ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from June 2008

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from June 2008

Peering into the abyss: so it's come to this: in seeking inspiration for my latest attempt to inject some rational thought into the economic dystopia in which more and more people seem to be living on a daily basis, ladies and gentlemen, I give you ... Patrick Swayze!(Editorial Comment)(Editorial)
June 1, 2008... Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true."--"Point Break" 1991 Ah, Bodhi, you old surfer/mystic/ bank robber you. Even as you paddled out for that last set at Bells Beach lo those many years ago, did...

Adding employee accountability--Part I.(To Your Success)
June 1, 2008... "We all do better when our feet are held to the fire." --Anonymous Accountability is the glue that holds society together. I work hard because my banker will be impatiently waiting for my monthly mortgage payment and if I don't...

Now you can finally speak! In the past five months I have shared what networking really is and how it can change your business and life forever. I have shared how you should dress and how to attract successful clients and employees.(Marketing Strategies That Work)
June 1, 2008... Isn't it amazing, then, that I have not yet shared what to actually say about your company when networking? Here's why I have waited until now: If you do not understand what networking is and how to do it properly, it doesn't matter what...

The impact of green: green has arrived, and there is not much chance of getting the genie back in the bottle. It is here and you better believe it's impacting your business. The question is, what are you going to do about it?(Hard Floor Maintenance Opportunities)
June 1, 2008... The term "Green" comes from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) a nonprofi t organization that certifies sustainable buildings and neighborhoods. The USGBC created the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building...

Esteam unveils improved formulation of attack.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Attack from Esteam is a premium powdered enzyme pre-spray that provides "exceptional results in restaurants as it effectively removes cooking and food residues as well as vegetable and petroleum oils," the company...

Jet CXV TurboDryer delivers fast drying progress.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... New from Dri-Eaz, the Jet CXV TurboDryer's unique design is the result of an effort to improve functionality. Engineers used a thermal camera to analyze the airflow and drying patterns produced by various blade designs and housing shapes. ...

Phoenix introduces new desiccant system.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Phoenix 1800XL VTO is the first desiccant system specifically designed to allow adjustment and control of its output temperature, the company said. The Variable Temperature Output technology allows the operator...

BioKleen goes after paint, oil, gum and more.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BioKleen's P.O.G. Citrus Soy Solvent "eliminates health hazards common to other solvents such as terpenes, mineral spirits, and petrochemicals," the company said. A bio-based formula made from renewable resources,...

Butler introduces maximum grease release.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maximum Grease Release from Butler is "an exclusive powdered enzyme that penetrates and dissolves caked on proteins, fats, oils, starches and greases that are deeply embedded into carpet fibers. Recommended for use...

DuPont unveils new Capstone line of fluorotelomer products.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise announces a new line of fluorotelomer products for repellents and surfactants that deliver maximum performance with a minimal environmental footprint. Capstone products are based on short-chain chemistry...

Calendar of industry events conventions & Trade Shows.(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... SEPT. 8-11 ISSA/Interclean N. Am. 2008 Las Vegas. Call (800) 225-4772 SEPT. 23-26 Connections Convention and Trade Show Las Vegas. Call (888) 881-1001 Nov. 18-22 RIA Fall Conference Series Baltimore, Md....

It's ergo-neered.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning system "is the most effective and thorough way to clean restrooms, floors, steps, and a variety of other surfaces," the company said. The machines are "ergoneered" to fit the worker....

U.S. Products introduces "breakthrough" line of chemicals.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... U.S. Products introduces an entirely new professional line of cleaning chemicals. The chemicals are specially formulated for removing soil and contaminants thoroughly, quickly, and for some of the products, in an environmentally responsible...

Masterclean lets the Penguin out of its cage.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... New from Masterclean, the Spraymaster "Penguin" Cordless Sprayer's 12V40PSI pump is driven by a battery with a long-lasting charge, the company said, and features a charge indicator that lets you know when to plug in the charger. The...

ProTeam backpack vacs leave a green sheen.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... ProTeam has added two new HEPA filtration models to their commercial product line, the 10-quart Super CoachVac HEPA and the 6-quart Super QuarterVac HEPA. The Super CoachVac's 10-quart filter capacity means less time spent emptying the...

Allegro introduces the M2.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The M2 Multi-Mold Cassette from Allegro Industries is a patented two-sided air cassette. It uses a 15 LPM pump and samples undergo routine laboratory analysis. One M2 cassette can collect two different samples, two...

UVConnections.com brings you into the light.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new BLAZE-XL128 flashlight, nicknamed the Goliath, is the latest concept released by UVConnections.com. The company says it is the largest UV flashlight in the market place and, with 128 high-quality UV LEDs,...

