One visit into a room with a patient infected with a virus such as Ebola generates an enormous amount of contaminated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Cleaning PPE with normal cleaning methods is not enough. So what can be done to prevent the continual replacement of expensive PPE? A good bit of the PPE is disposable and […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning – An Excellent Choice for Gun Cleaning
After some initial reluctance on the part of gun owners, many are now discovering that ultrasonic cleaning is a safe and excellent choice for gun cleaning and refurbishing. Gun cleaning using an ultrasonic cleaning system is effective, safe, and saves hours of time. We knew it all along, but hunters and sport shooters were hesitant about […]
Why Use De-ionized Water in an Ultrasonic Cleaning System?
Many of the parts we place in ultrasonic cleaning systems don’t need—or can’t stand—detergents. Semiconductor wafers, some surgical instruments, many printed circuit boards, delicate antiques, and dental prosthetics are just a few of them. For parts like these and many more, the best cleaning solution to use in ultrasonic cleaners is de-ionized water. It seems […]
Content Management and Cleaning System Course
Take a look at the upcoming training course that guarantees participants a system they can take back to their companies and implement the first day. Students are taught a proper pack-out in an actual home, not a simulated room. Students also learn how to properly clean smoke damaged items, high end electronics, how to pre-estimate […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners: Cleaning 3D Printed Parts
Ultrasonic cleaners are a reliable, safe, and effective way to remove mold support from the surfaces of a 3D printed part. Parts manufactured by the 3D printing process can take advantage of ultrasonic cleaners to expedite the cleaning and finishing stages after a part is printed. Very intricate and delicate objects, as well as complex […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners: Dos and Don’ts
If we expect our ultrasonic cleaners to perform as designed and last for years to come, there are a number of things you should and shouldn’t do to keep them running efficiently. Just as important is your personal safety as you work around and with your ultrasonic cleaning systems—there are some things you should always […]
How Do Industrial Washers Work?
An industrial washer is a machine that removes contaminants from the surfaces of a part or component before we send it on to the next step in the manufacturing process. Depending on how we made the part, these foreign materials can be machine oil, casting sand, metal shavings, parting compound, and even human skin oil. […]
Cleaning PPE at Half the Price
Cleaning personal protective equipment (PPE) often comes with a high price tag, but failing to properly clean gear could cost even more and presents a serious health risk as well. Firefighters especially could find plenty of other uses for precious funds rather than paying for expensive, specialized equipment to clean and sanitize PPE. Meeting the […]
Fire Damage Restoration Methods
Beyond the professionals, very few people deal with fire damage restoration. What do victims of a fire need to know about getting their lives back in order without risking their health or future problems with their home or business? In addition to direct fire damage, there are two other sources of damage from a fire: […]
Training, Certification & Standards: Guest Blog from Total Contentz
There are three strong keywords to success and profit in business. They are training, certification and standards. At first glance, training, certification and standards don’t mean much; it’s only when one explores what these words can do that you begin to appreciate their true value. Here’s why training, certification and standards should be on your […]