ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from May 2002

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from May 2002

A great week for an exciting future. (Publisher's Letter).(Editorial)
May 1, 2002... The first week of April was the most exciting, stimulating and rewarding of my 15 years with ICS Cleaning Specialist. I want to share some thoughts with you about this action-packed week that included the first-ever commercial carpet...

When IICRC answers the phone: when you call the IICRC, do you know who's answering the phone? Most people think they are talking to the IICRC. Well, not exactly. (IICRC President's Corner).(Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The number you dial connects you to IICRC headquarters, but it is a management company that actually handles our day-to-day operations. The people you reach on the phone are the very capable staff of Kenway Consultants, Inc. KCI's daily...

Cleaning for health: the evolution and economics of IAQ. (Building a Profitable Business).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A few years ago, the cleaning industry began a whole new way of thinking when Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) came on the scene. As studies and science have shown it to encompass many more variables than simply air, the term of choice has become...

Face to Face: Bringing the customer to you. (To Your Success).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... "A picture is worth a thousand words..." Anonymous I'm always amazed at the hoops cleaners jump through to avoid selling themselves to potential customers. Call it what you will: fear of rejection, intimidation or laziness. The fact is...

Are you an information addict? (The Training Corner).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... I have discovered, after years of training and consulting with small businesses specializing in providing professional cleaning services, that a sizeable segment of what I refer to as "information addicts" exists in the industry. They are...

The cleaning and restoration of high-value items. (Rx for Restoration).(Tips for cleaning services, U.S.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Last month we discussed the market and approach for cleaning electronics. As you are aware, there are many other items found in the typical home--not to mention businesses--that present opportunities for the cleaning and restoration technician....

Home sweet home? Residential indoor air quality.(methods of carpet cleaning to improve indoor air quality, U.S.)
May 1, 2002... It has been reported that the risk of contracting lung cancer in a house containing cigarette smoke is 30 percent higher than in a smoke-free home. Smoke does not have any boundaries. It travels from place to place and room to room. The...

Prochem honors Domin. (Industry: News & Information).
May 1, 2002... Prochem presented chemist and ICS columnist Joe Domin with its Industry Excellence Award. The award honors the person who most exemplifies excellence in service and contributions to the professional cleaning industry.

Tuway donates to NYC relief efforts. (Industry: News & Information).(gives cleaning supplies to Goodwill Industries, New York City, New York)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Tuway American Group has donated nearly 6,000 products, including dust mops, wet mops, frames, handles and accessories, to Goodwill Industries for use in the New York cleanup effort for the September 2001 terrorist attacks. The products...

Basic Maintenance Supply named Dealer of the Year. (Industry: News & Information).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Basic Maintenance Supply Inc. in Philadelphia was recently named Century 400 Dealer of the Year 2001 for "outstanding sales and service." A family run business that distributes a wide range of products for the carpet cleaning, floor care...

IICRC holds semiannual board meeting. (Industry: News & Information).
May 1, 2002... The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) held its semiannual board meeting April 6-8 in Broomfield, Colo. Among the many issues discussed was the continuing challenge to develop a standard for the...

Jani-King starts its engines. (Industry: News & Information).
May 1, 2002... Jani-King will sponsor the NASCAR Busch Series by launching an advertising and promotion campaign that coincides with the NASCAR racing season. The company will be the primary sponsor on the #12 Chevrolet car for six NBS events in 2002....

IICRC revises standard for professional carpet cleaning. (Industry: News & Information). (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently completed revisions of the IICRC S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning. Created by the Joint Industry Task Force for Carpet...

Berry to speak at ISCT convention. (Industry: News & Information).
May 1, 2002... Michael A. Berry, Ph.D. is slated to speak at the International Society of Cleaning Technicians (ISCT) 2002 Convention in Clearwater Beach, Fla., July 23-27 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Formerly a senior manager and scientist at the...

Campagna earns CR title. (Industry: News & Information). (Vincent Campagna of Alexander Wall Corp., Certified Restorer).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Vincent Campagna of Alexander Wall Corp. in Ronkonkoma, N.Y. earned the title of Certified Restorer (CR) at the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) convention held in Palm Springs, Calif. in February. Alexander...

CRI responds to EPA inaccuracies. (Industry: News & Information).
May 1, 2002... Responding to a December 2001 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guide, "Greening Your Purchase of Carpet," The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) prompted the federal agency to remove portions of the guide from its web site. Frank Hurd,...

Prolux Vacs earn green label. (Industry: News & Information). (from Carpet and Rug Institute).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Carpet & Rug Institute (CR1) has awarded ProTeam Prolux Upright Vacuums with "Green Label" certification for passing tests for soil removal, dust containment and carpet appearance retention. The vacuums were produced jointly with Aerus,...

Carpet cleaning symposium a hit. (Industry: News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... An intensive two-day educational program hosted by the Textile Cleaners of America and co-sponsored by ICS Cleaning Specialist and Commercial Floor Care magazines was met with great enthusiasm. More than 100 people came to Broomfield, Cob.,...

