GAS CONSERVATION

Gas prices continue to fluctuate as they go up and down like a yo-yo. So here are some obvious but practical ideas to get the most bang for your buck at the pump. Tips for Gas Conservation Keep your vehicle tuned-up. Keep tires inflated at proper psi. Purchase the proper octane fuel. This improves engine performance. Observe speed limits and don’t tailgate as constant accelerating and decelerating will rob you of mileage. If lines are long at drive-ups, go inside don’t let your vehicle idle unnecessarily. Use A/C sparingly. Once again, these are obvious and we have all heard them before. That said, we can all use reminders from time to time. Good Cleaning, Your Bane-Clene® Team Related Articles and Information: Bane-Clene Truckmount Carpet Cleaning Equipment Gas Station Four-Page Brochure for Mailers and Handouts Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

THE ECONOMY

In spite of what the “experts” say, the economy is still at a fragile state. Interest rates are high; prices for the majority of staples, housing and energy have not reduced even after approaching 4 years since the outbreak of Covid. Chances are they won’t. Most Companies are discouraged in attempts to hire new employees. Comments we hear “Doesn’t anyone want to work anymore? Where is all the unemployment we hear about?" These are common laments among people in the cleaning and other small businesses. Part of the problem is that many of the incentives to work (I need money) have been negated by Governmental programs that basically provide people with enough money that they don’t have to work to maintain a basic existence. CHECK BEFORE HIRING While hiring is never a slam dunk event, in times like this it invites more care and due diligence. Drug tests and credit checks for potential hires can be done; however, there are Federal and State laws that control what can and cannot be done. If you go this route, be sure you are within the law. Having an attorney drawing up the documents is the prudent course of action. A simple check you can do is have your Insurance Agent run the applicant’s Driver’s License through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. If their license is either suspended or has been suspended, they are obviously not a competent driver and should not be driving a service vehicle. SECURITY People have always been cautious of whom they let in their homes but there seems to be more issues with burglaries, home invasions and the like. Maybe it’s the economy? To assuage your customer’s possible trepidations, your truck should be lettered. Employees should have some type of uniform shirt and identification. Industry related patches and name tags are ideal additions to a uniform shirt. These will not only add to your creditability but they inspire consumer confidence. Related Articles and Information: Hiring New Carpet Cleaning Employees Image in Carpet Cleaning Recruiting Tips for Hiring Employees for Your Carpet Cleaning Business Related Products: Authorized Registered Technician (A.R.T.) Uniform Patch Carpet Cleaning Van Decals Factory Trained Technician Arm Uniform Patch PCA Uniform Shoulder Patch Photo I.D. Badge Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

Protecting The Environment

A lot is being said and pontificated about being and going green. Bureaucrats at the Local, State and Federal level are decreeing and mandating what we should and should not do. What we should buy and not buy. In general, they are spewing a lot of hot air but alas most of them don’t practice what they preach. We are not against protecting the environment, in fact we have been green since the founding of our Company in 1962. Our equipment is electric and our chemicals and cleaning solutions are biodegradable and contain no harmful contaminants. Here are but a few simple and effective initiatives we all can practice: Dispose of household hazardous waste such as cleaning products properly. Recycle plastic, aluminum, glass containers, cardboard and paper products. Small One-Use Batteries are recyclable check your local area for options. The proper disposal of Electronic equipment, computers, cell phones, etc. is a continuous issue as we are Electronic Junkies. Take unused or expired prescription drugs to a local site, such as a Pharmacy. And for Carpet Cleaners, always dump your dirty water at a waste disposal facility or in sanitary (not storm) sewers. Related Articles and Information: Carpet Cleaning Chemicals PCA" Formula 5 Carpet Cleaning Powdered Hot Water Extraction Detergent Sewer Letter Waste Tank Discharge from Carpet Cleaning Equipment Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

ANNIVERSARY

Bane-Clene Corp.® will celebrate our 62nd Anniversary - February 4th, 2024 We will presume you know the story of how a small start up Janitorial Service morphed into what we are today. An International Manufacturer and Supplier of Cleaning Equipment, Chemicals and Accessories. We don’t have to tell you that being in business has its trials and tribulations. However, more importantly, it has its many rewards for which we are thankful. Here is just a partial list of what we are thankful for: An invaluable staff, without whom we did not and will not continue to grow. Customers that compliment us for doing a good job. Customers that point out our mistakes. We correct those mistakes, which makes us better. Good Vendors that keep our supply lines full. Expert Accounting, Advertising, Financial, Insurance, Legal and Technology Advisors. Lastly, we are thankful that 62 years ago, Wm. F. Bane had a vision and we at Bane-Clene® strive everyday to promote and build on his vision. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package Free packet of information about Bane-Clene can be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-428-9512 (U.S. ONLY!). Your information packet will include a full color catalog and price addendum. Packets will arrive in approximately 2 weeks through standard United States Mail. You can also order the packet at the Catalog Request Form. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner