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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 ...

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 Efficient, Affordable ProTool Wash Sprayer Designed with Homeowners in Mind (Post)

For those jobs – like washing your car or the exterior of your house, deck, fence, etc. – where a hose sprayer just doesn’t provide enough oomph – the ProTool wash spra ...

What do I need to clean solar panels? (Post)

What Type of Water Is Best for Cleaning Solar Panels? Solar panel manufacturers often claim that rainwater is enough to keep them clean. However, that’s like saying ...

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 yo ...

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 ...

Evaluating Gardiner Water Fed Poles (Post)

Evaluating Gardiner's Water Fed Poles: A Comprehensive Guide When it comes to professional window cleaning, the tools you choose can significantly impact the efficiency and effectivene ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can I use dish soap to wash my car? (Post)

One of the most popular soap options that people turn to for washing cars is dish soap. It’s also one of the biggest no-nos. Dish soap contains ingredients that work rea ...

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 bloodw ...

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 ...

How to Wash Your Car at Home (Post)

Step 1:  Pre-Rinse with the ProTool Wash Sprayer Pre-rinsing allows the water to soften dirt and other contaminants. When you pre-rinse, start from the top&nb ...

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 Is the Right Way to Clean and Restore Wood Decks and Fences? (Post)

What's the Difference between Wood Cleaning and Wood Restoration?When talking with your customer, you need to find out what they are really wanting. Do they just want th ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

How Do I Clean Windows with a Water Fed Pole? (Post)

Using a water fed pole (WFP) has many benefits compare to using traditional window cleaning tools like a washer sleeve and squeegee, but it does take a little time and p ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Carlos Gonzalez of EBC: The Life,the Legend, the Legacy (Post)

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 ability to stay above ...

How to Remove Rust and Battery Stains (Post)

Understanding the Different Types of “Rust”Rust comes in a variety of forms – iron oxide, iron hydroxide, and green rust, to name a few. It can also form on a variety of ...

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 ...

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 Launch a Window Cleaning Business (Post)

How to Launch a successful window cleaning businessStarting a window cleaning business can be a profitable venture for those ready to commit to hard work and consistency ...

The Deck Restoration Plus Product Line: Cleaners, Sealers, Brighteners, and More Designed by the Wizard of Wood! (Post)

Everett Abrams is known as the “Wizard of Wood” by his wood restoration customers for the amazing results his company, Deck Restoration Plus, achieves with their wood structures. He's also well-known ...

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 ...

ProTool Warranty (Page)

ProTool Warranty Program Best-in-Industry Lifetime Protection for the Gear You Rely On At ProTool, we build equipment to work hard, last long, and make you money in the field. Our warranty program ...

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 ...