ICS Cleaning Specialist articles from May 2003

ICS Cleaning Specialist archives from May 2003

When it's all said and done. .(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... There are those who do not have an interest in sports. For those that do, one always seems to stand out above the rest. I hold a special place in my heart for football, of both the collegiate and professional varieties. The annual NFL...

Selling commercial carpet cleaning services. (Building a Profitable Business).(differentiates commercial vs residential service; suggests selling monthly maintenance fee, not selling price per square foot)
May 1, 2003... Commercial carpet cleaning can be looked at as a business totally separate and distinct from its residential counterpart. While the basic service of removing soil from carpet may indeed be similar, and may involve virtually the same tools and...

Myths and misconceptions. (Carpet Cleaning Basics).
May 1, 2003... As I sit and think about my 30-plus years in the carpet cleaning business, I am fascinated by the old wives' tales, or OWTs, that persist and, in some cases, thrive within the industry. Consumers make up the vast majority of those asking...

Duct cleaning: the ICS interview.(specialists Gary Kruse and Richard Wade discuss the work)(Interview)(Industry Overview)
May 1, 2003... In order to do the best job possible of providing an introductory overview of duct cleaning, ICS went to two of the segment's leaders to get their perspective on the specialty, what the process of duct cleaning actually is and what it takes to...

Delmhorst introduces new hygrometer. (Products Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2003... Delmhorst introduces the HT-3000, a hygrometer that provides temperature, dew point, and grains per pound (GPP). Circle 234 on the Reader Inquiry Card. Other features include selectable display screens, fast response time, data hold...

Hydro-Force makes statement with FX88. (Products Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2003... Hydro-Force introduces the FX88, a machine the company says "has the power of a truckmount in a beautiful and functional portable." The FX88 has a fully automatic water filling chemical metering and a high-capacity auto pump out of...

Oxygon puts Oxyscrub in ready-to-use bottles. (Products Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2003... Oxyscrub, a family of oxygen bleach stain removal products and deodorizers from Oxygon, is now available in a ready-to-use spray bottle. Oxyscrub offers "a completely environmentally safe and ergonomically friendly alternative to...

Minuteman lights up with the Lumina 20. (Products Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2003... Minuteman International introduces the Lumina 20, a 2,600-rpm battery burnisher with Passive Air Management System (PAMS) dust control. The Lumina 20 features a 20-inch burnishing pad with pad-driver speeds up to 2,600 rpms "to give a...

S. Morantz makes mighty move with Li'l package. (Products Tools & Equipment).
May 1, 2003... S. Morantz introduces the Morantz Li'l Mighty One Ultrasonic Cleaning System. The Mighty One "increases cleaning capability due to its unique lift; which makes cleaning large items simple by automatically lowering the item into the tank," the...

Chase introduces Spot-it Gone pre-spotter.
May 1, 2003... Champion Sprayon Spot-it Gone pre-spotter from Chase Products Go. removes grease, tar, oil, lipstick and other oil-based stains, the company said. Spot-it Gone pre-spots carpets and upholstery with a high-pressure valve that Chase said...

HydraMaster introduces new RDM.
May 1, 2003... HydraMaster introduces its new Rotary DriMaster Powerhead (RDM). The RDM combines the cleaning performance of rotary jet extraction with the DriMaster cleaning system, according to HydraMaster. DriMaster cleaning technology is designed to...

Bridgepoint launches private-label spotter program.
May 1, 2003... Bridgepoint announces the launch of its new HomePro private-label spotter program. HomePro is a professional-grade neutral spotter that the cleaning professional can sell or give to his customer. The spotter will have the cleaner's name and...

Minuteman unveils new carpet vacuum.
May 1, 2003... Minuteman International introduces the MPV-3 1 Wide Area Carpet Vacuum. The MPV-31 "combines powerful suction to clean large carpeted spaces with efficiency, speed, effortless maneuverability and quiet operation," the company said. The...