Bi-O-Kleen Industries goes after stains and odor.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Bi-O-Kleen Industries, Bac-Out Stain & Odor Eliminator's live enzyme-producing cultures attack pet, food, and beverage stains, organic waste, and odor until they are gone, digesting them back to nature,...

Century 400 deploys the Ninja.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Century 400 introduces the Ninja 1200-PSI Hard Surface Extractor. Designed specifically for use with a variety of surfaces including tile and grout, cement, stone, concrete, and other solid surfaces, the unit "is a...

BonaKemi improves waterborne finishes.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... BonaKemi USA announces the launch of a new and improved, Greenguard-certified Bona Strong to its line of waterborne finishing products. The new Bona Strong will remain a two-component, waterborne wood floor finish for professional use on...

Butler introduces maximum all carpet protector.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Butler Corp. introduces "an exclusive concentrated water-based carpet protector that creates an invisible barrier against water and oil-based soils and spills. Its adhesive-like properties coat and then lock onto...

Kimberly-Clark Filtration unveils gas-phase filter media.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... New filtration media from Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products delivers "excellent particulate filtration performance with added odor removal technology to deliver clean, fresh, odor-free air, thanks in part to its two-layer construction," the...

Dresser ROOTS package features upgraded blower, quieter operation.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new factory-engineered blower package, designed to be smaller, lighter, quieter, more powerful and more energy efficient, has been introduced by Dresser Roots The Dresser ROOTS EasyAir X2 is a pre-assembled,...

HydraMaster welcomes new member to the family.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

U.S. Products takes dual cleaning to new heights.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 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...

Butler introduces truckmount detergent.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 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...

John's Custom Machine adds to product line.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 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...

Cold Jet introduces new Aero Series of Dry Ice Blast Cleaning Systems.
June 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. ...

Dickson introduces wireless savings calculator.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] The Dickson Company, manufacturers of the Wireless Wizard Temperature Data Logger, introduces the Wireless Savings Calculator. "The benefit of wireless data logging is that you no longer need to spend time retrieving...

Battery-operated UV lamp seeks out germs.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... The B-260 battery-operated ultraviolet lamp from Spectronics Corp. uses two 6-watt, self-filtered, long-wave UV tubes to detect soils, contamination and microbial growths not visible by the naked eye. It can be utilized in a variety of areas...

New Razor scrubbers provide productivity, performance and more.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Razor 20 and 20T walk-behind scrubbers from Kent offer ECO System solution control and a choice of two pad pressure settings. The ECO System precisely controls solution flow to deliver over an hour of...

Bonakemi pulls out new hardwood floor cleaning mop.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bona Hardwood Floor Mop from Bonakemi "is Greenguard certified for indoor air quality, and combines no-residue cleaner and microfiber technology in a premium, durable allinone tool proven to be the most...

RMC introduces PRS Water Damage PreClean.(Products Tools and Equipment)
June 1, 2008... PRS Water Damage PreClean from Rochester Midland Corp. is a biologically based initial treatment for water damage claims, especially black water, the company said. It "digests odors and soils, including those from fecal matter and urine,...

Xactware and Loss Technology Services announce new compatibility.(Products Tools and Equipment)(Financial report)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Xactware Solutions, Inc. and Loss Technology Services, Inc. announced a new compatibility between Xactware tools and Loss Technology Services' water mitigation modeling program. The combined tools "provide an...

Matrix fresh adds linen and melon to lineup.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... The Matrix Fresh Family Deodorizers from Jon-Don has two new additions to their popular line of Fresh Family deodorizers: Linen and Melon Mist. Matrix Fresh deodorizers "attack odors, leaving behind a fresh, clean scent. They are...

Advance maintenance system delivers one-pass cleaning.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... The Rider Adhancer hard-floor maintenance system from Advance combines sweeping, washing and preserving in one cleaning pass, "eliminating the need for multiple machines and frequent scrub-and-recoat cycles," the company said. The Adhancer...

In-line filters from Industrial Specialties.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... A new series of in-line filters from Industrial Specialties Mfg. "allows filters to be quickly and easily inspected and cleaned without disturbing the tubing connections," the company said. By loosening the threaded collar on the filter...

Rugs taking a bath in the Centrum star wash tub.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Introducing the gentle, velocity-appropriate, paddlewheel rug wash tub from CentrumForce. The 1,200-gallon stainless steel wash tub can wash multiple rugs of various sizes simultaneously. "It is an effective tool...

