ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from August 2002

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from August 2002

See spot run. (Editorial Comment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Jeffrey Stouffer For three decades those words evoked images of puppies frolicking in expansive fields of deep green grass and wheat-colored brush, tongues wagging as they virtually burst from the foliage with verve and vigor. No...

Specialty stain removal: don't drop the ball. (Notes From the Trenches).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... It appears that there are technicians employed in our industry who are content to take a trashed carpet, apply their respective skills to it, and restore it to 80 percent of its original condition. The homeowner is happy, the tech is happy,...

When your business starts running you. (Building a Profitable Business).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Many business owners and managers are so busy working in their business that they forget to take the time to work on their business. That is to say, they are so busy completing the tasks at hand that they fail to plan for those in the future....

Heat, flow and truckmounts: the ICS interview.(Interview)
August 1, 2002... To better understand heat and water flow as they pertain to the carpet cleaning process, ICS Cleaning Specialist went to four of the top truckmount manufacturers and asked them five questions designed to help professionals in the field educate...

HydraMaster truckmount takes it to the Maxx. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HydraMaster adds the Maxx 450 Diesel to its line of truckmounts. The Maxx 450 uses a three-cylinder, 23.5 horsepower engine to turn a Roots 45 Whispair blower. The continuous coil heat exchanger system offers working temperatures in the 225 to...

Bridgepoint offers ways to protect carpet, upholstery with Maxim. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Bridgepoint Systems offers Maxim, a water-based, fluorochemical protector with acid dye resistor for carpet and upholstery Maxim requires little water and boasts excellent wicking action to the base of each fiber, the company says. The product...

Duratool introduces tapered-edge T-Bar refill. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Duratool Inc. has released a new T-Bar refill with tapered edges for trimming right up to the baseboards. The Durafoam high-density flocked surface is attached using a cross-linked adhesive designed to provide fiber retention. The refill...

Turboteck rolls out next generation of wands. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Turboteck Supplies introduces the next generation of cleaning wands with their Air Teck brand. The wands allow increased aeration and improved jet placement from regular wands, according to the company. Air Teck wands are built with an Easy...

AR North America pump handles the pressure. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... AR North America unveils their new Model RK 1528HN high-pressure pump for heavy-duty use. The pump has been designed to handle rigorous cycles, chemicals and high temperatures associated with truckmount cleaning applications, according to the...

Dri-Eaz dehumidifier product launch successful. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Dri-Eaz's DrizAir LGR 2000 dehumidifier, which the company debuted in February, has seen the largest and most successful product launch in the company's history according to Dri-Eaz. The promotional campaign includes a "Try Before You Buy"...

Spartan gets "Clean on the Go". (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Spartan Chemical Company Inc. offers the "Clean on the Go" portable bucket fill (PBF). The fill is for use with Spartan's "Clean on the Go" two-liter cartridges, and provides ergonomic, versatile and user-friendly features, according to...

Namco iron steams away the stains. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Namco Manufacturing Inc. releases their new and improved Steam Machine iron with higher elevation off the carper than regular household irons. The iron is useful for red beverage stains in conjunction with the company's Red Beverage Liquid...

B&G Extracto-Spray turns extractor into pre-treat tool. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... B&G Equipment Company releases Extracto-Spray, a unique pre-treat tool for use with carpet extractors. Once prespray is added to the solution tank, the tool attaches directly via a "quick connect" system. Extracro-spray gives a 25foot extended...

Unbelievable! Graffiti Off makes site cleanup easy. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Unbelievable! looks to make site cleanup easy with Graffiti Off. The acetone-based formula is designed to remove paints and stains from concrete, brick, stone, metal, Plexiglas, glass and vinyl. Graffiti Off is non-toxic, non-corrosive and...

Hydro-Force offers Belt Packs to the professional. (Products, Tools & Equipment).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Hydro-Force offers single and double Belt Packs that the company says are great for the professional cleaner and restoration specialist. Small equipment can be conveniently stored for spotting, measuring, moving, trimming and other jobs, the...

Magic Wand and Steam Action introduce Sam-II. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Magic Wand Co. and Steam Action introduce the Sam-II, complete with a #6.5 liquid-cooled blower and 20 inches of lift. The Sam-II is based on an all-stainless steel frame. Four stainless-steel heat exchangers can produce up to 240 degrees...

