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FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration lines (soiling) are those dark lines or bands of soils that you find along walls, under doors that are kept closed for a length of time, under the skirting of furniture, and more. Their makeup is oily and the molecules of the soils are so small that cleaning them or removing them from fibers is difficult. LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES Based on this survey, Xactware updated the AHAM ranges on line items for commercial dehumidifiers to remove any overlap as noted in the chart below. This change went into effect in November 2013. Item Code Previous AHAM Range New AHAM Range. WTR DHM Up to 70 ppd Up to 69 ppd. WTR DHM> 60 to120 ppd 70 to 109 ppd. THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS Nylon. Nylon 6 is more prone to loss color compared to Nylon 6,6. However, it is easier to re-apply dye to Nylon 6. It takes a strong reaction to remove color from nylon compared to wool. Alkali caused bleeding and the fugitive dye can relocate itself in a patterned carpet or be removed by cleaning. Acidity such as from hydrochloric orsulfuric
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. 2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration lines (soiling) are those dark lines or bands of soils that you find along walls, under doors that are kept closed for a length of time, under the skirting of furniture, and more. Their makeup is oily and the molecules of the soils are so small that cleaning them or removing them from fibers is difficult. LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES Based on this survey, Xactware updated the AHAM ranges on line items for commercial dehumidifiers to remove any overlap as noted in the chart below. This change went into effect in November 2013. Item Code Previous AHAM Range New AHAM Range. WTR DHM Up to 70 ppd Up to 69 ppd. WTR DHM> 60 to120 ppd 70 to 109 ppd. THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS Nylon. Nylon 6 is more prone to loss color compared to Nylon 6,6. However, it is easier to re-apply dye to Nylon 6. It takes a strong reaction to remove color from nylon compared to wool. Alkali caused bleeding and the fugitive dye can relocate itself in a patterned carpet or be removed by cleaning. Acidity such as from hydrochloric orsulfuric
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for TRUCKMOUNT MAINTENANCE: 3 KEY ROUTINES Truckmount maintenance is vital to extend the life of your investment. Here manufacturers weigh in on how to keep them going strong. CONTENTS INVENTORY SYSTEMS A contents inventory system must effectively take advantage of current mobile technology to substantially improve efficiency. Android- and iOS-based apps allow restoration companies to outfit teams using affordable mobile devices that, in many cases, they already own and use. It is no longer a good idea to invest in proprietary, expensiveand
DO YOU READ ME NOW: CORRECT DRYING TECHNOLOGY USAGE By Dan Mesenburg. Today’s restoration technicians need to use several technologies as they tackle water losses, from simple to complex in nature. It is important that there is a complete understanding of the drying technology used and its capabilities orlimitations.
THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF TODAY'S EFFECTIVE LEADER Characteristic 2: Build trust by showing empathy. In his book, The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek presents the idea that businesses play either a finite game with winners and losers or an infinite game where company leadership transforms a group of stressed and overworked employees into a cohesive team of innovative risk takers. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the 1-800 WATER DAMAGE EXPANDS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT 1-800 WATER DAMAGE expands to more than 150 locations in 30 states with customer-first approach to property restoration. BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL The cleaning industry’s most popular platform, slide-in truckmounts are powered by industrial engines that are designed to operate under load at constant RPM, with engines ranging from twin-cylinder air-cooled engines to four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engines. These purpose-built industrial engines are selected byhorsepower
DRUG TESTING IN THE WORKPLACE: PROS AND CONS By Scott Tackett. Drug testing pre-employment candidates and existing employees for alcohol and drugs is currently a hot topic. It is a fact that illegal drug use is rampant in our society, so naturally, this filters over into the hiring process and trying to address the possible drug use of current employees. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM Create a culture. Another way of thinking about a sales organization is to think about the concept of a sales culture. This can be a fundamental and profound shift for most restorers who tend to see the business largely from an operational and technical standpoint. However, the reality is most restoration businesses will be betterserved if
IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Nick Sharp has been an instructor for the Reets Drying Academy Restoration Estimating & Negotiating course since its inception in 2015. He is a restoration estimate consultant and an Xactware Certified Trainer with Level 3 certifications in Xact 28 and X1. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration soil and carpet cleaning Found in many homes and some commercial settings, mainly in colder climates, filtration soiling is tough to remove and takes time to do so properly. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS The Art of Negotiating With Adjusters. Negotiating is perhaps the most challenging and, to many, the most fascinating of all activities in the handling of claims. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Nick Sharp has been an instructor for the Reets Drying Academy Restoration Estimating & Negotiating course since its inception in 2015. He is a restoration estimate consultant and an Xactware Certified Trainer with Level 3 certifications in Xact 28 and X1. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration soil and carpet cleaning Found in many homes and some commercial settings, mainly in colder climates, filtration soiling is tough to remove and takes time to do so properly. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS The Art of Negotiating With Adjusters. Negotiating is perhaps the most challenging and, to many, the most fascinating of all activities in the handling of claims. TRUCKMOUNT MAINTENANCE: 3 KEY ROUTINES Truckmount maintenance is vital to extend the life of your investment. Here manufacturers weigh in on how to keep them going strong. DO YOU READ ME NOW: CORRECT DRYING TECHNOLOGY USAGE By Dan Mesenburg. Today’s restoration technicians need to use several technologies as they tackle water losses, from simple to complex in nature. It is important that there is a complete understanding of the drying technology used and its capabilities orlimitations.
