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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 ...

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 ...

Ladder or Water Fed Pole: That's NOT the Question (Post)

Ladder or Water Fed Pole: That's NOT the Question  When it comes to cleaning windows with power lines nearby, the question really isn’t ladder or water fed pole. The real question should be “I ...

Assemble the ProTool Flat Pack Cart (Post)

This Article will walk you through the assembly of the ProTool Cart These are the Items that are included in the boxTake them out of the box and set them out to be able to ...

Removing Stains from Concrete (Post)

How to Remove Stains from concreteConcrete is known for its durability and versatility, often used for driveways, patios, and outdoor spaces. However, with time, these s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SoftWash Business, Sales and Start-up (Post)

Busines, Sales and StartupThis class will focus on the business side of SoftWashing Services. It will help anyone getting into the SoftWash world with tips from real world experience. It will help gu ...

Why is Gutter Cleaning So Important? (Post)

Clean gutters are one of the most affordable ways of protection your home from significant damage cause by the elements.Gutters are one of the most affordable methods for protecting homes and buildin ...

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 ...

Protect Windows with ProTool 3 Star Barrier (Post)

Looking for an invisible molecular barrier that protects against scratching? Try ProTool 3 Star Barrier!This product will protect your windows from hard water stains, masonry run-off, atmospheric pol ...

Scraping Tips (Post)

SCRAPING HOW TO GUIDEScraping TipsAlways scrape on wet glass, preferably using window cleaning soap for better glide.Scrape in one direction, always keeping your sraping strokes parralel to each othe ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Removing Hard Water Stains with Diamond Magic (Post)

Creams and pastes are mildly aggressive. While they do not typically scratch the surface, it can happen, so use caution.Diamond Magic is a creme compounded with special formulation and real diamond d ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 sometime ...

Why TDS Testing of Water is Important for Window Cleaning (Post)

Why TDS Testing of Water is Important for Window CleaningAchieving spotless windows requires more than just basic tools like a squeegee and water. The quality of the wat ...

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 ...

A Complete Guide to Glass Suction Cups for Window Cleaning (Post)

A Complete Guide to Glass Suction Cups for Window CleaningGlass suction cups are an essential tool for window cleaning professionals. They provide a secure grip on glass ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 bla ...

What Mix Should I Use for Soft Washing? (Post)

While soft washing relies on the use of a chemical (usually sodium hypochlorite, a.k.a. bleach), a surfactant, and a gentle spray of water to kill organic growth on surf ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Protool Sprayer a Convenient Versatile Solution (Post)

For jobs where trigger sprayers or pump-up sprayers simply aren’t enough, the ProTool Power Sprayer is a versatile, lightweight, easy-to-use sprayer that is the perfect option for a number of applica ...

The ProTool Clever: A Compact, Convenient, Powerful Soft Washing System (Post)

Whether you are just getting into soft washing, or wanting to upgrade from pressure washing, the Pro Tool Clever is an amazingly smart and powerful soft washing system i ...

8 Steps to Creating New Year's Goals that Stick (Post)

“Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.”– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m one of those people — like many — who start of ...

Free Ladder Safety Resources (Post)

March is National Ladder Safety Month, and at J. Racenstein,we want to help promote the importance of staying safe on those ladders throughout the month. For this blog, we are going to look at some f ...

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