Happy clients

Catching up on some client testimonials:

5/8/13  "Overall Feeling: it was very good and the response was fast & courteous.  Thank you.  Benefits: I liked how they explained things to me on what to expect and gave me a bottle of  Home Pro Spotter.  Just very good & quick."  Signed Chuck M.

5/14/13  "Overall feeling: I have had good service in the past, that’s why I called them again.  Benefits: Yellow Van cleaned, I didn’t have to & they scotchguarded the carpets also.  My carpet cleaning tech was friendly, courteous & efficient."  Signed Gaye M.

See more at www.yellowvan.com

Disaster Preparedness Tip

Are you ready?

No one likes to think about the 'worst-case' scenario, but when it comes to preparedness, it's part of the planning.  Being prepared means you have a plan, resources, and awareness of the risks.  It is not paranoia, but rather taking the opportunity to anticipate and respond appropriately.  

One way to prepare is to have a 'kit' ready.  Some of the items you should have in the kit:
-flashlight and batteries (change out the batteries regularly)
-first-aid kit
-matches
-copies of important documents
-extra clothes for each person in the household
-medication list or medication supply (talk to your doctor)
-identification

Check out more resources at these websites:

www.ready.gov

www.bereadynebraska.com

www.buffalowatch.net

www.cityofkearney.org

http://www.grand-island.com

Yellow Van's Vision

We want to share our vision with you!

Yellow Van Vision

Spring Cleaning & Air Quality - Part 3

Austin Air

Even though we can’t tell which season we are in for sure, and even though we haven’t seen the last of the winter weather just yet, we do have allergies happen from various pollinating trees.  So if you suffer from seasonal allergies, particularly an allergy to trees, it may be a good time to start with your allergy treatments.

If allergies are problematic for you or your family, consider having your home deep-cleaned; carpets, upholstery, and air ducts.  Yellow Van also offers air cleaners from Austin Air.  They are very effective at removing particles from the air we breathe.  We have air cleaners for every need, and we can offer a demo model so you can experience it for yourself.

Some of Austin Air’s Machines: 

· HealthMate

· HealthMate Jr.

· Allergy Machine

· Allergy Machine Jr.

· HealthMate+

· HealthMate+ Jr.

· Pet Machine

· Bedroom Machine

· Baby Machine

Happy customers!

Received a call yesterday from a very satisfied client.  She said that her Dad came to visit the weekend after we cleaned her carpets, and he thought they had installed new carpet.  That's how well it cleaned up!  Kudos to our technicians for a job well done and very happy client.

Spring Cleaning & Air Quality - Part 2

Laser Particle Counter

We have devices that can monitor the air quality in a home or business.  These monitors can tell us the number of particles in the air.  It allows us to check equipment, such as air scrubbers, to verify that the pieces are working properly.  It also helps us keep safe working environments for our employees on the job site. 

Air quality affects people differently.  Those who are more sensitive, perhaps with allergies and asthma, will have a greater need of clean air. 

How to improve air quality

There are several things that influence air quality.  Your carpet is the biggest filter in the home, and we see more homes putting in hard surfaces (tile, wood, laminate, etc.) which keeps more particles in the air. 

Air duct cleaning and maintenance on your HVAC system is important to air quality.  Regular cleaning of your air ducts will help reduce particles in the air.  It is also very important to have the proper furnace filter in your system.  You need one with a MERV rating between 7-12.  This will be effective in trapping particles, but not so high that it restricts air flow.  Change this filter regularly.  Yellow Van gives free estimates for air duct cleaning, and has tools to inspect the inside of ducts before we begin work.  Call us at 800-828-3969 to set up your estimate.

Spring Cleaning & Air Quality - Part 1

KHGI-TV/KWNB-TV/KHGI-CD-Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings

SAFE Center Purse Auction

Check out our donation to the SAFE Center Purse Auction - get your Husker spirit going with our Nebraska purse.  Plus, we are donating 2 memberships to the Kearney Area Children's Museum.  Each membership comes with a dancing monkey to add a little laughter!

The Purse Auction is May 10, 2013.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the S.A.F.E. Center at 237-2599.

News release - IICRC - Carpet Repair & Reinstallation

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to announce that Warner Flores and Michael Keiter of Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration in Kearney recently have qualified by education and examination as technicians certified in Carpet Repair and Reinstallation.  These students have spent a great deal of time training to reach this level of certification.  