Accuscan meter takes on new look. (Regional News).
May 1, 2003... The Accuscan pin-less moisture meter from Delmhorst Instrument Co. is now featuring a new, more-user-friendly faceplate. The new-look Accuscan has the same features: easy-to-read analog readout, 0-100 reference scale for non-wood building...

Cat Pumps adds new dimension to 3SP series. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Cat Pumps announces a new direct-drive plunger pump for the portable cleaning industry, available in both gas and electric versions. The 3SP30G1I gas model delivers 3.0 GPM at 3,000 psi, while the 3SP35GEI electric model delivers 3.5 GPM at...

Dri-Eaz looks to make calculations easy. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Dri-Eaz introduces the Digital Psychrometric Calculator. Nor much larger than a business card, the calculator is "loaded with practical functions to help make it easier for restorers to consistently incorporate the science of psychrometry into...

Next-Gen floor care from Pioneer Eclipse. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Pioneer Eclipse introduces a next-generation floor care system that the company says "eliminates the use of chemical components that domestic and international communities believe present hazards to people or the environment." The...

DSC Products presents Spin-Vac. (Products).
May 1, 2003... DSC Products Inc. presents Spin-Vac, a low-moisture cleaning system designed to encapsulate soils in crystalline polymers. Spin-Vac is meant for use with rotobrush systems followed by vacuuming. According to DSC, Spin-Vac will nor powder or...

HydraMaster upholstery tool sports new look. (Products).
May 1, 2003... HydraMaster Corp.'s DriMaster Upholstery Tool now sports a glossy black body and silver label. The new finish has been designed to be more resilient to the every day handling. The DriMaster features a "jetless" water delivery system and...

Eclipse puts power behind portable. (Products).
May 1, 2003... CleanCraft Products Inc, introduces the Eclipse High-Powered Portable Extraction Machine. The unit features nearly 18" Mercury Lift and has many options available, including heater, auto-fill and auto-dump, and high psi for hard-surface...

Bridgepoint's Maxim Protector line available. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Bridgepoint Systems offers its Maxim Protector line with an array of material to help cleaners sell protector to their clients. The Maxim line includes Maxim, Maxim HF and Maxim Fine Fabric. The line covers both carpet and upholstery....

Un-Duz-It formulation enhanced. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Un-Duz-It has been designed to correct pet odor problems and to remove organic-related staining. The product's formulation has been recently enhanced, according to Unsmoke. Un-Duz-It is formulated to utilize bioenzymatic actions as a...

HOST Shaker Pak contains 2.5 pounds of cleaner. (Products).
May 1, 2003... The portable, handheld Shaker Pak from HOST contains 2.5 pounds of cleaner for immediate carpet cleanup of spots and spills, including common pet accidents and drink spills. The cleaner is designed to remove soil and grease from carpet. The...

Hydro-Force releases latest Door Jam model. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Hydro-Force has released its latest Door Jam model, a pillow-like pad fitted to a customer's door. The product is designed to provide a barrier against weather, animals and insects while allowing cleaning hoses to pass unimpeded through the...

HSS RentX offers steam vapor unit. (Products).
May 1, 2003... National rental chain HSS RentX offers a commercial-strength vapor cleaner that the company says produces dry vapor steam at the nozzle at 290 degrees, has pressure-adjust from 0-90 psi, various attachments for "difficult areas," and a...

FloorMaster introduces Super Force. (Products).
May 1, 2003... FloorMaster introduces Super Force Traffic Lane Cleaner, a blend of "high-powered water-based solvents designed to cur through high build-up grease and soil." Super Force is very concentrated, the company said, and may also be used as a...

Dresser ROOTS blower appeal is "Universal". (Products).
May 1, 2003... The Universal RAI blower from Dresser ROOTS can be mounted upside down or right side up, with vertical or horizontal flow, and with the drive shaft rotating in either direction, the company said. The Universal RAI line features flows up to...

RES-Q puts out line of cleaning products. (Products).
May 1, 2003... RES-Q introduces its new line of carper and upholstery cleaning products. Powdered Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner Concentrate is designed to clean all types of carpet and upholstery, Traffic Lane Cleaner Concentrate curs through grease, grime and...