EnvirOx Spray Buddy for multipurpose cleaning. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... EnvirOx introduces the Spray Buddy Personal Dispensing System for multipurpose cleaning. The system. replaces multiple products and spray bottles with one pump-pressurized sprayer to dispense H2Orange2, a multipurpose cleaning concentrate...

National Chemical unveils Granite-Sheen. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... National Chemical Laboratories introduces Granite-Sheen Spray 'N Shine, a fast-acting formula designed to rejuvenate the shine on granite. Granite-Sheen forms an immediate high shine on all polished granite surfaces, the company says. ...

Alto give their speed burnisher new features. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Alto's Clarke Technology introduces a new look and new features to their US 1700 corded burnisher. The 19-inch flexible pad driver conforms to uneven floors and features a full harpoon face. Burnishing with the US 1700 results in noise levels...

Vortex website updated with FAQ. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Vortex has updated their website with a Frequently Asked Questions section. The FAQ includes photographs of the machine as well as detailed responses to common questions about operation and usage. The site will be upgraded on a regular...

Bridgepoint introduces Spice Air for odors. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Bridgepoint Systems presents Spice Air, an all-natural, non-toxic and biodegradable odor counteractant. The product, which contains exotic spice fragrance, has been formulated to counteract organic odors such as pet urine. Spice Air is usable...

Tekdea introduces Technician's Pouch. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Tekdea introduces the Technician's Pouch. Designed by a carpet-cleaning technician to "hold the items that always seem to be in your back pocket or left on-site," the pouch holds duckbill shears, bone scraper, plastic tabs and a pen. The...

Jon-Don revamps Restoration Express Guide. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Jon-Don's summer 2002 Restoration Express Buyers Guide is newly revamped to reflect the company's expanding product lines. The guide, a quarterly publication for fire- and water-restoration contractors and mold abatement professionals show...

Hydro Break stops traffic. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Bridgepoint Systems has released Hydro Break, a liquid traffic lane prespray and bonnet cleaner designed to penetrate small crevices and pores. With a low-pH formula, Hydro Break can be used on oils and grease. According to Bridgepoint,...

Bramton looks to eliminate odors "Outright". (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... The Bramton Co. has reformulated Outright, one of the first bacteria/enzyme formulas in the carpet cleaning industry. Outright contains a synergistic blend of naturally occurring bacteria strains. According to the company, the patented formula...

Alto premieres its "Bext" series yet. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Alto's Bext series of on-board hot water extractors feature the newest, most innovative designs from Clarke Technology to produce the most productive heated box extraction equipment on the marker, the company says. According to Alto, the...

Hydro-Force debuts Hoser washing tool. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Hydro-Force introduces the Hoser, a vac-hose washing tool made to dean hoses before they are put back on the reel. The Hoser attaches to the truckmount vacuum and solution line, so the hose passes through the Hoser as the line is reeled in,...

Host machine very "Reliant". (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Racine Industries' Host Reliant machine is ideal for residential and small commercial use, according to the company. The unit is also useful for cleaning carpeted stairs - the handle detaches so that the Reliant can be worked through...

Kravitz writes two books for janitorial contractors. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Robert Kravitz, a 30-year veteran of the janitorial industry, has written two books for janitorial contractors. "The Janitorial Contractors Bible" and "Get That Account!" offer tips and ideas to further business. Topics include profit...

Chase pre-spotter removes variety of stains. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Chase introduces Sprayon Carpet Spot & Stain Remover, a pre-spotter for almost any type of stain. According to Chase, the spray will remove grease, grime, tar, oil, permanent marker, makeup, blood and food stains from carpet and upholstery. The...

Unger introduces the MicroWipe-Y. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Unger announces the availability of the MicroWipe-Y, a color-coded microfiber cloth for "bright work" in rest room cleaning. The MicroWipe-Y has what the company describes as "aggressive" cleaning fibers designed to clean with less water,...

Bridgepoint releases Filter Free. (Products, Tools & Equipment).
August 1, 2002... Bridgepoint introduces Filter Free, a spotting chemical formulated to use full strength on filtration soil that appears along walls and beneath doorways and long drapes. Filter Free's makeup is designed to handle the variety of elements that...