Magic Wand casts 'Spell'. (Products: Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... The Magic Wand Co. has released Magic Spell, a solvent-based protector the company says can cover up to 1,200 square feet of carpet with beading and resoiling protection. Magic Spell was developed with input from professional carpet...

ProRaceR debuts. (Products: Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... HydroTech recently unveiled the ProRaceR, a hard surface cleaning tool. ProRaceR features a 1/8 HP electric motor, a 19-inch Clean & Capture cleaning path, immediate extinction and forward thrust. The cleaning machine works with truck...

PowerClean melts rust away. (Products: Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... PowerClean Industries recently released Rust-Away, a gelled rust remover. According to the company, the rust remover is more effective than Oxalic acid-based rust removers. Rust-Away is available in one-quart bottles with a flip top. ...

Carpet Cop cleans up. (Products: Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Clean Craft Products Inc. has released Carpet Cop, a cleaning detergent. According to the company, Carpet Cop provides the quickest cleaning action to safely remove the spots, stains and soil. The product is ideal for high-traffic areas in...

Spotting kit is 'Unbelievable!'. (Products: Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Core recently reintroduced the Unbelievable! Spotting Kit. The kit combines three formulas and, according to the company, can remove 95 percent of most daily spots and stains. Each kit contains a removable caddy, a color-coded spotting guide...

Pure Rinse truck mount uses water as solvent. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Pure Rinse Systems has introduced the R.O. Tank-Reverse Osmosis Truck Mounted System, which delivers high volume pure water as a solvent. According to the company, cleaning with pure water eliminates re-soiling, softens the hand of the carpet...

Pre-spray breaks away from the competition. (Products Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Bridgepoint offers Break Away, a highly concentrated powdered pre-spray. The pre-spray's dilution ration can be changed to match the job situation. Typically, one scoop is used for light to medium soils, while two scoops are used for heavy...

Tape shows pH. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Hydro-Force's pH Indicator Test Tape allows cleaners to check pH levels in carpet and cleaning solutions. The rape displays the pH of any water-based solution by changing colors. The color of the tape can then be compared to a color chart to...

HydraMaster 'spits fire' with new portable. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... According to HydraMaster, the company's new SpitFire 3.2 is a popular choice for cleaners upgrading from a portable unit. The SpitFire comes with a 16HP Briggs & Stratton engine, a Tuthill Pneumatics Dominator 3003 Blower and 2500 PSI Rated...

Is it too late. (Member News).
May 1, 2002... By the time you read this it may be too late for you to get into the Crossroads Convention in Boise, Idaho, June 26-29. Although the convention won't happen for another six weeks, we have had such a great response that there is a real...

Flyer showcases moisture meters. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Protimeter North America has released a full-color product flyer the highlights four of its products. The flyer features the company's MMS, Hygromaster, Mini and Surveymaster SM meters. The brochure includes instructions, product performance...

Cleaner combats bacteria. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Phluorus Inc. recently patented a cleaning compound that fluorinates all mineral-based surfaces with a permanent fluorine layer. The layer blocks all bacterial spore propagation. According to the company, the product strips all previous layers...

DriHawk software records data. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Dri-Eaz has introduced DriHawk Software, a program that allows users to display drying data recorded by the company's DriHawk thermo-hygrometer. The software uses data recorded by DriHawk to create graphs of temperature, relative humidity and...

Windsor expands Sensor line. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Windsor Industries has expanded its upright vacuum line with the Sensor XP. The Sensor XP is available in 12-inch, 15-inch and 18-inch cleaning widths and, according to the company, has 41 percent more cleaning power. The vacuum's...

Alto unveils new Encore. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Alto recently introduced the Encore L26HD, a cylindrical walk-behind automatic scrubber. According to the company, the new scrubber is ideal for warehousing, light manufacturing plants and beverage warehouses. The dual scrub brush sweeps...

AirScrubber debuts. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Lloyd's has released the AirScrubber, a product that captures air contaminants, mold and fungal spores, bacteria, odors, and dust, according to the company. The AirScrubber can be used for vertical or horizontal operation and features 2.8...

Namco dries carpet quick. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Namco recently introduced its Fast Dry Rinse, a product designed to leave carpet and upholstery dean. According to Namco, low pH Fast Dry Rinse allows carpets to dry two to three times faster than other cleaners. The rinse can also be used...

Moisture Magnet mats hold their water. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... C&K Manufacturing and Sales Co. recently unveiled Moisture Magnet absorbent mats featuring a five-layer water absorption system. The mars have an absorbency capacity of 2.48 gallons of water per square yard. According to the company, the...

NCL offers "solutions" for stone care. (Products: Tools & Equipment).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... National Chemical Laboratories has released the revised version of its Stone Care Solutions literature featuring a complete line of ceramic tile care products. The products include cleaners for routine maintenance, intensive cleaning, stain...