ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from April 2002

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from April 2002

You need facts at your fingertips. (Editorial Comment).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... I was looking for some industry news the other day when my eyes fell upon a particularly catchy headline ("Vacuuming Makes the Dander Grander"). The article was about an organization singing the virtues of a carpet-free world, as well as the...

Keep the focus on mold. (Letters to the Editor).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... To the Editor: I just finished perusing your February publication (ICS Cleaning Specialist) focusing on Mold Remediation. The timing was uncanny as I spoke with an insurance adjuster yesterday about the subject when he was at my home to...

'High Flow' process is a patented one. (Letters to the Editor).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Recently it has come to our attention that on the ICS Cleaning Specialist Bulletin Board, and elsewhere, some HWE cleaning systems are now making high flow claims. The extraction carpet cleaning process commonly referred to as "high flow"...

Sooner or later, you're going to face it: Restoration of electronic components; Emergency restoration professionals take note: Electronics restoration takes special procedures. (Rx for Restoration).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Electronics abound in virtually every home and business. TVs, sound systems, VCRs, computers, CD/DVD players, etc., are included in this category. Most components have plastic or painted metal exterior surfaces, which discolor or corrode...

The myth and the reality of leather furniture: It takes a cleaning professional's touch to make it sparkle. (Add On Ideas).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... It has been my experience that, for the most part, consumers have no idea what type of leather they are buying and how it will truly perform. Why? Salespeople are either inadequately trained by the store or stretch the truth to make the sale....

Take some of the work out of your work, and produce more: The need for proper vacuuming is a truism that spans cleaning: From carpet to upholstery, proper vacuuming is a commonality. (Principles of Cleaning).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... As I travel the US and help to train new--and sometimes older--students in classes to earn IICRC Certification, I have found interesting similarities in practices for carpet and upholstery cleaning. These differences also apply to the cleaning...

Yellowing problems associated with residential vinyl floors: As professional cleaners who care for hard surface floors, we are often asked to clean floors--usually kitchen floors--that have yellowed. (Hard Floor Maintenance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The three main causes of yellowing are rubber-backed mats, asphalt tracking and floor finishes applied after installation. Rubber-backed Area Rugs To help protect their kitchen floor, homeowners put area rugs in front of the sink,...

Mold remediation: A big-ticket business with big-ticket considerations. (Mold Remediation).(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2002... In my last article (mold and the workplace, ICS cleaning specialist, December 2001), we considered facts surrounding mold and the insurance industry. here we'll consider mold remediation in your operation. So, is it worth it to jump onto...

So you're cleaning furniture? Set yourself apart and speed the job using some special 'Tools'. (Notes from the Trenches).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... We recently discussed the merits of adding upholstery cleaning to your arsenal of those valuable add-on services. Here we'll talk about some of the 'tools' we use to help fulfill our goal of client satisfaction when cleaning furniture. As...

Stain resistant by any other name: "Spots," "Stains" and "Soiling" on stain resistant carpets. (Carpet Cleaning Basics).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... As we've discussed, spots and stains are as common with carpets as is soiling. But soiling is generally present over large areas of the carpet while spots and stains may be very localized. Most carpet cleaning customers--and many carpet...

Industry loses an experienced voice. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For four years Jim Henry, one of the industry's most respected teachers, battled cancer tooth and nail before succumbing to it March 1 at he age of 58. Jim taught courses and wrote manuals up until a few months before his death. After a...

Water Out hosts seminar. (Industry News & Information).
April 1, 2002... Water Out will host the 2002 Emergency Drying Seminar, its first convention for Water Out dealers, prospective dealers and other interested parties, from April 21-24 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort Hotel in Marco Island, Fla. The...

Querin celebrates 25 years. (Industry News & Information). (Cleanco/Easteam's director of sales Lou Querin).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Lou Querin recently celebrated 25 years with Cleanco/Esteam. He is the company's director of sales. During his service to the company, Querin has used his skills in carpet cleaning operations, distribution outlet sales, instructional schools...

DRC offers credits, seminars. (Industry News & Information).
April 1, 2002... Up to 150 exhibitors will showcase their wares at the 2002 Disaster Restoration Contractor's Conference and Trade Show on April 26-27 in Toronto, Canada. Conference attendees can receive IICRC Continuing Education Credits and participate in...