1-800 WATER DAMAGE EXPANDS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT 1-800 WATER DAMAGE expands to more than 150 locations in 30 states with customer-first approach to property restoration. UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Upholstery cleaning problems and solutions Your phone rings, you answer it, and the customer whose sofa you cleaned earlier in the day says: “I’d like you to come and look the sofa that you DRUG TESTING IN THE WORKPLACE: PROS AND CONS By Scott Tackett. Drug testing pre-employment candidates and existing employees for alcohol and drugs is currently a hot topic. It is a fact that illegal drug use is rampant in our society, so naturally, this filters over into the hiring process and trying to address the possible drug use of current employees. BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Jacqueline Kemper is a driven innovator, and holds a degree in Environmental Science and carries years of industry experience. She is renowned as an industry specialist in chemistry, application, trade negotiation, with outstanding domestic and international regulatoryexpertise.
THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS The Art of Negotiating With Adjusters. Negotiating is perhaps the most challenging and, to many, the most fascinating of all activities in the handling of claims. NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES New Changes to Dehumidifier Categories. How adjustments to overlapping ranges of dehu categories affects restoration contractors. THE BATTLE AGAINST VISCOSE Viscose rayon is a fiber that exists in just about every home. It is used in creating paper towels, kitchen sponges, diaper liners, andsanitary products.
CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. GET THE DIRT ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) By Stan Hulin. The development of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) over the last decade has increased the sales of these products significantly. Floor Covering Weekly estimates 1.87 billion square feet of luxury vinyl tile worth 1.50 billion dollars was sold in 2016. This represents a substantial percentage of HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS James· Jim” B. Smith is an IICRC-approved instructor and a senior practicing inspector and part of the voting consensus of the IICRC S1OO cleaning standard.His educational studies come from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. INTRODUCING THE NEW SAPPHIRE SCIENTIFICTM 460 TRUCKMOUNT Introducing the new Sapphire ScientificTM 460 Truckmount. Sapphire Scientific introduces a new dual-wand truckmount, combining proven components, solid design and operator convenience to provide the best customer value in a truckmount to date. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. GET THE DIRT ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) By Stan Hulin. The development of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) over the last decade has increased the sales of these products significantly. Floor Covering Weekly estimates 1.87 billion square feet of luxury vinyl tile worth 1.50 billion dollars was sold in 2016. This represents a substantial percentage of HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS James· Jim” B. Smith is an IICRC-approved instructor and a senior practicing inspector and part of the voting consensus of the IICRC S1OO cleaning standard.His educational studies come from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. INTRODUCING THE NEW SAPPHIRE SCIENTIFICTM 460 TRUCKMOUNT Introducing the new Sapphire ScientificTM 460 Truckmount. Sapphire Scientific introduces a new dual-wand truckmount, combining proven components, solid design and operator convenience to provide the best customer value in a truckmount to date. TRUCKMOUNT MAINTENANCE: 3 KEY ROUTINES Truckmount maintenance is vital to extend the life of your investment. Here manufacturers weigh in on how to keep them going strong. 2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. DO YOU READ ME NOW: CORRECT DRYING TECHNOLOGY USAGE By Dan Mesenburg. Today’s restoration technicians need to use several technologies as they tackle water losses, from simple to complex in nature. It is important that there is a complete understanding of the drying technology used and its capabilities orlimitations.
HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the CONTENTS INVENTORY SYSTEMS Successful contents restoration depends heavily on the pack-out. An orderly pack-out paves the way for an efficient restoration workflow, and a disorderly one results in wasted time and eroded profit margins. FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration soil and carpet cleaning Found in many homes and some commercial settings, mainly in colder climates, filtration soiling is tough to remove and takes time to do so properly. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE EXPANDS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT 1-800 WATER DAMAGE expands to more than 150 locations in 30 states with customer-first approach to property restoration. CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Jacqueline Kemper is a driven innovator, and holds a degree in Environmental Science and carries years of industry experience. She is renowned as an industry specialist in chemistry, application, trade negotiation, with outstanding domestic and international regulatoryexpertise.
NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES New Changes to Dehumidifier Categories. How adjustments to overlapping ranges of dehu categories affects restoration contractors. DISASTER RESPONSE: THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT Dr. Melissa Marot discusses what restoration professionals can to do address the psychological impact of disaster response. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. 2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration lines (soiling) are those dark lines or bands of soils that you find along walls, under doors that are kept closed for a length of time, under the skirting of furniture, and more. Their makeup is oily and the molecules of the soils are so small that cleaning them or removing them from fibers is difficult. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES Based on this survey, Xactware updated the AHAM ranges on line items for commercial dehumidifiers to remove any overlap as noted in the chart below. This change went into effect in November 2013. Item Code Previous AHAM Range New AHAM Range. WTR DHM Up to 70 ppd Up to 69 ppd. WTR DHM> 60 to120 ppd 70 to 109 ppd. JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. 2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration lines (soiling) are those dark lines or bands of soils that you find along walls, under doors that are kept closed for a length of time, under the skirting of furniture, and more. Their makeup is oily and the molecules of the soils are so small that cleaning them or removing them from fibers is difficult. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES Based on this survey, Xactware updated the AHAM ranges on line items for commercial dehumidifiers to remove any overlap as noted in the chart below. This change went into effect in November 2013. Item Code Previous AHAM Range New AHAM Range. WTR DHM Up to 70 ppd Up to 69 ppd. WTR DHM> 60 to120 ppd 70 to 109 ppd. JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for RESTORATION STRATEGIES Restoration Strategies | Cleanfax. This fast-paced, interactive workshop will help disaster restoration and building service contractor business owners, managers, and marketing staff learn how to get restoration jobs from insurance agents, claims adjusters, and property owners or managers. A nationally recognized, active insuranceclaims
DO YOU READ ME NOW: CORRECT DRYING TECHNOLOGY USAGE By Dan Mesenburg. Today’s restoration technicians need to use several technologies as they tackle water losses, from simple to complex in nature. It is important that there is a complete understanding of the drying technology used and its capabilities orlimitations.
1-800 WATER DAMAGE EXPANDS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT 1-800 WATER DAMAGE expands to more than 150 locations in 30 states with customer-first approach to property restoration. DISASTER RESPONSE: THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT Dr. Melissa Marot discusses what restoration professionals can to do address the psychological impact of disaster response. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM Create a culture. Another way of thinking about a sales organization is to think about the concept of a sales culture. This can be a fundamental and profound shift for most restorers who tend to see the business largely from an operational and technical standpoint. However, the reality is most restoration businesses will be betterserved if
MAY/JUNE 2020 TRUCKMOUNT PROFILES: AERO TECH The XT’s simple design and ease of maintenance make the unit versatile. Whether for cleaning, restoration, large jobs or small, this system is ready and reliable day in and day out. With heat-as-you-drive technology, true dual-wand capability, deeper vacuum, customized storage and billboard-sized advertising wherever you go, the Aero Tech XT CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL The cleaning industry’s most popular platform, slide-in truckmounts are powered by industrial engines that are designed to operate under load at constant RPM, with engines ranging from twin-cylinder air-cooled engines to four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engines. These purpose-built industrial engines are selected byhorsepower
CONTRACTOR CONNECTION RESTORE 2021 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.—March 10, 2021—The Contractor Connection RESTORE 2021 Conference dates are set.Save the date for June 8-10, 2021. This year’s event will be held fully online due to COVID-19 concerns. Although there will be no Expo, attendees will have some unique and valuable opportunities to get in front of what’s expected to be the largest conference gathering the Contractor D-LIMONENE: THE ORIGINAL GREEN SOLVENT d-Limonene is a natural oil that is extracted from the peels of oranges when orange juice is made, and is unique in the chemical world because it is a solvent that exists in nature. It is not manufactured through any chemical reaction or process. In fact, when the oranges are gone, so is the d-Limonene. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. GET THE DIRT ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) By Stan Hulin. The development of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) over the last decade has increased the sales of these products significantly. Floor Covering Weekly estimates 1.87 billion square feet of luxury vinyl tile worth 1.50 billion dollars was sold in 2016. This represents a substantial percentage of THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS James· Jim” B. Smith is an IICRC-approved instructor and a senior practicing inspector and part of the voting consensus of the IICRC S1OO cleaning standard.His educational studies come from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
2021 RESTORATION BENCHMARKING SURVEY REPORT Welcome to our annual report on the restoration industry, the Cleanfax Restoration Benchmarking Survey Report! Each year we connect with leaders in the industry to develop a statistical view of its state to offer our readers a glimpse into current trends for developing and adjusting within their own companies. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. GET THE DIRT ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) By Stan Hulin. The development of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) over the last decade has increased the sales of these products significantly. Floor Covering Weekly estimates 1.87 billion square feet of luxury vinyl tile worth 1.50 billion dollars was sold in 2016. This represents a substantial percentage of THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS James· Jim” B. Smith is an IICRC-approved instructor and a senior practicing inspector and part of the voting consensus of the IICRC S1OO cleaning standard.His educational studies come from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. DO YOU READ ME NOW: CORRECT DRYING TECHNOLOGY USAGE By Dan Mesenburg. Today’s restoration technicians need to use several technologies as they tackle water losses, from simple to complex in nature. It is important that there is a complete understanding of the drying technology used and its capabilities orlimitations.
