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He was a riot,full of energy...
Nice tribute ...
Nice tribute ...
Skip my Ed story if you've heard it before.
I'd talked with Ed at various events but never really spent any time with him. I know he did some damage while looking out for #1. (Selling a "sanitized water carpet sanitizing machine" didn't help his reputation.)
He came to an event near the end of his active life, getting around on a motorized cart (not sure how many heart attacks by then) and representing Cimex. I decided I should talk to the guy while I still had a chance.
He told me that being named "Cleanfax's carpet cleaning industry's Person of the Twentieth Century" had changed him. When he saw the article he tossed it aside. He then started getting calls from people thanking him for something he'd done, and after awhile he was getting pretty ticked at the phone ringing.
Later he started feeling funny, as if what these people thought mattered. He said that all the years of being a hard ass fell away; he started crying, sobbing. What people thought of him really did mean something. He said he could no longer pretend not to care.
When I told the story to an industry veteran. He said, "And you bought that?"
Maybe John Downey was Luke to Ed's Darth? I'd like to believe that something did happen that allowed him the perspective to relax. He certainly was good to everyone for the duration of that event,
good info and perspective Jim...Skip my Ed story if you've heard it before.
I'd talked with Ed at various events but never really spent any time with him. I know he did some damage while looking out for #1. (Selling a "sanitized water carpet sanitizing machine" didn't help his reputation.)
He came to an event near the end of his active life, getting around on a motorized cart (not sure how many heart attacks by then) and representing Cimex. I decided I should talk to the guy while I still had a chance.
He told me that being named "Cleanfax's carpet cleaning industry's Person of the Twentieth Century" had changed him. When he saw the article he tossed it aside. He then started getting calls from people thanking him for something he'd done, and after awhile he was getting pretty ticked at the phone ringing.
Later he started feeling funny, as if what these people thought mattered. He said that all the years of being a hard ass fell away; he started crying, sobbing. What people thought of him really did mean something. He said he could no longer pretend not to care.
When I told the story to an industry veteran. He said, "And you bought that?"
Maybe John Downey was Luke to Ed's Darth? I'd like to believe that something did happen that allowed him the perspective to relax. He certainly was good to everyone for the duration of that event,
good info and perspective Jim...
‘it’s more likely than not that Mr York was being genuine in his reflection in his twilight... why else reveal such a personal revelation other than an act of contrition? Some simply attempt a campaign of revisionist history to repair their reputation... this guy claimed ownership ... much credit for that act alone
for some uber wealthy, I view philanthropy as a vehicle to repay earlier transgressions
Rightly so, none would be accepted!I’m going to be buried with my $1 and no apologies will be made!
Hot tub style ozone generator in a portable. Leading people to believe the treated water could then sanitize carpet as you cleaned was the issue.Ozone generated water?
Before they lock the lid, may I suggest where it be tucked?I’m going to be buried with my $1 and no apologies will be made!
You’ve been terribly irritable todayBefore they lock the lid, may I suggest where it be tucked?
Yes if you recall back in those early days he was in a battle with the Better Business Bureau over the term Steam Cleaning. They were forcing cleaners to use HWE or risk lawsuit's.Wish I had more time. For now just a couple things to add.
Great story, Bryan. I have to doubt it was true, as his wife Wanda told me as much when I talked to her after Ed passed.
Much has been made on this thread about Ed and low moisture cleaning. But that’s not where he first made his mark, he first made his mark selling steam cleaning before steam cleaning became the standard.
To understand Ed’s genius (and why he could be so annoying) you need know one thing about him: Ed York was the consummate CONTRARIAN.
I’ve enjoyed reading this thread. Thanks Mike.
Pad cleaning company called Fabrizone.Yeah I remember that ozone infused water.
I think they even made a TM with it?