ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from April 2008

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from April 2008

On your mark, get set ... as anyone in the cleaning industry knows, there are a number of client types: the twice-a-year-like-clockwork type, the spruce-things-up-for-the-holidays type, the oops-who-knew-one-bottle-could-hold-so-much-red-wine type, etc.(Editorial Comment)
April 1, 2008... Last month I received a letter from Scott Foster, an ICS reader from Ohio, describing another type of client: "The district manager informs the store manager that the CEO of the entire company will be visiting the district next week to see...

IICRC's unsung hero--Mark Hansen: one of the classics of American literature is the 1960 Harper Lee novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In that wonderful story, readers are introduced to an amazing character, a lawyer by the name of Atticus Finch.(IICRC President's Corner)
April 1, 2008... About Atticus, one reviewer wrote: "... a lawyer... descended from an old local family. A widower with a dry sense of humor, Atticus has instilled in his children his strong sense of morality and justice... With his strongly held convictions,...

Increase your business: look into leather care.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More often than not, when I talk to a carpet cleaner or fabric-upholstery cleaner about the benefits of adding leather cleaning to their service offerings, I receive negative responses that usually fall under two...

Biocides and the S520.(IEQ Q&A)
April 1, 2008... Q: Why does the IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard forbid the use of biocides? A: The S520 (First Edition) does not prohibit the use of biocides on mold-remediation projects. Rather, it discusses the limitations of what the application...

Low-moisture cleaning systems: an integral part of comprehensive maintenance systems for carpet.(For The Professional Textile Cleaner)
April 1, 2008... While traveling the country and speaking with thousands of professional textile cleaners, the question I hear most often is, "Which cleaning method and system is best to use to clean carpet?" My reply goes something like this: "What...

Concrete flooring: the past does not equate the future.(Hard Floor Maintenance Opportunities)
April 1, 2008... Concrete is the most commonly used building material in the world. It is nothing new; variations have been used for literally thousands of years. Today, billions of square feet of concrete are used each year and a good portion of that is...

Is it you or your machine? What's the best way to clean this? What's the best way to clean that? All the buzz usually centers on the big, strong, powerful machine or the latest and greatest juicy chemical.(The Gadget Man)
April 1, 2008... We talk about the horsepower, the psi, the cfm, and inches of lift. I must admit, I love to see and hear about what's just hit the market when it comes to the super suckers, the number of wands they run and the high production per hour they are...

How to say a lot without opening your mouth.(Marketing Strategies That Work)
April 1, 2008... Did you know that every person you meet makes as many as 11 immediate assumptions about you before you say a word? They judge how successful you are, whether you know what you are talking about, whether they can trust you, and much more. All...

AHAM provides assistance in ozone emission regulation development.(Industry News & Information)
April 1, 2008... The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers provided technical assistance to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as they developed regulations for maximum emissions of ozone from air cleaners. The CARB regulation bans ozone generators...

New association aimed at carpet cleaners.(Industry News & Information)
April 1, 2008... The Independent Carpet Cleaners Association, a new non-profit organization, has recently opened its online community at www. icca-web.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ICCA was developed "to create an online community that allows...

STOP holds annual gala.(Industry News & Information)
April 1, 2008... The Service Team Of Professionals held its annual Business Planning and Awards Gala in Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 17-19. Fifty-six people were in attendance for the celebration of STOP's biggest year ever. Five franchisees won membership in the...

Butler appoints new sales rep.(Industry News & Information)(Mathew Allen appointed customer sales representative of The Butler Corp)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mathew Allen will represent The Butler Corp. as a customer sales representative in the Midwest, Southwest, Northwest and California, the company said. Allen began his career with Butler in 2000, and brings...

Thornell announces Connections trip winners.(Industry News & Information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The Thornell Corp. recently announced the grand-prize winner of two free round trip airfares, plus lodging, to the Connections Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Fla., May 15-17. David Gang with Phase 2 Services in Oak Brook, Ill., won...

Kaivac awarded new patent for KaiSump machine.(Industry News & Information)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Kaivac has been awarded a U.S. Patent, USPN 7,316,049, for their KaiSump system. The KaiSump is used primarily to convert a No-Touch Cleaning machine into a 'continuous' disaster and flood recovery system," according to Matt Morrison,...

Time: the great equalizer.(To Your Success)
April 1, 2008... "Lie to others if you must but never lie to yourself."--Gore Vidal "Time is the only resource you can't buy more of." This quote is attributed to Sam Walton, who when he died at the ripe old age of 72 was the richest man in the world. Sam...

Media blasting and mold remediation.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Conduct a quick Google News search for "mold," and see what you find. Mold continues to make headlines, appearing everywhere from homes and apartment buildings to courthouses and medical facilities. Mold problems can...

Cold Jet introduces new Aero Series of dry ice blast cleaning systems.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cold Jet, LLC introduces the new Aero Series of dry ice blast cleaning systems. The Aero systems provide advanced economical dry ice cleaning in an environmentally friendly format for a variety of industries. ...

