January 21, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Uncategorized,

Edwin Thompson and Ranardo Jules of Roof Renew Bahamas flew in from Nassau to attend 2 days of Softwashing and window cleaning training here at the JRC New Jersey office. According to Ranardo, “It was definitely worth the trip! Learning...

January 20, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Problems and Solutions, Uncategorized,

Can You Use a Water Fed Pole in Winter? The short answer is yes, you can still use your water fed pole in the winter, although some extra precautions need to be taken. 1. Be careful of runoff. If your water...

January 20, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Problems and Solutions, Uncategorized,

If you own a pressure washing or soft washing business, you’ve probably already experienced your customers asking "can you clean my windows too?” For years, pressure washing and window cleaning were two entirely different entities. However, more and more companies are...

January 13, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Allison's Updates, JRC University, Safety,

As a business owner, and especially as an owner/operator, it’s so important to have coverage that will take care of your family if something happens and you cannot work. A few days before Thanksgiving, I was veering right onto an...

December 30, 2019 Allison Hester 1 Uncategorized,

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 than untempered (i.e., annealed) glass....

December 30, 2019 Allison Hester 0 Allison's Updates,

"Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one’s thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world."- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I'm one of those people -- like many -- who start off the new year with...

December 29, 2019 Allison Hester 2 Problems and Solutions,

Many general liability insurance policies exclude 'care, custody, and control," leaving you without coverage when you accidentally damage a customer's property. Most cleaning companies carry general liability insurance, thinking it will cover them in case they damage something while cleaning....

December 29, 2019 Allison Hester 0 Problems and Solutions, Uncategorized,

Most window glass is made using the float process. Float glass is an exceptionally smooth, clear glass that is used in most windows, as well as the basis for other types of glass, such as tinted, tempered, and laminated glass....

December 23, 2019 Allison Hester 0 Uncategorized,

Would you hire a convicted felon?" This question was recently brought up in the Power Washing, Soft Washing & Window Cleaning Worldwide Facebook group, in a post that got a over 115 responses. The answers were understandably mixed. Most agreed that almost everyone – with the...

December 15, 2019 Allison Hester 1 Uncategorized,

What Causes Hard Water?All water contains minerals of some sort, which is what defines “hard water.” The higher the mineral content, the harder the water. Some areas, like those where water travels through limestone, naturally have more mineral deposits. However,...

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Hear What Attendees Had to Say about January’s JRC University

Can You Use a Water Fed Pole in Winter?

A Pressure Washer’s Guide to Adding Water Fed Pole Cleaning

Get Ready for the Stuff of Life

What is Fabricating Debris on Glass?

8 Steps to Creating New Year’s Goals that Stick

The Importance of Care, Custody, and Control Insurance

How to Find the Tin Side of Float Glass, and Why It Matters

Allison’s Insights: The Gift of Second Chances

How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Windows