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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 ...

What is Soft Washing (Post)

When pressure washers first began gaining popularity in the 1990s, the idea was to up that pressure stream to blast away dirt and grime from houses, roofs, and other str ...

What Mix Should I Use for Soft Washing? (Post)

While soft washing relies on the use of a chemical (usually sodium hypochlorite, a.k.a. bleach), a surfactant, and a gentle spray of water to kill organic growth on surf ...

What is Fabricating Debris on Glass? (Post)

To understand fabricating debris, you need to understand how why and how tempered glass is made. What Is Tempered Glass Tempered is designed with safety in mind, as it’s up to five times stronger t ...

What do I need to clean solar panels? (Post)

What Type of Water Is Best for Cleaning Solar Panels? Solar panel manufacturers often claim that rainwater is enough to keep them clean. However, that’s like saying ...

What's the Difference Between Carbon Fiber and Hybrid Poles? (Post)

What's the Difference between Carbon Fiber and Hybrid Water Fed Poles? There are four important differences between a Hybrid and a Carbon Fiber water fed pole.Flex. As you'll see in the video, ...

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 ...

What Is the Right Way to Clean and Restore Wood Decks and Fences? (Post)

What's the Difference between Wood Cleaning and Wood Restoration?When talking with your customer, you need to find out what they are really wanting. Do they just want th ...

What you need to Know about Sap in the wood planks, Wizard of Wood (Post)

Wizard of Wood describes what Sap in the Pine or Conifer wood planks means to your deck. Click for video ...

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 ...

What Chemicals Do I Need for Soft Washing? (Post)

When professionals think of soft washing roofs and siding, the top cleaning chemical used is a professional-grade 12.5% sodium hypochlorite, or bleach, mixed with water.

What is the Flow in Gallons per Minute of various components in a Spraying Setup? (Post)

Softwash Spraying Chemical Flow Testing Common ComponentsWe tested the flow coming from a Comet P36 Pump with a gas Honda motor.The Pump was flowing 8.6 GPM, gallons per ...

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 ...

What soaps should I use for washing my car? (Post)

When it comes to washing your car or truck, you want to use soaps that are designed with vehicles in mind. Other household cleaners, including dishsoap, can leave residu ...

What Tank do I need for a DIY RODI kit? (Post)

A tank based system provides much better water flow than a traditional RODI cart. But choosing a tank isn't easy. There are a few decisions to make when choosing a tank.1) SizeThe size of the tank de ...

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 ...

What Electrical items do I need for my DIY Kit? (Post)

Producing over 3 gpm and 90 psi delivered to the brush, the J. Racenstein DIY RODI tank system puts out more water production and flow than any RODI system on the market! It gives you around FOUR TIM ...

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 ...

How Does a Surfactant Help with Soft Washing? (Post)

What is a Surfactant? The word “surfactant” stands for “surface acting agent.” But what does this mean?  Surface tension is what makes molecules cling together while rejecting other ty ...

How To Avoid Crushing your Hose Reel (Post)

There is no such thing as an uncrushable hose reel. While some hose reel drums are stronger than others, no hose reel drum is able to withstand the immense crushing power of a pressurized hose.Pressu ...

8 Steps to Creating New Year's Goals that Stick (Post)

“Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.”– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m one of those people — like many — who start of ...

Clean Everything... Cleaning Sells... (Post)

Clean Everything… Cleaning Sells…Guest Post by: Gary Ashton RE/MAXEveryone has heard it said: “Presentation is everything.” That’s the philosophy that drives manufacturers to ...

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 ...

How Do I Clean Windows with a Water Fed Pole? (Post)

Using a water fed pole (WFP) has many benefits compare to using traditional window cleaning tools like a washer sleeve and squeegee, but it does take a little time and p ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to Wash and Dry Microfiber Towels (Post)

How to wash and dry microfiber towelsMicrofiber towels are a staple for many window cleaners. However, they should not be washed the same way you typically do laundry.Wash and dry separately. Microfi ...

Choosing the Right Sleeve (Post)

The window-cleaning sleeve may be more important than you realize. A good agitation from your sleeve is what actually cleans off the dirt and pollutants, then the squeegee removes the remaining water ...

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 ...

How Does a Water Fed Pole System Work for Window Cleaning (Post)

Water fed window cleaning uses purified water to clean windows up to 90 feet high safely from the ground. "Purified water" refers to water that has been cleaned, or "pur ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweatshirts and Projections: It's That Time of Year (Post)

by Charity WilderAhh.... Autum in Indiana. Time to throw on a sweatshirt, fix a nice warm cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy the changing of the leaves. Except if you are a ...

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 ...

Cleaning Chemicals and Cold Weather (Post)

What If My Chemicals Freeze?Many SDS sheets warn not to let your cleaning chemicals freeze. But what if they do? Are they still ok to use? It’s going to depend on the product and you should contact t ...

How to Respond to Negative Online Reviews (Post)

You’ve worked hard using the tips in How to Get More Online Reviews to build your online reviews and it’s going great! Then a disgruntled customer — or worse, a fake one — leaves you that 1 or 2-star ...

Renewed Openings Create New Cleaning Opportunities (Post)

As the economy continues to reopen, pay attention to what types of businesses are set to reopen when, and what revisions they have to make. Then think of how you can h ...

Is it Efflorescence or Something Else? (Post)

Efflorescence is a white, chalky deposit that is caused by excessive moisture in a masonry wall. With new construction, efflorescence sometimes develops what’s sometime ...

ProTool Warranty (Page)

ProTool Warranty Program Best-in-Industry Lifetime Protection for the Gear You Rely On At ProTool, we build equipment to work hard, last long, and make you money in the field. Our warranty program ...