The Enforcer
By Larry Galler Recently, I met a long-time friend for lunch. He is the owner of a local, successful, 12-year-old company in a service-related industry....
Liquids Versus Powders
By Tom Forsythe The three primary building blocks of cleaning formulations are solvents, surfactants, and builders (acidic or alkaline). All solvents are in liquid form...
Fighting the Issue of Wicked Wicking
by Jim Smith How often is a spot removed with cleaning only to reappear upon drying? Many cleaners would say it is their number one...
How Long Do Cleaning Products Last?
Many food items now have what are called product dates on them. These dates indicate that the product is "best if used by" or should...
Profits, Goals and Revenue Streams
What's a revenue stream? Water damage, mold remediation, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, fire restoration, contents cleaning, roofing, reconstruction and any other major source of revenue....
The Importance of a Safe Marble Cleaner
Most people would consider marble the most beautiful stone you can add to any room in a home or office. However, many people see marble...
Self-Cleaning Carpet
by Bill Griffin The first time I heard the term self-cleaning was in 1995 at an Indoor Air Quality symposium in Seattle. One of the...
Don’t Forget the Floor Pads
When it comes to floorcare, carpet cleaning technicians offering floor care services typically focus on the machines, tools and procedures used to perform tasks such...
Mechanics of Absorption
By Jim Smith What does it take to absorb something? Absorption is the infusing of substances within a solid which is called the absorbent. Though...
Eulogizing restoration industry trailblazer James “Jim” Barrett
By Pete Consigli It is with great sympathy we share the news of Jim Barrett's death April 16, 2017. Jim had been retired for many...