The IICRC is a nonprofit certifying and standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency.  By administering a strict process of certification, The IICRC provides a means by which consumers can receive the highest quality of service from trained, knowledgeable, and professional technicians.

Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration is now in its 31^st year of business providing Residential and Commercial cleaning, as well as 24 hour emergency water cleanup, to Central Nebraska with certifications in Carpet, Upholstery, Fire & Water Damage Restoration, Janitorial, and Stone & Marble Cleaning.  Yellow Van is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Kearney, Grand Island, and Hastings Chambers of Commerce.  They can be reached at 1-800-828-3969 for 24 hour Emergency Response Services, online at www.yellowvan.com, or at their main location – 206 East 6^th Street in Kearney.

Warner and Michael join the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry.  The IICRC welcomes their participation and continuing education.

Warner Flores (left), Michael Keiter (right)

Allergy season - ready or not, here it comes!

What you thought was just a winter cold, may in fact be the start of your seasonal allergies.  Even though we haven’t seen the last of the winter weather just yet, some trees are starting to pollinate as early as February in certain parts of the country.  So if you suffer from seasonal allergies, particularly an allergy to trees, it may be a good time to start with your allergy treatments.

If allergies are problematic for you or your family, consider having your home deep-cleaned; carpets, upholstery, and air ducts.  Yellow Van also offers air cleaners from Austin Air.  They are very effective at removing particles from the air we breathe.  We have air cleaners for every need, and we can offer a demo model so you can experience it for yourself.

Some of Austin Air's machines include:

• HealthMate
• HealthMate Jr.
• Allergy Machine
• Allergy Machine Jr.
• HealthMate+
• HealthMate+ Jr.
• Pet Machine
• Bedroom Machine
• Baby Machine

Ranging from $375.00 to $765.00, stop by our office or call to learn how you can experience Austin Air for Life with a demo model!

  

Floor Care (Hard Surface) Training by the IICRC

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to announce that Bob Slaymaker, Billy Phillippi, and Warner Flores of Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration in Kearney recently have attended training for Floor Care (Hard Surface) cleaning.  

Currently, Yellow Van holds 74 certifications among 12 employees.    Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration is now in its 31^st year of business providing Residential and Commercial cleaning, as well as 24 hour emergency water cleanup, to Central Nebraska with certifications in Carpet, Upholstery, Fire & Water Damage Restoration, Janitorial, and Stone & Marble Cleaning.  Yellow Van is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Kearney, Grand Island, and Hastings Chambers of Commerce.  They can be reached at 1-800-828-3969 for 24 hour Emergency Response Services, online at www.yellowvan.com, or at their main location – 206 East 6^th Street in Kearney.  Congratulations!

(l-r) Bob Slaymaker, Billy Phillippi, Warner Flores 

Featured in the Kearney Hub

Our Gallup program efforts merited an article in the Hub.  Gallup has been a great program for us, and we're excited to keep growing.  We've only just begun . . . !

Testimonial!

We received an excellent testimonial from a very happy client:

Overall feeling:  We liked how your representatives explained to us the ins and outs of the cleaning process with the cat’s issues.  Explaining what you have done and the outcomes and the honesty displayed.  Not everything is going to be perfect based on pre-existing conditions.  R.H.

See more testimonials at our website www.yellowvan.com/Testimonials.html.  

IICRC - Color Repair - Kearney and Grand Island, Nebraska

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to announce that Mike Huhman and Michael Keiter of Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration in Kearney and Grand Island recently have qualified by education and examination as technicians certified in Color Repair.  These students have spent a great deal of time training to reach this level of certification.  Currently, Yellow Van holds 80 certifications among 12 employees.   

The IICRC is a nonprofit certifying and standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency.  By administering a strict process of certification, The IICRC provides a means by which consumers can receive the highest quality of service from trained, knowledgeable, and professional technicians.

Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration is now in its 31^st year of business providing Residential and Commercial cleaning, as well as 24 hour emergency water cleanup, to Central Nebraska with certifications in Carpet, Upholstery, Fire & Water Damage Restoration, Janitorial, and Stone & Marble Cleaning.  Yellow Van is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Kearney, Grand Island, and Hastings Chambers of Commerce.  They can be reached at 1-800-828-3969 for 24 hour Emergency Response Services, online at www.yellowvan.com, or at their main location – 206 East 6^th Street in Kearney.

Mike and Michael join the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry.  The IICRC welcomes their participation and continuing education.

Michael Keiter (left), Mike Huhman (right)