CONTENTS INVENTORY SYSTEMS Successful contents restoration depends heavily on the pack-out. An orderly pack-out paves the way for an efficient restoration workflow, and a disorderly one results in wasted time and eroded profit margins. DISASTER RESPONSE: THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT Dr. Melissa Marot discusses what restoration professionals can to do address the psychological impact of disaster response. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration soil and carpet cleaning Found in many homes and some commercial settings, mainly in colder climates, filtration soiling is tough to remove and takes time to do so properly. CONTRACTOR CONNECTION RESTORE 2021 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.—March 10, 2021—The Contractor Connection RESTORE 2021 Conference dates are set.Save the date for June 8-10, 2021. This year’s event will be held fully online due to COVID-19 concerns. Although there will be no Expo, attendees will have some unique and valuable opportunities to get in front of what’s expected to be the largest conference gathering the Contractor CHOOSING SPRAYERS FOR CARPET, FURNITURE CLEANING It’s a fact some carpet and furniture cleaners skip the preconditioning step in cleaning. Others may apply preconditioner, but not the amount recommended by the manufacturer because their sprayer of choice is a bit slow and they are in a hurry to get to the nextjob.
CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Jacqueline Kemper is a driven innovator, and holds a degree in Environmental Science and carries years of industry experience. She is renowned as an industry specialist in chemistry, application, trade negotiation, with outstanding domestic and international regulatoryexpertise.
NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES New Changes to Dehumidifier Categories. How adjustments to overlapping ranges of dehu categories affects restoration contractors. INTRODUCING THE NEW SAPPHIRE SCIENTIFICTM 460 TRUCKMOUNT Introducing the new Sapphire ScientificTM 460 Truckmount. Sapphire Scientific introduces a new dual-wand truckmount, combining proven components, solid design and operator convenience to provide the best customer value in a truckmount to date. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS Adjuster technique #2. “Make an offer well below what’s been authorized.”. In having negotiated more than 10,000 settlements and watched some of the best engage in negotiations, including insurance company attorneys, I have seen adjusters start negotiating at 50 to 75 percent of the authority they had. Lawyers are even more stringent. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own DIFFICULT WORKPLACE CONVERSATIONS: DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE Difficult conversations CANNOT take place in a minute or at the last minute! Anticipate and plan for an open, two-way conversation. Be mindful of your body language and remember that difficult conversations require a significant amount of adaptation. Ask “Why?” as often as CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS Adjuster technique #2. “Make an offer well below what’s been authorized.”. In having negotiated more than 10,000 settlements and watched some of the best engage in negotiations, including insurance company attorneys, I have seen adjusters start negotiating at 50 to 75 percent of the authority they had. Lawyers are even more stringent. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own DIFFICULT WORKPLACE CONVERSATIONS: DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE Difficult conversations CANNOT take place in a minute or at the last minute! Anticipate and plan for an open, two-way conversation. Be mindful of your body language and remember that difficult conversations require a significant amount of adaptation. Ask “Why?” as often as CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for RESTORATION STRATEGIES Restoration Strategies | Cleanfax. This fast-paced, interactive workshop will help disaster restoration and building service contractor business owners, managers, and marketing staff learn how to get restoration jobs from insurance agents, claims adjusters, and property owners or managers. A nationally recognized, active insuranceclaims
DISASTER RESPONSE: THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT Dr. Melissa Marot discusses what restoration professionals can to do address the psychological impact of disaster response. LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL The cleaning industry’s most popular platform, slide-in truckmounts are powered by industrial engines that are designed to operate under load at constant RPM, with engines ranging from twin-cylinder air-cooled engines to four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engines. These purpose-built industrial engines are selected byhorsepower
THE WHYS AND HOWS OF REQUIRING COVID-19 VACCINES The short answer is yes. According to the National Law Review, no laws exist that would prevent an employer from making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment and suggests that the requirement can be viewed in the same light as mandatory flu vaccinations. Since most states in the U.S. are “at will” states, an employer could mandate CONTRACTOR CONNECTION RESTORE 2021 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.—March 10, 2021—The Contractor Connection RESTORE 2021 Conference dates are set.Save the date for June 8-10, 2021. This year’s event will be held fully online due to COVID-19 concerns. Although there will be no Expo, attendees will have some unique and valuable opportunities to get in front of what’s expected to be the largest conference gathering the Contractor HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM Create a culture. Another way of thinking about a sales organization is to think about the concept of a sales culture. This can be a fundamental and profound shift for most restorers who tend to see the business largely from an operational and technical standpoint. However, the reality is most restoration businesses will be betterserved if
