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Meet the New Moerman Drywalker Flex (Post)

The new Moerman DryWalker Flex Bucket on a Belt (BOAB) offers modular flexibility, letting you carry up to four squeegees at a time -- more than any other on the market ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to Get More Online Reviews (Post)

A new study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that customers of service industries — including window cleaning, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning — listed their top 3 rea ...

How to Wash Microfiber Towels (Post)

How to Properly Wash Microfiber Towels Microfiber towels have gained popularity for their exceptional cleaning power, but to maintain their effectiveness and longev ...

Understanding the 3 Types of Masks for Covid-19 Protection (Post)

As the CDC learns more about COVID-19, one of the big discoveries has been that a significant portion of individuals may care the virus without having any symptoms (i.

How to Winterize your RODI EQuipment (Post)

How to Winterize Your RODI EquipmentReverse Osmosis (RO) systems are too important of an investment to ignore during cold temperatures. If you let them freeze, your fittings may crack or leak, or t ...

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 ...

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 ...

F9 Double Eagle vs Goundskeeper (Post)

Front 9 (F9) products offers 4 high-performance restoration products that are designed to remove stains and restore hard surfaces. While F9 Efflo is for removing Efflorescence from building and F9 Ba ...

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 ...

Meet the ProTool HydroPanel – The Ultimate All-in-One RO/DI Pure Water System (Post)

ProTool HydroPanel — All-in-One RO/DI System for Pure Water on DemandFor exterior cleaning professionals who demand reliability, power, and simplicity, the ProTool HydroPanel delivers it all — straig ...

Why Does Exterior Wood Need to be Sealed? (Post)

All wood will deteriorate over time if left unprotected from the elements. Some woods decay faster than others, but ultimately, the elements are not good for any type of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Staying Safe While Cleaning and Restoring Wood Decks and Fences (Post)

Just like any exterior cleaning job, wood cleaning and restoration comes with its own risks, and safety precautions need to be taken. Here are some of the main things to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to Clean an Extra Dirty Roof (Post)

The most common problem that shingle roofs face are the black streaks caused by Gloeocapsa Magma, a type of algae that feeds on the limestone aggregate from roofs and ca ...

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 ...

How to Choose a Soft Wash System (Post)

Soft washing is the process of using the correct cleaning chemicals to kill organic matter like Gloesocapsa Magma algae (the black streaks on roofs), moss, mold, and lic ...

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 Chem ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 1 ...

Creating a High-Rise Window Cleaning Safety Plan (Post)

Creating a high-rise window cleaning safety planIn the high-rise window cleaning industry, safety is paramount. Given the risks of working at great heights, it is vital ...

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, bric ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...