Restoring fire-damaged kitchen accessories part 2. (Rx for Restoration).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Last month we covered the typical items found in the kitchens of most homes, including dishes, glassware, pots, pans and typical utensils. Most of these items are fairly durable and easy to clean with the right chemicals, techniques and...

Face to face: selling the sizzle. (To Your Success).(Brief Article)(Column)
August 1, 2002... The appointment has finally arrived. Now it is time to tell the customer how much the job will cost. Suspense hangs heavy in the air as you enter the home. Emotions are running high. Think about it. The homeowner is scared you will rip her...

Be bold, take control and make a profit. (Carpet Cleaning Basics).(Brief Article)(Column)
August 1, 2002... I have been offered more than a few opportunities to purchase existing carpet cleaning businesses by owners who wanted to quit or were being forced to quit by health or economic concerns. Each time I am approached it is the same story: the...

Ritterling joins Profiles International. (Industry News & Information).(Dave Ritterling)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Dave Ritterling has joined Profiles International Inc., a publisher of business assessment tools for use in HR and management, as president of the Excel Performance Group. The group helps businesses assess their employees for greater...

Jackson joins as manager at Aqua Mix. (Industry News & Information).(Fred Jackson)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Aqua Mix, a manufacturer of hard surface cleaning and maintenance products, announced that Fred Jackson is the company's new stone business development manager. Jackson will work closely with the sales manager and reps to help grow stone...

ISSA names its 2003 Foundation Board. (Industry News & Information).(International Sanitary Supply Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The International Sanitary Supply Association Inc. (ISSA) has named its 2003 Foundation Board of Directors. The board will assume office Oct. 18, the last day of ISSA/Interclean USA 2002. New board members include Director John Muthe,...

ASTM symposium to address maintenance trends, technology. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Recognizing the important role that proper floor maintenance plays in maximizing safety, the ISSA and ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes will cosponsor a one-day symposium on Technology of Floor Maintenance and Current Trends at the Las Vegas...

ISSA/Interclean USA 2002 dates announced. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The International Sanitary Supply Association Inc. (ISSA) announced that the ISSA/Interclean USA 2002 Exhibition, Convention and Educational Conference will be held Oct. 15-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show will host more than...

Jon-Don customers show their patriotism. (Industry News & Information).(United States flags)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... During the past months, customers have been purchasing "incredible amounts" of magnetic United States flags from Jon-Don, according to the company. The proceeds of each purchase are donated to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. This...

HydraMaster sales meeting a success. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HydraMaster held its annual sales meeting in Lynnwood, Wash earlier this year. The meeting was preceded by a choice of either golf or salmon fishing for attendees. McDowell Supply of Portland, Ore., received the World Wide Top Producer...

Steam Way adds "Polish" to Extravaganza lineup. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Steam Way has added Joe Polish of Piranha Marketing to its lineup for Extravaganza 2002 in Jackson, Wyo. Polish will host a two-hour seminar on advanced marketing techniques, according to Steam Way. Other speakers will include Tom Hill, Dan...

IAMRS primes to educate with MCR program. (Industry News & Information).(International Association of Mold)(Remediation Specialists; Master)(Certification Remediation)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The International Association of Mold Remediation Specialists (IAMRS) is offering a new Master Certification Remediation program. The MCR program consists of two years of fieldwork or a degree in related industry as well as attendance at an...

DRC rolls out its Purchasing Network for restoration contractors. (Industry News & Information).(DRC Trade Show Services Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... DRC Trade Show Services Ltd. has rolled out its Purchasing Network, a bulk-buying group which allows North American restoration contractors to take advantage of discount prices without needing to make volume purchases. The network was...

Alto debuts new name and location. (Industry News & Information).(Alto U.S. Inc. Alto Cleaning Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Alto U.S. Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of professional cleaning equipment, announced that it is opening a new division for its pressure washer and vacuum cleaner business. Under the aegis of Alto Cleaning Systems Inc., Alto will sell...

CFI holds Los Angeles chapter gathering, discusses mold remediation. (Industry News & Information).(Carpet & Fabricate Institute)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Los Angeles chapter of the Carpet & Fabricate Institute (CFI) held its monthly meeting July 10 at Coastline Cleaning & Restoration Co.'s Signal Hill, Calif. facility. Approximately 50 industry professionals attended the mold-focused event,...