Expert Alley with Kristin Messick (Omega Carpets)

Omega Carpets — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:30:58 +0000

Let’s C.H.A.T.

Kristin Messick at Omega Carpets wants to talk carpets

Omega Carpets Fri, 02/04/2022 - 14:30

Every proprietor wants the best carpet for their center. This is accomplished by balancing carpet design, technology, value, and durability. For most proprietors, keeping their carpet investment looking like new is a high priority. Creating and sticking to a cleaning and maintenance plan is the best way to keep your center looking and smelling great. A solid plan includes a schedule for vacuuming, spot removal, interim cleaning, and deep cleaning.

This is where C.H.A.T. comes in:

C: Chemistry. 80% of carpet soil is dry particulates. The rest are binding agents. Chemistry separates and suspends the soil from the carpet fibers.

H: Heat. The temperature of the water in the cleaning equipment is very important to the cleaning process.

A: Agitation. Manipulating the carpet fibers to loosen stains is key to a deep cleaning process.

T: Time. Allow a pre-treatment, like Omega’s Infinity Stain Guard, to dwell on the carpet to allow chemistry to happen. Carpet drying time is necessary for the cleaning process.

The goal of C.H.A.T. is to preserve the appearance of and extend the life of your carpet. Deep cleaning is necessary, but daily vacuuming and maintenance are your best tools to keep your carpets looking pristine. The use of indoor and outdoor walk-off mats is vitally important to preserving your carpets, too. With a sweet-smelling, clean carpet, your center will be ready for the masses!

For more information on carpets or carpet maintenance, please call Kristin Messick at (800)554-7007 or (620)200-5405.

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Expert Alley with Michael Bovino CEO, DFX

DFX — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:12:01 +0000

Expert Alley with Michael Bovino CEO, DFX DFX Thu, 01/06/2022 - 12:12

The masking unit plays an important role of being the largest focal point in any bowling center and are ideal for showcasing high-definition video, high-resolution graphics and advertising. Video masking development has progressed into high-resolution video walls establishing the WOW factor and a unique viewing experience for customers.

Digital content for these walls can include static graphics, pictures, videos, league information, sporting events, music videos, television, movies, and advertisements. These highly viewed video walls are easily used for league and open play bowling with state-of-the-art messaging, entertainment, and advertising.

There are several types of video masking units available today. These include motorized, fixed projection screens and direct-view LED screens. Popular screen sizes are a lane pair and a four-lane screen, with the ability to customize each screen to fit every location.

Motorized screens can be integrated in a contiguous fashion for any number of lanes and are generally used with traditional masking units. Fixed projection screens replace traditional masking units with sizes ranging from a single lane pair up. Direct view LED screens use bright LED panels to produce the highest resolution video. There are several advantages for direct-view LED screens compared to fixed projection screens. Advantages of these screens include high brightness in any lighting environment, dynamic window video processing, large images fitted to the entire screen, less maintenance, long LED life, and high contrast. The overall cost of an LED screen is higher than projection, but as its popularity increases, costs for LED screens have decreased.

The only size limitation for all types of screens is from the lowest point of the ceiling measured at the masking unit. The 16:9 aspect ratio of high-definition video needs to be maintained throughout the video images. When selecting the right sized screen, it’s important to maximize the viewing area and minimize the screen borders. This should be designed by a well-seasoned video professional.

The masking unit takes advantage of the best location in the center to showcase video content and advertising, producing a great return on investment for operators with repeat business and advertising revenue.

Michael Bovino is CEO of DFX; for more information, contact [email protected] or 800-555-5280.

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