BATHING

Grooming an animal properly is very tedious work and takes far more experience and skill than the average person can competently accomplish. The length and type of coat adds even more complexity, and requires expensive and difficult grooming equipment to master equipment to successfully do the job.Many believe a loss of business occurs to in-house groomers due to grooming equipment sales to DIYers or self-wash services, but they ignore the explosive growth of “Grooming” as the hottest, most profitable segment in the retail pet industry. Added services such as boarding, veterinary, training and animal rescue have helped promote an upward trajectory in this consistently growing market.

During this time the number of groomers continues to expand, in turn expanding the number of grooming per day being performed by grooming professionals. More people with animals and the number of animals groomed per day are growing, while the number of places providing grooming, or selling grooming equipment continues to grow with each passing year. It appears that retail pet grooming equipment sales is only enhancing the professional grooming market.By providing more avenues to accomplish groomed animals, we are actually seeing new grooming business growth well into the future. Even retail owners who once downplayed the need for grooming and provided a small grooming equipment sales area are reluctantly accepting grooming as a higher priority in their business plan.

Veterinarians and the Association of Asthma & Allergies (AAFA) both recommend bathing of your pet often to reduce allergens and dander. Check out the XPOWER B-2 Pro at Home Pet Dryer for easy bathing of your pet in between grooming appointments.

FRAGRANCE 

Be aware of the number of fragranced products that you are using. Scented air fresheners, cleansers, candles, and gels can pollute indoor air and cause irritation. Consider an air purifier with a 1-2 pound carbon filter to neutralize odors instead of masking them. Air conditioners, televisions, clothes dryers, carpet and upholstery are positive-charge producing. In big cities, the concentration of negative ions in the air may only be only one-tenth of that found in the country or in rural settings. XPOWER’s Scented Air Mover / Ionizer serves a dual purpose by neutralizing the air, significantly improving air quality, while scenting the air.

Elevated mental concentration and performance.

Testing has regularly shown that subjects exposed to high levels of negative ions perform better in mentally challenging tasks than those breathing normal positive ion dense air. Pierce J. Howard PhD at the Center for Applied Cognitive Sciences says in the Owners Manual for the Brain – “Negative ions increase the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.”

Negative ions are oxygen atoms charged with an extra electron. They can clear the air of pollen, mold and hazardous airborne particles such as bacteria and viruses, while having beneficial effects on your health. When carrying a “negative” charge, ionized particles are in reality a “positive” constituent in the air. They occur naturally in water, air, sunlight and the earth’s inherent radiation. Negative ions are most prevalent in natural places, especially near moving water or after a thunderstorm. The invigorated feeling one gets after a shower, at the beach, near a waterfall or after a storm is in actuality the body being saturated by negative ions. Ionizers clear the air of dust, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, odors, cigarette smoke, bacteria and viruses. When they emit negative ions, through an ionizer switch, the ions attach to positively charged particles in large numbers. This causes the pollen, mold, bacteria, etc to become too heavy to stay airborne. Particles are removed from the air, freshening it while making it safer to breathe. This is how Negative Ion Benefit your Health.

Negative ions increase your sense of well-being and mental clarity

By removing the debilitating effects of excessive positive ions in your environment, they are often described as a natural anti-depressant. by removing the debilitating effects of excessive positive ions in your environment. They are often described as a natural anti-depressant.

Reduces instances of headaches and sickness.

The company Norwich Union found installing negative ion air cleaners in a work area full computers and other electronic equipment reduced instances of reported sickness and headaches by 78%. Negative ion generators are also routinely used in hospitals in Europe for their beneficial impact on patient’s health and healing rates.

DUSTING and VACUUM 

Always dust surfaces with a damp cloth or mop. Dry dusting just spreads dirt, dust, and other particles into the air. Try to keep flat surfaces free of knick knacks and decorative items that can collect dust. Glass enclosed cases and shelves are a great way to display favorite items. Frequent vacuuming helps to remove allergens that have settled on floors and upholstered surfaces. Try to find a vacuum that has a dual HEPA filtration system and thick dust collecting bag. Even the best vacuum will inevitably stir up dust and allergens into the air. Make sure to run your air purifier for a few hours during and after a vacuuming session. Air movers have been a mainstay in the carpet cleaning industry for years. Their ability to aim air across a large horizontal surface creates quicker dry times, enabling carpet cleaning professionals to get through scheduled jobs with greater efficiency.  Many air movers are daisy chainable, a feature that allows several to be wired together for even a quicker turnaround time.   In the janitorial, foodservice and hospitalit industry, nothing gets the job done faster to ensure safer surfaces and maintain lower hotel room downtime.

