How-To and DIY

Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Jets

2026-03-25T09:59:23-05:00March 25th, 2026|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY|

Understanding Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Jets What are Jets? In short, jets are also known as small nozzles on the head of a carpet cleaning wands, tools, rotary heads and other cleaning and restoration equipment that control water flow, pressure, and heat for efficient cleaning. Jet Materials Jets come in brass, stainless steel, [...]

Understanding MERV Filters

2026-03-10T10:21:08-05:00March 10th, 2026|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY|Tags: , |

Understanding MERV Filters What Does MERV Mean? Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. What Is MERV? A standard rating system from 1 to 20 that measures an air filter's effectiveness at capturing airborne particles between 0.3 and 10 microns. MERV filter ratings help determine what filter is best suited for your job. [...]

Severe Weather, Water Damage & Flooding

2025-06-24T09:45:34-05:00June 18th, 2025|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY|Tags: , , , , , , |

Severe Weather, Water Damage & Flooding Here in the Midwest it's flood season with expected severe weather outbreaks that can lead to widespread flooding. On the East Coast, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-average hurricane season in 2025 with 13-19 named storms. In the Midwest, we typically experience [...]

Temperature Sensitive Chemicals

2025-06-25T15:15:35-05:00November 26th, 2024|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY, Products|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Temperature Sensitive Chemicals Winter is quickly approaching; the sun is down by 5pm and freezing temperatures are creeping in! Protect your business by making smart choices. After speaking with a variety of our vendors and distributors, we've compiled a list of categories of winter-friendly chemicals and those that will certainly get damaged if left [...]

Spooky Spots & Stains

2025-06-25T15:26:20-05:00October 3rd, 2023|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY, Solutions-Treatments|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Spooky Spots & Stains Halloween is approaching, be prepared for spooky surprises! Whether you take the kids trick-or-treating, host a party, or dress up in a costume, a mess can be left behind. Here's how to get rid of those spooky spots & stains! Identifying your stain or what caused it is crucial to [...]

Chlorine Dioxide (CLO2)

2025-06-25T15:32:28-05:00September 11th, 2023|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY, Solutions-Treatments|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Chlorine Dioxide (CLO₂)  Safely Neutralizes & Eliminates Mold, Mildew, Fungus, & Algae Embedded Smoke & Food Pet, Dead Animal & Rodent Odors Urine, Vomit & Garbage Chemical & Masking Agents Chlorine Dioxide (CLO₂) is an effective and versatile selective oxidizer with low toxicity. CLO₂ can be used as 'gas vapor' or 'liquid' on porous [...]

The Professional 3-Step Process for Growing Operations

2025-06-25T15:40:09-05:00August 2nd, 2023|Categories: Barker-Hammer News, How-To and DIY, Products|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Healthy Buildings, Happy Plants   "Mold is a persistent enemy of cultivation yields and profits." - ICP Group Fiberlock Technologies & Benefect have developed a 3-step process to properly Clean, Kill, and Coat mold in indoor growing facilities. Mold growth is avoidable with the proper environment, cleaning procedures, and products. Step 1: Clean Step 2: [...]

Remove Stains Like a Pro

2025-06-25T15:55:14-05:00May 18th, 2022|Categories: How-To and DIY, Solutions-Treatments|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Professional Spot and Stain Removal Solutions Stains don’t discriminate, you can find them on your furniture, carpet, rugs, drapery, clothes, and hard surfaces. Professionals share their tips on the stain removal process. Step 1: Identify stain Step 2: Establish your stain category Step 3: Select the appropriate stain removal treatment Identifying your stain or [...]

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