Task force appoints Enviro-Mold President. (Industry News & Information). (Texas Dept. of Insurance Advisory Task Force for Mold-Related Claims, Enviro-Mold IAQ Services, Bob Allen).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Texas Department of Insurance Advisory Task Force for Mold-Related Claims recently appointed Enviro-Mold IAQ Services President Bob Allen to serve on the board. He serves on the Texas Department of Health Indoor Air quality Task Force and...

Mold company offers franchises. (Industry News & Information). (Enviro-Mold Indoor Air Quality Services Inc.).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Enviro-Mold Indoor Air Quality Services Inc. recently began national franchising. The success of its Mold Boot Camps caused the Fort Worth, Texas-based firm to expand into franchising. The company now has offices in seven cities in Texas. ...

Shideler featured on ISSA web site. (Industry News & Information).
April 1, 2002... Larry Shideler, founder of ProTeam, was recently featured on the International Sanitary Supply Association's web site at www.issa.com. The online article highlighted Shideler's career path, including his invention of the first commercially...

Dri-Eaz expands sales team. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... David Brinkley recently joined Dri-Eaz as eastern regional sales manager. Brinkley will be responsible for representing the company to its restoration customers in the Eastern United States, operating out of his Gallatin, Tenn. office. He has...

Local CFI meets to fight mold. (Industry News & Information). (Orange/Inland and Los Angeles chapters of Carpet and Fabricare Institute).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Orange/Inland and Los Angeles chapters of the Carpet and Fabricare Institute (CFI) presented Mold Mitigation and Remediation on Feb. 27 in Whittier, Calif. Industrial hygienist Patrick Moffert and remediation contractor Brian Spiegel...

Prochem connects at annual meeting. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Prochem recently held its Annual Dealer Meeting in Tempe, Ariz. The meeting focused on strengthening the company's relationship with its dealers. Prochem presented its goals for 2002, including improving service and equipment. The meeting...

Clean Control bans Odors. (Products Tools & Equipment).
April 1, 2002... CLEAN CONTROL Corp. recently developed OdoBan Odor Eliminator & Disinfectant. According to the company, OdoBan eliminates fabric, surface and airborne odots. OdoBan is biodegradable and comes in a eucalyptus scent. Circle 243 on the Reader...

Magic Wand casts 'Spell'. (Products Tools & Equipment).
April 1, 2002... The MAGIC WAND Co. has released Magic Spell, a solvent-based protector it says covers up to 1,200 square feet of carpet with beading and resoiling protection. Dr. Aziz Ullah created the product with the input from carpet cleaners. Circle...

Delmhorst moisture meter debuts. (Products Tools & Equipment).
April 1, 2002... DELMHORST Instrument Co. recently released Accuscan, a pinless moisture meter. Accuscan features an analog readout, _-inch penetration, a carrying case, built-in battery and calibration checks, and a one-year warranty. A color-coded reference...

Dri-Eaz filter defends air. (Products Tools & Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Dri-Eaz recently previewed the DefendAir EX, a HEPA air scrubber, at the ASCR convention in Palm Springs, Calif. The 49-pound DefendAir EX features HEPA efficiency, ABS housing and variable CFM operation. Circle 235 on the Reader Inquiry...

Boost all bolsters cleaning solutions. (Products Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Bridgepoint Systems has released Boost All, a powdered cleaning additive containing alkaline builders and color-safe oxygen bleach. Adding Boost All to cleaning solutions for carpet and upholstery increases cleaning effectiveness and brightens...

Nobles launches burnisher. (Products Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... NOBLES has replaced the Integrity Burnisher with the UltraShine Dust Control Burnisher, which features an adjustable folding handle, a free-floating head, automatic vacuum actuation, a pad pressure knob, an amp meter, a flexible dust skirt, and...

Unbelievable helps pet owners. (Products Tools & Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Unbelievable Pet Urine and Odor Eliminator is a professional strength stain remover that uses natural enzyme action to remove pet stains. The stain remover can be used on stains caused by urine, feces and vomit. According to the...

PowerClean offers pet 911. (Products Tools & Equipments).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... PowerClean Industries has introduced 911 For Pets, a strain of digestive enzymes designed to remove stains and eliminate odor caused by pet urine. The stain remover is scented and available in quarts or gallons. Circle 231 on the Reader Inquiry...

PMF waves new wand. (Products Tools & Equipments).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Production Metal Forming recently unveiled W15802CC, the company's newest wand. The 12-inch dual jet stainless steel wand features a comfort grip assist handle with a vinyl sleeve for hand protection from heat. The double bend wand also...

