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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 ...

10 Things Your Customers Should Know About Battery Stains (Post)

10 Things Your Customers should know about battery stainsThere’s no question that those ugly orange or white stains from battery acid are a nuisance, but did you know they are also potentially harm ...

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 ...

ProTool Chemicals (Post)

ProTool has an all new line-up of restoration products that can clean and restore any surface. ProTool has three all new products that can clean siding, stucco, metal, aluminu ...

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 ...

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 ...

RHG Ultra Valve (Post)

Why use a hard-to-turn ball, easy-to-break ball valve when you can choose the sturdy new easy-to-use Ultravalve from RHG? That's the question Nando Medina of ProWindowz in Los Angeles asked during a ...

Masks Becoming Mandatory in Some States (Post)

To mask or not to mask. That has become the question – and battle – for many here in the U.S. However, a number of states and/or cities are now making masks a legal must ...

Introducing the new Sorbo ARM (S-ARM) T Bar and Sleeve (Post)

The new Sorbo Arm (S-ARM) T Bar is the first of its kind, designed to virtually eliminate the need for time-consuming detailing. How? By incorporating a tiny “arm” on th ...

International Shipping for Cleaning Products at J. Racenstein (Post)

Yes, we ship many window cleaning supplies and other cleaning products internationally! At J. Racenstein, we are happy to introduce our new partnershipw ith FedEx Cross ...

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 ...

Water Powered Brush 32 and 39in Jet Clearing Steps (Post)

Water Powered Brush Jet ClearingThis is a step by step guide to clearing a clogged jet in the water powered brushes. Remove the Brass Fitting from the Brush Assembly It ...

How to Assemble a Gardiner Water-Fed Pole (Post)

How to Assemble Your Gardiner Water-Fed Pole Brush Assembly When you receive your Gardiner Pole, you'll also find a bag. Inside the bag you'll find the following: A Brush A Gooseneck Adapter A sm ...

WFP Height Guide (Post)

While purchasing the right water fed pole for your needs is important, with Gardiner poles, it’s not an end-all decision. That’s because Gardiner poles are modular, givi ...

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 ...

7 Significant Reasons Why You Need to Dust Your Customers' Ceilings (Post)

High ceiling dusting is a natural and profitable add-on service for building maintenance and window cleaners and it's important for your customers as well. Piles of dust and dirt on ceilings and raft ...

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 ...

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 for Transit Cleanup, Graffiti Removal (Post)

A Green Cleaner for Transportation Facilities MaintenanceGraffiti removal and cleanup of busses, subways, bus stops, and railway stations is an expensive and time consumi ...

JRC Training Team Helps Students Reach New Heights (Post)

During one of our water fed pole safety training classes, the JRC team was brought in to clean the 89-foot-high glass at an Illinois stadium.With no anchors above, it was unsafe to access the glass b ...

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 ...

Is the RO Still Working? (Post)

How do I know if my RO is any good?You can test for that.With the H2Pro, it's very simple because you divert the RO water to the RO output and you can test the water right there.On some systems, howe ...

Clearing the Pressure Jet in the Solar brush Water Motor (Post)

Clearing the Power Jet of an obstruction on a rotary Solar Brush To get to the Nozzle Remove the connection to the pressure hose and wand.Then using a wrench remove the bras ...

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 ...

Bio Solv used in Plant Facility Maintenance (Post)

Green Cleaner for Maintenance, Repair & OperationsKeeping floors, equipment and general surroundings in a factory clean can be a tough job, particularly if you’re dealing ...

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 Use a Foam Cannon When Washing Your Car (Post)

The Foam Cannon is designed to help create more bubbles when spraying down your car with a professional soap, like Wash Up or Shine Up. The surfactants used in carwash s ...

Bio Solv for Composites Manufacturing Cleanup (Post)

Green Cleaner for Composites Manufacturing CleanupKeeping equipment, tools, rollers, molds and general surroundings in a composites manufacturing plant clean can be a tough jo ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Study Examines How To Build Customer Trust in the Midst of Covid-19 (Post)

“Trust” is the current buzzword for marketing experts in a post Covid-19 economy. That’s because in study after study, marketing researchers have determined that right now, consumers want to feel lik ...

Bio Solv for Surface Prep, Paint Cleanup (Post)

Surface Preparation as well as a Powerful, Green Paint RemoverWhether you’re cleaning paint guns, brushes, rollers or lines at the end of the day or preparing a surface for a ...

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 ...

Which is better: an automatic carwash or washing your car at home? (Post)

Washing your car is important to keep it looking great, extending its life, and sustaining its resale value. While the easiest method may seem like simply running it thr ...

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 ...

Limited Quantities of Unger's Black Series Available (Post)

J. Racenstein is now carrying a limited quantity of the new Unger Limited Edition Black Series squeegees, mops, and rubbers. .Each product in the Black Series window-c ...

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 ...