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For those who are near our New Jersey warehouse, make sure to stop by Tomorrow and Friday so you can talk shop with Mike Draper.
Mike Draper is owner and operator of Clearly Windows of Central Illinois and regional sales rep for J.Racenstein Co.
Specializes in waterfed pole equipment.
Come in and learn something new one on one.
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More and more often company vehicles, construction equipment and truck trailers are being targeted by graffiti vandals. There is tremendous value in being able to remove graffiti from these types of equipment as opposed to re-painting, re-decaling and reprinting graphics. These solutions are very expensive.
The best solution for the removal of graffiti on truck trailers with graphics and similar equipment is with 3-Star Reflect Sign Graffiti Remover!
PREFERRED APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. Rinse away any dirt or debris with water.
2. Apply Reflect Sign with a paint roller, brush or chemical sprayer.
3. Allow Reflect Sign to dwell for 1-2 minutes. Work wet—keep it lubricated.
4. Agitate graffiti with a stiff bristled nylon brush or scrub sponge.
5. Rinse with water (for best results use a pressure washer)
6. Repeat immediately if necessary.
This can be caused by one of two things. One scenario is that tap water is sprayed onto the glass via a sprinkler system. This water is obviously unfiltered and whatever solids are in the water, dry as a deposit on the glass. Over time these deposits build up and become more visible to the eye.
The other scenario that can cause this is runoff of the substrate surface onto the glass. Lets assume you have a concrete building or stucco. As it rains and over time as water runs over these surfaces it collects the minerals that are in these substrates and then deposits them on the glass.
One third note on this is that sometimes it is not hard water spotting but rather oxidation build up. This is caused when a substrate is aluminum or other metals. This often looks like a haze at the bottom of the window or a dirty area usually about six inches up from bottom.
When dealing with customers with either of these issues the general standard for “window cleaning” is soap and water. So anything that soap and water will take off is considered “Normal.” If the staining requires more than soap and water, then it becomes more of a restorative clean due to the fact that the cleaning becomes more intense with the use of harsher chemicals (IE: acids, cerium oxide etc)
Mike Draper
The Nelson Remote Control water switch has 100 feet of remote range. An LED battery indicator on the receiver. Has 4 selectable transmitter codes and Brass ergo swivel coupling. Uses 4 of your average AA batteries (not included) and the remote is pocket-sized.
Use it to turn off your water when your moving your waterfed pole from window to window and give your DI filters a few minutes of break, in turn, it helps your filters last longer.
Don’t know what DI is? It stands for DeIonization, it is used in water purification. Call us up to learn more! 800-221-3748
I will be in the Raleigh, North Carolina area this week on the 26th & 27th.
If anyone would like to meet up and talk shop, please let me know.
Mike Draper
michael.draper@jracenstein.com
201-809-7516 Direct Line
310-291-8504 Cell
The 27′ CLX water fed pole is often compared to its sister pole the SLX. So far as lightness there really isn’t that much noticeable difference. I wanted to show the poles lightweight design so I am accompanied by my 4 yr old son in this video to show that it doesn’t take much to handle this pole.
The price on these poles is unmatched at $379.00
Enjoy the video and order your pole today!
Mike
I am a firm believer, if you cant arrive clean to give an estimate or to clean my house you cant sell clean. With that in mind what does our truck or car say about our company. When we open up the door, does pop cans and coffee cups fall out?
The exterior of the truck, is the front grill filled with dead insects and does our windshield look like it hasn’t been cleaned in an eternity? Does the truck look like it hasn’t seen that stuff called wax since you bought it? You might say well it is time consuming or expensive to keep the truck clean, but it is vital that you do so.
We have made it a little easier to do with our Waterless Car Wash products. I am very impressed with the products and I know they will help keep your fleet vehicles looking sharp and impressive.
Take a look at these awesome products.
Thanks and enjoy
Mike
Tile floors have never been more popular. They are everywhere you look whether that be residential and or commercial.
Commercial-Many route guys service restaurants and they usually have what is called quarry tile in the back of house areas that needs the grout and surface cleaned. Most the time their restrooms are also tiles and need cleaned.
Residential-Many foyers as well as bath and kitchens are tile these days. The grout gets dingy and needs refreshed.
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What is the add on? Most guys think you have to have a fancy machine to clean grout. Such is not the case. Think of tile cleaning like “soft washing”. The chemical really does all the work. The machines just take up the water. Granted they can be utilized and are a huge time saver, but not necessary if you don’t have the capital to invest.
What about chemical you ask? “Grout Smart“!!!!! I recently did a side by side comparison with “Grout Smart” vs. Muratic Acid in a mens restroom under the urinal. I was shocked at the results. I put both chemicals down agitated both areas with a nylon brush and then let dwell for 15 min. I then rinsed and cleaned the tile with a tile machine. The results?
You could not tell the difference between the two sides they both cleaned equally good. The advantage with “Grout Smart” is there are no harmful fumes and it doesnt deteriate the grout as much as acid either. Its a winner in my book!!! OH! and its Green!
Check out the video
Thanks and give Grout Smart a try!
I am in Kansas City watching the KC Royals play the Colorado Rockies.
Rob Young is the Winner out in DC
Tell him what he’s won Jen!
