MoreWith panic rushing through your bloodstream and sweat pouring off your temples, you leap out of bed and head to your computer remembering your supplier’s website features online ordering. You can place your order anytime of the day and it will ship soon thereafter. Sound familiar?
If you’re not sure your trusted sources have a website, or what features the site offers, then you’re shortchanging yourself. Your business is your livelihood, and it is your responsibility to keep abreast of new developments, such as online training programs, new product information and advancements, updated or soon to be initiated regulatory compliances, MSDS information, and so on. Your cleaning business revolves on immediate and accurate information.
As a result of this need, ICS Cleaning Specialist has searched the Internet for websites that lend to your knowledge, education and bottom line. Each of the sites included in this article covers various products, tools, accessories and services—tools of the trade.
If you’re still speculative about the Internet’s power, then just log onto www.icsmag.com and check out our bulletin board where several times a week, a cleaner in your neck of the woods has received the help and information necessary to quell a dire situation. And you can take that to the bank! Note: For your convenience, a hyperlink to each of the listed companies can be found at the end of this feature.
Advanced Cleaning Systems
Site: www.advancedcleaning.comFeatures: Buyer’s Club, chemicals, truck mount systems, newsletter, technical support.
Advanced Vapor Technologies
Site: www.advap.comFeatures: Residential/Commercial product lines and product usage, FAQs, and customer support.
Advantage Marketing
Site: www.advantagerestoration.comFeatures: Equipment, schools, rentals, manufacturers and publications.
Air-Care
Site: www.air-care.comFeatures: Products, online catalog, dealer information and locations.
American CaddyVac Inc.
Site: www.caddyvac.comFeatures: CaddyVac air duct and furnace cleaning products and uses, accessories, unit specifications and construction.
American Cleaning Systems
Site: www.swiftsite.com/truckmount/Features: Truckmounts, accessories, chemicals.
Antonius Bros.
Site: www.cleanrx.comFeatures: Carpet cleaning tips and featured cleaners, articles and directory/listing service.
Atlantic Engineering
Site: www.aeductools.comFeatures: Products and services, education, accessories, Ultralite, trailer/truck mounts, fraud alert, and links.
Bane-Clene
Site: www.baneclene.comFeatures: Event calendar, Cleaning Digest, chemical guide, message board, catalog, monthly specials, troubleshooting, consumer area, and affiliate program information.
Basic Maintenance
Site: www.carpet-cleaning-machines.comFeatures: Carpet/floor cleaning equipment and chemical product lines, dehumidifiers, online order and catalog request forms.
Bolden’s Mfg.
Site: www.boldens.comFeatures: Cleaning and restoration products, rental equipment, Hydro-X.
Bridgepoint Systems
Site: www.bridgepoint.comFeatures: Products, education, distributors, catalog and video, Carpet Cleaner Referral and Bridgepoint Cleaning Network.
Butler Corp., The
Site: www.butlersystem.comFeatures: Online product and chemical purchasing, and The Butler System.
Century 400
Site: www.century400.comFeatures: News, products, distributors and support.
Chem Max
Site: www.chemmax.comFeatures: Products, services, information/ordering, and home user orders.
Chemical Technologies Int’l.
Site: www.proschoice.comFeatures: MSDS information, FAQs, distributor listing, education, stain/odor/soil guides, product catalog.
Chemspec
Site: www.chemspec.comFeatures: Product information, architect and specifier information, FAQs, engineering, links and distributor locations.
Clean Care Seminars
Site: www.cleancareseminars.comFeatures: Marketing, seminars, books, videos and training.
CleanCraft Products
Site: www.cleancraft.comFeatures: Cleaning products and equipment, forum, newsletter, monthly specials, air duct cleaning, and acoustic ceiling cleaning.
Cobb Carpet Supply
Site: http://users.ticnet.com/cobbFeatures: Accessories, equipment, chemicals, tools and breaking news.
Cyclone Solutions
Site: www.cyclonesolutions.comFeatures: Products, solutions, news and information.
Delmhorst Instrument Co.
Site: www.delmhorst.comFeatures: Complete moisture meter product line and service information.
Dri-Eaz Products
Site: www.dri-eaz.comFeatures: Products, catalog, distributor listing, schools, new releases, publications, service and forum.
drislink, LLC
Site: www.drislink.comFeatures: Wood floor care products, shipment tracking, order status, and wood floor care/maintenance facts and tips.
