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A.C.E. EDUCATION SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2017

On January 6th, 2017 we are proud to launch the first of several media events on the A.C.E. Network.  ” Beyond Clean with Dave” will air each Friday afternoon at 1 pm Eastern from our studio in the A.C.E. Learning Center, Orlando, FL.

This weekly LIVE broadcast via YouTube, is 15 minutes of conversation with experts from around the world who focus on Healthy, Positive and Proactive practices and products. Be sure to mark this on you calendar and tune in on this YouTube Channel.

Regional Live Classes in Central Florida

January 10, 9am -4pm, A.C.E. Hard Floor Care Certification Course with Hands On-Time, Bilingual, Lakeland, FL  See Information and Purchase your ticket here.

January 16, 12pm – January 20, 12pm, Cleaning Industry Training Starndards (CITS) Master Certification Series, Orlando, FL.  See Information and Purchase your ticket here.

January 24, 9 am – 3 pm, A.C.E. Carpet Care Expert Certification Course, Bilingual, Orlando, FL.  See Information and Purchase your ticket here.

January 25, 10:30 am – 12 pm, Understanding Microfiber, Free to the first 20 attendees signing up before 1/11/17.  See Information and Registration for FREE seat.

 

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Five Tips To Becoming An Expert On Stone Floors, CleanLink.com

Natural stone floors such as marble and granite were once rarely found in commercial facilities because they were expensive and they were believed to be “delicate” floors, needing considerable attention and care. That mindset has changed.
 
The costs for most stone floors has come down markedly in the past decade. And while these floors do need some cleaning special attention, they are actually considered some of the hardiest and most durable available.
 
Because of their growing popularity, some cleaning contractors have decided to specialize in stone floor care. But before jumping into this growing opportunity, here are a few things Kaivac, developers of the OmniFlex AutoVac floor machine, believes you should know about stone floor care:
 
 • Closely examine the stone floor before performing any cleaning tasks. Look for wear patterns, scratches, or damaged tiles and take a picture of them. Share these images and discuss them with your client before proceeding. They might present an “upsell” opportunity or help show that the damage existed before you began your work.
 
 • Know an expert. While they may be hardy, stone floors can also be temperamental. An expert certified in natural stone restoration should be consulted whenever encountering a problem you are unsure of. Don’t experiment on your customers floors.
 
 • When it comes to chemicals, stay neutral. In virtually all situations, when damage is done to a stone floor after cleaning it is because the chemical used either had too high or too low a pH.
 
 • Avoid mopping a stone floor. As the mop and mop water become soiled, it can cause a soiled film to form over the stone floor, defacing its appearance. Consider an alternative system that dispenses neutral cleaning solution directly to the floor. The solution can be gently spread over the floor with a brush if necessary and then soils and moisture are vacuumed up.   
   

 • Suggest ways the customer can keep their stone floors looking their best. This is one of the best ways to make them a loyal customer.

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A.C.E. Experts, Cleaning Industry Thoughts....

Gem Supply Helps Osceola Custodians Achieve CITS Certification

Jason Soler, our Director of Training and CITS Accredited Certification Trainer(A.C.T.) reached a tremendous feet by training the entire School District of Osceola County’s (SDOC) Custodial Crews (over 250 professional cleaners) in CITS cleaning 101. Following their training, the SDOC  employees successfully completed the CITS Cleaning Professional 101 exam.

This is only the first step of many in our quest to Achieve Accredited Cleaning Excellence and provide students with a safe and healthy environment to Achieve Educational Excellence.

To learn about becoming an  Accredited Cleaning Expert check our Curriculum for available classes.

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A.C.E. Experts

Meet Our Paper Specialist

John Patterson is one of our A.C.E. experts and has a large amount of knowledge he is willing to share with you to help start our partnership and save you money to boot.Untitled

John has a degree in Business Management and was President/CEO of a Janitorial Supply Co. for more than six years.  His career in the Cleaning Industry began in 1976 working for a janitorial service and supply company in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. He then focused on paper, janitorial supplies & equipment sales specializing in the following markets:

  • Education
  • Hospitality
  • Building Service Contractors
  • HealthCare

In addition to distributor sales, he has worked for both a chemical manufacturer and a paper manufacturer for the Cleaning Industry. John has also completed numerous professional schools, some of these schools include:

John has shared his knowledge through conducting hundreds of training sessions for customers and his peers in the industry. If you would like to work with John or any of our other A.C.E. Experts, give us a call at (407) 849-6163 and we will set you up with an appointment. 

 

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A.C.E. Experts

A.C.E. Director of Training

Have you met our A.C.E. director of training, Jason Soler? He has been in the cleaning industry since 1996 as a Custodian, Floor Technician, Trainer and Consultant.  He is also registered as a Certified Trainer for the Florida School Plant Management Association (FSPMA) and Cleaning Management Institute (CMI).

He is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) as a Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCMT),  Upholstery Cleaning Technician (UCT) and Floor Care (hard surface) Technician (FCT). Other certification includes, SSS Natural Stone Care Accreditation, OSHA Certification by the State of Florida.

In recent years, he assisted in the development of the Accredited Cleaning Expert University (ACEU) Certification (www.accreditedcleaningexpert.com), one of the largest and most successful (bi-lingual) training seminars in the state of Florida.  Hundreds of contractors and many School Districts have attended Jason’s seminars.  Below are comments from some of the class attendees:

“The information was very clearly presented; even to those of us who had NO experience”  ACE Hand Floor Care, October 02, 2014, William Braaksman

“Very thorough and our instructor was personable. He really allowed me to enjoy the training and kept it interesting.  Well done.”   Hard Floor Care, May 21, 2014, Doug Abbott

“Everything  Jason explained was basic and understandable.  He made me feel comfortable to ask any questions. It was a great experience, cost affordable and it felt great to be surrounded by staff that made me feel at home and gave me knowledge to go out and do or get more jobs with confidence from the class”    ACE Natural Stone Care, February 12, 2014,  Rodney Rhoden

 

Jason has a degree in Business and Marketing from the American University of Puerto Rico (AUPR), and is currently the Director of Training at Gem Supply Company in Orlando, Florida.

 

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