ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from January 2006

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from January 2006

Moving forward, aiming higher: I always look forward to the January ICS editorial comment.(Editorial Comment)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... It's the first installment in a new year of insights and ideas. It also gives me my first (but not last) opportunity to thank the individuals who help make this the best magazine in the industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

The word on microbial growth.(Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration)
January 1, 2006... Q: When the S500 refers to 72 hours for microbial growth, is it referring to mold or bacteria? A: Actually, the "IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration" does not refer to 72 hours in any instance....

Cleaning those beautiful Berbers: not since General Gordon of the British Army invaded North Africa in 1898 to defeat the nomadic, Arab-influenced herdsmen known as Berbers has there been so much discussion about the carpet style that originated there.(Rx for Restoration)
January 1, 2006... "Hold on a minute," you say. "I thought this was a carpet cleaning article, not a history lesson!" Well, just keep reading, and we both might learn something. What is a Berber carpet? According to Wools of New Zealand, "The original Berber...

Image is everything: at the instant of detonation, an explosion converts liquid immediately into a gaseous form, whereby a flash of heat and light produces a tremendous force that overrides everything in its presence.(tips for carpet cleaners)
January 1, 2006... Even though it sounds like a day in Baghdad, I am only referring to that truckmount you've just fired up. And what a job it is, from getting your hoses set up and the pressure and heat properly maintained to figuring out what proper chemicals...

Hurricane restoration: be ready for anything.
January 1, 2006... Late last year, we were called to D'Iberville, Miss., located on the Gulf Coast a few miles from Biloxi, for a water-restoration project. The job was a home that had been flooded by three feet of storm surge from Hurricane Katrina. My company...

How to get rug dealers to recommend you.(referral customers help build business)
January 1, 2006... Through years of experience I have found referral customers are the most profitable, the most cost efficient, and the most loyal and continual source of new business you could ever access. There are five reasons why you should concentrate...

Understanding moisture meters.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Moisture meters are an important and effective tool for inspection and restoration professionals, though ironically they do not directly measure moisture content. Instead, they measure electrical resistance/conductivity, radio wave reflectance...

Getting educated about tile and stone cleaning.(Commercial Floor Care)
January 1, 2006... With ever-changing tile and stone offerings being accompanied by an array of care and maintenance products, it's easy to get confused about how to protect and clean these sometimes sensitive surfaces and to determine which products will work...

Post-holiday season floor repair and ongoing care.(Commercial Floor Care)
January 1, 2006... Remember this? The chaos, mass hysteria and perpetual stampede of people vying for the latest electronic gadget or toy? Normally mild-mannered moms and dads wearing festive holiday-themed sweaters shunned merriment and good will to throw elbows...

Why low moisture brings high returns.(Commercial Floor Care)
January 1, 2006... It's not unheard of for a commercial cleaning contractor to suggest that using more water during the carpet cleaning process results in better cleaning--the thought being that the more water you flush through your carpet, the more dirt you'll...

Effectively control how soils enter and leave office facilities.(Commercial Floor Care)
January 1, 2006... The cleaning industry estimates that 85 percent of the soils and particles we work so arduously to remove from buildings are tracked in through entryways. Studies from the ISSA estimate the cost of removing just one pound of dirt at more than...

White Magic takes control.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Advanced 3-Speed Electronic Throttle Control from White Magic, Inc. provides the user with consistent RPM from the blower, according to the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The throttle compensates when a vacuum load is put on it....

Power Distribution Centers put stock in safety.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Injectidry's Power Distribution Centers are UL-listed and can run as separate units or be daisy chained. They are designed to act as the feeder for smaller spider-type boxes or wired for powering large equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Not single, not double, but Triple Action.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Esteam introduces Triple Action, an odor neutralizer the company says will eliminate odor problems by chemically neutralizing them. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Triple Action "effectively removes odors including urine, skunk, vomit and many...

Butler takes multi-surface approach.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Butler Corp.'s Maximum Multi-Surface Cleaner is "exclusively formulated to dissolve hard-to-remove soils, dirt, grime, oil, soot, grease, etc. on contact," the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to Butler, Maximum...

