There is a new "kid in town" and he's claiming to be the best solution for all your cleaning needs. He claims that he is a Bio-enzymatic cleaner. First thing you need to know is that no one product can do all of your cleaning jobs.
There are three major jobs - sanitizing, de-scaling, and cleaning. Sanitizing is used to kill germs - products are usually high acid or caustic products like bleach, quaternary ammonia, or other chemically based killing products. De-scaling products typically remove salts like rust, calcium & lime deposits that can build up from hard water in sinks, bowls, and on tile surfaces in showers - these products are usually high acid based fluids which chemically 'etch' the salts away. Both of these types of products are typically harmful to the user and carry 'skeleton hand' and other warnings on the labels. Cleaning is the removal of all other contaminants from the surface. One of the best ways to remove contaminants from all surfaces is with microbial action. Bio-enzymatic cleaners use microbial action to continuously clean the surface and remove both organic and inorganic compounds. By using bacteria and enzymes organic materials can be broken down and digested, thus eliminating the 'food' from the surface.
In order to be a bio-enzymatic cleaner the product must incorporate bacteria and enzymes in its formula in some way. The concentrations of components can vary as can the jobs that the products are designed to do. Each different type of bacteria and every enzyme does different things. The actual blending of different microbes with different enzymes and surfactant packages yield very different cleaning products of different strengths.
As with most things in life, not all Bio-enzymatic cleaners are created equal - you must see the results before you make your decision about which product best suits your needs. For example, you should first determine what job you are looking to address. In general, there are several jobs that Bio-enzymatic cleaners are ideally suited to do: 1) automotive oil and grease removal, 2) deep cleaning and odor control, 3) food grease removal, 4) grease trap treatment, 5) drain opening & maintenance, 6) septic treatment, 7) waste water treatment, 8) laundry & stain removal, 9) carpet cleaning, 10) parts washing, 11) bioremediation, etc. Different formulas excel at different jobs.
At Clean and Green Solutions we are distributors for a line of very exceptional bio-enzymatic cleaners - the EATOILS™ brand of products, with specific products formulated to excel at each of the cleaning jobs outlined above. These products have proven to outperform other bio-enzymatic cleaning products when compared on actual job sites.
For more information on these products please call us at 281.883.8470 or visit us at www.cleanandgreensolutions.com
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Pressure Cleaning School
Pressure Cleaning School, Houston TX
Clean and Green Solutions of Kingwood TX, will be hosting a ROOKIE CAMP for anyone that is considering getting into the pressure cleaning business or has been in the business for 2 years or less. The camp will be held in Houston on the weekend of Friday, March 11 through Sunday Afternoon March 13, 2011. We will start at 4:00pm on Friday and conclude on Sunday Afternoon at 12:00pm.
Here is a sampling of just some of the topics that will be covered in both a round table and on the job training forum:
• An introduction to the Pressure Cleaning Industry,
• Setting up your Business and Small Business Basics and Liability Insurance
• Environmental Awareness and Concerns
• Estimates – How much should I charge???
• Detergents/Wash Mixes - What to use when and where???
• Marketing Your Business
• Equipment Selection
• Establishing Relationships with Distributors
• Residential and Commercial Cleaning Applications - On the Job and Classroom training
A concluding Q and A regarding any topic that participants would like to address.
http://www.cleanandgreensolutions.biz/contactus.html
Clean and Green Solutions of Kingwood TX, will be hosting a ROOKIE CAMP for anyone that is considering getting into the pressure cleaning business or has been in the business for 2 years or less. The camp will be held in Houston on the weekend of Friday, March 11 through Sunday Afternoon March 13, 2011. We will start at 4:00pm on Friday and conclude on Sunday Afternoon at 12:00pm.
Here is a sampling of just some of the topics that will be covered in both a round table and on the job training forum:
• An introduction to the Pressure Cleaning Industry,
• Setting up your Business and Small Business Basics and Liability Insurance
• Environmental Awareness and Concerns
• Estimates – How much should I charge???
