Your biggest enemy when it comes to hardwood floors is water.

Hardwood Floors are both appealing and durable. They add that nice rustic and earthy touch to our homes. Although they can withstand a lot of wear and tear in their lifetime, hardwood floors often need care and upkeep to last. With the right products and regular upkeep, keeping your hardwood floors in pristine condition is no big deal.

Your biggest enemy when it comes to hardwood floors is water. Those wooden panels nailed to floor – believe it or not – are chunks of trees, cut to size and dried. When water begins to make it’s way into your hardwood floors, those wooden fibers begin to expand, eventually warping your wooden floor. Once this happens there’s really no going back, and you’re looking at an expensive and time-consuming floor replacement.

Wooden floors are sensitive, so it’s important to be cautious of any kind of moisture – from simple spills, abundant humidity, and water seepage from under the floor. In it’s most rudimentary form, water damage is simply the appearance of stains. There are a couple of home remedies to remove these stains. Using toothpaste or a combination of oil and cigarette ash will buff these white stains away. For a more severe stain, you may have to remove the finish on your floor.

In order to prevent small amounts of damage, be sure to coat your floors in a water-resistant finish before installing them. This will help prevent water from soaking in to the grains. You can also wax with a waterproof seal to shore up your defenses. In order to keep your floors in good shape, its ideal to re-apply water-resistant stain every 12-18 months.

If your wooden floors are suffering from major water damage, many professional cleaning services such as Service Master Solutions offer special drying services that can greatly reduce water damage to floors.

“These engines have to go out like they’re brand-new every time,” says owner Adam Wik. His racing team clients expect a high quality of workmanship because the demands of off-road racing pack oil and carbon deep into engine parts. His team soon gained a very good reputation in the industry. However, Adam was faced with a problem. He used a solvent recycling service that came to his shop and exchanged his multi-gallon drums on a regular basis, and combined with hot water spray tanks, his process for cleaning engines all adding up to wasted time, additional manual labor, and costly chemicals.

Adam learned about the benefits of ultrasonic cleaning and began doing research. “I looked into a few manufacturers but I was impressed with Omegasonics’ reputation. They stood out,” said Adam. “They have a great machine and were real easy to deal with.” After a hands-on session with Omegasonics products at a tradeshow, Adam purchased the Omegasonics Super Pro with a 45 gallon capacity and 4000 watts of ultrasonic power. For his cleaning solution, he chose OmegaClean, an Omega Chemistry product that removes oil, carbon, and contaminants from a variety of metals. OmegaClean’s buffers protect aluminum finishes and its silicates guard against flash rusting.

“Anything you want to get clean ... it goes in that tank.” Adam Wik, Owner, Wik's Racing

Adam had a long list of difficult, dirty parts destined for his Omegasonics. Every carburetor went into the bath, along with pistons, crankshafts, rods and oil lines. “There’s nothing like it for fine cleaning,” Adam attested. “It gets into places you can’t see.” Foreign material washes out of ring lands and carbon deposits lift off of piston tops. Overall shop productivity has improved with Omegasonics. As an example, Adam estimates one hour in labor savings when cleaning a piston set. “Anything you want clean … it goes in that tank,” he said.

The news about the cleaning power of Omegasonics has spread to other power sports racing outfits in the area. “We have teams sending us their custom oil coolers, transmission coolers and radiators,” Adam revealed. “That’s a nice piece of extra business and a vote of confidence in Wik’s Racing, thanks to Omegasonics.”

Most injection molds are still cleaned the old fashioned way with labor-intensive hand scrubbing and solvents. Molds become contaminated with grease, hydraulic oil, rust, grime, carbon, aluminum shavings and material gassing. Molds that are not properly cleaned generate waste product. Cleaner molds are easier to run and maintain.

A mold before being washed in an Omegasonics ultrasonic cleaner

One such plastic injection molding company is Kaysun Corporation which is headquartered in Manitowoc, WI. Kaysun was established in 1947 during the early years of injection molding, and some of their first products were model airplanes parts, cookware, and commodity items.

