Ecolab’s founder, Merritt J. Osborn, began his career as a salesman. In 1923, a stain in a hotel carpet convinced him of the need for a rug-cleaner that would not require removing the carpet.

Ecolab leveraged its extensive technical expertise in the development of PolyVantage, and tests have shown that use of the product can help commercial laundry facilities reduce food oil stain ...