Bane-Clene® Carpet Cleaning
News and Announcements
for the Professional Carpet Cleaner
- There is a free version of "A history of cleaning carpet" on line now. It was written for the occasion of our golden business anniversary with the help of colleagues, public records and my own recollections. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for fifty grand years!Bill Bane
- Angie's List™, a consumer advisory organization, has presented a "Good Service Award" for 2011 to the Wm. F. Bane Company, the Indianapolis service affiliate of Bane-Clene® Corporation. The recognition is the ninth from the consumer group which previously honored the company in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Previous Years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1999 - February 2012 Clene-Times® is now available on line in Adobe Acrobat pdf format and has been mailed out.
- New prices effective September 1, 2011. If you've not received your copy, please request with your next order. Prices are also available on-line.
- TMP Yellow Pages Alert
In October of 1990, we placed our Yellow Pages advertising through a new agency called API, started by Janet Stackhouse and Bill Ray who retired from Ameritech. They offered to place ads anywhere in the world and offered monthly payments and a discount. This seemed attractive and was well received by hundreds of Bane-Clene® operators.
TMP Worldwide bought API and opened an office in Indianapolis to service our many accounts. The Indianapolis office was closed in 1994 and the accounts transferred to Cincinnati under the management of Rick Klein whose people did a good job. In 1999, TMP closed that office and our accounts were transferred to the Cleveland branch. In 2009, TMP closed the Cleveland office and our accounts were transferred to Chicago. All of these transitions were carried out seamlessly.
In early April, 2011 we received the news that TMP's Bane-Clene accounts were being sold to TMG Marketing Solutions. They are located at 821 SW Alsbury Blvd., Suite C, Burleson, Texas, 76028. The person who contacted us is Kasey Maxwell who may be reached at 817 447 1238 or 866 283 6970. Their web site is www.tmgMarketingSolutions.com.
It is our understanding that TMG may require annual billing instead of monthly payments. If you continue with TMG, be very careful that your ad is placed in a timely fashion and not lost in the transition. If you have any doubts or questions contact your local yellow pages representative to be sure that your ad appears in the next directory.
Also, TMG has informed us that if your account with TMP was being drafted either on your checking account or a credit or debit card, you should call TMG to check that transaction.
New Product Announcement: Bane-Guard™ Carpet Protector
- Bane-Guard Carpet Protector is an 21st century advanced generation water-based fluoropolymer protector with stain retardant using short-chain fluoro-technology for EPA compliance.
- Short-chain fluoro-technology meets the goal of the U.S. EPA 2010/2015 PFOA stewardship program defined as a 95% or greater reduction in trace PFOA precursors and higher homologues..
- The fluorochemical portion of Bane-Guard is made of of six or fewer carbons and cannot break down to PFOA in the environment.
- Provides repellency.
- Readily dilutes in water.
- Freeze-thaw stable.
- VOC compliant.
- Cure time for maximum protection is about 24 hours - should dry to the touch in 1-2 hours if properly applied.
- Effective even on olefin (polypropylene) carpets and rugs.
- Bane-Guard helps rugs and carpets stay cleaner, brighter and fresher through all kinds of daily wear by creating a barrier around the fiber tufts.
- Bane-Guard carpet protector's new generation fluoropolymer and stain blocker combination provides more repellency against oil and water based spills than other leading carpet protectors, along with outstanding protection.
- Bane-Guard is colorless and non-yellowing
- Bane-Guard is effective against fruit drinks, soft drinks, Kool-Aid® and frozen fruit treats and simplifies spill cleanup.
- Reinforces stain-blocking qualities of stain-resist nylon fibers, such as Stainmaster®.
- Carpet manufacturers recommend fluoropolymer protector application after each cleaning on all carpet and rug types, even those with built-in soil and stain protection.
- Contains no PFOA (perfluoro-octanyl sulfonates) or Butyl Cellosolve.
More information and to order is on our web site at Bane-Guard Information Sheet - or call us at 800-428-9512!
Use Concentration: Shake before using. Dilute product by mixing 1 part Bane-Guard with 4 parts water.
Coverage: 1 gallon diluted Bane-Guard per 200 square feet on damp, freshly cleaned carpet or rug.
Use pH: 5.0 - 6.0
PRICE: $39.95/gallon plus shipping and handling. Catalog # 10141.
Stain Protector Comparison Test
on Nylon 6,6 against Cherry KoolaidSoiling Protection Comparison Test
on Nylon 6,6
- New Super Aqua-Mount®
- Power Unit: All Electric, 230V, 60 Hz Single Phase, 19.2 amp HD Motor Unit with Sealed Bearings. Requires no Maintenance.
- Vacuum System: Positive Displacement, Modified SAV, Cast Iron, 2" Intake and Outtake Ports with impeller construction. 163 CFM at 10" Hg.
- Weight: Approximately 225 lbs. Size: 22" H x 18" W x 32" L
- Power: Use 5,000 watt generator (min.) or 220 hook-up at job site.
- Special offer item - allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
- Warranty: 1 Year Conditional Warranty.
- Catalog No. 50026 .........................4,595.00
F.O.B. Indianapolis, IN - Note: Systems not available for purchase on-line.
- Non-discountable.
Price subject to change without notice.
No freight allowance. -
Policy for used equipment NOT purchased from Bane-Clene®
Attention: New owners who purchased equipment on the open market and not from Bane-Clene or its authorized service and supply centers: Bane-Clene Corp. welcomes you to attend our management training school.
Please call 800 428 9512 for schedule and tuition fees.
Service on your equipment is available in Indianapolis, Indiana and at Hackettstown, New Jersey service center.
It is strongly recommended that you purchase an operator's manual and the maintenance training tapes or DVD's before calling with specific questions.
We cannot and will not give training and equipment instruction on the phone.
Bane-Clene’s Super Aqua-Mount® Auxiliary Vacuum Unit may be retrofitted to Bane-Clene Maxi-Mounts® or Para-Mounts® manufactured before 2005 for extra vacuum, especially for pump-outs.
This unit employs a specially engineered auxiliary 5 hp 230 volt electric motor and positive displacement vacuum pump to more efficiently evacuate water without adding dangerous and costly gasoline or propane-powered generators to your operation
Within seconds, the Super Aqua-Mount will allow the operator to transfer from a normal quiet and efficient cleaning mode to a higher velocity, quick-recovery flood water removal system. This is performed by a simple switch of a vacuum hose - and it is still electric!
The Bane-Clene engineered Super Aqua-Mount system is a definite requirement for your fleet if water restoration is projected to play a prominent role in your service business. Near-impossible drying times can now be achieved in those highly time-sensitive cleaning jobs.