THE ROLE OF PH LEVEL IN CLEANING pH (potential of hydrogen) is the measurement of acidity or alkalinity of a substance when dissolved in water. Just as degree is used to measure precise temperature, pH gives us the precise measurement of acidity or alkalinity. Mixing acids and bases can cancel out their extreme effects, much like mixing hot and cold water can “even out ADDRESSING THE PHENOMENON OF TENTED, WATER DAMAGED TILE Unlike ceramic tile, concrete will shrink back to its original size as it dries. This means in a water damaged tile situation involving ceramic tile installed over a concrete slab, both the ceramic tile and the slab will expand. When dried, the slab returns to its original size, but the ceramic tiles do not shrink back to their original size. IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS Adjuster technique #2. “Make an offer well below what’s been authorized.”. In having negotiated more than 10,000 settlements and watched some of the best engage in negotiations, including insurance company attorneys, I have seen adjusters start negotiating at 50 to 75 percent of the authority they had. Lawyers are even more stringent. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own DIFFICULT WORKPLACE CONVERSATIONS: DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE Difficult conversations CANNOT take place in a minute or at the last minute! Anticipate and plan for an open, two-way conversation. Be mindful of your body language and remember that difficult conversations require a significant amount of adaptation. Ask “Why?” as often as CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS Adjuster technique #2. “Make an offer well below what’s been authorized.”. In having negotiated more than 10,000 settlements and watched some of the best engage in negotiations, including insurance company attorneys, I have seen adjusters start negotiating at 50 to 75 percent of the authority they had. Lawyers are even more stringent. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the MISSING LINE ITEMS: IMPORTANT XACTIMATE CODE CHANGES OF Other worthwhile Xactimate code changes and additions. The line item WTRPPEM was added for the N-95 mask specifically. Hopefully, you are using this line item and this form of PPE while working on site for the health and safety of your customers and employees. The line item is $6.40 per mask. Note that an N-95 is still included in the lineitem
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own DIFFICULT WORKPLACE CONVERSATIONS: DO YOU HAVE A MINUTE Difficult conversations CANNOT take place in a minute or at the last minute! Anticipate and plan for an open, two-way conversation. Be mindful of your body language and remember that difficult conversations require a significant amount of adaptation. Ask “Why?” as often as CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the JUTE RUGS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEMATIC RUG Contemporary, Indian, chunky-braided jute rug with jute backing. With these rugs, cleaners need to inspect the back side of the rug more closely than the front side. Dark shadows in the foundation will often be mildew and urine salts. If the problem is left alone for RESTORATION STRATEGIES Restoration Strategies | Cleanfax. This fast-paced, interactive workshop will help disaster restoration and building service contractor business owners, managers, and marketing staff learn how to get restoration jobs from insurance agents, claims adjusters, and property owners or managers. A nationally recognized, active insuranceclaims
DISASTER RESPONSE: THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT Dr. Melissa Marot discusses what restoration professionals can to do address the psychological impact of disaster response. LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL The cleaning industry’s most popular platform, slide-in truckmounts are powered by industrial engines that are designed to operate under load at constant RPM, with engines ranging from twin-cylinder air-cooled engines to four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engines. These purpose-built industrial engines are selected byhorsepower
THE WHYS AND HOWS OF REQUIRING COVID-19 VACCINES The short answer is yes. According to the National Law Review, no laws exist that would prevent an employer from making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment and suggests that the requirement can be viewed in the same light as mandatory flu vaccinations. Since most states in the U.S. are “at will” states, an employer could mandate CONTRACTOR CONNECTION RESTORE 2021 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.—March 10, 2021—The Contractor Connection RESTORE 2021 Conference dates are set.Save the date for June 8-10, 2021. This year’s event will be held fully online due to COVID-19 concerns. Although there will be no Expo, attendees will have some unique and valuable opportunities to get in front of what’s expected to be the largest conference gathering the Contractor HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM Create a culture. Another way of thinking about a sales organization is to think about the concept of a sales culture. This can be a fundamental and profound shift for most restorers who tend to see the business largely from an operational and technical standpoint. However, the reality is most restoration businesses will be betterserved if
THE ROLE OF PH LEVEL IN CLEANING pH (potential of hydrogen) is the measurement of acidity or alkalinity of a substance when dissolved in water. Just as degree is used to measure precise temperature, pH gives us the precise measurement of acidity or alkalinity. Mixing acids and bases can cancel out their extreme effects, much like mixing hot and cold water can “even out ADDRESSING THE PHENOMENON OF TENTED, WATER DAMAGED TILE Unlike ceramic tile, concrete will shrink back to its original size as it dries. This means in a water damaged tile situation involving ceramic tile installed over a concrete slab, both the ceramic tile and the slab will expand. When dried, the slab returns to its original size, but the ceramic tiles do not shrink back to their original size. IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Jacqueline Kemper is a driven innovator, and holds a degree in Environmental Science and carries years of industry experience. She is renowned as an industry specialist in chemistry, application, trade negotiation, with outstanding domestic and international regulatoryexpertise.
