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Just Ask Jess: Kawasaki Disease - Can Children Get it from Steam-Cleaned Carpets?

Kawasaki Disease, also known as Kawasaki Syndrome, is a rare children's illness
May 23, 2013

The cause of Kawasaki Disease is unknown, but scientists who have studied the disease believe the research and evidence strongly suggests an infectious agent such as a virus or bacteria causes it.


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Ask Steve: How do I Overcome My Fear of Rejection?

Fear of rejection keeps far too many carpet cleaners from the success they deserve
May 23, 2013

But if you want to be truly successful at anything you must face up to your fears. In fact, it has been well said that “Success is found by those who will do what others won’t.”


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Boxxer XL = one high performance truckmount

May 23, 2013

Dual wands. 31 hp. 400-plus cfm. 1,200 psi. And the ability to attain 245°F. The numbers all add up for the HydraMaster Boxxer XL in terms of optimum truckmount performance.


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Two new spotters unveiled

May 20, 2013

Esteam has released a Vanish Fusion oxidizing spotter as well as Encap Spotter, an encapsulating spotting agent.


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A Phenomenal Leader is…

In this installment, I’d like to explore the qualities of a leader
May 9, 2013

Welcome to the third episode of Phenomenal Leadership Systems.


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Ask Steve: With Business Thriving, Should I Stay Small or Expand?

Should you build a bigger business based on employees or stay small as an owner-operator?
May 9, 2013

Big or small, with some adjustments either way, can give you a great life.


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Tips for Removing Gum and Adhesives from Carpets

Even when it appears that gum or adhesives have been removed, they sometimes reappear a few days later
May 6, 2013

Spring’s here, and that means many residential and commercial facilities will want their carpets cleaned. It also means that gum, adhesives, and similar soiling that found their way onto carpets now need to come out.


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Ask Steve: Should I Offer Credit Cards as a Payment Option?

Accepting credit cards can open the door for additional profits. Read on to see how.
May 2, 2013

Should you offer credit card payment?


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How to Deal with Heavy Traffic Lanes

How do we successfully deal with traffic lanes?
May 2, 2013

When you walk through the front entrance of your commercial carpet cleaning account, it is often easy to locate the busiest areas by following the trail of asphalt tracked in from the parking lot on matted carpet that is already heavily impacted with soil.


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What Cleaners Should Know About Combustible Dust Explosions

April 29, 2013

Combustible dust explosions are more common and deadly than many people realize. But, according to a press release, there is a lot the professional cleaning industry can do to help prevent them.


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The Experience Spring 2013

See all the sights from Clearwater Beach for the inaugural Experience Conference and Exhibition, held from April 17-20, 2013.

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2013 April

Take a look at the brand new April 2013 issue with features on Marketing, Rug/Carpet Cleaning, and Hard Floor Maintenance.
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Upholstery and Drapery Cleaning - Don’t let the name fool you. This is the industry’s only book covering dozens of household fabrics.

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