DSC Products
Site: www.dscprod.comFeatures: Carpet and upholstery care chemical line, search engine, industry links and “Cleaner News” section.
EASDG
Site: www.easdg.comFeatures: What’s New, products, and downloads.
Ebac
Site: www.ebacusa.comFeatures: Dehumidifiers, air movers and carpet drying fans.
Extraction Systems Int’l.
Site: www.extractionsystems.comFeatures: Extractors, vacuum cleaners, burnishers, accessories, duct cleaning tools, brand name products and links.
Fabpro
Site: www.fabpro.comFeatures: Products, online ordering, and search engine.
Halcyon
Site: www.halcyonsales.comFeatures: Systems, accessories, news, and contact/order.
Hard Ball Chemical Co.
Site: www.hardballchemical.comFeatures: Technical support, MSDS information, carpet/fabric cleaning chemicals and products.
Howe-Bake Engineers
Site: www.sonozaire.comFeatures: Product lines, ozone units, technical arena and product usage.
HydraMaster Corp.
Site: www.hydramaster.comFeatures: Equipment, accessories, carpet care chemicals, Distributor Network, “Just For Owners” section and discussion board.
Hydro-Force Mfg.
Site: www.hydroforce.comFeatures: Product info, local dealer search, catalog, online ordering, shipment status and purchase history.
Jon-Don Products
Site: www.jondon.comFeatures: Online store, products, service center, training and education carpet cleaning equipment repair FAQs.
JWC Inc.
Site: www.jwcinc.com, www.discountccw.com (Discount Carpet Cleaner’s Warehouse)Features: New and used carpet cleaning equipment, accessories, parts, classifieds, and equipment request form.
Kleenrite Chemical
Site: www.kleen.comFeatures: Industry news, products, contact, and industry links.
MasterBlend
Site: www.master-blend.comFeatures: What’s New/events, online shopping, product specials, distributor search, mixing calculator, articles, catalogs/brochures, schools and links.
Modernistic
Site: www.modernistic.comFeatures: Residential and commercial carpet cleaning, general store, franchise information and current specials.
Morantz, S.
Site: www.morantz.comFeatures: Ultrasonic systems, drapery equipment and trade show information.
Motsenbocker’s Lift Off
Site: www.liftoffinc.comFeatures: Products, promotions and dealer locations.
Organic Compounds
Site: www.organiccompounds.comFeatures: Machines, chemicals, accessories, links and order forms.
Pemberton & Associates
Site: www.pembertons.com; www.customerkeeper.comFeatures: Training and classes, discussion groups, products and services, Rent-it-Center and business information technology support center.
Petersen Inc.
Site: www.vortexsystem.comFeatures: Company and product information, pricing, packages, accessories and chemicals.
Piranha Marketing
Site: www.joepolish.comFeatures: Products, Piranha Marketing Club, speaking schedule, articles, Super Star of the Month interviews, Trade Show packages, and bait-and-switch information.
Prochem
Site: www.prochem.comFeatures: Products, training, testimonials, chemical and service questions arena, dealers, equipment, spotting guide and business software.
Randy Grosse Marketing
Site: www.nuwaysystems.comFeatures: Marketing materials, training guides, online marketing and management newsletter.
Rotobrush International
Site: www.rotobrush.netFeatures: News, events, products, marketing and services, technical/training and IAQ information.
Rotovac
Site: www.rotovaccorp.comFeatures: Equipment, supplies chemicals and accessories, current news.
Savior Solutions
Site: www.emro15.comFeatures: Manufacturer of broad spectrum deodorizers.
Schmitz Industries
Site: www.dirtinvader.comFeatures: Equipment, accessories and product information.
Steam Genie
Site: www.steamgenie.comFeatures: Chemicals, leasing information, wands/accessories, distributors, truckmounts, event/education calendar, links and online store.
Steam Services
Site: www.workmaster.comFeatures: Products, online catalog, MSDS information and online ordering.
Therma-Stor Products
Site: www.thermastor.comFeatures: Products, IAQ information, publications and forums.
Top Gun Supply
Site: www.powercleanind.comFeatures: Online catalog, specials, purchasing history, equipment and chemicals.
U.S. Paraplate Corp.
Site: www.usparaplate.comFeatures: New products, certification information, product capabilities, online literature and trade shows page.
Ultrasonics Int’l. Corp.
