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Tools to Safely Clean a Gutter from a Ladder (Post)

If you’re going to use a ladder, make sure you implement best practices by doing it correctly and following OSHA’s guidelines. In addition to maintaining three points of conta ...

Determining Gutter Cleaning Charges (Post)

How to Determine Gutter Cleaning ChargesAre you wondering how much to charge for gutter cleaning? Setting appropriate prices is key to ensuring fair compensation for you ...

Holiday Lighting Ladder Safety (Post)

Last week, a professional window cleaner tragically died after falling from a roof while working for his holiday lighting business.Each year, thousands of Americans end up in the emergency room aroun ...

Glass Gleam 3 or 4? (Post)

Glass Gleam 3 & 4Got those nasty hard water stains? Try Glass Gleam 3 or 4! A superb concentrated additive to water. Designed specifically for cleaning glass and window f ...

How Gardiner’s Modular Poles Save You Money, Time, and Energy (Post)

Unlike many water fed pole (WFP) brands, Gardiner’s poles are modular. This means that you can add lengths to your existing pole without having to invest in an entirely ...

Why Isn't GG4 Slick Like Dish Soap? (Post)

Most window cleaners entering the business learn to fan using dish soap. “This teaches you to grip hard and press hard because the surfactant gives you a ton of glide,” Alan Noah of Titan Laboratorie ...

When Should I Flush My RODI Filters (Post)

Imagine what a coffee filter looks like after it's used. That's a lot like what your RO filter looks like after you run your RODI system, due to all the dirt and other c ...

Water Fed Poles for Window Cleaning: Revolutionizing the Industry (Post)

Water Fed Poles for Window Cleaning: Revolutionizing the IndustryIntroduction: In the world of window cleaning, efficiency, safety, and effectiveness are paramount. Wate ...

PPP Loans for Sole Proprietors (Post)

If you’re a sole proprietor or contractor, you can still receive a Payment Protection Plan (PPP) forgivable loan if you apply before the June 30 deadline. For sole propr ...

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 ...

Are You Using the Right Antifreeze for Winterizing Cleaning Equipment? (Post)

When it comes to winterizing your equipment, it may be tempting to choose the cheapest antifreeze option out there, such as windshield wiper fluid. However, it’s better to choose an RV antifreeze. Th ...

Can You Use Dish Soap for Cleaning Windows? Why is Glass Gleam better? (Post)

Can You Use Dish Soap for Window Cleaning? Professional window cleaners often use dish soaps like Dawn or Joy to help their window cleaning squeegees glide. However, dish soaps are degrease ...

How to mops floors like a Pro (Post)

How to Mop Like a ProWelcome to our guide on how to mop like a pro. Whether you're a homeowner or a professional cleaner, understanding proper mopping techniques is essential for maintaining a ...

Efficient Cleaning with ProTool Microfiber Towels and Foaming Spray Cleaner (Post)

Keeping mirrors, glass doors, and interior glass spotless can be challenging, but with the right tools, the task becomes much easier. ProTool microfiber towels and Sprayway foaming spray cleaner offe ...

The benefits of a Reverse Osmosis Pure Water Cart (Post)

Benefits of a Pure Water Production Cart Using RO Membranes and Deionized ResinA Pure Water Production Cart equipped with Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes and Deionized (DI) res ...

How often should I wash my car (Post)

While this seems like a simple question, the answer is that it depends on your circumstances: How much do you drive your car? If you take your car on a long commute dai ...

How to Market your Cleaning Company this Season (Post)

Fall cleaning, just like spring cleaning, is important for keeping homes and businesses clean, sanitary, and tidy. Since colder weather is just around the corner, many residential and commercial prop ...

F9 Double Eagle - A Degreaser meant to be in your Arsenal of Cleaning Tools (Post)

Unveil the power of F9 Double Eagle DegreaserA formidable force in the cleaning arsenal of every mobile contract cleaner professional. This professional-grade degreaser does more than j ...

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 ...

The ProTool Pure Water Cart - Revolutionizing Cleaning Efficiency (Post)

The ProTool Pure Water Cart - Revolutionizing Cleaning EfficiencyIn the world of professional cleaning, efficiency and ease of use are paramount. Enter the ProTool Pure ...

How Do I Remove Those Ugly Black Stripes on Gutters? (Post)

Often referred to as “tiger stripes” or “zebra stripes” by industry members, those ugly black stains on gutters are the result of a chemical reaction between the asphalt in roof shingles and the anod ...

How to Launch a Window Cleaning Business (Post)

How to Launch a successful window cleaning businessStarting a window cleaning business can be a profitable venture for those ready to commit to hard work and consistency ...

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 ...

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 ...

Understanding Flow Loss in Hoses at Various Pressures (Post)

Understanding Flow Loss in Hoses at Various Pressures When it comes to water delivery, whether for pressure washing or simple garden watering, the dynamics of flow through hoses at dif ...

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 ...

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 ...

Guide to Gutter Cleaning (Post)

Why is Gutter Cleaning So Important? Gutters are one of the most affordable methods for protecting homes and buildings from the elements, but only if they work. Clean gutters direct water from the ro ...

How to remove stains and polish glass with Cerium Oxide (Post)

Why Does Glass Need Polishing? The glass has hard water stains, runoff, or other types of surface damage on the glass that stain removal chemicals won't remove. The glass has fine hairlines ...

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.

How to Replace DI Resin (Post)

How to Replace DI Resin in Water Purification SystemsReplacing deionization (DI) resin is a critical maintenance task to ensure the continued efficiency of your water pu ...

How to Clean Tinted Windows (Post)

How to Clean Tinted windowsTinted windows are a great feature for vehicles and buildings, offering privacy and protection from sunlight. However, like regular windows, t ...

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 ...

Choosing the Right T-Bar Squeegee: Fixed vs. Swivel (Post)

Choosing the Right T-Bar Squeegee: Fixed vs. SwivelIn professional window cleaning, having the right tools can make all the difference, and one of the most crucial choic ...

How to Remove Efflorescence and Calcium Stains (Post)

What is Efflorescence? Efflorescence is the result of excessive moisture in a brick wall. Sometimes new construction will develop efflorescence through the natural dry ...

How to Protect Plants when Soft Washing (Post)

Soft washing uses professional-grade sodium hypochlorite (bleach) to kill Gloeocapsa Magma, which is a type of algae that leaves ugle black streaks on roofs and siding, ...

Commercial Window Cleaning Tips (Post)

Commercial Window Cleaning Tips Keeping windows clean in commercial buildings is a crucial task that not only enhances the overall appearance of the facility but al ...

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California) (Page)

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California) Effective Date: Feb 1, 2026 California residents have the right to direct a business not to sell or share their personal information. We d ...

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 ...