ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from June 2004

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from June 2004

Be happy a customer asked you this.(Publisher's Letter)
June 1, 2004... throughout the year, the ICS online (www.icsmag.com) bulletin board provides a forum for cleaning and restoration professionals to ask and answer questions and exchange ideas that lead to ways to help all of us succeed in business. Here is one...

Inspecting wall cavities for mold.(IEQ Q & A)
June 1, 2004... Q: The S520 highly recommends that I perform an inspection of the property so that I can make a preliminary determination of whether or not there is mold growth. How can I inspect inside wall cavities without contaminating the air? A: To...

Making "yes" count in commercial work.(To Your Success)
June 1, 2004... "A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on." --Samuel Goldwyn We've all felt the exhilaration of hearing "yes" from that new client. After days of dilly-dallying, you finally flog yourself out of the office to make...

Due diligence: the beginner's best bet; I am noticing, as I surf around various industry Bulletin Boards, that there appears to a very large number of "newbies" posting messages and looking for information on succeeding in the carpet-cleaning business.(Carpet Cleaning Basics)
June 1, 2004... In the early 80s I was a supplier of equipment and supplies for our trade. At the time, I was also the only person or business in Florida sponsoring training and certification courses in carpet and fabric cleaning. One day a gentleman, new to...

Safety and the floor maintenance technician: the first safety message a child receives is the word "No," usually in a very vocal manner. Rather than see our loved ones hurt, we instinctively give a shout to protect them from harm.(Hard Floor Maintenance Opportunities)
June 1, 2004... Generally, this method of safety distracts the child from what they are doing or about to do long enough for them to realize what the danger is, or time enough for mom or dad to come to the rescue. The safety lecture soon follows. How does...

Delmhorst meter features wide range scale.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The RC-1E moisture meter from Delmhorst measures moisture on wood from 6 percent to 80 percent with its three-range analog scale. The C scale on the meter is also a 0-100 relative scale; this is used for non-wood materials. [ILLUSTRATION...

Injectidry offers new trade-in program.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Injectidry has developed a new trade-in program for its HP60. The new HP60i comes fitted with quick-connect air-in and air-out hoses, has pressure-relief valves attached and features the same blower as on the old model. [ILLUSTRATION...

Butler introduces new pre-conditioner.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Butler Corp. introduces Maximum Liquid Enzyme, a pre-conditioner the company says is formulated to rapidly penetrate, break down, digest and decompose caked-on proteins, fats, oils, starches and grease. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

CTI improves Red Relief.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... CTI has found a way to simultaneously boost the performance of its Red Relief while reducing odors, the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The enhancement comes at the same time CTI is releasing its dual-chamber trigger sprayers...

Esteam introduces crystal emulsifier.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Esteam Cleaning Systems introduces Liquid EBS, a liquid emulsifier, to its line of cleaning solutions. Liquid EBS features a dilution rate of 1:960, and has "powerful grease-cutting action while being safe enough to use on stain-resistant...

Floor finish puts a shine on labor costs.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... DIMENSION Labor Reducing Floor Finish from Franklin Cleaning Technology is designed to allow users to reduce labor costs up to 50 percent in any program that burnishes five or more times a week. Formulated with Franklin's exclusive APT...

Butler gives a little TLC.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Butler Corp.'s Maximum Traffic Lane Cleaner is a blend of super-concentrated surfactants, builders, softeners and penetrants formulated to produce maximum soil suspension and fiber penetration in heavily soiled entry and traffic areas, the...

Hydro-Force unveils orange Corner Guards.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Hydro-Force's Corner Guards are now available in high-visibility orange. Corner Guards feature lightweight plastic, a gently rounded corner to allow hoses to slide by, a carpet-gripping lip and optional rubber feet for hard floors. ...

Bridgepoint breaks up gum, stains.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Bridgepoint Systems introduces Gel Break, a gum-removal chemical the company says "works wonders at removing far more than gum." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gel Break is a natural citrus solvent is effective on gum, tar, cosmetics and...

SKC introduces the Quick Take 15.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The SKC QuickTake 15 Sample Pump is designed to provide constant airflow for the short sampling times required for mold screenings, the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The four-button keypad allows the user to select sample time...

HydraMaster designs new tank.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... HydraMaster introduces a new 85-gallon water tank constructed with a no-rust, powder-coated aluminum frame and precision casting, the company said, designed to offer long life and no corrosion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The tank utilizes...

