Great day of training with Joe Pelli and staff of Servpro of Stamford.

Joe Pelli of Servpro of Stamford, March 28, 2013.
Joe Pelli of Servpro of Stamford, CT

Joe Pelli, Owner of Servpro of Stamford with his new Morantz Z-97 Ultrasonic Cleaning System.

Morantz Certified Trainers are available to visit your site and train your entire staff.  Training can also include an open house for adjusters and other business owners who will be interested to learn more about your new cleaning capabilities.

For more information about the z-97 or for training, please call us at 215.969.0266, or submit the form to the right. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rainbow International Uses Morantz Ultrasonics to Salvage 95% of Figurines After Fire

Ultrasonic Cleaner Central to Figurine Restoration: A Case Study

By Mandi Clark

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As Seen in Clean, Restore, Connect
Microwave ovens are modern conveniences we take for granted, but unfortunately, as one homeowner from Western New York recently found out, they can be very dangerous.

Rainbow International of Monroe County was called in after a woman’s home was badly burned when her microwave burst into flames and set fire to her kitchen. Smoke and soot had blanketed the interior of the 4,000 square-foot home along with thousands of figurines and dolls that the homeowner had collected.

Picture from site inspection. (Click to Enlarge)
Picture from site inspection.

According to franchise owner Bob Cobb, the homeowner had been collecting these dolls for many years and the fire damage caused her much distress.

The entire first floor of the home was gutted and the second floor had ceilings that had to come down. The rest of the home was cleaned and painted, and the dolls and figurines were meticulously cleaned primarily using a process called ultrasonics.

95% of figurines were able to be salvaged.

With ultrasonics, an ultrasonic washer is used as a cleaning device. The washer uses high-frequency sound waves to agitate in a liquid. Cavitation bubbles induced by the agitation act on contaminants adhering to substrates like metals, glass and, in this case, ceramics. The equipment effectively penetrates holes, cracks and recesses for the ultimate clean and causes no damage.

Wizard of Oz figurine collection cleaned with the Morantz Ultrasonics M-115 "Mighty One"
Wizard of Oz figurine collection cleaned with the Morantz Ultrasonics M-115 “Mighty One”

“Normally contents to be cleaned are packed out to a cleaning facility, but our four-man crew cleaned for four weeks inside the home,” added Cobb. “A no pack-out strategy was used in this situation because it reduced packing material costs and, more importantly, lessened the chance of damage to the figurines and dolls.”

With an ultrasonic cleaner, five to 20 items can be cleaned in three to four minutes, versus cleaning by hand, which can take three to five minutes per item. Ultrasonic cleaners are used to clean many different types of objects including jewelry, optical lenses, watches, dental instruments and electronic equipment.

“The heat from the fire had unfortunately cracked some of the figurines, but we were able to save 95% of them,” said Cobb. “The homeowner was very pleased with the results and with the successful cleaning and deodorization of her home.”

 

Morantz Renews Its Approved Vendor Status with DKI

DKI Bronze SponsorMorantz Ultrasonics is proud to announce that we have renewed our Approved Vendor Status with DKI for 2013.  DKI members will continue to enjoy discounted pricing from Morantz on all equipment and supplies.

To get the best pricing, or if you have any questions, please call us at 215.969.0266, or submit the form to the right.

Here’s the Official Press Release

Morantz Ultrasonics Becomes Bronze Sponsor of DKI Procurement Cooperative Buying Program

(Wood Dale, IL) – DKI Procurement, DKI’s cooperative buying program exclusively available to DKI Members and DIAMOND Service Providers, announced today that Morantz Ultrasonics has just renewed its vendor status as a Bronze sponsor of the program.

Morantz Ultrasonics manufactures Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems for fire, water and mold contents cleaning. Utilizing state-of-the-art digital sound wave technology, items such as collectibles, stuffed animals, kitchen appliances, electronics, window blinds and much more can be cleaned easily within mere seconds. Additionally, customers receive free lifetime training with purchase of equipment. Since 1935, all products have been made in the USA by Morantz.

DKI Procurement makes it easy for DKI Members and DIAMOND Service Providers to earn rebates and discounts on purchases they are already making for their business. As a Bronze Sponsor of DKI Procurement, Morantz Ultrasonics will have access to exclusive marketing opportunities and events available only to sponsors of DKI Procurement.

“We are very excited that Morantz has chosen to participate in the DKI Procurement Program as a Bronze Sponsor. Adding Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems to the current catalog of products and services available to DKI Members and DIAMOND Service Providers increases the value of the offerings as well as provides Morantz Ultrasonics with an additional customer base,” said DKI president, Dale Sailer.

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About DKI Procurement 

DKI Procurement, a subsidiary of DKI Holdings LLC, is a program designed to meet the purchasing needs of contractors within the DKI organization. DKI Procurement and its affiliate companies provide sophisticated property loss management services to insurance companies, property managers, and risk management professionals, along with training and education programs, cutting-edge technology and other value-added services to the specialty contractor market. DKI is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information about DKI, click here or call (888) 502-4795.

 

What to Charge for Window Blind Cleaning?

100 dollars_smIf you’re curious to see what other companies charge for their Window Blind Cleaning Services, take a look at windowcleaningresource.com where someone recently asked, “I’m thinking about adding blind cleaning to my list of services. Can anyone help on standard pricing for horizontal blinds?

Our answer is that while cleaning blinds with Ultrasonics only takes about 30 seconds with an Ultrasonic Cleaner, our clients typically charge anywhere from $15 to $150 per blind. While this pricing depends on the type of blind being cleaned, with Ultrasonics you can clean any type of window blind including fabric, wood, aluminum, plastic, vinyl, etc. Click on the following links to learn more about Window Blind Cleaning and Making Money with Ultrasonics.

Here’s what others had to say:

  • Faux wood blind the size of a regular window I’ll charge $18-20
    Larry Kreusel, San Antonio, TX.
  • I don’t do them but the guy I sub out to charges $15-$25 and he has an ultrasonic machine.
    Phil Hinkle, Nampa, ID.
  • On the Island you can pretty much set the price at whatever you want.
    Chris Cartwright, North NJ.
  • I’m at $10. Only takes about 5 minutes.
    Brennon Williams, New Albany, OH.
  • “I kid you not, we charge $30-$50 per BLIND (real wood that can’t go in water) for slat cleaning & wipe down. We also clean the head rails, strings, tassles, wands, foot rails, etc… in our ultrasonic  cleaner.  Clients are super impressed; it bills out amazingly and referrals are out of this world.”
    Joshua Shelburne, Denver, CO.
  • “$30 to $40 bucks a blind! Man, if I can get that kind of money cleaning blind Im going to change my name to Simply Blinds!!
    DeJay Brock, Louisville, KY.

To learn more, or if you have any questions about pricing, please call us at 215.969.0266, or submit the form to the right.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Ultrasonics Sales Professional

We’re always on the lookout for qualified Sales Professionals to join our team. If you’re a motivated person with industry contacts, Sales, Ultrasonic Cleaning or Distribution experience, please use the form below to contact us. We would be thrilled to hear from you.