Rotovac makes adjustment to Powerwand. (Products).
May 1, 2003... The Rotovac Corp has introduces a new front-wheel adjustment for its Rotovac Powerwand. The adjustment allows the operator to fine-tune the weight of on the vacuum heads for better cleaning performance on commercial as well as plush residential...

Hygienitech makes quick work of mattress cleaning. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Hygienitech's Mattress Cleaning System is described by the company as a dry, chemical-free method of killing and extracting allergen-causing dust mires, harmful strains of bacteria, viruses and fungal spores. The system uses UV-C light and...

HydraMaster introduces Blitz. (Products).
May 1, 2003... HydraMaster introduces Blitz, a heavy-duty powdered pre-spray that the company describes as "a new non-enzyme formula breakthrough that does not require long dwell times." Blitz incorporates a solvent into a blend of alkaline cleaning...

Betco introduces upright vacuum. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Betco introduces the SM1200 Single Motor Upright Vacuum. The SM1200's lightweight design "makes transport easy and reduces operator fatigue," the company said. Other features include easy access to the belt and brush system, a 50-foot,...

Crypton puts strength into upholstery cleaner. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Hi-Tex Inc. introduces Crypton Upholstery Cleaner, now available through Crypton distributors, Bloomingdale's department store home centers and Hi-Tex. "Crypton Upholstery Cleaner is the first textile cleaner developed specifically for use...

U.S. Products makes a patriotic statement. (Products).
May 1, 2003... U.S. Products introduces The Patriot, an air-scrubbing system used in mold remediation. The Patriot is designed to capture and remove mold as well as fungal spores, gases and odors from indoor environments. According to Stephan Hanig, vice...

Cat Pumps announces new triplex plunger pump. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Cat Pumps introduces the 3DX triplex plunger pump, featuring 2,500 psi and specially formulated Hi-Pressure seals. Other features of the 3DX include exclusive concentric, solid-ceramic plungers; modular pressure unloader and built-in bypass...

Sentinel protects 24*7. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Sentinel Chemical Co. Inc. introduces Sentinel 24*7, a lowodor, high-performance coating with Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection. The multi-surface coating is designed to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and microorganisms on the...

Tramex makes the most of its "Moisture Encounter". (Products).
May 1, 2003... Tamex introduces the Moisture Encounter PLUS, a moisture meter incorporating all of the features found in the original Moisture Encounter, induding non-destructive moisture measurement, deep signal penetration and rubber electrode pads. In...

Prochem scales Everest. (Products).
May 1, 2003... The Everest by Prochem is "a culmination of over 26 years of truckmount experience," the company said. According to Prochem, the basis for the design is a patented heat-exchange system. The system captures heat from the blower exhaust,...

Air freshners available in six scents. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Champion Sprayon Dry Air Freshners from Chase Products Co. are formulated to deodorize rooms without fallout, the company said. The 10-ounce aerosols, according to Chase, can be used to neutralize odors trapped in carpeting, rugs, drapes...

Bridgepoint takes the stain out of morning coffee. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Bridgepoint introduces Coffee Stain Remover, a powdered stain remover formulated to remove both recent stains and old, set stains. Available in 2-pound jars, Coffee Stain Remover will keep for seven days and is also "excellent" for removing...

Gale Force stand offer 360-degree rotation. (Products).
May 1, 2003... Jon-Don has developed a new stand for its Gale Force that allows the air mover to rotate 360 degrees. Adjusting the airflow direction is a "simple three-step process," according to the company: Remove the holding pins, rotate the fan to the...

HydraMaster holds annual sales meeting. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... HydraMaster recently held its annual sales meeting at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Day Spa in Destin, Fla. Prior to the opening reception, attendees chose a day of either golf or deep-sea fishing. Distributors later sampled the...

ISCT makes management change. (Industry News & Information).(International Society of Cleaning Technicians now has temporary management agreement with former ISCT Secretary)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The board of directors of the International Society of Cleaning Technicians announces a change in its management. Formerly under the management of Cavalry II, the ISCT is currently engaged in a temporary management agreement with former ISCT...