The compact footprint that characterizes many of XPOWER’s air movers makes them easy to move in your home, shop or office when a fresh burst of air is needed. In a construction atmosphere where dry, well ventilated air is important, put your air mover to work to maintain job site air quality. The new XPOWER Scented Air Mover even adds fragrance, while freshening the air. XPOWER Air Movers are ETL/CETL certified with dual thermal protection, making them safe for home or business. Stackable for transport and available in sizes from 1/8 HP to 1 HP, XPOWER’s air mover line has  the power for the work that needs to be done.

HEPA FILTRATION 

Frequent surface cleaning just isn’t enough. Dust mites, pet dander, and other allergy inducing contaminants can be up to 20 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair! These tiny particles are so lightweight they can stay airborne for long periods of time. HEPA filters can remove 99.97% of even difficult to capture 0.3 micron sized contaminants. Not all air purifiers are powerful enough to cover a whole room. Make sure the HEPA filtration system you choose has the capacity to cover the square footage of areas you spend the most time in such as the living room and bedroom. Also look for purifiers with a set of pre-filters to prolong the life of the HEPA filter.

HUMIDITY

High humidity levels are a breeding ground for dust mites. Use an air conditioner or dehumidifier to keep humidity between 30 and 50 percent.

PET FREE ZONES

It can be difficult to keep your pet out of the bedroom and off the couch but limiting the areas that your pet can lounge in means less places for you to frequently clean. Set up spaces for your pet that have minimal carpeting and upholstered items. Air movers have been a mainstay in the carpet cleaning industry for years. Their ability to aim air across a large horizontal surface creates quicker dry times, enabling carpet cleaning professionals to get through scheduled jobs with greater efficiency.  Many air movers are daisy chainable, a feature that allows several to be wired together for even a quicker turnaround time. In the janitorial, foodservice and hospitality industry, nothing gets the job done faster to ensure safer surfaces and maintain lower hotel room downtime.

Drying Carpets & Hard Floors

Air movers have been a mainstay in the carpet cleaning industry for years. Their ability to aim air across a large horizontal surface creates quicker dry times, enabling carpet cleaning professionals to get through scheduled jobs with greater efficiency.  Many air movers are daisy chainable, a feature that allows several to be wired together for even a quicker turnaround time.   In the janitorial, foodservice and hospitality industry, nothing gets the job done faster to ensure safer surfaces and maintain lower hotel room downtime.

Water Damage Mitigation

Restoration professionals have long used air movers to quickly dry water on flood / mold mitigation jobsites. XPOWER’s powerful units with daisy chain capability and durable ABS housing perform year after year in situations requiring transportability, maneuverability and reliability.

Paint & Interior Construction Drying

For drying paint, drywall joint compound, spackle, and anything that needs drying on a home or business remodel, nothing beats the efficient drying capability of an air mover. With 4 drying angles ceiling (90°), wall (45°), kickstand (20°) or straight horizontal (0°), job time is cut significantly when using its powerful, focused stream of air. Gloss and semi-gloss paints which take longer to set dry in 1/2 the time; interior finishes requiring several coats become a no-brainer.

Ventilation

The compact footprint that characterizes many of XPOWER’s air movers makes them easy to move in your home, shop or office when a fresh burst of air is needed. In a construction atmosphere where dry, well ventilated air is important, put your air mover to work to maintain job site air quality. The new XPOWER Scented Air Mover even adds fragrance, while freshening the air.

XPOWER Air Movers are ETL/CETL certified with dual thermal protection, making them safe for home or business. Stackable for transport and available in sizes from 1/8 HP to 1 HP, XPOWER’s air mover line has  the power for the work that needs to be done.

1. Make sure it is being watched by an adult who is vigilant at all times during its use.
2. Keep track of weather reports in advance and do not employ on windy days.
3. Be sure the bounce house is tethered well, whether it is with stakes on the ground or water barrels. Monitor the tethering during activity.
4. Bounce house should be fully inflated at all times. Check your equipment during its use – both the bounce house AND the blower.

As a substitute for canned air, the Airrow Pro towers above the competition. Hailed for its sturdy construction and powerful 1/2 HP motor, the Airrow Pro is made from durable ABS, the same material used for NFL Football helmets.

Happy customers reporting their satisfaction with the A-2 are over-the-top with praise:

“Powerful airflow output – works great!”

“Love it. Works well for all areas. I use it on the patio to clean off leaves.”

“Blows loose dust and other light stuff away. I use this to clean the keyboard, interior of my CPU case, and other areas that are hard to reach/clean.”

