321 results for 'wai'

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 the

How To Use Optical Gel to Keep Birds Away (Post)

THE EASIEST BIO-TECH SOLUTION YOU'LL EVER INSTALL.It's natural and safe for us, and yes...even for the birds. But they HATE IT!Unmatched Performance When Combined in Three Key Areas1. INVISIBLE · Bird

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

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 pandemi

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 ov

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

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

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 Efficiently Use Clean and Shine for Sanitizing Windows (Post)

Your goal in the current COVID-19 world is to protect both your customers and your staff. Using the affordable and efficient Clean and Shine in your window cleaning mix can help add protection and pea

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 can

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 th

How to Wash and Dry Microfiber Towels (Post)

How to wash and dry microfiber towelsMicrofiber towels are a staple for many window cleaners. However, they should not be washed the same way you typically do laundry.Wash and dry separately. Microfib

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

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 propri

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

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

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, howev

JRC Training Helps Contractor Land First Commercial Job (Post)

Ed, who has owned a Maryland-based janitorial business for over 30 years, wanted to find a way to differentiate his commercial cleaning company, so he decided to attend one of our two-day exterior cle

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 building

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 stru

Why You Shouldn’t Wear a Mask with a Valve for Covid 19 (Post)

As we went over in our post on the different types of masks, the CDC recommends people wear masks, not as much for their own protection, but for the protection of others.

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

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 rafte

JRC Training Team Helps Students Reach New Heights (Post)

During one of our water fed pole safety training classes, the JRC team was brought in to clean the 89-foot-high glass at an Illinois stadium.With no anchors above, it was unsafe to access the glass by

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 Chemicals Remove Stains (Post)

Whether pressure washing, soft washing, or window cleaning, you’re going to run across stains that require the right cleaning chemicals for the job. In general, there are

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 i

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 sometimes

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 bloodwo

Why Stores Need Exterior Windows Sanitized in a Post Covid-19 Economy (Post)

As retail stores begin to reopen, many are putting limits on how many customers can be in a store at one time. Some larger chains, like grocery stores, have dedicated s

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 "puri

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 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 lich

How Using a News App can help your Cleaning Business (Post)

Right after the first case of Covid-19 here in my state of Arkansas, I downloaded an app called “News Break.” (I’m sure there are others.) Although the push notifications can get to be a bit much, it

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

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.

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

Window Washing Tools - Beautiful Results with a little Learning (Post)

The Importance of the Right Window Cleaning EquipmentWindow cleaning presents unique challenges in terms of height, access, and stubborn stains. In this article, we introduce a variety of window

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 anodi

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