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10 Things Your Customers Should Know About Battery Stains (Post)

10 Things Your Customers should know about battery stainsThere’s no question that those ugly orange or white stains from battery acid are a nuisance, but did you know they are also potentially harmf

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. Payment

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 pr

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 showe

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 off

Study Examines How To Build Customer Trust in the Midst of Covid-19 (Post)

“Trust” is the current buzzword for marketing experts in a post Covid-19 economy. That’s because in study after study, marketing researchers have determined that right now, consumers want to feel like

How To Avoid Crushing your Hose Reel (Post)

There is no such thing as an uncrushable hose reel. While some hose reel drums are stronger than others, no hose reel drum is able to withstand the immense crushing power of a pressurized hose.Pressur

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 mil

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 in

JRC University: Building Confidence and Connections (Post)

“No matter how many YouTube videos I watched or Facebook groups I joined, I never felt like I had truly invested in my business. Once I had completed the JRC Univer

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

How to Remove Grease Stains from Concrete (Post)

Grease and oil are made from organic materials. Therefore, on the pH scale, you need an alkaline (base) to remove these stains because bases break down organic material.

The History of Window Cleaning (Post)

Preparing for his upcoming window cleaning presentation for the PWNA National Convention, Doug Apt reached out to me. “Do you have anything you’ve written on window cleaning history?”I thought about i

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 Respond to Negative Online Reviews (Post)

You’ve worked hard using the tips in How to Get More Online Reviews to build your online reviews and it’s going great! Then a disgruntled customer — or worse, a fake one — leaves you that 1 or 2-star

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

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,

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

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

Summary of OSHA's Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (Post)

This is a summary of OSHA’s Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. The full document can be found on the www.osha.gov website. Note that these are just guidelines and are not required by law.

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 go

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 thr

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 prope

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

Do I need a sediment filter for my RODI window cleaning system? (Post)

With a three-phase filtration system, water goes from the tap to a carbon filter, then a reverse osmosis filter, then to a DI filter.There's a new trend being marketed wi

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 for

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 Bar

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

Choosing the Right RODI System (Post)

While the initial cost of a DI tank is quite a bit less than an RODI system, because DI resin is expensive, an RODI tank may quickly pay off in the long run. An RODI sys

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

Carlos Gonzalez of EBC: The Life,the Legend, the Legacy - Part 4 - Wash On! (Post)

Editor’s Note: Since starting this series on Carlos Gonzales of EnviroBio Cleaner (EBC), he has received private messages from people around the globe who’ve been encouraged by his story. That was par

DI vs RODI: Which one do I Need? (Post)

DI versus RODI: Which Do I Need?While the initial cost of a DI tank is less than an RODI system, DI resin is expensive. For most professional window cleaners,  an RODI setup pays off in

How to find the Tin Side of Float Glass and Why it Matters (Post)

Most window glass is made using the float process. Float glass is an exceptionally smooth, clear glass that is used in most windows, as well as the basis for other types of glass, such as tinted, temp

Choosing the Right Window Cleaning Gloves for Winter (Post)

Winter is coming.As window cleaners begin to get prepared for the colder months, the orders for gloves are beginning to role in.There are really two primary things to keep in mind when selecting winte

Clean Everything... Cleaning Sells... (Post)

Clean Everything… Cleaning Sells…Guest Post by: Gary Ashton RE/MAXEveryone has heard it said: “Presentation is everything.” That’s the philosophy that drives manufacturers to s

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 reas

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. The an

Overview of Scrubbers and Polishing Pads (Post)

Overview of Scrubbers and Polishing PadsA effective cleaning programme involves more than just having the appropriate equipment. Another critical choice is the scrubbers

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 60 year

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.