Author: Allison Hester

May 21, 2020 Allison Hester Off Industry News, Safety, Uncategorized,

“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 they trust the company behind the products and services...

May 20, 2020 Allison Hester Off Industry News, News, Problems and Solutions, Uncategorized,

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 peace of mind for both. Even if you...

May 19, 2020 Allison Hester Off Industry News, News, Uncategorized,

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 provides some great...

May 15, 2020 Allison Hester Off News, Problems and Solutions, Uncategorized,

Over the next several weeks, the country’s businesses are expected to slowly open back up in three “phases.” What that means, exactly, is pretty general and varies from state to state, and in some areas, city to city. An article...

March 13, 2020 Allison Hester Off News, Safety, Uncategorized,

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. Developing an Infectious Disease Preparedness and...

March 13, 2020 Allison Hester Off News,

The following is a condensed set of cleaning recommendations from the CDC website. Clean frequently touched surfaces (e.g., tables, doorknobs, light switches, toilets, faucets, etc.) at least once or twice daily. If an item is dirty, it needs to be...

March 13, 2020 Allison Hester 7 Allison's Updates, News, Uncategorized,

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...

March 9, 2020 Allison Hester 1 Safety, Uncategorized,

March is National Ladder Safety Month, and at J. Racenstein,we want to help promote the importance of staying safe on those ladders throughout the month. For this blog, we are going to look at some free resources available on the...

March 9, 2020 Allison Hester Off Uncategorized, WIndow Cleaning Basics,

The window-cleaning sleeve may be more important than you realize. A good agitation from your sleeve is what actually cleans off the dirt and pollutants, then the squeegee removes the remaining water. Without a great sleeve, your window- cleaning experience...

March 8, 2020 Allison Hester Off New Product Announcement, Uncategorized, WIndow Cleaning Basics,

Handmade in the U.S.A. and sold exclusively through J. Racenstein, the new Towel Frog line is being developed by JRC's Dwight Rowe along with Nate Walenta, a custom leather specialist.The Towel Frog is not a completely new concept, as there used...

Study Examines How to Build Customer Trust in the Midst of Covid-19

How to Efficiently Use Clean and Shine for Sanitizing Windows

How Using a News App Can Help Your Cleaning Business

Preparing Your Cleaning Business for a Post-Pandemic Economy

Summary of OSHA’s Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

How to Clean and Protect Your Property During COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 and its Impact on Our Industry: What You Should Know

Free Ladder Safety Resources

Choosing the Right Sleeve, Part 1: Ettore

Introducing the Towel Frog: Hand Made in the U.S.A. and Sold Exclusively Through J. Racenstein