S. Morantz offering annual seminar near Chicago. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... S. Morantz Inc. is offering its annual Firesonics Seminar near Chicago, May 29-30. The seminar program is designed to show attendees how to use ultrasonics to remove grime and soot from items, including electronics, which have been damaged in a...

White Magic hosts first distributor conference. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... White Magic Inc, hosted its first-ever distributor conference in Savannah, Ga. on March 11 during the ASCR annual convention and exhibition. ROOTS' Jeff Aversa and Steve Hornback from McCluskey Chevrolet were among the featured speakers....

Dabaco named Chase's national sales manager. (Industry News & Information).(Chase Products Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Chase Products Co. announces the appointment of Dean Dabaco to the position of National Sales Manager--Consumer Products Division. Dabaco will be responsible for managing sales activities for Chase's consumer products, including spray...

Butler Corp. introduces new financing options. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Butler Corp. has developed a new series of financing options for purchasing the company's carpet-and fabric-cleaning system. The company is promoting 0.0%-4.9% financing programs for qualified individuals, including "no money down and no...

Steam Way distributors meet in Denver. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Steam Way Inc. distributors from the United States, Canada and Australia recently gathered in Denver for their annual meeting. Attendees were provided with training and information on upcoming Steam Way equipment and chemicals, including the...

Water Out hosts conference on Florida coast. (Industry News & Information).
May 1, 2003... Water Out hosted its annual conference in Marco Island, Fla., April 69. Conference topics and subject matter included marketing opportunities, new equipment and specialized training. Marc Puglisi accepted the "Contractor of the Year" award...

IICRC strengthens certification program. (Industry News & Information).(Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has made several adjustments to its Advanced Designation Certification Program designed to strengthen the value of attaining multiple IICRC certifications leading to advanced...

Scotchgard celebrates 50 years. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Scotchgard protectors by 3M are celebrating 50 years in existence with a look back at five decades of development and experience and a glance forward at new products labeled under the Scotchgard name. One of the new products will be...

Rick Connelly joins MYTEE. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... MYTEE Products Inc. announces that Rick Connelly has been hired as vice president of marketing and sales. Connelly's responsibilities will include strategies for all aspects of the company, according to MYTEE. He will be active in...

ASCR elects Horrigan as president. (Industry News & Information).(Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Timothy Horrigan of Gardner, Mass. has been elected to serve as the 51st president of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration by the organization's members. He succeeds William H. Warne of Austin, Texas, who will remain on...

EnvirOx concentrate awarded Green Seal certification. (Industry News & Information).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... EnvirOx's H2Orange2 Concentrate 117 has earned certification under Green Seal's GS-37 Environmental Standard for Industrial and Institutional Cleaners. H2Orange2 Concentrate 117 is "the first and only peroxide-based multipurpose cleaner to earn...

Giving the gift of care and concern. (To Your Success).(tips for carpet cleaners)
May 1, 2003... "The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard." William Hazlitt It's what I call the "Yeah, sure, no problem" scenario, and it plays out in thousands of homes every day. There are two players in this sad...

Residential IAQ. (Focus on Chemicals).(indoor air quality and carpet cleaning)
May 1, 2003... Indoor air quality, or IAQ, impacts our lives on a daily basis. Consider IAQ and carpet cleaning. A carpet will contribute a certain amount of pollution to the air if it is not maintained. Carpet is a catchall, and if it is not cleaned...

The power of words. (The Training Corner).(in the treatment of customers, peers and employees)
May 1, 2003... At the end of World War II, the Allied Powers sent a message to the Japanese demanding surrender. The Japanese responded with the word "mokusatsu," which translates as either "to ignore" or "to withhold comment." The Japanese meant that...

Watch for hazards, know the risks. (Notes from the Trenches).
May 1, 2003... I have been growing more and more concerned during the past couple of years with a subject, and thought that expressing it might mitigate some of the apprehension other professionals, especially newcomers to the trade, may have down the road....