile of the bathroom entrance, softening the overall feel.

Here our customer uses another Urban Register as both a return vent and a piece of art above a large built in piece. Decorating above these large pieces can be difficult, but with this gorgeous vent, nothing more is needed.








This final picture is of an Urban Register in his kitchen. You can see how the finish enhances the design and the overall look of the grille. The decorative scroll work helps to make this return air grille a gorgeous accent piece, rather than an eyesore.




Urban Registers can be painted to fit any decor. These solid aluminum vents can be used as both air supplies and return air grilles. Furthermore, you can use them outside or as foundation vents to bring some beauty to forgotten areas.

To see all the Urban Register sizes we offer, take a look at www.FloorRegisterResources.com.

For more information on Urban Registers be sure to see our March’s Manufacturer of the Month: Urban Registers Blog from 2013.

A huge thank you to our customer for not only sending us pictures, but also allowing us to share them with all of you.

We love to see finished products or how you've taken a register and made it your own. From using Pattern Cut Grilles as cabinet inlays, to before and afters when using a floor cleaner, we want to see it all. If you want to be featured, have questions, or just want to share your opinions, please contact us at 800-504-5989 or email us at Sales@floorresourcesllc.com

September's Product of the Month: Formed Felt Caps

Brown Formed Felt Caps are a great option for floor protection. These furniture feet protectors are ideal for a variety of furniture and flooring types. Formed Felt Caps will save you time and money when it comes to repairs. By taking a few minutes to apply these furniture feet you will protect your flooring investment for years to come.

Furniture Feet Protector Overview

These formed felt caps are made of a durable vinyl with a felt bottom. The vinyl on the furniture feet will stand up to daily use and last for years to come. The felt is also tough, allowing you to protect your hard surface floors when moving chairs, stools, and other furniture.

Another benefit is that the formed felt caps with help furniture glide across you hard surface which helps to relieve resistance on the leg joints. This means that the felt furniture feet will help to extend the life of your furniture.

Easy to Order and Install

Formed felt caps are great because they have a lip around the edge which helps them stay in place. They also have a peel and stick style application to further secure them. Simply remove the paper backing and fit onto the bottom of a clean and dry furniture leg. Press firmly and allow to set for a couple minutes.

The furniture leg will fit inside of the cap and so you must measure the diameter of your round furniture leg, or the width of your square leg. Once you have this measurement you can match it to one of our sizes to order. You can also always contact us for further assistance.

You can use these furniture floor protectors on hardwood, laminate, tile, stone, and more!

Sizes and Shapes

We have both round and hard to find square furniture leg protectors in a variety of sizes. All of the shapes and sizes are sold in packages of 4. See the table below for all of our sizes.

Size/Shape	Qty/Pack
1" Round	4
1.25" Round	4
1.5" Round	4
2" Round	4
1" Square	4
1.25" Square	4
1.5" Square	4
2" Square	4

 

 

 

 

Don't Delay, Order Today!

Start protecting your flooring investment today with felt furniture feet. You are sure to love these as much as our other customers. See one of our happy customers review below:

Deb O said: "The round felt and square felt for chairs and tables and table lamps and curios...these are amazing. We just had hardwood flooring installed and don't have to cover it all with area rugs because we bought these. They really work."

Be sure to take a peek at all of our furniture floor protection items! We have something for almost every situation. Wondering what to order or need help with sizing? Call us 8am to 5pm CST, Monday - Friday at 800-504-5989 for live support!

August’s Product of the Month: Basic Coatings Products - NEW ADDITIONS!

We are working on expanding our product lines to continue bringing you the best products for your hardwood floors. Recently, we added 4 new products from the Basic Coatings family to offer you more selection. Today, we are going to cover the 2 of the 4 new Basic Coatings products and their benefits.