Recently, Kaysun’s business has been expanding rapidly because of their willingness and desire to invest in cutting-edge technologies to solve a variety of customer needs from automotive to industrial to military markets. Kaysun’s program manager, Gordon Schwartz, attended a lean manufacturing certification course and was tasked in finding a solution that would streamline their plastic injection mold cleaning process. At the time, Kaysun employed three technicians in the mold maintenance department, but because business was expanding, they were going to bring on a fourth individual to handle the increased volume. After extensive research, Schwartz found his solution in ultrasonics. Then, after testing very ultrasonic units, Schwartz determined that Kaysun could avoid hiring that fourth technician, and save a considerable amount of money, by purchasing an Omegasonics ultrasonic parts washer.

After implementation, Schwartz reported to us that, as a result of ultrasonics, molds at Kaysun were being cleaned exceedinglywell. The company began to realize:

• A decrease in start-up time;
• Less waste;
• Fewer labor hours dedicated to trouble-shooting required by the mold technician; and;
• A reduction in line downtime.

The same mold after being washed in an Omegasonics ultrasonic cleaner

In addition, another benefit of a properly cleaned mold is the increased ability for the plastic injection molder to pursue more profitable, highly-energized projects. Because of deeper crevices and cracks, an injection molder that is confined to only hand cleaning cannot effectively and profitably compete in this arena. Thus, they are hamstrung by being confined to lower profit, highly competitive projects that involve mainly flat surfaces.

Omegasonics helps Kaysun Corporation stay on the cutting edge of the plastic injection mold industry by helping them reduce labor costs and product waste, all the while boosting efficiency and product quality. Their wise investment in ultrasonic technology has given Kaysun a distinct competitive advantage in the marketplace.

For more information about what kind of ultrasonic cleaning technology is the best fit for your company’s needs, we invite you to check out www.Omegasonics.com or give our team of ultrasonic cleaning experts a call toll-free at (888) 726-3130.

Ultrasonic cleaning gives you more “free time” to lose those extra holiday pounds.

Every year during the holiday season, millions of Americans indulge in delicious holiday feasts, drinks, desserts and more. The holidays are definitely a time to celebrate and have fun, even if it means gaining a few extra pounds. If your New Year’s resolution is to lose that holiday weight, then we are about to reveal the key for your success: ultrasonic technology.

We’re not talking about a crazy ultrasonic infomercial product you’ll see at 2:30 in the morning claiming it can eliminate 30 pounds of fat in four days. We are simply talking about ultrasonic technology for industrial applications involving cleaning. So how can an ultrasonic machine help you lose that extra holiday weight?

Implementing ultrasonic cleaning capabilities will generally eliminate 80% of your usual cleaning time typically done by hand with specialized tools. This newly-gained “free-time” will allow you to exercise, go to the gym, or take a nice walk. That’s the secret to losing weight! Ultrasound cleans for you, giving you the time to focus on your New Year’s resolution. It’s that simple!

An ultrasonic industrial parts washer reduces cleaning costs and money in any industry it is used in. As Jay Leno has discovered, even the toughest automotive or industrial parts are instantly cleaned and ready to be installed. Items such as carburetors are cleaned five times faster, and in as little as 15 minutes! With traditional hand cleaning methods this process can take well over an hour, and usually with one or more employees. Forget about the need to supervise them… the ultrasonic unit virtually does everything on its own.

If you have always claimed there wasn’t enough time to exercise or work out and your resolution is to lose your holiday weight, then there’s no more excuses! An ultrasonic industrial parts cleaner opens up your day by saving you time (and money) during critical cleaning processes. For more information, we invite you to check out www.Omegasonics.com or give our team of ultrasonic cleaning experts a call toll-free at (888) 726-3130.

May you, your company, and your family have a happy and healthy 2012.

It’s a new year of great opportunities within the ultrasonics and disaster restoration industries. We believe that our success as a business depends upon your success. That’s why we are dedicating more time than ever before to assisting you with good information, education, and training.

