SAFE Center Purse Auction

Help support a great agency, and have fun while you're doing it!  Learn more about the SAFE Center and their fundraiser here.  Also, keep an eye out for the purses that Yellow Van donated; a mother / daughter spring purse set (the green purse with the cute puppy dog purse peeking out), and a cheerful colorful purse.  Both purses include a Kearney Area Children's Museum family membership.  So mark April 27th on your calendar, and support this worthy cause.

 

The Clean Trust Training – Odor Control - Kearney and Grand Island Nebraska

Issued by:  The Clean Trust (formerly the IICRC)

Vancouver, Washington

(360) 693-5675

The Clean Trust is proud to announce that Warner Flores, Tawnia Alloway, and Doug Trent of Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration in Kearney and Grand Island recently have qualified by education and examination as technicians certified in Odor Control.  These students have spent a great deal of time training to reach this level of certification.  Currently, Yellow Van holds 84 certifications among 14 employees.   

The Clean Trust is a nonprofit certifying and standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency.  By administering a strict process of certification, The Clean Trust 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 30^th 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, Tawnia, and Doug join the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry.  The Clean Trust welcomes their participation and continuing education.

The Clean Trust Training – Fire & Smoke Restoration

Issued by: The Clean Trust (formerly the IICRC) Vancouver, Washington (360) 693-5675 The Clean Trust is proud to announce that Warner Flores and Tawnia Alloway of Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration in Kearney and Grand Island recently have qualified by education and examination as technicians certified in Fire & Smoke Restoration. These students have spent a great deal of time training to reach this level of certification. Currently, Yellow Van holds 76 certifications among 14 employees. The Clean Trust is a nonprofit certifying and standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency. By administering a strict process of certification, The Clean Trust 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 30th 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 6th Street in Kearney. Warner and Tawnia join the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry. The Clean Trust welcomes their participation and continuing education.

The Clean Trust logo

Here is a look at the logo for the Clean Trust (formerly the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification).

Yellow Van hosts CleanTrust Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Class

Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration recently hosted a CleanTrust Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Class to promote certification and continuing education for local cleaners. Attendees received hands-on and classroom training. The two day class focuses on the fundamentals of pre-inspection, fabric identification, methods for cleaning, upholstery cleaning equipment, and customer service.

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

Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration is now in its 30th year of business providing Residential and Commercial cleaning to Central Nebraska with certifications in Carpet, Upholstery, Fire & Water Damager Services and Restoration, Janitorial, and Stone & Marble Cleaning. Yellow Van is a member of the Kearney Area and Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. They can be reached at www.yellowvan.com, 1-800-828-3969 for 24 hour Emergency Response Services, or at their main location – 206 East 6th Street – Kearney or their branch office – 2810 W. Old Highway 30 – Grand Island.

IICRC Launches New Brand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IICRC Launches New Brand

Organization changes its name to The Clean Trust  

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) October 14, 2011 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced today the change of its name to The Clean Trust at the fall 2011 Meeting & Instructors Symposium. Along with the new name, a new, updated, branding campaign will be rolled out in the coming year.

“The Clean Trust lets people know exactly what we do, in a business-like, technical, professional way. We train. We set the standards. We certify. We vouch for a technician’s ability and professionalism and thereby ease our customer’s worries and concerns,” said Paul Pearce, The Clean Trust Chairman “Although the acronym of the IICRC also had a meaning; it wasn’t as direct and easy to understand.”

The Clean Trust’s focus on cleaning, restoration and inspection, its three core areas of expertise, will remain the same as the IICRC. Additionally, the certification and standards on which the IICRC has built its reputation will remain at the core of the organization. The Clean Trust will continue as an ANSI Standard Development Organization (SDO) and pursue the development of standards for the industry as a whole, aiming to provide the most up to date education for its registrants.

“The leadership discussed at length the benefits of a name change and ultimately decided that it was in the best interest of our registrants to move forward with a new name,” continued Pearce. “The name, The Clean Trust, reflects our mission to identify and promote an international standard of care that establishes and maintains the health, safety and welfare of the built environment.”

The Clean Trust signifies the expansion and growth of the IICRC. For almost 40 years, the IICRC has built a strong reputation within the cleaning, restoration and inspection industry, but there has been an unclaimed opportunity to gain momentum with other audiences, particularly the general public. The change to The Clean Trust name provides additional marketing opportunities for the organization to continue to propel its growth.

Materials with the new name and an updated design will gradually rollout through the next year. Available now for registrants and Certified Firms are new ID cards, a general overview brochure, patches, and decals. An introductory video will also be shown during training courses. In the coming months, the organization will provide updated standards covers, trade show booth, newsletter and website.

For more information, please contact The Clean Trust headquarters at (360) 693-5675, or visit the current website (www.iicrc.org) to review the list of frequently asked questions regarding the new brand.

About The Clean Trust

The Clean Trust, formally known as The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), is an ANSI-accredited standards setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industries. Organized in 1972, The Clean Trust currently represents more than 5,700 Certified Firms and 54,000 Certified Technicians in 22 countries. The Clean Trust, with participation from the entire industry, sets standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration. The Clean Trust does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. It approves schools and instructors that meet the criteria established by The Clean Trust. The Clean Trust also serves as a consumer referral source for Certified Firms and Inspectors.

About Yellow Van

David Keiter, CEO of Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration was elected to a 3 year term on the Board of Directors of the newly re-organized company “The Clean Trust”.  Yellow Van is a member of the organization, and has achieved a designated position of “Certified Firm”.   This is an exclusive achievement, held by only 5,700 companies in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan.  With locations in the tri-cities, Yellow Van serves the cleaning and restoration needs of 17 counties in South Central Nebraska.  A locally owned, family business, Yellow Van offers janitorial services, commercial carpet cleaning, hard surface floor care, residential carpet cleaning and upholstery, and disaster restoration services.  Yellow Van is a member of the Kearney, Hastings, and Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce and is celebrating 30 years of business.  They can be reached at 1-800-828-3969 for 24 hour Emergency Response or online at www.yellowvan.com. 

SOURCE  Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration 1-800-828-3969 

Antibacterial Soap = GOOD!

There has been concern and lots of speculation over the use of hand sanitizers, anti-bacterial soaps, and what impact they have on germs.  Do they cause super-germs?  Do they make bacteria resistant?  According to a new study, there is no link between use of antibacterial soap and antibiotic resistance.  Visit www.FightGermsNow.com for more information on the study.