Von Schrader Company Spot Remover Receives Accolades

When the Carpet and Rug Institute certifies a spot remover through it's Seal of Approval program, you can be assured that only the best pass the test. Von Schrader's all-purpose Spot Remover is safe and effective as well as designed to be used in all settings - residential, commercial and institutional. The testing for certification included protocols for efficiency (removing stains), re-soiling (whether products attract soil at an accelerated rate), pH (excessive acid or alkaline products can affect dyes and fibers), optical brighteners (can adversely affect color, appearance and performance), and color fastness to light (residues can accelerate color change).

Used as an all-purpose spot remover, this product can attack tar, gum, and most food spots. It is used straight from the bottle for accidental clean up so that a spot does not become a permanent stain. The "New & Improved" certified formula is packed in 1 gallon, 1 quart, 12x1 quart and 4 ounce "give away" containers.

7th National Von Schrader Associates Convention A Hit!

I can hardly believe that we've had another year pass by and our 7th National Von Schrader Associates Convention was held at the Coronado Spring Resort in Orlando, FL.

Von Schrader Staffer Mark Marzahl devoted a lot of time getting the Convention program prepared. The overall program and format was outstanding and... (read more)

Von Schrader Company receives
Green Seal Certification!

A growing trend in the cleaning industry is for products to provide an environmental reassurance, if you will, so as not to contribute to the deterioration of our ever-increasingly fragile environment. This is a tricky balance of performance and safe products. The products after all, have to bottom line, do exactly that, perform. Sacrifice should not be made for product efficiency in search of being “Green.”

The Von Schrader Company submitted our Anti Re-Soil Low pH Detergent concentrate for certification and has since received the Green Seal of approval. This product meets all the criteria as regulated by the Green Seal standards.

Green Seal is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the market place by promoting the manufacture, purchase and use of environmentally responsible products and services. Founded in 1989, Green Seal provides science – based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive market place. As the leading certification body, Green Seal has pioneered identifying and promoting environmentally preferable products.

A member of the Global Ecolabeling Network {GEN}, Green Seal is a multi – attribute program - it looks at the entire life cycle of product from the raw materials used to make it to whether it is recyclable or disposable.

Standards must meet the US Environmental Protection Agency {EPA} requirements, International Standards Organization {ISO} requirements and the requirements of third party certifiers.

Green Seal is listed under approximately twelve state purchasing policies, and several local municipalities purchase green products based on Green Seal certification.

Green Seal works closely with the US Army, the US Department of Energy, the US Department of Interior and the U.S. Postal Service. Products that have Green Seal certification are also listed in the state of New York’s purchasing guidelines for schools.

Without question, the so-called greening of the planet is critical. Marketers, who want to position their products as being politically correct, can also abuse “Green” as a buzzword. As has been the case with other certification bodies, so-called quazi –Green labeling might be used to lure more sales and users who wish to be perceived as environmentally friendly.

The Von Schrader Company has always diligently worked toward having products that perform as well as having the least amount of negative impact possible to our precious environment. This certification re-enforces the company’s commitment to addressing this issue.

This product meets Green Seal’s environmental standard for industrial and institutional cleaners based on it’s reduced human and aquatic toxicity and reduced smog production potential.

Very Low Moisture/ Low Moisture Systems

The rising cost of labor is making any productivity-enhancing technology more attractive. Increasingly cleaning professionals and facility management are looking for more efficient cleaning equipment and supplies. Especially when it comes to carpet and upholstery extraction cleaning.

While there is no questioning the deep-cleaning effectiveness of hot water extraction, consider its downside. Problems can arise with the very nature of the system: water, and lots of it. Especially in the hands of the wrong (inexperienced) operator, over-wetting, and all the problems that are associated with it. Regardless of the skill of the operator, over-wetting problems are avoided with Von Schrader Low Moisture Extraction Systems™ for carpet and upholstery.

• Fast drying (usually in about an hour.) Minimizes downtime, especially critical in institutions and other areas that may experience traffic 24 hours per day.

• Safe, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-operate. The lightweight, compact and portable equipment results in less user fatigue.

• Faster production rates (square feet per hour) result in less labor hours expended and substantial labor cost savings.