• Detergents/Wash Mixes - What to use when and where???
• Marketing Your Business
• Equipment Selection
• Establishing Relationships with Distributors
• Residential and Commercial Cleaning Applications - On the Job and Classroom training
A concluding Q and A regarding any topic that participants would like to address.
http://www.cleanandgreensolutions.biz/contactus.html
Friday, February 18, 2011
Want a Mosquito Free Yard This Spring
Clean and Green Solutions of Kingwood TX offers environmentally safe mosquito prevention for residential homes and special events for the areas of Kingwood TX, Atascocita Tx, Humble TX, Houston TX, Porter TX, New Caney TX, and surrounding areas.
We apply a water based, GREEN product to the foliage and landscape around your home or special event. After applying our product you will notice a 98% decrease in mosquito infestation around your property.
Our Pest Control Products are Certified Green and contain no harmful ingredients or petroleum distillates.
Most small to average size properties can be treated for under $125.00 and larger properties for under $200.00.
You will experience a mosquito free property for up to 2 months at a time.
Contact us today at 281.883.8470 for a FREE ESTIMATE and have a Mosquito Free Summer.
Clean and Green Solutions Services all of the Kingwood Tx, Humble Tx, Atascocita Tx, and Houston Tx areas.
We apply a water based, GREEN product to the foliage and landscape around your home or special event. After applying our product you will notice a 98% decrease in mosquito infestation around your property.
Our Pest Control Products are Certified Green and contain no harmful ingredients or petroleum distillates.
Most small to average size properties can be treated for under $125.00 and larger properties for under $200.00.
You will experience a mosquito free property for up to 2 months at a time.
Contact us today at 281.883.8470 for a FREE ESTIMATE and have a Mosquito Free Summer.
Clean and Green Solutions Services all of the Kingwood Tx, Humble Tx, Atascocita Tx, and Houston Tx areas.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Having Your Roof Cleaned Actually Makes Sense
According to Dr. Victor H Morgenroth, who is a semi-retired adjunct professor at UM; the " dirt " on roofs could actually be causing illness. Here is an excerpt from an article that was written by Dr. Morgenroth.
Having your roof cleaned actually makes sense.
It isn't just aesthetics. While people like to say that dirty roofs lower a property's value and may make it hard to sell, the "dirt" on a roof actually shortens its life span and can even present a health hazard. Furthermore, the "dark stains" on a roof act as a sponge to absorb the sun's heat, which causes a rise in the temperature inside a home or building, creating higher air conditioning bills.
The dirt isn't just dust – It's alive. Some of the black or very dark roof stains are caused by a resilient type of algae, Gloeocapsa magma (a type of blue-green algae commonly found in climates with warm, humid summers). The algae grow in standing water, as well as in our lakes and ponds. The algae spores are carried to our roofs from the water sources by the wind and birds, and then from roof to roof where it grows and feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles and the real dirt on tile roofs maybe in some cases the tiles themselves. Worse still, as the algae grow, they retain water and foster the growth of other roof inhabitants.
The black stains are also very likely to harbor a number of molds or fungi. Unlike algae the fungi on our roofs lacks chlorophyll. They are unable to manufacture food from raw materials. So, it must get nutrition from some form of organic matter. To thrive, these heterotrophs, who used to be called saprophytes, also require a warm, humid environment.
Fungi normally begin their life cycle as an airborne spore that settles on roofs, especially the asphalt-shingle ones. The spores on the northern exposure of the roof stand a better chance of survival because that portion of the roof is the last part to dry after a rain or morning dew. This raises the humidity on the surface of the shingle, thus creating a perfect feeding and breeding ground.
The tar used in roofing is fossilized, dead organic matter -- and an important food source for fungi. Asphalt, at the granule base, is normally consumed first. Once these granules dislodge, accelerated deterioration will occur. Ceramic granules represent the outer hard shell that protects against hail and other falling debris. Ceramic granules protect against damaging UV radiation and insulate the roof against extreme heat. So you can understand that their dislodgement by the growing fungal colonies can be detrimental to our roofs' longevity. Surprisingly, the blue-green algae are also food for the fungi.
