Mind the Gaps
The cleaning and restoration industry is a great business to be in. Few sectors in the economy hold the growth potential as the cleaning and...
What’s Left Behind
Back in July, the exciting news headline was “Breaking: Earth’s First Ever Sighting of Pluto!” We know it was really more accurately the first close...
DCM Manufacturing completes acquisition of Viking Equipment
CLEVELAND — DCM Manufacturing Inc. has completed acquisition of Viking Equipment, major manufacturer of restoration and carpet cleaning equipment and products, according to a press...
Buy-Back Program available from Butler
LUDLOW, MA — The Butler Corporation offers a "Guarantee Buy-Back Program," which provides customers the opportunity to trade in or cash Butler systems and vans,...
Last Word, September 2015
The photo contest winner this month is Lenny Borowski of Clean Impressions Carpet Cleaning in Montville, NJ. His company will receive a chemical prize package...
The Uber Effect, Part 2
Read part one here. Last month, I wrote in my Foreword section about a topic that could potentially impact the cleaning and restoration industry. I...
FYI September 2015
CIRI announces call for research papers ALBANY, NY — The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) International recently placed its first call for research papers in...
Holiday Spots and Stains
Click to download this IICRC Holiday Spot and Stain Guide infographic for use in explaining to your customers common spots and stains that occur around...
The Client Whisperer
Who is your ideal client for carpet cleaning? Can you picture her? She’s busy, affluent and social. She takes pride in her home. What does...
ISSA announces 2015 award winners
NORTHBROOK, IL — ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association, will present the following awards to these achievers in the professional cleaning industry during ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America...