Basic Coatings Squeaky Cleaner

 

We have carried Squeaky Cleaner for many years, now we are offering this laminate and hardwood floor cleaner in a ready to use gallon size. You will save money on both product and shipping by ordering Squeaky Cleaner in the gallon size. Our ready to use gallon size is perfect for use as a residential and commercial hardwood floor cleaner. There is no mixing involved, the hardwood floor cleaner is ready to go when opened.

Basic Coatings Squeaky Cleaner at a Glance

 

• Hardwood floor cleaner is ready to use
• Will not leave residue or film behind
• Economical gallon size – perfect for refilling spray bottles
• Can be used daily on laminate and hardwood flooring
• Will tackle tough dirt, scuffs, and grease
• Ideal for both residential and commercial locations

Basic Coatings laminate and hardwood floor cleaner should not be used on oiled or waxed flooring.

Also, this cleaner is step 2 in part 1 of the TyKote Dustfree Refinishing System which leads into our next new product, Basic Coatings Intensive Floor Treatment.

Basic Coatings Intensive Floor Treatment

Intensive Floor Treatment is an aggressive wood floor cleaner that will break through tough dirt. This intense cleaner will remove streaks, spills, scuffs, and even dirt that has been ground in. This Intensive Floor Treatment is great for use in restaurants because it will cut through grease, food, and beverages. Basic Coating’s Intensive Floor Treatment is part of the TyKote Dustfree Refinishing System.

This hardwood floor cleaner is the 2nd step of the 1st part of prepping floors during the TyKote Dustfree Refinishing System. You will follow the directions on the bottle to clean your floors. You can use mopping, broom tacking, or a machine to clean floors. After using Intensive Floor Treatment, you will follow with the Squeaky Cleaner to remove any residue left behind. Then you can proceed with the remaining steps of the system.

Intensive Floor Treatment Highlights

 

• Aggressive hardwood floor cleaner removes tough grime, oil, and even build up
• Used in TyKote Dustfree Refinishing System
• Comes in a gallon size
• Use in both commercial and residential areas

This hardwood floor cleaner is a great choice in restaurants, gyms, and more. It will get floors looking like new again.

Basic Coatings - Sure to Please

Basic Coatings products are great for use in your home and in a variety of businesses. They are tough enough to handle ground in dirt, but safe enough to use in a residential setting. These hardwood floor care products are high quality and hard working, so you don't have to be. Your floors will look great in no time with help from Basic Coatings.

Check back again for a feature on our other 2 new products. Also, see the full line up at Hardwood-Cleaner-Resources.com!

July's Product of the Month: Resin Registers and Return Grills

In December 2012 we featured Classic Grills as our manufacturer of the month and recently they have branched out to include these beautiful resin grills in their line-up. Distinguished Design Grills was created to manufacture grills and registers in a lightweight material, that are three dimensional with beautiful designs.

An Intro to Resin Grills 

 

The decorative grills are made out of a lightweight yet durable resin. The resin used in these grills was originally developed by NASA. The strength and versatility of the material allows these decorative grills to do things other grills can’t. Furthermore, they are made with low VOC’s, non-flammable, are great for painting, and simulate wood when drilling and nailing. See the chart below to further compare the resin to other materials.

Quality	Resin	Metal	Wood	Plastic
Corrosion Resistant	X	-	X	X
Sweat Resistant	X	-	X	X
Paintable	X	X	X	-
Resistant to Peeling	X	-	-	-
Lightweight	X	-	X	X
Thermally Stable	X	X	-	-
Moisture Resistant	X	-	-	X
Resistant to Warping	X	X	-	X
Can Drill Into	X	-	X	-
Insect Resistant	X	X	-	X
3-Dimensional Designs	X	-	-	X
Moldable to Fit Curves	X	-	-	X
Bacteria Resistant	X	X	-	X
Custom Patterns/Sizes	X	Costly	X	-

Options Galore

Not only are these decorative grills made of a unique resin material, they are offered in many unique designs. You can choose from 12 different designs, 3 different colors, 2 different border styles, and over 50 sizes. You can even order a damper at the same time to turn your decorative grills into functional wall and ceiling registers.