Dry-Air unleashes Force 9.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Force 9 air mover, fabricated by Dry-Air and exclusively distributed by Jon-Don, is "perhaps the single most requested piece of equipment we sell," Jon-Don Marketing Manager Jacki Fry said. The Force 9 design "dramatically reduced the...

Bridgepoint goes soap free.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Bridgepoint Systems introduces Prolon, what the company describes as "a soap-free solution to cleaning carpet and upholstery. A liquid as concentrated as a powder." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pre-dissolved to save time and prevent...

Calendar of industry events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... Conventions & Trade Shows FEB. 1-3: SURFACES 2006 Las Vegas. Call (972) 536-6336 MARCH 5-9: NADCA CONVENTION Dallas. Call (202) 737-2926 MARCH 14-17: ASCR SOLUTIONS CONVENTION Savannah, Ga. Call (800)...

Carpet cleaning goes with ION power.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Ion Carpet Care, LLC introduces ION, a water-based stain remover. Spraying ION in thin drops "transforms its active molecules into gas. This transformation triggers the breaking down of molecules of dirt into very small particles, surrounding...

Butler gives hard surfaces a new scent.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Butler Corp.'s Maximum Tile, Grout and Hard Surface cleaner is an alkaline-based concentrate exclusively formulated for the removal of oils, soil, soot and caked-on grease from tile, grout and hard surfaces. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Contempo finds an H202 solution.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Contempo H202 Spotting Solution is a ready-to-use hydrogen peroxide-based spotting solution and pre-spray treatment. A clear, colorless cleaner, H202 Spotting Solution removes most organic spotting problems with the same effervescent bubbling...

U.S. Products takes on floodwaters.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Flood King from U.S. Products is designed for use in all types of restoration--as well as disaster--situations, the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A totally redesigned floodwater extractor, the Flood King is intended for easy...

Ultrasonic Power Corp. introduces cleaning system.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Ultrasonic Power Corp. introduces the BT130SE, a self-enclosed, heavy-duty industrial ultrasonic cleaning tank. The system was designed for fire restoration companies to clean a wide variety of contents. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Prochem unveils new chemistry.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Prochem has added two products to its cleaning lineup: ProCaps and ProCaps-Later. ProCaps is an encapsulation cleaner that uses three ingredients, each with an attraction to certain soil types. Each ingredient attaches to the soils, and...

Em-Tech flips the switch.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Em-Tech from Lighthouse Cleaning & Restoration is a remotely actuated control system for turning a truck-mounted carpet-cleaning unit on and off. Designed for timesavings, Em-Tech will save an average of 15 minutes per job site, the company...

There be Whales here.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Whale Water Systems' Gulper Pumps are "virtually unblockable. They pump an air/liquid mixture, require no filter, and are self-priming up to 9.8 feet," according to the company. The rotating head allows flexible installation. [ILLUSTRATION...

Enviro-Solutions products certified green.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Environmental Choice Program has certified five floor-care products from Enviro-Solutions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ES 90 Clean Cut Stripper; ES 85 Scrub Free Stripper; ES 82 Barricade Sealer/Finish; ES 97 No Zinc, USH, High Gloss...

JohnsonDiversey strippers get Green Seal certification.(Products)
January 1, 2006... JohnsonDiversey announces that three of its products--Johnson Wax Professional Freedom SC floor stripper, Johnson Wax Professional Aquaria floor finish and Butcher's G-Force floor finish and stripper--have met the new GS-40 Industrial and...

TM Pro enters the marketplace.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The TM Pro from Brush and Clean Corp. is "the first dry carpet cleaning machine in the U.S. that works with three speed levels," the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TM Pro evenly distributes a dry cleaning compound, works it...

The Hurricone stakes its claim.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Hurricone from Beach Sales & Engineering is a cordless floor-drying cone dolly. The replaceable battery pack runs for up to 12 hours at a time, and can be charged internally or removed and charged separately. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Unleash the Warrior within.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Advance Warrior walk-behind automatic scrubber is designed to boost floor-cleaning productivity, operator convenience and safety for building service contractors, or for facilities such as grocery store chains, big-box retailers and malls....

Tornado makes a clean sweep.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Tornado Industries introduces a battery-operated sweeper specially designed for the commercial cleaning industry. The EB30/1 is 12-inches wide, lightweight and features a comfortable enclosed grip and a fully adjustable handle. ...

