Category: Problems and Solutions

May 20, 2020 Allison Hester 0 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 15, 2020 Allison Hester 0 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 23, 2020 Kyle Blyth 2 Industry News, Problems and Solutions, Safety,

Sodium Hypochlorite is commonly known as Bleach. It comes in varying strengths. But the two most common are store bought, at 6%, and industrial strength, at 12.5%. The strength commonly used in the cleaning industry is 12.5% SH. The CDC...

February 24, 2020 Allison Hester 0 Problems and Solutions, Product Demonstration, Uncategorized,

Most window cleaners entering the business learn to fan using dish soap. “This teaches you to grip hard and press hard because the surfactant gives you a ton of glide,” Alan Noah of Titan Laboratories explained. “However, that’s pretty much...

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...

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 9, 2019 Allison Hester 0 Problems and Solutions, Uncategorized,

Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems are too important of an investment to ignore during cold temperatures. If you let them freeze, your fittings may crack or leak, or the most expensive part – the RO membrane – can be damaged. If...

December 6, 2019 Allison Hester 0 Problems and Solutions,

When it comes to winterizing your equipment, it may be tempting to choose the cheapest antifreeze option out there, such as windshield wiper fluid. However, it’s better to choose an RV antifreeze. These are designed to help keep plumbing systems...

How to Efficiently Use Clean and Shine for Sanitizing Windows

Preparing Your Cleaning Business for a Post-Pandemic Economy

Working With Sodium Hypochlorite (SH), or Bleach, during COVID-19 times.

Why Isn’t GG-4 Slick Like Dish Soap?

Can You Use a Water Fed Pole in Winter?

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

The Importance of Care, Custody, and Control Insurance

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

How to Winterize Your RODI Equipment

Are You Using the Right Antifreeze for Winterizing Cleaning Equipment?