Site: www.ultrasonicsint.comFeatures: Product catalog, dealers/distributors section, business opportunities, financing, pre-owned equipment and cleaning agents.
White Magic
Site: www.aeductools.comFeatures: Products and services, education, accessories, Ultralite, trailer/truck mounts, fraud alert, and links.
ORGANIZATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS ASCR
Site: www.ascr.orgFeatures: Education, referrals, buyer’s guide, technical library and links to its five divisions.
BSCAI
Site: www.bscai.orgFeatures: Membership, convention & trade show information, education, publications & videos, government affairs and certification programs.
CCINW
Site: www.ccinw.orgFeatures: Library, calendar of events, convention information, chapter news and member vendor information.
CFI
Site: www.carpet9.orgFeatures: Consumer section, newsletter, education, events and member locator.
IICRC
Site: www.iicrc.orgFeatures: Referral system, courses, Internet CECs, schools, inspectors, master cleaners, master restorers, IICRC supporters and ownership information.
ISCT
Site: www.isct.comFeatures: Membership benefits and plans, WebPage design services, classifieds, technical bulletins, ISCT list server, and stain removal guide.
ISSA
Site: www.issa.comFeatures: Education, events, member benefits/directory/services, ISSA Today, legislative & regulatory, conventions and trade shows and international services.
NEIRC
Site: www.neirc.orgFeatures: Member directory & information, education, classifieds, library and articles of interest.
PCUCA
Site: www.pcuca.orgFeatures: member directory, sites, and sign-up information.
United Cleaning & Restoration Specialists
Site: www.angelfire.com/in2/carpetcareFeatures: Cleaning and restoration specialists from around the world, links.
WFCA
Site: www.wfca.orgFeatures: Consumer section, WFCA newsletter, Surfaces 2001 information and member locator.
Discount Carpet Cleaner's Warehouse
Site: www.discountccw.comFeatures: New equipment, tools, accessories, wands, hoses, chemicals and parts.
Dowding & Plummer (Victor International)
Site: www.vacs2go.comFeatures: Product information, online ordering, and troubleshooting guide.
Drain Vac
Site: www.drainvac.comFeatures: Residential, commercial and industrial products, carpet cleaning machines (specs & usage).
Hesco
Site: www.hescoinc.comFeatures: Online ordering, product search, vacuums, order tracking, locations, chemicals, equipment and maintenance supplies.
International Hose
Site: www.iHOZs.comFeatures: Hoses, vacuums, online purchasing, air duct cleaning and accessories.
Mid-South Professional Cleaners Assn.
Site: www.midsouthcleaners.orgFeatures: What's New, convention information, newsletter, membership, search engine and Bernson Award information.
Links
- Clean Care Seminars
- Hard Ball Chemical Co.
- Jon-Don Products
- Drain Vac
- Ebac
- Advanced Cleaning Systems
- Discount Carpet Cleaner
- Butler Corp., The
- MSPCA
- Rotobrush International
- Hydro-Force Mfg.
- ASCR
- Pemberton & Associates
- Steam Services
- EASDG
- Bane-Clene
- Advanced Vapor Technologies
- Morantz, S.
- JWC Inc.
- Bolden
- Century 400
- CFI
- Ultrasonics Int
- American CaddyVac
- Delmhorst Instrument Co.
- Antonius Bros.
- Organic Compounds
- Piranha Marketing
- drislink, LLC
- IICRC
- NEIRC
- BSCAI
- Dowding & Plummer (Victor Int
- Advantage Marketing
- UCCI
- Howe-Baker Engineers
- International Hose
- Hesco
- MasterBlend
- Chem Max
- White Magic
- Halcyon
- Cobb Carpet Supply
- Atlantic Engineering
- Chemical Technologies Int
- Kleenrite Chemical
- Steam Genie
- Therma-Stor Products
- Motsenbocker
- Basic Maintenance
- WFCA
- American Cleaning Systems
- Dri-Eaz Products
- Randy Grosse Marketing
- Schmitz Industries
- Cyclone Solutions
- DSC Products
- Chemspec
- Prochem
- Fabpro
- Bridgepoint Systems
- U.S. Paraplate Corp.
- Rotovac
- Modernistic
- ISSA
- HydraMaster Corp.
- Petersen Inc.
- CleanCraft Products
- Top Gun Supply
- CCINW
- PCUCA
- Savior Solutions
- ISCT
- Air-Care
- Extraction Systems Int