Cimex whips up a Cyclone.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Cyclone CR/CM carpet machine from Cimex features deep-cleaning Planetary action, non-fatigue operations, non-marking wheels, floating brushes to "provide effective cleaning action" and more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Cyclone's...

Moldstat takes the 1-2-3 approach.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Moldstat from Theochem Laboratories provides a three-step mold removal and surface protection process. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Step One utilizes Peroxy Kling, a multi-surface cleaning/degreaser formulated for the mold remediation,...

Prochem scales truckmount peaks.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Everest truckmount from Prochem is "the culmination of over 26 years of truckmount experience," the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The basis for the Everest is a patented heat-exchange system. The system captures heat from...

Harvard takes urine to school.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Harvard Chemical Research introduces Yellow Out Urine Stain Remover to its line of products for the treatment of pet stains and odor. The user sprays the product directly onto the stain to remove stubborn residual color, the company said....

Sensible Life goes Atomic.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Sensible Life Products has launched its Botanical Atomic Fire & Soot Cleaner & Degreaser, a high-performance cleaner and degreaser formulated to seek and remove particulate at the atomic level with minimal agitation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Sunbelt Rentals publishes new catalog.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Sunbelt Rentals' 2005/2006 Full Line catalog is 256 full-color pages of one of the broadest ranges of rental equipment available. The catalog includes carpet extractors, floor buffers, scrubbers, stair tool, strippers and more. ...

Mobile-Dry: what a concept.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Concepts & Designs introduces Mobile-Dry desiccant dehumidification systems for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The system is comprised of large-capacity desiccant dehumidifiers to...

System makes color-matching black and white.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Camaleonte color-matching system from Multimaster North America matches the exact color of a piece of leather furniture by examining a sample through a series of lights, lenses and software. The spectrophotometer's color eyes scans the...

Tornado introduces color-coding system for brushes.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Tornado Industries introduces a new system to help standardize the brush colors used for cylindrical floor machines that matches the widely accepted color-coding scheme used by traditional pad manufacturers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

NSS takes the cord out of the vacuuming equation.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The battery-powered Colt 800 PB Wet/Dry Vacuum from NSS Enterprises "is ideal for wet entryways, food and liquid spills in occupied areas, and any location where an electrical outlet is unavailable," the company said. [ILLUSTRATION...

JohnsonDiversey goes after heavy finish buildup.(Products)
January 1, 2006... JohnsonDiversey introduces two new strippers designed to remove even heavy buildup of floor finish. Johnson Wax Professional FASTRIP and Butcher's Wild Rapids are low-foaming products "that can decrease stripping time and increase worker...

Floodwaters have a new King.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Flood King from U.S. Products is a new, innovative water-extraction machine that does not roll on four wheels, but instead stands up, enhancing maneuverability, the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The waist-high handle and...

Kleenrite rolls out the X-VAC.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The X-VAC Pile Lifter from Kleenrite "provides X-treme soil removal of dry particles imbedded in carpet fibers that most vacuums cannot touch, and also delivers X-treme pile-lifting capabilities unmatched by standard commercial vacuums," the...

Truvox unveils the Hydromist 10.(Products)
January 1, 2006... The Hydromist 10 from Truvox International is a portable injection/ extraction machine used to "effectively and easily deep clean carpets, upholstery and fabrics," the company said. "The Hydromist 10 consolidates the cleaning and vacuuming...

Esporta puts hydraulic action to work.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Esporta Wash Systems, Inc. introduces the Esporta ES-3250, a "cleaning solution for the restoration industry." The Esporta ES-3250 is designed to return a wide variety of smoke and water-damaged items--including purses, sleeping bags,...

Spot remover from Enviro-Solutions.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Certified "green" by the Environmental Choice Program, ES88 spot and stain remover from Enviro-Solutions is a concentrated stain remover and pre-spray that penetrates and dissolves carpet stains and spots. The user sprays ES88 directly on the...

Scot Labs gets Moptastic.(Products)
January 1, 2006... Scot's TUFF Moptastic Plus! Floor Finish from Scot Laboratories is designed to clean, shine and protect floors in one step. Regular use will extend the service life of the floor finish and leave a "pleasing" appearance, the company said. ...

