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Why Cleaning Companies Should Offer Restoration Services Offering both cleaning and restoration services allows your business to become a one-stop solution for customers, simplifying their experience and meeting a wider range of needs. Here’s why expanding into restoration can benefit both your business and your clients. Water and Flood Damage Restoration Severe weather, flooding, or plumbing failures can cause significant damage to a home. While traditional restoration companies can repair structural damage, they often don’t handle the detailed cleaning needed afterward. A cleaning company that also provides restoration services can step in immediately after the damage and stay until the...

Top Tools for Cleaning Hard Surfaces Like Tile and Grout Looking to expand your services with hard surface or tile and grout cleaning? This can be a great way to boost revenue by adding it to your current carpet cleaning offerings. Turboforce TH40 12" Turbo Hybrid Spinner The Turboforce stands out as a top-tier tool for tile and grout cleaning. Its ergonomic upright design makes it easy to handle and reduces strain on the back. It delivers powerful cleaning performance, covering between 700 and 1,000 square feet per hour. Operating at pressures from 650 to 2500 psi, it’s built for...

Hot Water Extraction vs. Encapsulation Cleaning: What’s the Best Way to Clean Carpets? When cleaning contractors assess a new job, they consider carpet condition, stains, odors, and embedded debris. Two main methods are used: hot water extraction (HWE), commonly called steam cleaning and low-moisture encapsulation (Encap) cleaning. Each has its strengths and ideal applications. Hot Water Extraction (Steam Cleaning) How it Works: Involves spraying hot water mixed with detergent onto carpet. Water and dirt are extracted using a truck-mounted or portable machine. Penetrates deep into carpet fibers, reaching the pile layer. Pros: Highly effective for deep cleaning, stains, and pet...

How to prime a pump on a portable extractor... especially when it’s new or has run out of water, which can cause an air lock in the pump or line. Key Points: Why Priming is Needed: Air bubbles in the pump or line can prevent water flow. This often happens when the machine is brand new or runs dry during use. Method 1 – Using a Quick Connect: Insert a male quick connect into the machine’s outlet. Turn on the pump; water should flow out to remove air. Use a bucket to catch water if the outlet is near the floor....

How to Properly Clean Portable Machines Once the Job is Done  It is very important to properly clean and maintain machines after use, particularly focusing on cleaning out the waste tank and waste gate to ensure they're ready for the next job and last longer. Key Tips and Instructions Cleaning Portable Machine: Use Two Buckets: Blue for fresh water, red for dirty water. This avoids transferring sand and grit into your fresh water tank, which can damage filters and pumps. Clean the Wastegate: The wastegate is like a guillotine valve that can collect sand and debris. Rinse it thoroughly to...