ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from March 2007

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from March 2007

Rising above the fray: the volume on the ICS bulletin board recently has been something above a din, what with the talk of the CRI Seal of Approval (SOA) Program and the effects it may have on professional carpet cleaners.(Publisher's Letter)
March 1, 2007... The discussions range from concerned and confused, to angry and disheartened, to the moderate "wait and see" and the supportive vote of confidence. Indeed, there is a wide range of commentary, and also a great deal of anxiety. So what's...

The CRI SOA Program.(Carpet and Rug Institute)(Editorial)
March 1, 2007... In September 2005, the Carpet and Rug Institute gathered alongside NASA officials at Cape Canaveral and the John F. Kennedy Space Center to officially launch the Seal of Approval Testing Program. It was introduced with much pomp and...

Speed up your drying times: an increasingly common unique selling position for carpet cleaners today is rapid drying, which plays upon the customer's fears and concerns about slow drying, discolorations returning, odor, mildew and GKW.(Carpet Cleaning Basics)
March 1, 2007... These fears are real enough in the customer's mind that the world's largest carpet cleaning network is founded on them. It goes to follow, then, that rapid drying should be one of the goals of any carpet cleaner worth his or her salt. Rapid...

Innovations in drying.
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's still no "magic bullet." Sorry. There are new tools that will dry faster, more efficiently and more cheaply than 5 years ago. I'm going to tell you about those in a moment, but for now let's look at the...

Getting emotional on the home front--part II.(To Your Success)
March 1, 2007... "We are in the midst of a Cold War which is getting warmer."--Bernard Baruch (1948) I always loved cleaning carpets. After all, what's not to like? I made more money than I ever dreamed of, had complete freedom and loved "putting on a...

Sewage backflows--essential steps for proper remediation: remediators are constantly confronted by uneducated parties who want to simplify procedures for restoring their sewage saturated homes and furnishings. As has been demonstrated in a number of studies, sewage represents an exposure that can have severe and long-term health effects.(Rx for Restoration)
March 1, 2007... For example, if someone even mentions mold in a building, everyone wants to evacuate immediately, whether justified or not. But even if a sensitive person has a reaction to mold, typically, if they leave the building, within a few hours, most...

The ICS 2007: disaster restoration & remediation market study.(Survey)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ICS Disaster Restoration & Remediation Market Study is an examination of the mechanisms, both mechanical and organic, impacting the direction of the restoration and remediation marketplace. The driving...

The low-moisture carpet cleaning revolution.
March 1, 2007... Low-moisture carpet-cleaning technologies are changing so rapidly that it has become difficult to keep up with all the new developments. The chemistry and equipment are evolving at an increasingly faster rate, creating incredible expectations...

Dri-Eaz sends Rover right over.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rover High-Volume Extractor, co-engineered by Dri-Eaz in an exclusive partnership with U.S. Products, "maximizes extraction on all types of carpet, even low pile and commercial where previous tools weren't...

Injectidry looks to protect floors.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Injectidry's new Protect-It "reduces the risk of buying expensive floors due to equipment leakage," the company said. Made of durable polyethylene plastic, the 25-by-25-inch design holds 10 gallons of emergency overflow, according to...

Butler introduces traffic-lane cleaner.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Butler's Maximum Traffic-Lane Cleaner is "a concentrated blend of selected surfactants, builders, softeners and solvents for quicker soil removal and improved cleaning results. Works to emulsify soils and suspend...

Interlink Supply announces new drying system.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Interlink Supply announces the availability of the Octi-Dry drying system. Octi-Dry forces warm air through the wall structure, resulting in "more thorough structural drying," the company said. There are two versions: the AC511 for use with...

HydraMaster takes on the worst grime.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HydraMaster's Blitz is "a fast-acting high-pH formula that quickly dissolves the heaviest of greasy soils," the company said. Designed for use as a restorative cleaner in restaurants, apartments and wherever there is...

Cobb unveils new carpet cleaner.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dynachem Division of Cobb Carpet Supply has released the new Encapsulate SR carpet cleaner with a stain-resist additive. In commercial applications, the cleaner "adds long-lasting protection for coffee and soft...

Calendar of industry events: conventions & trade shows.(Calendar)
March 1, 2007... MARCH 13-16: ASCR "Solutions" Orlando, Fla. Call (443) 878-1000 MARCH 18-21 PLRB/LIRB Claims Conference & Expo Orlando, Fla. Call (888) 711-PLRB APRIL 13-17 BSCAI Annual Convention & Trade Show Chicago. Call...

Tornado whips up mini-extractors.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PS Series Professional Spotters from Tornado Industries are mini-extractors that are "perfect for touch-ups and quick stain removal on all kinds of carpets and fabrics," the company said. The 94-CFM vacuum...

Butler goes after hard surfaces.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Butler introduces Maximum Tile, Grout and Hard Surface Cleaner, which the company says is "formulated with anionic and non-ionic surfactant, builders, sequestering agents, anti-corrosion agents and penetrating agents for loosening soil and...

HydraMaster adds to the Boxxer family.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... HydraMaster unveils The Boxxer H20, a new machine designed specifically for water damage recovery, protected by a 2-year drive train warranty and the company's Golden Guarantee. Powered by a liquid-cooled 27-HP engine, the machine employs...

