162 results for 'been'

Purple Magic Works Wonders on Never-Been-Cleaned Alucobond Panels (Post)

Christian Militello of Militello Painting and Power Washing recently took on his first project that involved cleaning Alucobond panels for a restaurant at a local shopping mall. “The restaurant is at ...

Turning COVID-19 Cancellations into Work - Part 3 (Post)

The Ultimate COVID-19 Pivot We’ve not only been talking to those who have managed to stay busy and/or turn their cancellation calls into work, but we’ve also been searching fo ...

JRC Club Sign Up (Post)

Spend more to save more. With JRC Club, the more you spend, the higher your discount level. Please fill out the form below to be added to our discounted price level list. You will get a notification ...

Do I need a sediment filter for my RODI window cleaning system? (Post)

With a three-phase filtration system, water goes from the tap to a carbon filter, then a reverse osmosis filter, then to a DI filter.There's a new trend being marketed w ...

Whats on YOUR Wish List This Christmas? (Post)

With Christmas less than a month away, I’ve been thinking about I would like for the holidays this year. So far, all I’ve come up with is a cheap waterproof speaker so I can properly sing in the show ...

So, How's Your Year Going? (Post)

Covid 19. Businesses closing their doors. Mandatory shutdowns. Toilet paper shortages. Masks – or no masks. Rising unemployment. Tanking economy. Stimulus checks. Paymen ...

Understanding New Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (Post)

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many in the industry have utilized the government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 in order to keep their compan ...

Re-open Road Map (Post)

Many states have begun to re-open the economy after the White House’s guidelines have been published. Not every state have had as strict of regulations as other, so this is an ...

Opening Up America: Presidential Guidelines (Post)

Official White House guidelines have been announced on how to open up the economy. They direct state and local governments on how to reopen the economies and get people back to work.Here’s a snapshot ...

Turning COVID-19 into Work - Part 2 (Post)

COVID-19 is causing cancellations left and right. We’ve been talking to those who have managed to stay busy and/or turn their cancellation calls into work.If you didn’t catch ...

Snapshots of the Past 26 Years: My Top 10 Industry Changes (Post)

This past Friday was a big one for me. I not only hit the half-century mark, I also am at a point where I’ve written for the cleaning industry for more than half my life.The year was 1994. I was 24 y ...

COVID-19 and its Impact on Our Industry: What You Should Know (Post)

As businesses, I think we are all concerned about how this is going to affect us. The fact is, we just don’t know. No one does.What I do know is that J. Racenstein has been leading the industry for o ...

Carlos Gonzalez of EBC: The Life,the Legend, the Legacy - Part 3 (Post)

Editor’s Note: Over the past decade, Carlos Gonzales has become a household name for many in the exterior cleaning industry. Known for his strong work ethic, his positive affirmations, and his abilit ...

5 Tips about Birds for Window and Building Cleaners (Post)

New Jersey window cleaners are under investigation for disturbing a nest of endangered peregrine falcons.On June 16, window cleaners in Jersey City, NJ, were caught on camera spraying young peregrine ...

Turning COVID-19 Cancellations into Work - Part 1 (Post)

COVID-19 is shaking the world.But you already knew that. Not only is the Coronavirus shutting down schools, gyms, public places, etc., but it is also closing down offices and businesses. This pandem ...

Evaluating Gardiner Water Fed Poles (Post)

Evaluating Gardiner's Water Fed Poles: A Comprehensive Guide When it comes to professional window cleaning, the tools you choose can significantly impact the efficiency and effectivene ...

Business Owner or Entrepreneur: Which One Are You? (Post)

Banner entrepreneur concept with business vector iconsOver the weekend, I read an article from Business News Daily that argued that just because you are a business owner doesn’t mean you are necessar ...

The Gift of Second Chances (Post)

"Would you hire a convicted felon?"This question was recently brought up in the Power Washing, Soft Washing & Window Cleaning Worldwide Facebook group, in a post that got a over 115 responses. T ...

How J. Racenstein Makes International Shipping for Cleaning Companies Easy (Post)

J. Racenstein has been serving window cleaning and other cleaning customers for over 110 years, allowing us to offer many items you cannot find elsewhere. Now we’re happ ...

J Racenstein University: Two Thumbs Up (Post)

Why Should You attend J. Racenstein University? Just ask our attendees:“J. Racenstein is a wonderful resource for reliable products and people who only want to see you succeed. Whether you’re ju ...