With more consideration being given to regular schedules of frequent and selective appearance cleaning (high traffic areas) as opposed to hot water extraction, maybe it's time to consider Von Schrader equipment. Look us over. we think you'll agree; there are alternative extraction systems available to the cleaning professional that aren't all wet. But they sure are profitable.

170 School Sessions... And Counting

Since the Von Schrader Professional Cleaners School formation in 1988, several thousand men and women in over 170 school sessions have taken advantage of this tuition-free, hands-on learning experience. The school offers advanced and credited cleaning methodology for the consummate professional and beginner alike.

Professional cleaners, service contractors, facility managers and institutional housekeepers, along with start-up business entrepreneurs, have all benefited from the informal counseling and training provided. Anyone concerned with the cleaning and maintenance of interior furnishings; carpet, upholstery, walls and acoustical tile ceilings can expect to turn the knowledge received into greater profits.

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"During the course of my career, which has included many meetings and seminars, the school (Von Schrader) we just attended ranks at the top."

Walt Shearer, AL

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In addition to providing a thorough understanding of various cleaning disciplines, the course places special emphasis on marketing to commercial and residential customers and offers ample opportunity for Q&A on all topics. School sessions are held throughout the year at the the company's headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. A condensed, one-day school is also held in selected areas of the country and, in conjunction, a 1/2 day Equipment Service School is offered. The Von Schrader Professional Cleaners School offers course certification and 1.8 CEU upon completion. The course is also recognized by the IICRC for 2.0 continuing education credits.

Profits To Dye For

When you're on-location cleaning carpet, are you letting profit opportunities pass you by? Every carpet that's installed is susceptible to color damage; one need just look around to see that such problems exist everywhere. With the Prism Color-Fast Dye Repair System in your truck, you're set to turn color-damaged carpets into cash. What a combination to offer your customers, cleaning and color repair they'll gladly pay to have a good-as-new carpet, right on the spot.

Learn Color Repair At Home In Just 7 Hours With No Lost Work Time!

The Von Schrader Company offers the Prism Carpet Spot Color Repair home DVD workshop, the most complete spot color repair course being offered today. The clear, one-on-one training makes learning simple and fun. And the DVD workshop can be reviewed time and again, all in the convenience of the viewer's home or office. Upon passing a certification exam, each student qualifies as a Certified Carpet Colorist and earns IICRC Continuing Education Credits.

To apply what one learns in this DVD workshop requires a Professional Spot Color Repair set such as the one Prism makes available. It includes 31 pre-mixed powder dyes and application materials, as well as a Color Guide and illustrated manual, to successfully do spot color correction on carpet. These sets are sold separately, or, at a reduced price in combination with the DVDs. Other home DVD workshops available include the Prism Carpet Re-Dyeing System and the soon to be completed Prism SideMatch Color Correction System.

Encapsulation - The Latest Trend?

The Von Scharder Company, manufacturers of the patented low moisture extraction cleaning systems for carpet and upholstery, were pioneers in the development of "encapsulation cleaning technology."

As developed by the company, encapsulating cleaning is a 2-fold system approach. Combining a low moisture extraction cleaning system with the highest quality anti-resoil detergents and polymers, dirt particles are suspended and efficiently extracted. Carpets stay cleaner longer as a result of minimal residual material.

After cleaning a facility is the carpet completely dried? Probably not. You might want to be aware that soil encapsulating crystals only form after all the water has been removed. Soil crystal encapsulation removal is something performed in subsequent vacuuming.

Von Schrader has always incorporated crystal dry down technology in all our cleaners. Von Schrader realizes the importance of formulating products that are not tacky and do not contribute to resoiling.

Encapsulation is and always has been present in all Von Schrader products. Detergents and solution encapsulate the oils and soils for immediate extraction. Any remaining moisture and encapsulated soils dry to a brittle polymer matrix which encapsulates soil in a dry, easily vacuumed, non-resoiling form

Woolsafe Seal

While wool constitutes a small percentage of the upholstery fibers you'll come across in your cleaning endeavors, those particular customers can rest assured that out cleaning products are completely safe to use on all wool carpets and furniture. Tested by Cleaning Research International, both our low and high pH Anti-Soil Carpet and Upholstery detergent formulas met the requirements of the Woolsafe Organization (Br.) and have been awarded their seal of approval.

In addition, the Prism Carpet Color Repair System has met the requirements for Woolsafe accreditation and has also been given their seal of approval.