Spotter Solutions carries the load.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Spotting Solutions introduces a new carrying case designed to help cleaners improved their sales of the company's spotters, as well as keep them organized and easily available in the van. The clear, heavy-duty, chemical-resistant plastic...

BLUEline releases improved ThermalWave models.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BLUEline Equipment Co. has released the ThermalWave II and ThermalWave II HP models powered by the General Motors Vortec 1.6 liter, 61-HP port fuel-injected power plant. The GM Vortec single overhead cam valve...

Oxy-Force takes on all comers.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Nilodor's Oxy-Force Multi-Purpose Cleaner & Spotter is "a perfect fit for the housekeeping and facility maintenance industry," the company said. Powered by stabilized hydrogen peroxide, Oxy-Force oxidizes organics, soils, stains and...

Betco introduces new automatic scrubber.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... The Crewman AS20B Automatic Scrubber from Betco Corp. allows the operator "to maneuver with ease through small or congested areas," the company said. The Crewman "effectively and efficiently" cleans up to 15,000 square feet per hour with...

New shutoff valve: combines strength with easy use.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Model 4015-S shutoff valve from Precision Fluid Controls has a balanced design "for an extremely easy, comfortable pull, and stainless steel construction for durable performance and chemical compatibility," the...

Mytee introduces new wand glide.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... The Banana Gliders from Mytee Products are designed to slide on to some of the industry's most popular wands, and give the professional carpet cleaner many advantages, the company said. The glides, made with Poly-Tuff PTFE material, reduce...

Hydro-Force offering UV flashlights, amber glasses.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Hydro-Force now offers two UV flashlight models. The low-end model is rated to 100,000 hours of bulb life. It can be used in daylight, but works best when lights are dimmed. The high-end model, manufactured by Maglite, features special...

Arid-Dry aids in water-damage recovery.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Arid-Dry self-contained mobile drying system from Concepts and Designs MS "combines the proven reliability of desiccant dehumidification and the added benefit of heat to aid in water-damage recovery," the company...

Injectidry looking out for expensive floors.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Protect-It from Injectidry is designed to reduce the risk of damage to expensive floors due to equipment leakage. Made of durable polyethylene plastic, the 25-by-25-inch unit holds 7.5 gallons of emergency overflow. Raised feet on the...

Ground Heaters introduces commercial dehu line.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Designed to increase production and decrease drying time, the Dryvex R110 and R55 commercial dehumidifiers from Ground Heaters are refrigerant-based systems where moisture-laden air passes across the evaporator coil, causing water to condense...

Magic Wand unveils Trashed Green Label.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Magic Wand introduces Trashed Green Label. Approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute, Trashed Green Label has an environmental statement "that not only states that it is Green, but is says exactly what standards it...

Mytee debuts new sprayer.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... The Battery Sprayer from Mytee Products is a heavy-duty, high-capacity unit "designed with many convenient features, including a pull-behind handle with a cord wrap and handy basket," the company said. The unit comes standard with a...

Namco un-holsters the Magnum Blue.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Namco's Magnum Blue with D'limonene Pre-Spray and Traffic Lane Cleaner "dissolves grease, oil, food stains, Coke, traffic areas and many other stains," the company said. According to Namco, for best results,...

Brulin delivers "green" floor care program.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... Brulin's TerraGreen Floor Care Program "delivers high-performance floor care products that allow you to 'Go Green Without Giving Up the Clean," the company said. The program includes TerraGreen Stripper; TerraGreen Cleaner/Maintainer;...

NCL extends floor finish performance.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Chemical Laboratories' 24/7 Extended Performance Floor Finish "outlasts standard finishes and can extend stripping cycles from 18 to 36 months... and beyond," the company said. The ultra-high solids...

Onset announces 2007 catalog.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Onset Computer Corp.'s 2007 Indoor Monitoring product catalog is now available. The catalog offers product descriptions, specifications and prices for a full line of PC- and Mac-based HOBO data loggers for indoor...

Tennant scrubber elevates performance, safety.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tennant T5 Walk Behind Automatic Scrubber with FaST is a commercial scrubber "that dramatically improves floor cleanliness, health and safety through a combination of innovative, best-in-class features and...

Pacific Floor Care hits the bulls-eye.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pacific Arrow backpack vacuum from Pacific Floor Care is standard with UL listing and HEPA filtration, and features an ergonomically padded harness. A swivel cuff keeps the backpack hose from twisting and...

Tornado introduces new portable extractors.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... The Marathon 2-100 and 2-100H box-style portable carpet extractors "are the latest in Tornado Industries' expanding offering of top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art carpet extractors," the company said. Both units feature dual 12-gallon...

John's Custom Machine puts two into one.(Products: Tools & Equipment)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] John's Custom Machine has gone a step further with its exhaust diverter valve. The company's combo header/diverter is now available as a single, compact unit. Circle 185 on the Reader Inquiry Card.

Effective floor cleaning protects patient health.(Commercial Floor Care)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Patients enter hospitals believing they will be treated for their health problems and, as soon as they are better, discharged. However, in literally millions of cases each year, that simply is not what happens. Not...

The science of spot removal.(Commercial Floor Care)
March 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carpet can make up a large percentage of a facility's flooring, and upkeep of carpet is often an overlooked task. However, keeping carpet looking new and clean can increase the perception of clean in the facility....