Conventions & Trade Shows.(Calendar of Industry Events)(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JUNE 11-12: 4TH ANNUAL DRC CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW. Las Vegas. Call (905) 564-8218. JULY 15-17: CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION. Clearwater, Fla. Call (888) 881-1001. NOV. 4-6: CONNECTIONS CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW. ...

Kaivac helps speed the cleaning process.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The KaiMotion from Kaivac, Inc. is an ergonomically designed cleaning system intended to help cleaning professionals "speed through floor cleaning and finishing jobs three times faster than traditional mops and buckets," the company said. ...

Tornado introduces the KSM 750 sweeper series.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The KSM 750 series walk-behind sweepers from Tornado are powered units featuring a patented high-efficiency filter and dust-control system for providing dust-free operation, the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The main broom has...

Masterclean unleashes the Spraymaster.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Masterclean Products introduces the Spraymaster inline sprayer, what the company describes as "the first to use a higher-insulation tube on the water pipe, a hex adaptor prior to the injector for easy inspection, an ergonomic gun and a longer...

Clarke looks for the BextSpot to land.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The BextSpot Carpet Spot Cleaning System from Clarke is designed to "make cleaning carpet spots easier than ever," according to the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The system includes a wand, hose and chemicals. The chemical...

HSS RentX offering free rate guide.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... HSS RentX is offering its 192-page rental rate and specification guide free. The guide can be obtained online or at any HSS RentX branch. Circle 234 on the Reader Inquiry Card.

Betco introduces the Bac Pac II.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Betco introduces the Bac Pac II, a back-pack-style vacuum, to its family of dry vacuums. According to the company, versus conventional upright vacuums the Bac Pac II "can as much as double productivity by offering the operator easier...

Sanitaire unveils sealed HEPA vacuum system.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The new sealed HEPA vacuum systems from Sanitaire, models SC5845 and SC5815, feature washable, sealed HEPA filters designed to capture dust and allergens in the air. The SC5845 uses a bagless cyclonic system with what the company claims is...

The Penguin has found a new foe.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Penguin 400C from The Safety Knife Co. is described as a "safe alternative to traditional open-bladed utility knives when cutting Visquine and polypropylene barriers used in remediation." The P400C has a completely enclosed blade, and...

MoistureDM puts out new moisture inspection kit.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... MoistureDM introduces its new MoistureFindir kit for moisture inspections. The kit includes a field-hardened MoistureFindir Level 1 infrared camera and a USB, hard-disk-based recorder/player with belt pack, plus cables to connect and drag and...

Terra-Tech offers variety of floor care chemicals.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Terra-Tech supplies chemicals for resilient floors, carpet, concrete, terrazzo and more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company's floor care line includes Dry Brite Floor Finish, designed to provide durability, protection and a brilliant...

Specialty Document Systems offers easy-to-use docs.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Specialty Document Systems was formed "due to the significant increase in litigation in the emergency contracting services industry," the company said. The system includes sample contracts; disclaimers, waivers and authorizations; billing...

Delmhorst introduces the HT-3000.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The HT-3000 from Delmhorst Instrument Co. is a thermo-hygrometer for IAQ and mold-remediation specialists, floor care professionals and others. The HT-3000 features selectable display screens, a relative humidity range of 0 percent to 100...

Delta introduces the Smart Handle Pro line.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Delta Industries introduces the Smart Handle Pro line of cleaning and maintenance hand tools, designed to help reduce the strain workers endure on the job and direct more force to the task at hand, the company said. The line features 18...

Drop cloth developed to be clean and safe.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Clean & Safe Drop Cloth from KS International is "highly absorbent, easy to spread out and adjust, great for use on staircases, made of environmentally friendly recycled materials, and is available in convenient and economical sizes,"...

AQS provides desiccant dehumidifiers.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Air Quest Systems designs equipment "to withstand the rigorous nature of water damage restoration, shipyards, manufacturing plants, off- and on-shore petrochemical facilities, and the general rental industry," the company said. ...

Tack-Gaard guards against injury, increases productivity.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Tack-Gaard tack strip coverage is designed to cover sharp, exposed tacks to prevent injury to home-owners, employees and sub-contractors, while increasing productivity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One case contains four inner boxes with a...

U.S. Products offers new walk-behind extractor.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Moccasin 2022 walk-behind extractor from U.S. Products features a 20-gallon solution-and-recovery tank, a three-stage variable motor for improved maneuverability and convenience, 125 inches of water lift for faster drying, and an offset,...