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. CONTRACTOR CONNECTION RESTORE 2021 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.—March 10, 2021—The Contractor Connection RESTORE 2021 Conference dates are set.Save the date for June 8-10, 2021. This year’s event will be held fully online due to COVID-19 concerns. Although there will be no Expo, attendees will have some unique and valuable opportunities to get in front of what’s expected to be the largest conference gathering the Contractor BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. IMPLEMENTING PHOTO DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS IN RESTORATION These scanning solutions automatically adhere to the standards set out by PIRC and go much farther. Adopting “reality capture” in a restoration company can solve the fundamental issues of implementing photo documentation standards while at the same time upgrading the level of transparency set by PIRC. THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS James· Jim” B. Smith is an IICRC-approved instructor and a senior practicing inspector and part of the voting consensus of the IICRC S1OO cleaning standard.His educational studies come from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLES Cleanfax has provided cleaning and restoration professionals with management, marketing and technical articles and more for over 30years.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Sunlight. We may like it, and we may bask in it but it’s not always a good thing, especially for luxury vinyl floors (LVT or LVP). While luxury vinyl floors can’t be damaged by water, direct sunlight exposure is another issue.. These floors are incredible and are being sold as a waterproof floor. SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTING By Scott Tackett. What is your level of self-confidence, and what would your coworkers tell me about your behavior as it relates to this? While these may seem like simple questions, I believe it’s critical to answer them before reading this article since individual self-confidence is the foundation for successfully obtaining personal and professional goals in our industry’s competitive HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM In the August 2016 issue of Cleanfax, we covered the issue of creating a culture in your restoration company and how to identify your valueproposition.
CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Jacqueline Kemper is a driven innovator, and holds a degree in Environmental Science and carries years of industry experience. She is renowned as an industry specialist in chemistry, application, trade negotiation, with outstanding domestic and international regulatoryexpertise.
INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the drying effort. CONTRACTOR CONNECTION RESTORE 2021 CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.—March 10, 2021—The Contractor Connection RESTORE 2021 Conference dates are set.Save the date for June 8-10, 2021. This year’s event will be held fully online due to COVID-19 concerns. Although there will be no Expo, attendees will have some unique and valuable opportunities to get in front of what’s expected to be the largest conference gathering the Contractor BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. IMPLEMENTING PHOTO DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS IN RESTORATION These scanning solutions automatically adhere to the standards set out by PIRC and go much farther. Adopting “reality capture” in a restoration company can solve the fundamental issues of implementing photo documentation standards while at the same time upgrading the level of transparency set by PIRC. THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS James· Jim” B. Smith is an IICRC-approved instructor and a senior practicing inspector and part of the voting consensus of the IICRC S1OO cleaning standard.His educational studies come from Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. DISASTER RESPONSE: THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT Dr. Melissa Marot discusses what restoration professionals can to do address the psychological impact of disaster response. CONTENTS INVENTORY SYSTEMS Successful contents restoration depends heavily on the pack-out. An orderly pack-out paves the way for an efficient restoration workflow, and a disorderly one HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the BREAKING DOWN THE TRUCKMOUNT: A LOOK INSIDE THIS KEY TOOL Direct-drive systems use the vehicle’s engine to generate the power required for the blower and water pump and to heat the water. The most commonly used vehicle for direct-drive truckmounts is the Chevrolet/GMC V-8 van. CX-15™ CARPET CLEANING TOOL The CX-15 rotary cleaner is a crossover tool that bridges the gap between wand cleaning and powered-rotary cleaning. Water pressures between 400-800 PSI power the high-speed spinning action of twin jets to make over 4,000 cleaning passes/min. Unlike traditional carpet wands, the CX-15 can aggressively clean carpet fibers from multipledirections.
THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS The Art of Negotiating With Adjusters. Negotiating is perhaps the most challenging and, to many, the most fascinating of all activities in the handling of claims. CHOOSING SPRAYERS FOR CARPET, FURNITURE CLEANING It’s a fact some carpet and furniture cleaners skip the preconditioning step in cleaning. Others may apply preconditioner, but not the amount recommended by the manufacturer because their sprayer of choice is a bit slow and they are in a hurry to get to the nextjob.
DEADLY VACUUMS: WHAT YOURS COULD BE DOING TO CUSTOMER Jessica Violand-Bruno has been a flooring inspector since 2006. She is an IICRC Senior Carpet Inspector and holds certifications to inspect other floors as well. INTRODUCING THE NEW SAPPHIRE SCIENTIFICTM 460 TRUCKMOUNT Introducing the new Sapphire ScientificTM 460 Truckmount. Sapphire Scientific introduces a new dual-wand truckmount, combining proven components, solid design and operator convenience to provide the best customer value in a truckmount to date. NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES New Changes to Dehumidifier Categories. How adjustments to overlapping ranges of dehu categories affects restoration contractors. CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLESCARPET CLEANING INVOICES FORMSCLEANFAX MAGAZINECLEANFAX MAGAZINE ONLINE The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS Nylon. Nylon 6 is more prone to loss color compared to Nylon 6,6. However, it is easier to re-apply dye to Nylon 6. It takes a strong reaction to remove color from nylon compared to wool. Alkali caused bleeding and the fugitive dye can relocate itself in a patterned carpet or be removed by cleaning. Acidity such as from hydrochloric orsulfuric
SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTINGSELF EFFICACY EXAMPLESSELF EFFICACY QUESTIONNAIRESELF EFFICACY SCALESELF EFFICACY THEORY EXAMPLESBUILDING SELF EFFICACY Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
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IMPLEMENTING PHOTO DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS IN RESTORATIONCONSTRUCTION PHOTO DOCUMENTATION SERVICESCONSTRUCTION PHOTO DOCUMENTATION SOFTWAREPHOTO DOCUMENTATION APPPHOTO DOCUMENTATION DEFINITIONPHOTO DOCUMENTATION SOFTWAREPHOTO DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM These scanning solutions automatically adhere to the standards set out by PIRC and go much farther. Adopting “reality capture” in a restoration company can solve the fundamental issues of implementing photo documentation standards while at the same time upgrading the level of transparency set by PIRC. IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is CLEANFAX: SERVING CLEANING & RESTORATION PROFESSIONALSONLINE EXCLUSIVESSUBSCRIBEADVERTISECOVID-19PHOTO CONTESTARTICLESCARPET CLEANING INVOICES FORMSCLEANFAX MAGAZINECLEANFAX MAGAZINE ONLINE The Cleanfax May/June 2021 digital issue looks at leadership in a new era, extending the life of your truckmount, the results of our annual Restoration Benchmarking Survey, and much more. Explore our annual data and statistics to help you continue building a successful restoration business. HOW I GOT INTO CONTENTS CLEANING Kevin Jones | CEO and visionary of the Content Specialists, San Diego, Orange County, and Sacramento, CA and Seattle. Amanda Hosey: What initially got you interested in starting a contents company? Kevin Jones: After spending some time in this industry, I realized that contents required a lot of work all on its own.Communication is a big factor that we all need to improve to help out the THE CAUSES OF CARPET COLOR LOSS Nylon. Nylon 6 is more prone to loss color compared to Nylon 6,6. However, it is easier to re-apply dye to Nylon 6. It takes a strong reaction to remove color from nylon compared to wool. Alkali caused bleeding and the fugitive dye can relocate itself in a patterned carpet or be removed by cleaning. Acidity such as from hydrochloric orsulfuric
SELF-EFFICACY & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: DIRECTINGSELF EFFICACY EXAMPLESSELF EFFICACY QUESTIONNAIRESELF EFFICACY SCALESELF EFFICACY THEORY EXAMPLESBUILDING SELF EFFICACY Self-efficacy has been defined as an individual’s strong belief that he/she can successfully accomplish a specific task, goal, and/or objective thorough persistence and dedication. To take this a step further, many experts in this field of study indicate that self-efficacy is one dimension of self-confidence—a general assurance in our own CHLORINE DIOXIDE MOLD REMOVAL: A BETTER WAY TO REMEDIATE Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not create carcinogenic trihalomethanes. It is stable in a wide pH range (pH 2-10), unlike chlorine which is corrosive at a low pH and becomes less effective as pH increases. Chlorine’s efficacy drops from a mere 24% to 9% between pH 8 to 8.5 at which point it can no longer be consideredefficacious.