Quality

Furthermore these decorative grills are 100% made in the USA. They are cast, assembled, and finished out of Southern California. You can be sure you are receiving a quality product that will last for years to come. Also, with no VOC’s once made, you can feel good about safely using this grill in your home or business.

Resin Grills at a Glance

• 100% made in the USA
• Hand cast
• Made of durable resin
• Available with or without damper
• Two border style choices 
• Comes in black, brown, or natural cast (paintable option) 
• Easy screw in installation 

 

Ordering a Decorative Grill

If you are interested in ordering a grill, you will choose your design, color, border type, if you want screw holes, and finally size. Be sure to measure the actual hole in your ceiling or wall. These grills will measure approximately 3" larger overall than the listed size, but can vary as the grills are hand cast. These decorative grills are only made to be used on the walls or ceilings. Resin Grill Dampers are also to be ordered by the size of the hole in your wall.

Be sure to take a look at the full line up of these decorative grills and our other options at www.FloorRegisterResources.com.

June's Sale of the Month: 5% Off Site Wide on Floor Protection Resources

5% Site Wide Sale on Floor Protection Resources

In anticipation of all the festivities our customers will be hosting this summer we are hosting a site wide SALE at Floor Protection Resources. Simply enter the coupon code: PARTYB at check out and instantly SAVE 5% on your entire order.

Whether you are hosting a graduation party, birthday party, summer BBQ, open house, bridal shower, family reunion, baby shower, or other fun event we have floor protection for you! We also have options for protecting your floors during remodeling, construction, painting, or moving. We have a wide variety of products designed to protect your floors.

Top 5 Favorite Floor Protection Products

In recognition of the sale we wanted to do a quick feature of our top 5 favorite products here at Floor Resources to protect your floors. Some of them you might recognize from previous posts and some are items never featured on the blog. Let’s get to it!

1) May’s Product of the Month: 3 Mil Carpet Protection

We featured this product in May, but it makes the top 5 as well. It is a great carpet protection film with many uses. It is great for protecting the carpet in your home from guest’s shoes, foot traffic, pet messes, during moving, and much more. Some not so common uses are during potty training puppies, as temporary protection in RV’s during camping*, to pick up small items from carpeting, or even temporarily in your car during inclimate weather*. Take a look at our full feature blog on this product for more information.
* Be sure to check carpet protection film used in vehicles frequently.

2) February’s Manufacturer of the Month – WeatherBloc’s Kling-Tite

 

Kling-Tite floor protection was also featured in a previous blog post in February. Again, this versatile floor protection product makes the top 5 due to the variety of surfaces this protection film can be used on. You can use this product from on surfaces from ceramic tile, marble, carpet, and to wood. It is a unique floor protection that gives you the versatility to cover almost any surface without an adhesive backing. More information is available on the full length blog post as well.

3) Clear Sleeves

Clear sleeve furniture leg protectors are both an employee and customer favorite. These easy to slip on clear sleeves have a durable felt bottom to prevent damage to hard surfaces while allowing for easy movement. This unique type of furniture feet protector has a clear vinyl sleeve that slips onto and up the leg to ensure they stay on. There is no adhesive used in the installation of this floor protection. These clear sleeves come in 5 sizes: .75”, 1", 1.25”, 1.5”, and 1.75”. There are 4 clear sleeve floor protectors to a pack.