HydraMaster welcomes new member to the family.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... The new Boxxer 318 from HydraMaster "takes the entry-level truckmount to new heights," the company said. The company combined features from the Boxxer 421 and SpitFire 3.2 to create this new machine, featuring an overhead valve 18hp Briggs...

Butler introduces truckmount detergent.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Butler's Maximum Truckmount Detergent is "a concentration of surfactants, foam controlling agents, corrosion inhibitors, deodorants and color stabilizers for use as a primary rinse for suspended soils. Recommended...

Dri-Tec dries the tough stuff.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The DriTec Pro 150 desiccant dehumidifier from Dri-Eaz "combines powerful drying in a compact size for tackling dense materials and specialty jobs." The DriTec Pro 150 includes a range of user-friendly features...

HOST provides a proven approach to clean.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... HOST Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System from Racine Industries "is a proven method for achieving clean and dry carpet that looks its best every day while contributing to a healthier, cleaner environment inside and out," the company said. ...

White Magic makes a variety of recovery tanks.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... White Magic manufactures five different-sized water recovery tanks. Utilizing a heavy-gauge marine aluminum 50 percent thicker than most other manufacturers', the tanks "are extremely rugged and reliable... formed with radius dies to eliminate...

CleanTelligent puts BearCom on bull run.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... BearCom Building Services has seen a huge increase in sales with the online tracking system CleanTelligent, the company said. "Sales have improved over 400 percent since implementing CleanTelligent," says BearCom President Joseph Jenkins....

John's Custom Machine adds to product line.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John's Custom Machine steps up its product line with composite waste tanks, fresh water tanks and mix tanks. The tanks feature "numerous advantages over aluminum or stainless tanks, including 50 percent weight...

U.S. Products takes dual cleaning to new heights.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The all-new Agitator 16 and Agitator 18 portable self-contained carpet extractors from U.S. Products "take dual-surface cleaning to new heights," the company said. Certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute, the...

Conventions & trade shows.(Calendar of Industry Events)(Calendar)
April 1, 2008... APRIL 29-30: DRC 2008 Convention and Trade Show Niagara Falls, NY. Call (905) 820-5215 MAY 15-17 Connections Conference and Exhibition Orlando. Call (888) 881-1001 SEPT. 8-11: ISSA/Interclean N. Am. 2008 Las...

Soda Blast Systems introduces new portable system.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Soda Blast Systems introduces a new self-contained portable Fire and Mold Removal system. The soda blasting delivery process is "growing in popularity with fire and mold remediation specialists because it saves them...

New sweeper from Kent cleans both hard and soft floors.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Edge 28B walk-behind sweeper from Kent cleans both carpet and hard floors, eliminating the need for separate machines. The self-propelled sweeper transitions easily between hard and soft surfaces without...

Tornado introduces new spotter.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tornado's PS Series Professional Spotter is "lightweight, quiet, and compact, with an ergonomically designed lift grip handle for easy maneuverability and transport," the company said. As with a carpet extractor,...

U.S. Products unveils new wand technology.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] U.S. Products introduces the next generation of Evolution wand available for truckmount extractors. With the Evolution TM, U.S. Products has removed much of the air turbulence experienced with conventional wands....

Spotting Solutions offers Carpet Shark.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... Spotting Solutions is now offering Carpet Sharks to cleaners to either use in their own business or to make available to their customers. "The Carpet Shark is a fantastic stain removal tool," said sales manager Lou Shepherd. "It's like...

Heavy-duty deodorizer additives from Bridgepoint.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... Designed for use on carpet, upholstery, laundry and general space deodorizing, Bridgepoint's heavy-duty deodorizing additives "don't just cover the odor, they work on the source to destroy odor causing agents," the company said. These are...

Fluke imagers stand up to winter conditions.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... Fluke Corporation announces the high-performance Fluke Ti25 and Fluke Ti10 Thermal Imagers. Built to withstand harsh work environments, the Fluke Ti25 and Ti10 are designed as "a complete, effective and easy-to-use thermal imaging solution...

XL North looking to Grab hold of carpet care.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... The environmentally conscious Grab Carpet Maintenance System from XL North is a comprehensive line of carpet care products that aggressively deal with a multitude of stains without adversely affecting the environment. While there are...

Delmhorst puts it all on display.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... Delmhorst's HT-3000 is a thermo-hygrometer that provides temperature, RH, dew point and GPP (grains per pound) readings. The HT-3000 features Selectable Screen Displays; Relative Humidity Range of 0-100% with up to [+ or -] 3% accuracy; a...

White Magic promotes the Commander.(Products Tools & Equipment)
April 1, 2008... White Magic announces that the Commander and the Commander HO have been up-graded with liquid-cooled engines. The Commander now is enhanced with a Kohler Aegis 24 Hp Engine, while the Commander HO sports a Kohler Aegis 28 Hp Engine. The...