Cleanfax News Feed

Do you use QR codes for your marketing?

5/21/2012 7:43:00 AM

LATHAM, NY — QR codes are easy to generate and are free, but do they really work?

Tracking trash

5/18/2012 11:28:00 AM

CHICAGO — A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wanted to find out how much trash Americans toss out each day and where it all goes.

Bio-hazard removal company being sued

5/18/2012 11:10:00 AM

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Five Texas families are suing a bio-hazard removal company they claim took advantage of them at the worst moment of their lives.

ServiceMaster registers "strong start" to 2012

5/17/2012 11:37:00 AM

MEMPHIS, TN — The ServiceMaster Company reported first quarter results Thursday, May 10, 2012, that showed its operating income more than doubled from the first quarter of 2011.

Rainbow International named 2012 military friendly franchise

5/16/2012 11:16:00 AM

ROCK CITY FALLS, NY — Rainbow International has been named a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs magazine.

Crawford Conference going to Nashville

5/16/2012 8:03:00 AM

NASHVILLE — The 2012 Crawford Contractor Connection Conference will be held at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, June 19-22, and online registration is open until June 8.

Asbestos testing recloses school

5/14/2012 11:09:00 AM

MONTREAL — John F. Kennedy High School and Business Centre will remain closed due to asbestos testing for another day.

Agreement reached to end confusion in insurance restoration marketplace

5/9/2012 11:45:00 AM

KELOWNA, BC — Esporta Wash Systems Inc. and the Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN) have come to an agreement to discontinue the use of Esporta"s CCRN brand name.

IICRC developing new S210 Standard

5/8/2012 1:23:00 PM

VANCOUVER, WA — The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the formation of a consensus body for the development of a new BSR-IICRC S210 Standard and Reference Guide on Dimensional Stone Maintenance and Restoration.

U.S. Products unveils new extractor

5/4/2012 2:29:00 PM

MUKILTEO, WA — U.S. Products unveiled the new HydraPort heated hot-water extractor at the Connections Tradeshow.

RSA releases latest online course

5/4/2012 11:50:00 AM

BURLINGTON, WA — Restoration Sciences Academy (RSA) Online has released its newest online restorative drying course, entitled "Water Extraction Essentials."

Survey looks at IAQ and carpeting

5/4/2012 11:42:00 AM

MUKILTEO, WA — A survey of carpet cleaning technicians, cleaning professionals and facility managers finds that the majority, 43 percent, believes carpeting improves or can help protect indoor air quality (IAQ).

Council to discuss black mold

5/4/2012 11:00:00 AM

UNION GAP, WA — City council members held their third emergency meeting last night to address relocating the city"s municipal court and spending more than the approved amount to rid the building of black mold.

CRDN reveals new logo

5/3/2012 11:41:00 AM

BERKLEY, MI — Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN) has introduced a new corporate brand image, along with publicly launching its redesigned website and new mobile phone app.

IICRC accepting feedback on ANSI/IICRC S520

5/3/2012 11:34:00 AM

VANCOURVER, WA — The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is initiating the revision of ANSI/IICRC S520: 2008 Standard and Reference Guide on Professional Mold Remediation.

Starbuck Center completes second round of testing

5/3/2012 11:00:00 AM

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Skidmore College has completed additional testing to the Starbuck Center and can now begin the remediation and renovation of the building.

New online water loss training course

5/2/2012 12:19:00 PM

ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) announces the creation of an entry-level online training course addressing broad knowledge for those interested in the practice of water damage restoration.

Connections Conference opens

5/2/2012 7:00:00 AM

CLEARWATER BEACH, FL — The Connections Conference and Exhibition officially kicks off today.

IAQA launches 2012 Seminar Series

5/1/2012 12:11:00 PM

ROCKVILLE, MD — The Indoor Air Quality Association has launched a nation-wide series of IAQ seminars.

Remediation to cost more than $100K

5/1/2012 11:47:00 AM

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX — A recent inspection at the Cormal County jail revealed a widespread mold problem throughout the jail complex.