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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 Disinfectant Micron Size Affects Your Sanitizing Processes (Post)

Interior and exterior sanitizing is a natural and necessary new add-on service for many in the window cleaning and pressure washing industry. The equipment and supplies ...

Cleaning Vinyl Windows with Microfiber (Post)

Cleaning Vinyl Windows with MicrofiberIntroductionVinyl windows are a popular choice for homeowners due to their durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance requi ...

Essential Window Cleaning Equipment for Professionals (Post)

Essential Window Cleaning Equipment for ProfessionalsIn professional window cleaning, having the right equipment is key to achieving efficient, high-quality results. Whe ...

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 ...

Why Do Solar Panels Need Cleaning? (Post)

No matter where you live in the U.S., the solar panel industry is booming, and government plans for promoting renewable, cleaner energy sources only indicate that it's g ...

Why You Need Pure Water for Water Fed Pole Cleaning (Post)

Water is a universal solvent, meaning it can dissolve and absorb molecules from a wide variety of sources. The amount of these dissolved inorganic and organic particles ...

How To Remove Hard Water Stains from Windows (Post)

What Causes Hard Water?All water contains minerals of some sort, which is what defines “hard water.” The higher the mineral content, the harder the water. Some areas, like those where water travels t ...

How to Select the Best Sanitizing Sprayer for Your Needs (Post)

Since the onset of Covid 19, cleaning companies have become increasingly aware of the benefits of providing interior and exterior sanitizing services. It’s an affordable ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to Safely Clean Cedar Shake Roofs and Siding (Post)

Why do Cedar Shake Roofs and Siding Need Cleaning? Cedar and redwood shake roofs and siding, when properly maintained, have an expected material lifespan of 40 to 6 ...

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 ki ...

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 ...