Archive for December, 2010
Were you having problems with your Angled Triumph Scraper breaking from the handle?
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Well have that problem no more! Upcoming in 2011, we will be carrying the same scraper, only the handles mold is flush. This design is whats under the rubber parts of the MK3 Scrapers.
While we wait for those to come in, the MK3 Scrapers are on Special right now so check them out on our Special Promotions Page!
The word “green” is tossed around a lot. What does it actually mean?
Some representatives from the Hunter Green Cleaning team came last week for the JRC Training Day. When I asked them what “green” means to them, they replied simply “less harmful chemicals.”
They said customers are asking for green cleaning, so it makes smart business sense to figure out how to meet that demand.
We talked about the fact that professional cleaners often worry that customers will complain about green products not “smelling clean” because most people are so used to the traditional pungent smell of bleach and other harmful chemicals.
But the Hunter cleaners said they have had nothing but a positive reception to their new Eco-friendly approach.
Hunter still offers their traditional cleaning services but, with the same price for both traditional and eco services, they are transitioning to a lot more green cleaning jobs.
You can learn more about Hunter’s efforts on their website, http://www.hunterbestcleaning.com/HunterGreenCleaning/.
Or find J.Racenstein’s green cleaning products http://www.jracenstein.com/catalog/Green_Cleaners.html.
New to Green Cleaning or seasoned pro?
Learn how to become green or teach your fellow window cleaners how to make the move! http://www.jracenstein.com/forums
Courtesy of Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimo & www.silive.com
As most of you have heard already, Nick Genovese, a Staten Island Window Cleaner was electrocuted recently using his 40 foot window cleaning extension pole. He called his wife in the hospital and told her that he had a problem. His wife’s thoughts immediately was that he had gotten into a car crash, but he told her he had been electricuted. His wife was in disbelief, “You got what?!” she said.
He did a little research to see what he had went through and found that he had survived 11 times the shock of an electric chair, which typically carries 3,000 volts. He said he felt the shock go in through his hands and out his feet.
Pictured, is his wife holding the socks he was wearing the day of the incident. They had burn holes through them. He has been discharged from the Nassau County Medical Center’s East Meadow Burn Unit, but needs to see a neurologist, cardiologist and ophthalmologist to make sure the shock didn’t cause him any internal damage.
All in all though, he is happy to be alive and at home with his good friends, loving wife and beautiful 2 children.
For safety information on working near powerlines, visit: http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/
3-Star JRC Solar Clean, Powerboost and Titan Glass Gleam Solar,
89-70 PowerBoost Gal regular price: $76.50 SALE: $55.00 (Biggest Savings)
Solar panels need to be clean and free of debris to provide maximum output. Designed specifically for solar panels; the proprietary PowerBoost® formula cleans quickly and easily for just pennies a panel and leaves an invisible coating which repels dust, dirt, and air-born pollution for a long-lasting clean. The hi-foaming, touch-less cleaning solution contains high-quality, biodegradable surfactants.
89-638 JRC Solar Clean Qt regular price: $8.00
SALE: $6.75
89-639 JRC Solar Clean Gal regular price: $30.00
SALE: $25.50
89-533 Glass Gleam Solar Qt regular price: $14.00
SALE: $12.00
89-534 Glass Gleam Solar Gal regular price: $40.00
SALE: $35.00
Solar Panels differ from glass, specialized products are needed to clean them. Superior results compared to regular soap and water. Quickly cuts grease, oil and bird waste. Will not harm glass panels, plastics, or metals. Superb results for all glazed panels & solar cells. Restores photovoltaic efficiency. Rinse, power jet or squeegee.
Smaller panels can be cleaned with the typical washer/mop and squeegee technique. Many window cleaners are now using their water-fed poles to clean solar panels; especially large areas where the worker cannot walk between the panels. The pure water is a great cleaning agent and will suffice if the panels are cleaned regularly.
Glass Protection — Another trend in the solar panel cleaning sector is the protection of the glass so it better cleans when it rains, and reduces the ability of pollutants to adhere to the glass. This service should be charged for in addition to the cleaning, and may need to be reapplied every year or so depending on the environment.
It’s A Great Add-On to your window cleaning business!
Did you know that if you own solar panels and no one is using the energy created by them, the electric company has to pay you for the energy its creating? Food for thought =]
Visit www.jracenstein.com for your window cleaning supplies, tools and equipments as well as beyond glass products such as bird control, solar panel cleaning, graffiti removal, automotive care, and much more!
Today we had our Training day here in our Carson, Ca warehouse.
Steve Blyth, Chuck Cucuras from NanoUltra, Shawn Gavin from Reach Higher Ground, Bird Barrier, Phil Alexander from SimPole, Jeff Flint from J.Flint Products, DFI NanoTechnology, Craig Aldrich from Sparkle Window Cleaning were all here to help inform and educate window cleaners.
We had Maui Chicken & Beef, subway and Pizza for lunch and lots of giveaways.
The grand prize was a CLX WaterFed Pole!
It was a fun day. Thanks all for coming!
Clean better, faster and more safely with water-fed systems. Learn why pure water is important and how to make it. If you’re looking for ways to expand your business, consider services that you can offer to your customers in addition to window cleaning, like pressure washing and mold/mildew removal.
This special event will feature training on a variety of window cleaning products and techniques.
Join us for a day of networking, training and introduction to new products to help you expand your window cleaning business.