For example, through LinkedIn, we are randomly asking insurance adjusters we’ve connected with the question: “Are restoration contractors giving you an honest and accurate assessment on contents claims?” The answers that we have privately received have run the gamut from being very positive to very negative.

In 2012, we know that if we can assist restoration companies with quality training and education, then they will learn ways to improve efficiency and increase productivity.  This will translate into more certified restoration companies and more first class operations that will have competitive advantages in the marketplace. Ultimately, this will lead to better service for the customer, which indeed is the goal of both the emergency service provider and the insurance company/adjuster.

In case you weren’t aware, we’ve started a group on LinkedIn called Ultrasonic Cleaning – Tips, Strategies, and Ideas. There are currently over 120 industry professionals involved, and we’d like to see that number grow. The goal for this forum is to share information that can help benefit your company, as well as the restoration industry as a whole.

We, at Omegasonics, want to be the first company that comes to mind when you think about quality ultrasonic and contents restoration equipment. It is truly an honor to serve you.

May you, your family, and your company have a wonderful and prosperous 2012.

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But how can you clean something ultrasonically with no hands? Ultrasonic technology already significantly reduces the number of employees and labor time required to clean dirty industrial parts. We thought, “Why not take it a step further and help our clients lower cleaning expenses even more?”

Our latest product, the Autosonic Q1, cleans, rinses and air-dries without any operator assistance whatsoever. Think of it as your new employee that human resources doesn’t have to fill out any papers for! Did we mention this employee never eats or sleeps? It is just a cleaning, rinsing and drying machine… literally!

The Autosonic Q1 will drastically reduce manual hand cleaning labor costs by up to 80% and “hands-on” ultrasonic cleaning costs by 15%. The Q1 delivers a proven automatic workstation that enhances the workflow and provides manufacturers with a piece of equipment that dramatically increases production and profitability.

Unfortunately, this machine isn’t equipped with “Siri” and it cannot talk to you and tell you the status of a cleaning cycle. But if you want to check the status of your current wash, it is as simple as reading a traffic light.

There actually is a green, yellow and red light that lights up allowing you quickly detect what stage the product is in. Along with high precision ultrasonic cleaning, the blow-off nozzles inside the Q1 remove excess moisture to speed the drying process.

Want more information about the Omegasonics Autosonic Q1? Feel free to contact us toll free at (800) 669-8227, or visit our website at www.Omegasonics.com to learn more about ultrasonic cleaning!

We, at Omegasonics, want to be the first company that comes to mind when you think about quality ultrasonic and contents restoration equipment. It is truly an honor to serve you.

For years, Paul Davis Restoration used the industry standard for restoring damaged contents—cleaning each piece manually by hand, one piece at a time. As VP of Sales Doug Blount explained, “We did everything the old way”. PDR employed up to six people to slowly and methodically clean boxes of contents using an array of Q-tips, rags, brushes and picks. It was not uncommon to take up to 1½ hours to clean a single box of contents. Many intricate items could not be restored at all and were claimed as total losses by the insurance company.

“I don‘t know how we survived without it. We are tickled. The equipment is just awesome. We absolutely love it!” Doug Blount Paul Davis Restoration Stockbridge, Georgia

Owner Allen McHenry decided to have an outside company take a look at their cleaning process design. After this task was completed by Total Contentz, the PDR management team set out to investigate which restoration equipment they would purchase. After researching several vendors, PDR of South Atlanta chose the Omegasonics Restoration Pro® System. Doug said, “The equipment seemed more industrial and the value was exceptional. The decision was really a no-brainer”.

On PDR’s first project armed with the Restoration Pro® System, Doug and his team were able to save an insurance adjuster $35,000 on an assortment of delicate, extremely intricate figurines and Hummels that were to be total lossed. Doug estimates, “It would have taken a month and a half to clean those boxes with the old method, if we could have cleaned them at all! With our new equipment, we did the job in under one week. We have easily increased what we can salvage and have become a lot more profitable.”