Unger Enterprises introduces HiFlo.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... Unger Enterprises, Inc. introduces the HiFlo Advance Telescopic Waterfed Pole, a lightweight, ergonomic and easy-to-operate system for pure water cleaning in high access areas. The HiFlo Advance Telescopic Waterfed Pole is ergonomically...

Wahl's thermal imager locates hot spots fast.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... Wahl Instruments Inc. announces the addition of a new Hot Spot Finder to its line of Wahl Heat Spy Thermal Imaging Cameras. The HSI1200 is designed for self-contained use, and finds hot spots "easily and fast." The camera, encased in the...

Allstate announces Restoration Contractor Insurance Program.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... The Restoration Contractor Insurance Program from Allstate includes custom-tailored General Liability/Contractors Pollution/Professional Liability insurance package options, with coverage for mold; equipment and packout coverage with simplified...

Tornado takes air quality into account.(Products Tools & Equipment)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tornado's all-new CK 14/1 is a multistage, true-HEPA machine. The entire casing and connections are perfectly sealed. It also comes with the company's unique CleanBreeze disposable filter, an intake filter, and the...

Exclusive bank financing and leasing: Butler.(Product & Literature Guide)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The latest and most advanced carpet cleaning equipment can lead to increased efficiency, productivity and profitability. Our Exclusive Funding Programs have been designed to support this progress and to simplify the...

How to get more water damage work! More Floods.(Product & Literature Guide)
June 1, 2008... There is no magic bullet to get more water damage work. It takes systems, consistency and the attitude to succeed. More Floods has everything you need to be successful in the water damage business. We help you get a consistent result over and...

The COBALT[R] Truckmount--the best choice for residential and light commercial jobs: BLUEline Equipment Co.(Product & Literature Guide)
June 1, 2008... BLUEline Equipment Company introduces the COBALT[R] with a patented heat transfer/Minimal Back Pressure (MBP) heat exchange design. The COBALT offers superior performance while safeguarding the engine and other vital components against...

Products.(Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
June 1, 2008... An alphabetical cross-reference of floor care products and accessories and their manufacturers. Business Programs, Services & Supplies Business Forms BRC Systems Solutions Chem Tex Dye & Chems Namco Manufacturing, Inc....

Manufacturers.(Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)(List)
June 1, 2008... 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. 1-800-BOARDUP, 9432 Watson Industrial...

Distributors.(Directory & Buying Guide)
June 1, 2008... 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...

Technical training schools.(Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
June 1, 2008... The technical training schools in this section are those from which 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. Academy of Textiles...

Industry associations & organizations.(Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)(List)
June 1, 2008... Association of Residential Cleaning Services International 931 Monroe Dr., Ste. A102, #349 Atlanta, GA 30308 (866) 880-5914 Fax: (866) 642-9562 perry@arcsi.org www.arcsi.org Association of Wisconsin Cleaning...

Franchises / licensing programs.(Directory & Buying Guide)
June 1, 2008... 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. 1-800-WATER DAMAGE 1167 Mercer St.,...

2008 Connections Conference takes a ride in the Magic Kingdom.(Industry News & Information)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 2008 Connections Conference and Exhibition left the coastal confines of Clearwater, Fla., this year and headed east to Orlando and the Hilton at Walt Disney World, May 14-17. The Conference was never intended...

TCS celebrates 8th Annual CAD.(Industry News & Information)
June 1, 2008... Truckmounts & Cleaning Solutions celebrated its 8th Annual Customer Appreciation Day at its Norcross, Ga. warehouse on Saturday, April 26. More than 200 carpet cleaners--some from as far west as Seattle--were in attendance. TCS President...

RIA and IAQA sign memo of understanding.(Industry News & Information)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... The Restoration Industry Association and the Indoor Air Quality Association have signed a memo of understanding, formalizing their intention to collaborate on a number of industry initiatives. "This partnership will have a positive impact...

Benefect now available through Interlink Supply.(Industry News & Information)
June 1, 2008... The Interlink Supply network now offers Benefect products to the restoration market. This development will provide national distribution, making the product available in more local industrial supply outlets. "We are now seeing the demand...

Three new SCRT Chapters open in April.(Industry News & Information)(Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... The Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians launched three new regional chapters in April. The new chapters are located in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida. Current SCRT Chapters are operating in northeast Ohio, Michigan, the...

DKI supports disaster relief in Myanmar.(Industry News & Information)
June 1, 2008... Disaster Kleenup International, Inc., is encouraging individuals and affiliated companies throughout the United States and Canada to donate to the relief efforts in Myanmar by providing links to aid organizations on the DKI Web site. "Even...