4) Pro Shield

Pro Shield is a great option for when floor protection that is reusable is needed. Not only, is Pro Shield reusable, it is also water proof, has a slip resistant bottom, is 2mm thick, and can be left down for up to 3 months. The top side of Pro Shield floor protection can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in moisture and the bottom side is waterproof. Furthermore, the slip resistant bottom can help prevent accidents that can be cause by shifting, bunching, etc. of traditional floor protection. Pro Shield is also both flexible and lightweight making it easy to move and use in tight spaces. To clean Pro Shield you can either rinse it with a hose, vacuum, or sweep. You can use this reusable floor protection on linoleum, carpet, ceramic tile, or hardwood floors. This protection can also be used on some counter top surfaces. It comes in both 24" x 20' and 36" x 50'

5) Floor Glides

Floor glides are great for sliding furniture on carpet, rearranging furniture, or during moving. These plastic floor glides for carpet come in a variety of round sizes: .75”, 1.25”, 1.75”, 2.25”, 2.75”, 5”. They also are available in 1” squares. The larger sizes are great for moving large furniture. These floor glides can be used on carpet, linoleum, concrete, ceramic tile, and some other hard surfaces. These glides easily apply with a stick on backing. They come to 4 pieces to a package.

Limited Time Offer

 

This sale may only go until June 30th, but we carry these great products and more all year round for your floor protections needs. Be sure to look at our full line up at www.Floor-Protection-Resources.com or give us a call with any questions: 800-504-5989 | M-F | 8-5 CST.

May's Product of the Month: 3 Mil Carpet Protection

3 Mil Carpet Protection film is a great way to protect your carpet in many situations. Whether you are remodeling, moving, or hosting a gathering, this carpet protection plastic will help to protect your home or business. Carpet protection film is easy to use. Moreover, it will save you money and time in cleaning your carpet.

 Carpet Protection Film Features

This clear carpet protection is tear and puncture resistant. It stands up to sharp objects such as tools, screws, high heel shoes, and more. Furthermore, plastic carpet protection is liquid repellant, so if something spills; it wipes up easily. Carpet protection film is self adhesive making it great for any project because it won’t move around. You don’t have to worry about tripping over it like drop cloths, and other traditional protection that doesn’t stick to carpet. Another benefit is that the carpet protection plastic is slip resistant to ensure a safe working environment.

Carpet Protection Precautions

Please keep in mind that this carpet protection film should only be used on synthetic carpet, if you are looking to cover another surface please look at some of our other floor protection products. 3 mil temporary carpet protection should only be left down for a maximum of 45 days. If this carpet film is used in places with heavy foot traffic, high temperatures, outdoor exposure, or in direct sunlight check and replace your carpet protection more often. For additional information and frequently asked questions, take a look at our handy FAQ page.

Available Sizes:

Size	Approx. Sq. Ft. Coverage	Direction Wound
24 x 50	100	Regular
24 x 200	400	Reverse
30 x 200	500	Regular
36 x 200	600	Reverse
36 x 500	1500	Reverse
48 x 500	2000	Reverse

Regular vs. Reverse Wound Carpet Protection?

 

Regular wound means the roll is wound similar to that of a roll of tape. The adhesive is on the underside of the roll so you would pull out the carpet protection film. This is ideal for stairs because you can fit it onto the riser and the tread easily. 

Reverse wound means that the outside of the roll is where the adhesive is located. Think wrapping paper – the design would be the adhesive and the blank side is the side you walk on. This style is nice in big flat areas because you stick one side down and then you can “kick” the roll forward to lay the protection.

Use 3 Mil Carpet Protection For

• Graduation, birthday, or holiday parties
• Open houses
• Remodeling 
• Painting
• Moving
• Inclimate weather
• Protect RV’s
• Potty training puppies
• Conference rooms
• Ballrooms
• And more!

Carpet Protection Film Accessories

In an effort to make protecting carpet as easy as possible, we also offer items to apply the carpet protection. First, we have hand rollers that you can pop into each end of the roll with easy to use handles to assist in rolling out your carpet film. Second, we have stand-up rollers which are great for applying protection in large rooms. You simply attach the roll and move it forward like a push broom. Carpet protection film will roll out in no time and save your knees!


Prevent ruined carpet and hundreds in costly cleaning and repairs by using carpet protection. You can order any size or combinations of sizes to fit your needs. Use it at work or at home, it’s sure to please. Take a look at the full line up at Floor Protection Resources today!

How do you use your carpet film? Any unique ideas – let us know we’d love to feature them!