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C l e a n i n g N e w s 2 9 T h u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 1 3 that encompasses Diversey Care microfiber, tools, cleaning chemicals, mobile workstations, laundering capabilities and expertise to deliver the highest productivity and cleaning results. CN: What is Pre-Wetted Microfiber Cleaning? ST: Pre-wetting is the preparation of cleaning cloths and mops with a predeter- mined amount of end-use cleaning solu- tion to maximize productivity and per- formance while minimizing chemical and water consumption. CN: What is the difference between preparing microfiber manually or mechanically? ST: Manual pre-wetting of microfiber involves washing the textiles, drying the textiles, measuring the appropriate amount of cleaning solution based the number of textiles and pouring the solution manually over the cloths or mops. (Approximately 15 minutes is needed for textiles to be evenly saturated.) Mechanical pre-wetting of microfiber involves washing the textiles. The textiles are pre-wetted in the wash- ing machine, spun to the appropriate moisture level and are ready for use. CN: What are the Advantages of a Pre- Wetted Microfiber Cleaning Program? ST: Advantages of cleaning with the Quantum Cleaning System include improved productivity, reduction in chemical consumption, better cleaning Diversey (Cont'd. from p. 1) results and improved ergonomics and end-user satisfaction. CN: Who is the Quantum Cleaning System for? ST: The Quantum Cleaning System is ideal for education (K-12 and higher), BSCs and healthcare facilities (long-term care and acute care). CN: What are some of the challenges when implementing and maintaining a Microfiber Cleaning Program? ST: Some of the challenges faced when implementing and maintaining a microfiber cleaning program include limited or no laundering capabilities for the microfiber; high cost to main- tain the microfiber if you have to out- source; high cost to purchase and install an industrial style laundry machine; additional costs, time, energy and potential textile damage when uti- lizing a dryer; and finally, theft of microfiber cloths, mops and tools. CN: How can Diversey Care help you with the challenges of implementing and maintaining a Microfiber Cleaning Program? ST: Diversey Care is your one trusted partner who can provide the microfiber cloths and mops, cleaning chemicals, mobile work stations, cleaning tools, tailored laundry solutions and unmatched expertise to meet your cleaning needs. Visit Diversey at booth 1138 during ISSA Interclean Las Vegas to learn more. After the show, visit www.diversey.com. FR: R&B is a private manufacturing company based in California that still manufactures the majority of our prod- ucts here in the U.S.A. That in and of itself is unique today. Secondly, we have a very broad product offering that very few companies can match the breadth of, making us a very cost- effective one-stop manufacturing source. That makes us an attractive manufacturing partner for any distribu- tor in our markets. Additionally, we have become a very skilled and cost- effective partner from a shipping per- spective, as many companies desire companies that can drop ship products on their behalf rather than stocking large quantities, especially in the equipment area. CN: How does R&B sell its products? FR: R&B has chosen to sell through distribution, and we feel that is the most effective way to get the national and international exposure necessary to be effective. We try to make life simple for our distributors by manu- facturing quality products that they can rely on. As mentioned earlier, we serve many different market sectors, and many products cross over several sec- tors, so there is no exclusivity. We also invest in technology to keep our dis- tributors updated on the status of orders, making the process simple and effective for them. In today's environ- ment, it is critical that we can manu- facture, process orders and provide cost-effective and timely delivery, and we do. That makes us a great manufac- R & B Wire (Cont'd. from p. 1) turing partner! CN: Do you have anything new at this year's ISSA/Interclean show? FR: I'm glad that this came up, because we're always introducing new products and that is part of our overall plan. Our goal is to have market-lead- ing products in every market sector that we are in. As an example, in the coin laundry sector we have been the market leader in manufacturing wire laundry baskets from the company's start, and we are very proud of that. In the health- care sector, we have the broadest line of commercial hampers that exist, and we continue to expand in healthcare products. Several years ago, R&B introduced our flame retardant vinyl basket trucks that have made a signifi- cant impact in the industry, and we are continuing to gain market share. At this year's show, we'll be introducing our new line of antimicrobial flame retar- dant