The ICS product & literature guide.(Product & Literature Guide)
January 1, 2006... The ICS Product & Literature Guide is a special section devoted to profiling new products and literature for the cleaning and restoration industry. It is intended to give readers a brief opportunity to find out what is emerging in the...

2006 Truckmount Equipment & Accessories Guide.(A-W)(Directory)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2006... Welcome to the 2006 Truckmount Equipment & Accessories Guide, the cleaning and restoration industry's premier truckmount specifications resource. This is where you will find the movers and shakers who make up the vital underpinnings of the...

Vehicle of the month.
January 1, 2006... Name: Ian D. Hopkins Company Name: Wizard Carpet & Rug Cleaning Ltd. Address: 470 5th Concession Rd., W. City: Waterdown State: Ontario, Canada ZIP: L0R 2H2 Phone: (905) 681-9913 Vehicle Make/Model/Year: 2002 GMC...

DKI named to Franchise Times' Top 200 list.(Industry)
January 1, 2006... Disaster Kleenup International announced that it has earned the No. 90 ranking in Franchise Times' "Top 200 Franchise Chains by Worldwide Sales" that appeared in the October 2005 issue. The ranking are based on size, sales and units. ...

PowerClean launches new Web site.(Industry)
January 1, 2006... PowerClean Industries' new Web site at www.powercleanind.com features information on truckmounts and cleaning products, a chemical comparison for users to find out which PowerClean chemicals are most similar to those products they are currently...

HOST manufacturer announces Green Seal sponsorship.(Industry)
January 1, 2006... Racine Industries, the manufacturer of the HOST dry extraction carpet cleaning system, has announced its sponsorship of Green Seal, Inc.'s, Cleaning Service Standard. "At Racine Industries, we are dedicated to a cleaner environment, inside...

Munters promotes two in MCS division.(Industry)
January 1, 2006... Munters Corp. recently announced two promotions in its Moisture Control Services Division. Lauren John Reid has been promoted to executive vice president of global operations for MCS worldwide. He will be responsible for business development...

Betco reinforces marketing team.(John Henson appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... John Henson has joined Betco as vice president of marketing. He will be responsible for "developing and implementing a successful marketing plan for the Betco Jan-San channel as well as the Basic Coatings wood floor distribution channel," the...

Shaw Industries makes groundbreaking announcement: Shaw Industries made a groundbreaking announcement during the Connections Convention in Las Vegas in September 2005 regarding the use of IICRC-certified firms and technicians.(IICRC President's Corner)
January 1, 2006... Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, Shaw will mandate that only IICRC Certified Firms and Technicians be allowed to perform cleaning on their carpets. Carey Mitchell, technical director for Shaw Industries, said the use of IICRC-certified firms and...

Master Rug Cleaner Program unveiled.(News)
January 1, 2006... Oriental Rug Cleaning in Dallas announces the new Master Rug Cleaning Program, a 1-year apprenticeship with Ellen Amirkhan, a third-generation rug cleaner, and Masterblend President and ICS Cleaning Specialist columnist Aaron Groseclose, the...

Protimeter online sales goes global.(News)
January 1, 2006... GE Sensing has simplified the online ordering of the Protimeter product line of instruments for measuring moisture and temperature in materials and environments for its customers worldwide, the company said. The product page at...

IICRC board names 2006 executive committee.(News)
January 1, 2006... The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification elected its 2006 executive committee during its board of directors' meeting Oct. 24, 2005 in Vancouver, Wash. All officers of the seven-member committee were re-elected to...

Steam Way distributor hosts CAD.(News)
January 1, 2006... Advanced Specialized Equipment, one of Steam Way International's largest international distributors, hosted a weeklong Customer Appreciation Day event in November 2005. The company's event ran in conjunction with the grand opening of its...

Ashkin honored at GreenBuild Conference.(Stephen Ashkin)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Stephen Ashkin was honored as the "Green Building Advocate of the Year" at the U.S. Green Building Council GreenBuild Conference 2005 in Atlanta. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I am truly honored to be recognized as the Green Building...

ASCR assists FEMA in developing advisories.(News)
January 1, 2006... Members of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration were actively involved in the research and development of two advisories issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ASCR...