The History of Window Cleaning (Post)

Preparing for his upcoming window cleaning presentation for the PWNA National Convention, Doug Apt reached out to me. “Do you have anything you’ve written on window cleaning history?”I thought about ...

Critical Infrastructure Guidelines for Covid-19 (Post)

Critical Infrastructure GuidanceFederal and many state and local governments have been imposing numerous restrictions. These restrict people to their homes except for cr ...

Portable SoftWash Unit (Post)

The ProTool Clever SoftWash Sprayer is portable... “I love that the Clever can easily be placed in the back of my employees’ larger cars,” said Tim Carver of Fish Window ...

Bio-Solv to the Rescue (Post)

Lance Golden of Golden Touch Carpet & Window Cleaning LLC was recently cleaning a commercial client’s windows when his customer approached him with a problem that ...

Watch for Re-Closings as Well as Reopenings (Post)

As the economy continues to reopen, watch for specific updates not only about reopenings, but also temporary re-closings. For example, I just a news article that in Nort ...

What Business Resources Are Available for Window Cleaners and Pressure Washing Businesses? (Post)

Running a cleaning business is about more than just cleaning. That's why we've put together a list of business-related resources to help you in your day-to-day operation ...

Patrick Clark: Never, Never, Never Give Up Part 2 (Post)

NOTE: If you have not yet read part 1 of Pat’s incredible story, I suggest you go here and read it first. (You’ll be glad you did!) As we left off in part one, Pat and Shielagh Clark were ready to th ...

Carlos Gonzalez of EBC: The Life,the Legend, the Legacy (Post)

Over the past decade, Carlos Gonzales has become a household name for many in the exterior cleaning industry. Known for his strong work ethic, his positive affirmations, and his ability to stay above ...

What are Level 1, 2 and 3 Hard Water Stains? (Post)

Hard water staining on glass is a common issue that affects many households and buildings, particularly in areas with high mineral content in the water supply. These stains can range fro ...

Troubleshooting Your RODI System (Post)

Why am I not getting enough water out of the RO system?What is the water pressure coming in? If it's not at least 60, you're not likely to get enough flow through the RO membrane. If it's below 60 or ...

The New Gardiner Trad Pole: Strong, Light, and Good Looking Too! (Post)

Gardiner Poles are the strongest, lightest poles in the world. The new 14-foot Gardiner Trad Pole is no exception, and it’s a perfect entry-level pole. But don’t just ta ...

Understanding the 3 Types of Masks for Covid-19 Protection (Post)

As the CDC learns more about COVID-19, one of the big discoveries has been that a significant portion of individuals may care the virus without having any symptoms (i.

What You Can Do about Fake Negative Online Reviews (Post)

Sometimes negative reviews are legitimate and, unfortunately, sometimes they are just made up. It’s not unheard of for disgruntled employees or competitors to post negative reviews under fake names i ...

Who Wants to be a Millionaire (Post)

I recently attended the 2019 PWNA National Convention, where I was reminded that are some extremely successful companies in this industry that are grossing in the millions each year. Again, that’s mi ...

Why Gutter Cleaning is Important (Post)

“Out of sight, out of mind” is generally not a good idea to apply to a home’s gutters. Just because they can’t be seen doesn’t mean they don’t have to get maintained! Why Gutte ...

F9 Double Eagle vs Goundskeeper (Post)

Front 9 (F9) products offers 4 high-performance restoration products that are designed to remove stains and restore hard surfaces. While F9 Efflo is for removing Efflorescence from building and F9 Ba ...

Carlos Gonzalez of EBC: The Life,the Legend, the Legacy - Part 4 - Wash On! (Post)

Editor’s Note: Since starting this series on Carlos Gonzales of EnviroBio Cleaner (EBC), he has received private messages from people around the globe who’ve been encouraged by his story. That was pa ...

Troubleshooting the Solar Rotary Brush (Post)

Rotary Brush TroubleshootingMaintenance/Repair Instructions If Brush Does NOT SpinThis can be performed in the field1. Unscrew with appropriate wrench (size 19) the rod ...

Water Fed Pole Buying Guide (Post)

Water Fed Poles (WFPs) come in different lengths, quality, and price ranges. Cheaper models are usually made from less expensive material, such as aluminum or fiber ...

About Us (Page)

About J Racenstein: At J. Racenstein, we’ve spent more than a century equipping professional cleaners and service professionals with the industry’s most trusted tools, systems, and techn ...