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING'S (LVT OR LVP) KRYPTONITE Water cannot damage it. There is one thing that I am seeing however, which is like kryptonite to floating, luxury vinyl floors — direct sunlight exposure. Image 1. LVT floor being damaged by direct sun exposure. In Images 1 (above) and 2 (below), the floor receives direct sunlight exposure through the INTERPRETING GRAIN DEPRESSION IN CONTEXT Brandon Burton —. Dri-Eaz. Grain depression is a useful measurement for the restoration contractor to use when evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment in use. However, other readings, especially the measurement of material moisture content, are far more significant in judging the effectiveness and efficiency of the dryingeffort.
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IMPLEMENTING PHOTO DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS IN RESTORATIONCONSTRUCTION PHOTO DOCUMENTATION SERVICESCONSTRUCTION PHOTO DOCUMENTATION SOFTWAREPHOTO DOCUMENTATION APPPHOTO DOCUMENTATION DEFINITIONPHOTO DOCUMENTATION SOFTWAREPHOTO DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM These scanning solutions automatically adhere to the standards set out by PIRC and go much farther. Adopting “reality capture” in a restoration company can solve the fundamental issues of implementing photo documentation standards while at the same time upgrading the level of transparency set by PIRC. IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is SUBSCRIBE | CLEANFAX Cleanfax magazine, which has served the industry for over 30 years, is available in print and online. Each month it is filled with technical tips for the cleaning and restoration industries, ways to improve your business and all the most pressing topics for our readers. RESTORATION STRATEGIES Restoration Strategies | Cleanfax. This fast-paced, interactive workshop will help disaster restoration and building service contractor business owners, managers, and marketing staff learn how to get restoration jobs from insurance agents, claims adjusters, and property owners or managers. A nationally recognized, active insuranceclaims
FILTRATION SOIL AND CARPET CLEANING Filtration lines (soiling) are those dark lines or bands of soils that you find along walls, under doors that are kept closed for a length of time, under the skirting of furniture, and more. Their makeup is oily and the molecules of the soils are so small that cleaning them or removing them from fibers is difficult. UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Shampoo the fabric with a neutral or slightly acidic upholstery cleaning shampoo (not a Haitian cotton shampoo) boosted with a non-chlorine oxidizing booster. Follow with an acidic rinse and speed drying. This method works quickly and well, but may over whiten “natural colored cotton” fabrics. HOW TO BUILD A RESTORATION COMPANY SALES TEAM Create a culture. Another way of thinking about a sales organization is to think about the concept of a sales culture. This can be a fundamental and profound shift for most restorers who tend to see the business largely from an operational and technical standpoint. However, the reality is most restoration businesses will be betterserved if
THE COLLECTIVE BY CORE INAUGURAL CONFERENCE CORE Group, a growing property restoration contractor network in North America, will host its inaugural conference and tradeshow, The Collective by CORE, this summer. The THE ART OF NEGOTIATING WITH ADJUSTERS Adjuster technique #2. “Make an offer well below what’s been authorized.”. In having negotiated more than 10,000 settlements and watched some of the best engage in negotiations, including insurance company attorneys, I have seen adjusters start negotiating at 50 to 75 percent of the authority they had. Lawyers are even more stringent. IS SOOT A HEALTH HAZARD? Soot classified as PM 2.5 — particulate matter 2.5 µm (micrometer) in diameter — has been linked to significantly increased risk of death from lung cancer and other severe respiratory ailments. Fine particles of this size and smaller evade the body’s natural defense mechanisms and migrate deep into the lungs. Airborne particulate is NEW CHANGES TO DEHUMIDIFIER CATEGORIES Based on this survey, Xactware updated the AHAM ranges on line items for commercial dehumidifiers to remove any overlap as noted in the chart below. This change went into effect in November 2013. Item Code Previous AHAM Range New AHAM Range. WTR DHM Up to 70 ppd Up to 69 ppd. WTR DHM> 60 to120 ppd 70 to 109 ppd. CHLORINE DIOXIDE AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: CHOOSING A MOLD Chlorine dioxide is a chlorine-based oxidizing agent that is somewhat like the well-known sodium hypochlorite, or standard chlorine bleach. Chlorine dioxide, however, has significant advantages over chlorine bleach. First, for the chemists who may read this, chlorine dioxide, strictly speaking, is a gas at normal temperature and pressure.* Online Exclusives
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