The benefits of the Restoration Pro® System go even further than just the bottom line increase in profits. Says Doug, “Our contents division is growing because we now have a more defined way to market our services. What I would tell anyone in the restoration business is that the (Omegasonics) equipment saves money, cleans better and faster, and is a heck of a marketing tool!”

If you have further questions, feel free to contact one of our Restoration experts toll free at (888) 726-3130.

Are you an insurance adjuster dealing with an insured client recovering from a fire, mold, or water damage claim? Or, are you in need of a restoration company to properly handle the insured’s contents claim?

If so, here’s a few questions that you should ask to help identify restoration companies that use the latest technology and training, allowing them to save you the most money by eliminating virtually all cash outs.

More information can be found at www.Omegasonics.com, or by calling an Omegasonics ultrasonics and contents restoration expert toll free 1-800-669-8227.

To see a list of certified contents professionals in your state, click here.

One of our clients, Joy Mining Machinery, has implemented safety procedures and programs that constantly monitor the assurance of workplace safety. Not surprising to us, the basis for this program stems from the use of ultrasonic technology to clean and maintain safe and effective mining equipment in the field.

Joy Mining Machinery is effectively using ultrasonic technology to safely clean and maintain mining equipment in the field.

Traditional methods for cleaning mining parts involved hours of soaking parts in petroleum-based liquids to remove rock shavings, oils, and dust. Ineffective machines led to broken gears and drills causing an unstable or unsafe environment for employees. By using ultrasonic cleaning, a growing number of mining companies have been able to to eliminate the need for workers to come into direct contact with these harsh and toxic chemicals. Ultrasound creates microscopic vacuum bubbles that remove residue from surfaces not reachable by brushes or picks. By switching to ultrasonic technology, mining companies are able to significantly reduce overhead costs by decreasing labor and inspection times.

For this type of industrial parts cleaning, we recommend using OmegaClean, our water-based cleaning soap that handles the widest range of metals and dirt. OmegaClean also contains a rust inhibitor to prevent flash rusting on ferrous metals.

Mining companies that are using ultrasound systems across the globe aren’t necessarily searching for gold these days, but they’ve sure found it with ultrasonic technology! For more information about OmegaClean, please check out our selection of industrial cleaning soaps. Also, if you have further questions, feel free to contact one of our ultrasonic cleaning experts toll free at (800) 669-8227.

Have an ultrasonic day!

Some companies may advertise that their “magic” weight loss pill can instantly take off 10 lbs in one week. In our industry, other ultrasonic cleaning companies may advertise their ultrasonic machine is the most “powerful” cleaner on the market. However, when looking to purchase ultrasonic equipment, there are several “factors” that should be considered:

• Tank size

• Generator efficiency

• Power

• Cost

• Cleaning solution

• Cleaning time

Have you ever wondered how some “miracle” weight loss pills claim they are able to shed fat off almost instantly? What it takes to do one task is not necessarily healthy to the body as a whole. Similarly, being the “fastest” ultrasonic machine may sound great… but are other components comprised to build this kind of speed. Ultrasonic technology is already 5 times faster than that of traditional hand and chemical cleaning, but just because some companies promote faster cleaning, doesn’t make it the most efficient.

At Omegasonics, we don’t use the word “fast”, we’d rather refer to cleaning “efficiency”. Every one of our machines uses a generator specifically designed for our machines, which then maximizes cleaning time and efficiency. This not only benefits users in the long run but it dramatically increases ROI while decreasing labor, electric, and soap costs.

The most important part when trying to lose weight is your diet. We feel the same way about feeding our machines! That’s why Omegasonics offers over 50 specially-crafted, non-toxic, water-based ultrasonic soaps for any type of application cleaning. Most importantly they are safe for the human skin.

To see our list of ultrasonic cleaners or ultrasonic soaps, please visit our website now. If you have question about which ultrasonic cleaner or ultrasonic soap is right for your project or task, feel free to contact one of our ultrasonic cleaning experts toll free at (800) 669-8227. They’ll help get you on the path to ultrasonic health and wellness.