Handling the Chaos
By Amanda Hosey It’s no secret things are chaotic right now. With the U.S. at a near standstill—schools, offices, stores, etc. all shuttered for weeks—in...
Straight Talk: Marketing Strategies During COVID-19 [Video]
NORTHBROOK, Ill.—May 13, 2020—In this edition of Straight Talk with Jeff Cross, Howard Partridge, industry veteran and consultant, discusses marketing strategies for cleaners during the...
Workiz Introduces Video Estimate Tool for Service Businesses
SAN DIEGO—May 13, 2020—In response to a growing need for limited in-person interactions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, service businesses will now have the option...
Straight Talk: Starting a Rug Cleaning Business [Video]
NORTHBROOK, Ill.—May 12, 2020—In this edition of Straight Talk with Jeff Cross, rug cleaning experts discuss how to be successful in the rug cleaning industry,...
NORMI Introduces New Sanitation Certification
ABITA SPRINGS, La.—May 12, 2020—The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI) recently introduced a new certification/training program called the Certified Sanitizing Professional (CSP)....
Straight Talk: Measuring Cleanliness [Video]
NORTHBROOK, Ill.—May 8, 2020—In this edition of Straight Talk with Jeff Cross, John Richter of Miami University of Ohio and a featured expert presenter at...
The Battle Against Viscose
By Lisa Wagner Installed wool and viscose blend carpeting. [Click to view larger]Viscose rayon is a fiber that exists in just...
Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Receive Strategic Investment
WACO, Texas—May 8, 2020—Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain recently announced a strategic investment by MPK Equity Partners and Princeton Equity Group, according to...
Restaurant Carpet Restored [Photo Contest]
The photo contest winner this month is Rick Knoefler of Smart N Kleen in Klamath Falls, Oregon for his restoration of a restaurant carpet. His...
GBAC Launches New GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program
NORTHBROOK, Ill.—May 7, 2020—Public facilities seeking to improve their operating procedures related to sanitation and infection control will now have the opportunity to earn a...