“I won’t buy air duster cans anymore. Can be used for other tasks besides cleaning electronic devices. 2 speeds are a plus.”

“Well built and works great. I will save a ton on canned air and this works much better.”
 



 

Air conditioners, televisions, clothes dryers, carpet and upholstery are positive-charge producing. In big cities, the concentration of negative ions in the air may only be only one-tenth of that found in the country or in rural settings. XPOWER’s Scented Air Mover / Ionizer serves a dual purpose by neutralizing the air, significantly improving air quality, while scenting the air.

What Do Negative Ions Do?

Negative ions are oxygen atoms charged with an extra electron. They can clear the air of pollen, mold and hazardous airborne particles such as bacteria and viruses, while having beneficial effects on your health. When carrying a “negative” charge, ionized particles are in reality a “positive” constituent in the air. They occur naturally in water, air, sunlight and the earth’s inherent radiation.

Negative ions are most prevalent in natural places, especially near moving water or after a thunderstorm. The invigorated feeling one gets after a shower, at the beach, near a waterfall or after a storm is in actuality the body being saturated by negative ions.

Ionizers clear the air of dust, mold spores, pollen, pet dander, odors, cigarette smoke, bacteria and viruses. When they emit negative ions, through an ionizer switch, the ions attach to  positively charged particles in large numbers. This causes the pollen, mold, bacteria, etc to become too heavy to stay airborne. Particles are removed from the air, freshening it while making it safer to breathe.

XPOWER’s Scented Air Mover / Ionizer Benefits Significantly improved air quality with fragrance and ionization Increased well-being and mental clarity Neutralizes debilitating effects of excessive positive ions in the environment Helps clear the air of dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores and other potential allergens Helps reduce instances of respiratory illnesses like colds and flu Promotes relaxation, improved energy and focus Better sleep due to normalizing serotonin production in the brain Reduces instances of headaches and sickness Routinely used in hospitals in Europe for their beneficial impact Need more information on XPOWER’s line of Scented Air Movers? Learn more here….

Initially, the most successful were businessmen with little knowledge of pet grooming themselves, but who researched and developed a sound approach to the grooming business. Their establishments were attractive, open and above all spotlessly clean. They offered low prices for the self-wash customers (DIYers) to come in, use superior equipment and supplies, and dry their animals in a safe and professional location without the messy and time consuming clean-up at home. They marketed extras which approached what the professional groomer would charge for the same service.  After the DIYers 4th visit, in about 40% of the cases, they requested a quote for the staff groomer providing the same service and voilà, we now have a new grooming industry client.

Their success at attracting and maintaining excellent groomers became key to keeping this new business. These entrepreneurs had not only introduced a totally new group to the “groomer pool”, but they had initiated this group to the difficulties involved in grooming, placing a new value on the service rendered. Sales of higher value products furthered this evolution and made this a more educated and valuable client for the retail pet business.

Essential equipment sales for home grooming are skyrocketing. Non-pet outlets such as Amazon sell high numbers of small, inexpensive dog dryers to DIYers for in home use. Videos and instruction literature encourage this trend, however promoting to full service groomers will not be as extensive as the self-wash model unless pet retailers realize that by offering they eventually will significantly increase their customer base. The idea of offering instructional classes will certainly stimulate that all important bond and ability to market higher quality and more profitable products.

Many believe a loss of business occurs to in-house groomers due to grooming equipment sales to DIYers or self-wash services, but they ignore the explosive growth of “Grooming” as the hottest, most profitable segment in the retail pet industry. Added services such as boarding, veterinary, training and animal rescue have helped promote an upward trajectory in this consistently growing market.

During this time the number of groomers continues to expand, in turn expanding the number of groomings per day being performed by grooming professionals. More people with animals and the number of animals groomed per day are growing, while the number of places providing grooming, or selling grooming equipment continues to grow with each passing year. It appears that retail pet grooming equipment sales is only enhancing the professional grooming market.

By providing more avenues to accomplish groomed animals, we are actually seeing new grooming business growth well into the future. Even retail owners who once downplayed the need for grooming and provided a small grooming equipment sales area are reluctantly accepting grooming as a higher priority in their business plan.

…end of Part I – more to come!

With an unrivaled 7000 hour lifespan, the B-8’s variable speed and heat controls are not its only major features – it also displays them on a digital screen. The added functionality enables groomers to be able to balance variable speed with heat to achieve just the right balance of both.

When combined with a sturdy ABS housing and a brushless 4 HP SR motor, the B-8 truly evokes the next generation of professional force dryers.  For the groomer, it is simply the state-of-the-art and truly lives up to the word “elite.”