Cleaning Tips: Going Green — Here To Stay?

Practical advice to get the job done more efficiently

Using green products to clean carpet and hard floors is not only good for the environment — it’s good for business.

The reason is that people have come to expect a certain level of “green” and they turn to companies that announce they are green. Professional carpet cleaners know this, which is one reason that ISSA.com’s number two most-watched quick-clip video of 2012 was “Green Cleaning: Fading Away?”

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Did You Know… Supernova 1200PSN

Spotlight on EDIC’s Machine of the Month

EDIC’s Supernova 1200PSN carpet cleaning machine

Did you know that EDIC’s Supernova 1200PSN self-contained extractor cleans both forward and backward with the simple flip of a lever? That’s right — you simply flip a lever and the brush stops spinning, delays for a moment (to reduce wear and tear on the brush assembly) and then

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Cleaning Tips: Getting Rid of Smoke Odor

Practical advice to get the job done more efficiently

Cleaning Tips: Cleaning Upholstery The Right Way

Practical advice to get the job done more efficiently

Are you an expert at cleaning upholstery? Or are you an expert at cleaning carpet — and simply pick up upholstery cleaning jobs when they come along?

If you fall in the second camp, then you just may find yourself cleaning upholstery the same way you do carpet. Same process. Same cleaning solutions. Same equipment.

Sound familiar? If so, you may be running into problems that you don’t have to. Here are some tips to help you eliminate the problems and help you charge the right amount — probably more — for upholstery jobs.

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Did You Know… FiveStar 411TR self-contained extractor

Did you know that EDIC’s FiveStar 411TR self-contained extractor offers a full complement of accessories that attach to the back of the unit for cleaning upholstery, stairs and more?

EDIC FiveStar 411TR self contained extractor

The FiveStar is a great way to increase your business — by adding upholstery cleaning along with carpet cleaning to your list of services.

The FiveStar is a self-contained unit with powerful brush agitation to clean carpets — small enough to clean tight spaces and corners but powerful enough to perform well in any commercial setting.

It weighs only 40 pounds, so it’s great for easy maneuvering in homes for upholstery cleaning when you use the accessory upholstery tool. And its compact body design and fold-down handle make transporting and storing it a breeze! (more…)

Cleaning Tips: Tile & Grout Maintenance

Practical advice to get the job done more efficiently

Do any of your customers have tile floors? Then you probably know a bit about tile and grout maintenance. Actually, “tile and grout maintenance” is a misnomer — it’s all about keeping the grout clean.

Keeping the hard floor surface is a piece of cake. Whether the tile is porcelain, ceramic, quarry, terra-cotta or brick, best practices for cleaning hard floors are (more…)

Did You Know… EDIC’s Revolution 1200REV

September 2012

Did you know that EDIC’s Revolution 1200REV efficiently cleans both hard surfaces like concrete or tile and uneven surfaces like grout?

EDIC’s Revolution 1200REV for cleaning hard surfaces like concrete, tile and grout

The Revolution is a lightweight 13 pounds, so it provides remarkably smooth operation, easily gliding over the floor for less operator fatigue.

It works with truckmounts or portables, and its 90-degree inlet swivel rotates 360 degrees — always keeping the hose out of the way even when cleaning alongside a wall.

The Revolution’s handle also folds to 180 degrees so you can clean under a counter or overhang as low as 6 inches.

Want the whole story? Check out the innovative Revolution.

EDIC’s Revolution 1200REV tile and grout cleaning machine

For more information about janitorial equipment or commercial carpet extractors, contact EDIC at 1-800-338-EDIC or info@edic-usa.com!

Did You Know… EDIC’s Galaxy™ 12-gallon box extractors

July 2012

EDIC Galaxy™ 2000SX-HR

Did you know that EDIC’s Galaxy™ 12-gallon box extractors come with dual vacs? Using dual vacs is the most effective way to provide maximum power while staying under allowable amperage levels. With a range of dual-vac models, you can choose a machine with the power you need at the price point you’re looking for. If you need (more…)

Cleaning Tips: Wood Floor Care The Right Way

Practical advice to get the job done more efficiently

Styles come and go — remember shag carpet? That’s actually good for carpet and hard floor cleaning professionals, especially if you take the time to stay in touch with the latest cleaning techniques.

One trend is the growing popularity of wood, cork and other hard floor materials. You can profit from this trend if (more…)

Did You Know… EDIC’s Easy Mop 4000EM

June 2012

Did you know that EDIC’s Easy Mop 4000EM comes with a lifetime warranty?  That’s right, this will be the last mop you buy — unless, of course, you end up buying more Easy Mops for your staff!

The Easy Mop provides a fully self-contained dispensing mop system, as well as (more…)