Cobra-H cleans carpets. (Products Tools & Equipments).
April 1, 2002... The Cobra-H hot water carpet extractor can bc used on carpet or upholstery and features solid-stare circuitry, dual two-stage vacuums with 150 inches of lift and nine-gallon solution and recovery tanks. The extractor has 100psi and 212 degree...

Alto expands extraction line. (Products Tools & Equipments).
April 1, 2002... Alto Clarke Technology has introduced the Image 16 and 20 ErgoEX. According to the company, the ErgoEX reduces the ergonomic impacts of shoulder stress by 809's, elbow stress by 60% and reduces lower back strain by 18%. The ErgoEX also...

Hydro-Force unveils pump sprayer. (Products Tools & Equipments).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Hydro-Force now offers a two-quart pump sprayer designed for continuous heavy-duty use, made from chemical resistant viton and featuring a wide mouth. The sprayer is rebuildable and recommended for upholstery presprays, sporting chemicals,...

HydraMaster to test Rotary Extractor. (Products Tools & Equipments).
April 1, 2002... HydraMaster will begin test marketing its new model Rotary Extractor, which uses DriMaster "jetless" cleaning technology and leaves carpet drier than typical wand cleaning, according to the company. The extractor weighs 46 pounds and...

Do you read between the lines? 5 ways to improve your walk through. (Member News).(customer relations for cleaning service workers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Do you take time to listen to the stories of your clients? I challenge you to allow 30 minutes more for your walk through to listen to your client's story. When you do, you won't need the largest large Yellow Page next year. You'll instead...

If we can clean this...we can clean anything! (Showcase: Advertisement).(Bane-Clene products )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The most dramatic test sites ever used to prove the effectiveness of Bane-Clene products were gas stations in Indianapolis. In 1980, we carpeted the grease bay of a Marathon station and left it to soil for 30 days before cleaning it...

Upgrade your blowers without upgrading your costs. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Tuthill Pneumatics )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Competitor[R] Plus[TM] line of positive displacement blowers from Tuthill Pneumatics are designed to be interchangeable with competing brands... only better. The superior standard features on our models are normally found only on premium...

Continuing to set the standard in carpet cleaning technology. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The manual scrub wand has always been a good tool for cleaning lightly soiled carpet. After all, it is lightweight and simple to use. However, when it comes to cleaning a more heavily soiled carpet, that same wand becomes an instrument of...

Prochem introduces woolsafe approved line of cleaning products. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Prochem is announcing the introduction of a complete line for your entire fine fabric and natural fiber cleaning. The new FINE FABRIC line of products has undergone the stringent testing standards of the WOOLSAFE Organization and has been...

Prochem introduces new upright vacuum. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Prochem is proud to announce the introduction of their new upright vacuum cleaner the PV12. The PVl2 is Prochem1s newest product and has been well accepted in the marketplace thus far. Prochem1s reputation for long lasting quality is apparent...

Corporate profile. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In business since 1978, Century 400 has been noted as one of the pioneers and current leaders of the rotationally molded portable carpet extractors. As hot water extraction became more popular in the late 70's, Century 400 made it possible...

Just what you've been waiting for... (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Cleanco Truckmounts is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in but that's not all...they have recently launched the Charger Slide-in to compliment the already successful Cleanco Truckmount line-up! With only the highest quality parts, the...

Revolutionary. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... "180 degrees opposite from what has been taught and sold", is one way to describe Injectidry's Vac-It Panel approach to hard surface drying. For decades, restorers have been blowing dehumidified air across hardwood floors attempting to extract...

Tired of waiting for the phone to ring? (Showcase: Advertisement).(management advertising techniques)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Your customers will not remember you or call you, unless you give them a reason to. That's because eight out of ten customers don't remember who last cleaned their carpets. Those are pretty narrow odds to fight against without the right...

Powerclean industries achieves victory! (Showcase: Advertisement).(truck mounts )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Building the best truck mounts takes a commitment to excellence. From the quality of the core components to the fit and finish of the exterior, everything must be perfect. We decided to start from the ground up with a new design philosophy. We...

Teflon[R] Advanced carpet protector...superior repellency. So easy to apply. (Showcase: Advertisement).(from DuPont)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Consumers are looking for repellency to protect their carpets. DuPont Teflon[R] Advanced carpet protector provides superior repellency that gives your customers extra time to clean up spills before they sink in and become stains. ...

