It’s Not a 100 Yard Dash

A carpet cleaning business succeeds or fails because of its total productivity. Not how fast or speedy the job is done. In business, productivity is the sum total of all the efforts performed in the operation of the business. Certainly choosing the right equipment is very important but “speed” is only a very small factor in total productivity. What about the cost of operating the equipment? What about ease of operation and costs of repairs and downtime. A carpet cleaning business must be efficient in all areas of its operation. Besides the aforementioned effects of having the right equipment, effective and lowest cost use solution chemicals will enhance the productivity. Properly designed and placed advertising must be put in to use. Knowledgeable personnel must be trained to take calls and book appointments. Technicians should be schooled on proper techniques, chemical usage and application, customer relations and equipment usage. Sound business practices should be adhered to when selecting accountants, attorneys, insurance advisers and other professionals. Keeping accurate internal records and budget management is also very important. In essence, a company is successful because all of its components work efficiently together. How fast the job was done is almost an invisible factor. Related Articles and Information: Advertising - the Essential Element Advertising the Bane-Clene Way Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business Compare US to ANY Other Carpet Cleaning Truckmounted and Portable Equipment Customer Service in the Carpet Cleaning Industry Comparing Carpet Cleaning Equipment Costs Phone Courtesy Real Cost of Equipment Telephone Etiquette in the Carpet Cleaning Business The 15 Factors of Success in Carpet Cleaning Business Twenty Steps to Success What Is The Real Cost of Carpet Cleaning Equipment? What Makes a Company Successful in the Carpet Cleaning Business? 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 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. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 26, 2025

The custom of honoring those who have fallen in battle by cleaning head stones and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition. It was originally called “Decoration Day”. In early rural America, this duty was usually done in late summer and became an occasion for family reunions. After the “Civil War”, the practice became more prominent as America’s need for a patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead. After “WW I”, the day was expanded to honor those who had died in all American Wars. The tradition of wearing red Poppies as a symbol of this day was actually the idea of an American, Miss Moina Michael. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The first national commemoration was observed on May 30th,1868 at Arlington National Cemetery. It is considered the unofficial start of Summer. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of “The Indianapolis 500” which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. Its 109th running will be Sunday May 25th. The preferred name for the holiday gradually changed from “Decoration Day” to “Memorial Day”, it was first used in 1882. However, it only became the most common name after “WW II” and was not declared a Federal Holiday until 1967. While the passing of an act in 1968 created 3 day weekends for Memorial Day and other holidays, it has also no doubt contributed to a general nonchalant observance by some people for this important day. We at Bane-Clene® do not take that nonchalant attitude. We realize that our great country is just that because of the dedication and countless sacrifices of the men and women who have fought and died to protect us. God Bless America. We are the Land of the Free because we are the Home of the Brave. 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 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. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

CARPET PROTECTORS

We always approach every customer about having carpet protector applied after cleaning. Many times someone who we have not cleaned for before, has a negative response. They reply , “The last time I had it done, it did not work,” or “I could not tell that it did any good”", or “It made my carpets sticky”. Our response is that we stand behind our work and that our products are all time tested and proven effective. The purpose of carpet protectors is just what the name implies. They are designed to protect the carpet against soil, stains, wicking and/or static electricity. Sta-Clene® is excellent at protecting carpeting and upholstery from both soil and stains. It is non-dilutable so therefore will not spoil. Applying protectors allows your customer to enjoy a cleaner carpet for a longer period of time. This improves customer satisfaction and encourages customer loyalty. A happy customer will become a repeat customer and provide referrals (the life blood for a Company). From a technician’s viewpoint, applying carpet protector makes it easier to clean the carpeting when they return and any spots and or stains are more easily removed. Carpet protectors are a plus sale item and adds profits to your company. Additional Information on Carpet Protectors: Acid Dye Blockers Add-On Carpet Sales Carpet Protectors Against Stains and Soil How to Make More Money with Scotchgard or Teflon How to Sell Carpet Protectors Stain-Resist Nylon Teflon versus Scotchgard - performance test comparisons (in Adobe Acrobat format) Related Carpet Protector Products: ARA Anti-Resoiling / Anti-Wicking Agent Bane-Guard™ Multi-Sprayer® Spray 1® Sta-Clene® Sta-Clene Lasting Beauty Brochures Stainless Steel Pump-Up Sprayer Teflon® Advanced 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 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. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner

MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 12, 2024, in The United States of America and many other countries around the world. It is an honoring of the Mother of a family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence mothers have had and continue to have on our society. Mother’s Day can trace its roots to ancient Greek, Roman and Christian traditions; also Native Americans believe in the tradition of Mother Earth. All of these traditions have taken on their own type of celebration and recognition. The modern Mother’s Day began in the USA in 1911. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother’s Day as a national holiday which would be recognized on the second Sunday of May. The Bane-Clene® family sends our love and blessings to Mothers everywhere. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog®

WASTE WATER DISPOSAL

The dirty recovery water from Hot Water Extraction (HWE) systems must be disposed of in a specific manner. The regulations vary across the country, but there are obvious common sense rules that should be followed: NEVER dump into the street, driveway or parking lot. Do NOT dump into a storm sewer, creek or other body of water. All Bane-Clene detergents, such as Preface®, TLS® 2000, PCA™ Formula 5, LCA®-256, Super LCA™ and Booster™ are fully biodegradable. Our deodorizers and spotters, except Saf-T-Solv™, are also biodegradable. The pH of the waste water with Bane-Clene chemicals is normally 7.5 to 8.5, eliminating the requirements in most municipalities calling for neutralization. We do suggest contacting the local authorities to apprise yourself of any and all regulations. Before dumping into yours or any other SANITARY sewer system always filter out solid material so as not to clog drains, pumps, etc. Dumping into a septic system is risky; it requires plenty of excess capacity. Related Articles and Information: 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 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. Bane-Clene Home Page Articles, Videos and Products for Professional Carpet Cleaners On-Line Spot & Stain Removal Guide & Procedures for the Professional Carpet Cleaner