Dodge sprints for the finish line.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Dodge Sprinter cargo van boasts a fuel efficiency of 25-plus MPG, a 46-foot turning radius, a 73-inch interior "walk thru" height, a maximum payload of 5,170 pounds and a Gross Vehicle Weight Registration of 9,990 pounds. The Sprinter...

Jon-Don, Dry Air announce Atlantic LGR release.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Dry Air Technologies and Jon-Don announce the launch of the Atlantic LGR. The Atlantic LGR features a metal heat exchanger for faster pre-cooling of the air, 300 CFM to process more air for faster dehumidification, inset wheels for easier...

Scot Labs brings encapsulation to bear.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Scot Laboratories' Tuff PowerMax Encapsulating Prespray and UltiMax Encapsulating Fiber Rinse apply new technology to the convention pre-spray/rinse cleaning protocol, the company says. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed as a system for...

Air Quest designs commercial desiccant humidifier.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Air Quest Systems introduces the Air Quest 1200, a commercial desiccant humidifier the company says is designed to "withstand the rigorous nature of water damager restoration, shipyards, off and on-shore petrochemical facilities, manufacturing...

Intellibot unveils new floor scrubber.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Intellibot Robotics has developed a new floor scrubber designed to raise the industry performance standard. The IS 750 navigates and cleans up to 10,000 square feet per hour, the company says. The unit functions for a full eight-hour shift with...

Carlisle focuses on Karpet Kare.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Carlisle Food Service Products introduces Flo-Pac Karpet Kare nylon carpet-cleaning rotary brushes. The brushes feature long-wearing nylon bristles, outer rows of 0.28-inch stiff nylon and 0.22-inch medium-stiff nylon. [ILLUSTRATION...

Namco unleashes The Beast.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Namco introduces The Beast, with six electric motors to power the unit's 2-stage vacuums, the 150-psi pre-spraying pump and the 500- or 1,000-psi pressure pump. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Beast comes equipped with 100 feet of...

Humidex introduces mechanical ventilation units.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Humidex introduces a complete line of patented mechanical ventilation units. The units are completely maintenance free, the company says, with no water to dump or filters to change, and use only 38 watts of electricity. [ILLUSTRATION...

Whittaker puts a little in Crystal Dry "Extra".(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The Whittaker Co. introduces Crystal Dry Extra, a non-toxic, non-butyl formula crystallizing carpet-cleaning agent that the company says encapsulates soils, is safe for all carpet, both natural and synthetic, and is approved by major mills and...

Bio-Pro looks to purge urine odors and stains.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Bio-Pro Research LLC presents Urine-Off, a formula the company says, "permanently purges urine odors and stains from your floor--even if the stain is as old as the building." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Urine-Off uses a combination of...

HydraMaster unveils new auto pump-out system.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2004... HydraMaster's new Dura-Flow APO can be factory installed or field installed on any Boxxer or Maxx unit, the company says. Externally mounted for easy service, the Dura-Flow APO is driven by a high-efficiency DC motor. The vertical mounting...

Bridgepoint announces customer appreciation days, theme.(Industry News & Information)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In keeping with this year's Customer Appreciation Day theme of "Safari," Bridgepoint is giving away a six-day, five-night trip for four, with $1,000 in spending money, to Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. Anyone attending a Bridgepoint...

New network to be headquartered in Chicago.(Industry News & Information)(Independent Mitigation and Cleaning/Conservation network)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A recent meeting in Chicago led to 38 independently owned and operated service companies to form a new network of "the best-of-the-best companies." The Independent Mitigation and Cleaning/Conservation network will be headquartered in...

Nilfisk-Advance acquires ALTO.(Industry News & Information)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... An agreement was signed May 3 whereby Nilfisk-Advance acquires all the activities of ALTO cleaning. The transaction is effective from April 30, subject to approval by the competition authorities in a number of countries. "Through the...

ASCR elects president, announces structural changes.(Industry News & Information)(The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration elected Kenneth W. Adams of Ithaca, N.Y. as its 52nd president at the association's annual meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. Adams succeeds Timothy Horrigan, who will remain on the...

JohnsonDiversey headquarters earns LEED certification.(Industry News & Information)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Green Building Council)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The global headquarters for JohnsonDiversey Inc. has earned certification under the LEED for Existing Buildings rating system, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has been...

Cleanco adds to distributor network.(Industry News & Information)(Cleanco Truckmounts has four new dealers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cleanco Truckmounts has added four new dealers to its distributor network: American Clean Care in Dothan, Ala.; Complete Cleaning Systems, Inc. in Providence, R.I.; Houston-based Atex Wholesale Supply; and Master Supply Source, Inc. in Dallas.

Butler appoints new regional representative.(Industry News & Information)
June 1, 2004... The Butler Corp. has appointed Joe Ribeiro Mid West regional customer service and sales representative. Ribeiro will represent the company in the demonstration and sale of the Butler System in the Mid West region of the United States. ...

ISCT elects new board and officers.(Industry News & Information)(The International Society of Cleaning Technicians)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The International Society of Cleaning Technicians elected three new board members, its 2004 officers and named two chapter presidents at its regular semi-annual board of director's meeting in Tampa, Fla. The 2004 officers include Ruth...

CPAC announces appointment, promotion.(Industry News & Information)
June 1, 2004... CPAC, Inc. has appointed Charles E. "Ted" Moon to vice president of distributor sales for Cleaning Technologies Group, the company's commercial cleaning chemicals and hard goods business unit. Moon has more than 15 years' experience in the...

John Downey Co. welcomes new distributors.(Industry News & Information)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The John Downey Co. has added new companies to its Steamin Demon Distributor Network on two levels. Gold-level distributors include Bruco, Inc. in Billings, Mont.; Fleming Chemical Co. in Albuquerque, N.M.; Pioneer Chemical Co. in Gardena,...

AIHA, OSHA renew alliance.(Industry News & Information)(American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration extend relationship)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The American Industrial Hygiene Association and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration announce the renewal of the organizations' alliance agreement, originally signed in October 2002. The extended relationship between AIHA and...

IICRC completes coast-to-coast workshop series.(Industry News & Information)(The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification recently completed its coast-to-coast IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard and Reference Guide workshop series comprising stops in eight cities across the United States. ...

RestCon launches consulting network.(Industry News & Information)(RestCon Development, Ltd.)(indoor environmental consulting network)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... RestCon Development, Ltd., announces the launch of its international indoor environmental consulting network with the signing of its first franchisee in Tampa, Fla. "We are a science-driven organization that recognizes the need to provide...

Study finds Sporicidin more effective than bleach.(Industry News & Information)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A two-year study at the University of Maryland has found that Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution is "significantly more effective" than bleach against Stachybotrys, Chaetomium and Aspergillus on drywall surfaces, according to Sporicidin...

Products: an alphabetical cross-reference of floor care products and accessories and their manufacturers.(2004 Directory & Buying Guide)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2004... ABRASIVE BLASTING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Armakleen Company Grand Northern Products ADHESIVE REMOVERS ADCO PRO Cleaning Supply Co., Inc. Advanced Vapor Technologies Amerivap Systems ...

Manufacturers.(2004 Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
June 1, 2004... The manufacturers in this section represent those who completed a listing questionnaire. This list by no means represents all of the manufacturers in our industry and should not be interpreted as such. A.K.A. MOLDLAB, 390 Freeport Blvd.,...

Distributors.(2004 Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
June 1, 2004... Distributors in this section are those from whom we have received forms, or who have been identified by manufacturers as their distributors. This list by no means represents all of the distributors in our industry and should not be interpreted...

Certified floor covering inspectors.(2004 Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
June 1, 2004... Following are paid listings of Certified Floor Covering Inspection Services individuals/firms. This list does not represent all certified inspection firms and should not be interpreted as such. ALABAMA Clean Care Seminars, Inc., 3113...

ICS Cleaning Specialist Ralph Bloss Humanitarian Award nomination form.(2004 Directory & Buying Guide)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The ICS Cleaning Specialist Ralph Bloss Humanitarian Award honors members of the floor care industry whose compassion, self-sacrifice, leadership and creativity produce significant and outstanding benefits for mankind. The award is a...

Industry Associations.(Directory)
June 1, 2004... Association Of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration 8229 Cloverleaf Drive Suite 460 Millersville MD 21108-1538 * (800) 272-7012 * Fax: (410) 729-3603 * E-mail: info@ascr.org * Internet: www.ascr.org Association of...

Technical training schools.
June 1, 2004... The technical training schools in this section are those from whom we received information or were otherwise able to identify. This list by no means includes all training schools and should not be interpreted as such AAA Dye & Chemical Co....

Franchises/Licensing Programs.
June 1, 2004... The Franchises/Licensing Programs in this section responded to a special questionnaire. This listing does not represent all of the industry's buying groups and should not be interpreted as such CARPET NETWORK 109 Gaither Dr., Mt....