vinyl basket trucks. These prod- ucts will allow us to have a significant- ly differentiated product offering, espe- cially for those customers in the health- care sectors. We hope that you can stop by booth 3613 and see how this and our other products can generate new sales for your distribution company. You may view our complete product offer- ing at www.rbwire.com on our standard web site or access our new mobile site on any mobile device. For more information, visit booth 3613, go online to www.rbwire.com, call 800-634-0555 ext. 227 or email frowe@rbwire.com. Ultra Divisions are the essence of this universal solution allocated and divided equally into known gems of the industry. Ultra Floorcare, Carpetcare, General Cleaning and Laundry Care are all pieces and parts of an overall solution designed to fill the needs and wants that are bene- ficial for the environment and general public. With consumption and environ- mental degradation so prevalent today, real solutions are absolutely necessary. Outdated floor care technology has con- tinued to be utilized for various purpos- es such as convenience and the illusion of saving dollars and cents on chemical use. This is not to say by any means that convenience and savings are not absolutely necessary to chemical use. However, as technology advances, so does the ability to be highly profitable, and to live conveniently while preserv- ing environmental integrity. With Ultra Floorcare, all of these integral pieces of living become available and open to all. With Ultra Floorcare Technology, users Ultra Chem(Cont'd. from p. 1) know that they will receive the greatest and unsurpassed performance based products available. However, it is crucial to compre- hend the other reasons why Ultra Floorcare has become what it is today. Imagine completely erasing the process of stripping from your floor care needs while sustaining unparalleled vibrancy on your floors. Imagine the tons and tons of chemicals prevented from entering the open environment. Imagine cutting your labor and time costs by over 40 percent from previous years. Imagine achieving all of this with a fraction of your previous overall per year facility cost. When utilized accordingly, this is just a glimpse of what Ultra Floorcare Technology can provide for anyone today, and it is Ultra Chem Labs' obligation to provide this opportunity for all. For more information, visit www.ultra- chemlabs.com, call 909-620-0949 or fax to 909-620-0940. Ultra Chem Labs is located at 1462 E Mission Blvd Pomona, Calif., 91766. This makes it easy for businesses with a large cleaning staff, because no matter who is doing the cleaning, they'll know how to use the CleanMax vacuum. Not only are CleanMax vacuums reliable, but they're safe for your carpet, too. Nearly the entire CleanMax line has high ratings from the Carpet and Rug Institute and LEED approval. With a silver seal of approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute, both the CleanMax Pro-Series and Cadet Series vacuums are safe on all types of car- pets. For establishments with many curtains or hard to reach places, pow- erful Quick Draw attachments are available. Additionally, both series use HEPA media bags and filtration to ensure dirt, dust and allergens remain trapped in the vacuum. A clean, dust- free floor will make every guest in your establishment much more com- fortable. The Pro-Series also offers a Clean Max (Cont'd. from p. 1) Lifetime Belt protection model so users will never have to worry about replacing the belt. You'll save time and money. For establishments with multiple rooms and stairs, the CleanMax Zoom series is ideal. These 8 pound vacuums are easy to carry from one room to another, even up multiple flights of stairs. Not only are they light, but they're powerful too, and dedicated to clean, beautiful carpet. That's why the Carpet and Rug Institute awarded the Zoom a gold seal of approval. CleanMax vacuums don't stop at carpet. The CleanMax 12-Quart Dry Canister is great for carpets and bare floors alike. With a 41-inch cord, users can take it from room to room and use the telescopic wand to reach under furniture or overhead cobwebs. To see the entire line of CleanMax vacu- ums, stop by booth 3285 or visit www.cleanmaxvacuums.com. For more information, call 866-785-1595. fewer cycles, provide higher total energy delivery, and extend battery life. U.S. Battery's deep-cycle batteries are avail- able in a variety of sizes and amp-hour capacity ratings. They also feature extra heavy-duty connector lugs and a tough polypropylene exterior case. The compa- ny's SpeedCap ® Venting positive locking US Battery (Cont'd. from p. 4) system, for easy maintenance, is also available for specific applications. U.S. Battery manufactures a variety of deep-cycle batteries that are all manu- factured in the U.S.A. and are distributed worldwide. For more information, visit booth 347, call 800-695-0945 or visit online atwww.usbattery.com.