Author: Allison Hester

March 13, 2020 Allison Hester 0 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 0 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 0 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 0 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...

March 5, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Uncategorized,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unvQvprzTZA&t=5sBefore you head out for your first job of the day with your Smartwash Dosing System, you need to get it ready to go. Here's how:1. Set your choice valve to load from the stinger, then attach the stinger to...

March 3, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Allison's Updates,

Banner entrepreneur concept with business vector icons Over the weekend, I read an article from Business News Daily that argued that just because you are a business owner doesn’t mean you are necessarily an entrepreneur. I’ve always used the terms interchangeably, but...

March 2, 2020 Allison Hester 3 Uncategorized,

NOTE: If you have not yet read part 1 of Pat's incredible story, I suggest you go here and read it first. (You'll be glad you did!) As we left off in part one, Pat and Shielagh Clark were ready...

February 24, 2020 Allison Hester 5 Allison's Updates, Uncategorized,

Patrick (Pat) Clark is a well-known name in the soft washing industry, and for good reason. Pat’s multi-million dollar company, Precision ProWash, has several locations located across the East Coast. He is also the founder of Gutter Butter (a company...

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

How to Load Your SmartWashing Dosing System at the Beginning of the Day

Business Owner or Entrepreneur: Which One Are You?

Patrick Clark: “Never, Never, Never Give Up” — Part 2

Patrick Clark: Never, Never, Never Give Up! (Part 1)