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When to change my filters? (Post)

Use this sign up form for email reminders on your RODI systemIt will pop up within 30 secondsThere are 3 filters on a RODI system: a carbon, reverse osmosis (RO) and a DI filter. These all need to be

When Should Gutters be Cleaned? (Post)

Fall is one of the most popular times to clean gutters as they can become more clogged due to leaves, etc.Fall and spring generally are the times of year when gutters become the most clogged due leave

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 co

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, c

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 so

How to Clean and Protect Your Property During Covid-19 Outbreak (Post)

The following is a condensed set of cleaning recommendations from the CDC website.Clean frequently touched surfaces (e.g., tables, doorknobs, light switches, toilets, faucets, etc.) at least once or t

Carbon vs SS Blades (Post)

Which Scraper Blade Should I Use When? Not all scraping jobs are the same, and neither are all scrapers. Here’s how to know what to use when:The .15mm stainless steel is the original Triumph blade, wh

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 sometimes

The Perfect Polishing Kit for Cleaning Glass, Vehicles, and Other Surfaces (Post)

Polishing and/or removing light surface scratches on glass, auto paint, polished stones, headlamps, and so on is done using cerium oxide slurry. Hand polishing can only d

Helping Your Customers Adapt to the New Normal (Post)

Here in Arkansas, my state has pretty much completely opened back up -- with new restrictions of course. Last week, I took my teenage daughter to her pediatrician’s office to get some past-due bloodwo

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 th

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 roo

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 the

How Reverse Osmosis (RO) Works for Window Cleaning (Post)

Reverse osmosis, or RO, is one method that’s used to purify water when cleaning windows with a water fed pole (WFP). But how does it actually do that? To understand reve

Working with Sodium Hypochlorite (Post)

The Scoop on Bleach Sodium Hypochlorite is commonly known as Bleach. It comes in varying strengths. But the two most common are store bought, at 6%, and industrial strength, at 12.5%. The strength com

How To Use Optical Gel to Keep Birds Away (Post)

THE EASIEST BIO-TECH SOLUTION YOU'LL EVER INSTALL.It's natural and safe for us, and yes...even for the birds. But they HATE IT!Unmatched Performance When Combined in Three Key Areas1. INVISIBLE · Bird

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 he

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 contac

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 brass

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 around

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 c

Why You Shouldn’t Wear a Mask with a Valve for Covid 19 (Post)

As we went over in our post on the different types of masks, the CDC recommends people wear masks, not as much for their own protection, but for the protection of others.

Get Ready for the Stuff of Life (Post)

As a business owner, and especially as an owner/operator, it’s so important to have coverage that will take care of your family if something happens and you cannot work.A few days before Thanksgiving,

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 ye

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 sma

Patrick Clark: Never, Never, Never, give Up! - Part 1 (Post)

Patrick (Pat) Clark is a well-known name in the soft washing industry, and for good reason. Pat’s multi-million dollar company, Precision ProWash, has several locations located across the East Coast.

Which Hand Sanitizers are Best for my Employees? (Post)

With the continuing spread of COVID-19, the CDC has continually said that one of the best ways to reduce the spread and reduce your risk of getting sick is by washing you

A Pressure Washer's Guide to Adding Water Fed Pole Cleaning (Post)

If you own a pressure washing or soft washing business, you’ve probably already experienced your customers asking "can you clean my windows too?” For years, pressure washing and window cleaning

Skid Truck Bed Attachment Using Wellnuts or Captive Nuts: A Comprehensive Guide (Post)

Skid Truck Bed Attachment Using Wellnuts or Captive Nuts: A Comprehensive GuideWhen securing a skid to a truck bed, using wellnuts or captive nuts ensures a robust and re

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

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 types of molecules

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

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 degreasers made up

ProTool Restore All Before and After Cleaning Performance (Post)

ProTool Restore All Before and After Cleaning PerformanceProTool Restore All offers great versatility and can be used on a variety of materials, including concrete, brick

Choosing a Water Fed Pole Brush (Post)

Water fed pole systems utilizes brushes to scrub the windows and get them clean. Brushes come in a variety of styles and materials, which makes choosing the right one kin

Solar Panel Brushes Save Time On Big Cleaning Jobs (Post)

While smaller solar panels like you'll find on homes and some commercial buildings can be easily cleaned using the same waterfed pole equipment you already own for window

Electrostatic Backpack Sprayer Overview (Post)

ELECTROSTATIC BACKPACK SPRAYEROverview and How-to on the Electrostatic Backpack Sprayer.Electrostatic Charging of the Spraying FluidOffers 5 times the efficiency of standard sprayersUse 50% less Chemi

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 Gutter

Estate Window Cleaning Skid (Post)

ProTool Window, Softwash and Pressure Washing SkidEstate Window Cleaning CompanyChange the Carbon Filter every 3 months of regular useChange the DI Filter Resin when the TDS meter reads above 10

Safely Move to Another Surface from a Ladder (Post)

When using a ladder in order to get onto a roof, the ladder needs to extend 3 feet above the roofline.Safe-T ladder extensions fit on any extension ladder, easily locks in plac