While not all mold (fungi) and algae pose a health danger, some are harmful, especially for us older folks, younger children and people who suffer from asthma and respiratory problems. Their spores, which are on your roof, can get inside your home because they end up on the driveway and walkways from rain, and are easily tracked inside. They can even be drawn into our air conditioning systems and eventually populate our ducts.
Different mold species can have varying health effects, but it is important to remember that any excessive mold growth needs to be taken care of, regardless of the species. Any excessive mold growth can lead to increased allergies, toxicity, and house/building structural problems.
Clean and Green Solutions of Kingwood TX offers a "NO PRESSURE" soft wash cleaning method that removes these unsightly and damaging black streaks on your roof. We only use environmentally safe cleaning products and methods. Call us today at 281.883.8470 for a FREE no obligation quote and consultation or visit us at www.cleanandgreensolutions.com.
Having your roof cleaned actually makes sense.
It isn't just aesthetics. While people like to say that dirty roofs lower a property's value and may make it hard to sell, the "dirt" on a roof actually shortens its life span and can even present a health hazard. Furthermore, the "dark stains" on a roof act as a sponge to absorb the sun's heat, which causes a rise in the temperature inside a home or building, creating higher air conditioning bills.
The dirt isn't just dust – It's alive. Some of the black or very dark roof stains are caused by a resilient type of algae, Gloeocapsa magma (a type of blue-green algae commonly found in climates with warm, humid summers). The algae grow in standing water, as well as in our lakes and ponds. The algae spores are carried to our roofs from the water sources by the wind and birds, and then from roof to roof where it grows and feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles and the real dirt on tile roofs maybe in some cases the tiles themselves. Worse still, as the algae grow, they retain water and foster the growth of other roof inhabitants.
The black stains are also very likely to harbor a number of molds or fungi. Unlike algae the fungi on our roofs lacks chlorophyll. They are unable to manufacture food from raw materials. So, it must get nutrition from some form of organic matter. To thrive, these heterotrophs, who used to be called saprophytes, also require a warm, humid environment.
Fungi normally begin their life cycle as an airborne spore that settles on roofs, especially the asphalt-shingle ones. The spores on the northern exposure of the roof stand a better chance of survival because that portion of the roof is the last part to dry after a rain or morning dew. This raises the humidity on the surface of the shingle, thus creating a perfect feeding and breeding ground.
The tar used in roofing is fossilized, dead organic matter -- and an important food source for fungi. Asphalt, at the granule base, is normally consumed first. Once these granules dislodge, accelerated deterioration will occur. Ceramic granules represent the outer hard shell that protects against hail and other falling debris. Ceramic granules protect against damaging UV radiation and insulate the roof against extreme heat. So you can understand that their dislodgement by the growing fungal colonies can be detrimental to our roofs' longevity. Surprisingly, the blue-green algae are also food for the fungi.
While not all mold (fungi) and algae pose a health danger, some are harmful, especially for us older folks, younger children and people who suffer from asthma and respiratory problems. Their spores, which are on your roof, can get inside your home because they end up on the driveway and walkways from rain, and are easily tracked inside. They can even be drawn into our air conditioning systems and eventually populate our ducts.
Different mold species can have varying health effects, but it is important to remember that any excessive mold growth needs to be taken care of, regardless of the species. Any excessive mold growth can lead to increased allergies, toxicity, and house/building structural problems.
Clean and Green Solutions of Kingwood TX offers a "NO PRESSURE" soft wash cleaning method that removes these unsightly and damaging black streaks on your roof. We only use environmentally safe cleaning products and methods. Call us today at 281.883.8470 for a FREE no obligation quote and consultation or visit us at www.cleanandgreensolutions.com.
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