Pets contribute to success. (Showcase: Advertisement).(stain and odor removal products from The Bramton Company)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Everyone here at The Bramton Company gets into the act when it comes to developing effective products for stains and odors, even our very own pets. They provide us with the "real world" stains and odors needed keep our product at the top. We...

HydraMaster's Maxx[TM], CDS[TM] and Boxxer[TM] deliver industry-best technology and performance. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Known as a leader of carpet cleaning equipment design, HydraMaster's machine line demonstrates the company's continued commitment to advanced cleaning technology and innovation. The Maxx [TM] 450, 450 Diesel and 470 models as well as the CDS...

HydraMaster's expanded high-power chemical line. (Showcase: Advertisement).(carpet and fabric care products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In recent years, HydraMaster has captured a large share of the chemical market with an expanded line of carpet and fabric care products. Creating new formulas for a comprehensive line of products, HydraMaster backs their line by offering a 100%...

HydraMaster's DriMaster technology sets standard. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Revolutionary DriMaster[TM] Upholstery Tool Are you ready to clean upholstery faster than you ever thought possible, get it cleaner, leave it drier, all with less fatigue? Of course you are .. and you can with HydraMaster's revolutionary...

Introducing the world's first ISDT dehumidifier the DrizAir LGR 2000. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... With the release of the new DrizAir LGR 2000 dehumidifier, Dri-Eaz Products, Inc. raised the bar on how drying products should be made. The LGR 2000 sets new standards for combining high-performance with portability, durability and...

After 8 years ... Phoenix dehumidifiers still give you more water...and use less power. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... When the Phoenix 200 was first introduced to the restoration industry in 1994, nobody could have predicted the profound impact it would have on the water damage industry. Now, eight years later, new drying techniques have emerged in part...

Vortex. just ask anybody that owns one. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Reliability Reliability is our claim to fame. Everything from Allen Bradley industrial switches to hydraulic-activated PTO's make the Vortex look and perform unlike any cleaning machine ever built. Our waste tanks are constructed of 304L...

S.T.O.P. asks the hard questions. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... While some cleaners are fighting just to pay this month's bills, others are fighting to decide how to invest their profits each month. Mack Clark, president of Service Team Of Professionals Inc., has been helping cleaners and restorers grow...

For over thirty years. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Has been formulating a full line of cleaning chemical products for ALL carpet and upholstery cleaning needs Residential... Commercial... Industrial OCI CHEMICALS are: ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE Powders are 100% Water Soluble ...

Meet the truck mount that changed the way heat exchangers work. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Steam Way[R] 9100 LX)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The Steam Way[R] 9100 LX incorporates technology that has revolutionized the industry in the way heat exchangers work. Steam Way[R] introduced and patented the design of the industry's very first automatic exhaust diverter valve. This...

"Revolutionary" Hydro-Force. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... After 19 years of professional use, the Hydro-Force Injection Sprayer is arguably the world's most popular and useful tool for professional carper cleaners. Hydro-Force, the company, continues to bring to market the tools that help...

Free training takes the mystery out of air duct cleaning. (Showcase: Advertisement).(offered by Rotobrush International)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Are you still undecided on whether to add air duct cleaning to your existing business? What if we train you in the largest, most advanced air duct cleaning lab in the industry? What if we teach you the proper marketing techniques to draw in...

"Where simplicity meets performance". (Showcase: Advertisement).(White Magic Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... One of the questions I find myself consistently responding to is "What distinguishes White Magic in the Carpet Cleaning Industry?" The following is a brief summary, that I hope will enlighten you about White Magic Inc. and what it is that...

Things I learned in the cleaning business. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... When I started as a carpet cleaner in 1974 I was young and without much experience. I had to learn a lot of things by trial and error but it was worth it. I would like to share with you some of the most important lessons I learned in hopes that...

Growing and expanding in cleaning and restoration industries. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The 2lst century has brought unprecedented growth to the Steamatic, Inc. franchise system. "With the demand rising for our services in all areas of residential, commercial and insurance business, there is enormous marker potential," stated John...

Mold is a serious problem...enviro-mold has serious solutions. (Showcase: Advertisement).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Mold is big news these days. Media coverage of high-profile legal cases has brought mold problems to the attention of homeowners everywhere, which means this industry is very much driven by litigation. So while there is profit to be made, there...