HOST-less

[Mikey P]

Word on the street is HOST folded.

Couldn't find a buyer.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Whom else makes a dry cleaning compound?
Capture any others?

 

[Tom Forsythe]

Brush Pro Dry Compound https://interlinksupply.com/hydro-force-dry-cleaner-brush-pro-dry-compound-20-lbs.html

 

[Jim Pemberton]

We've had a number of HOST users contact us for Brush Pro Compound.

I guess this is it.

Sad day, even if it wasn't a system you used or appreciated, the Rench family were a part of our industry for 85 years

The Beginning of On-Location Professional Carpet Cleaning Methods – Part 2

Host/Racine Industries From the Host website: “Racine Industries, Inc., manufacturer of the HOST Dry Carpet Cleaning System , began as the Rench Manufacturing Company and was founded by Harry Rench…

historyofprofessionalcarpetcleaning.wordpress.com

 

[Desk Jockey]

We've had a number of HOST users contact us for Brush Pro Compound.

I guess this is it.

Sad day, even if it wasn't a system you used or appreciated, the Rench family were a part of our industry for 85 years

The Beginning of On-Location Professional Carpet Cleaning Methods – Part 2

Host/Racine Industries From the Host website: “Racine Industries, Inc., manufacturer of the HOST Dry Carpet Cleaning System , began as the Rench Manufacturing Company and was founded by Harry Rench…

historyofprofessionalcarpetcleaning.wordpress.com

Was your friend (Debbie?) still working there Jim?

 

[sassyotto]

could be true. Had a fellow cleaner from Florida contact me about HOST products. I contacted my distributor and they said that they are closed on Monday and Friday, but who knows. They have had parts/distribution/product issues for over a year.

Last year I bought all the parts from a HOST distributor. Might become a gold mine!

 

[encapman]

Whom else makes a dry cleaning compound?
Capture any others?

Adsorb Ultra

Adsorb Ultra - Dry Carpet Cleaner Powder Compound for Carpet Cleaning

The Most Advanced Dry Absorbent Carpet Cleaning Compound Adsorb Ultra Dry Carpet Cleaner Powder Compound is a cutting-edge dry compound carpet cleaning powder. It cleans deeply and

www.excellent-supply.com

 

[Mikey P]

Adsorb Ultra

Adsorb Ultra - Dry Carpet Cleaner Powder Compound for Carpet Cleaning

The Most Advanced Dry Absorbent Carpet Cleaning Compound Adsorb Ultra Dry Carpet Cleaner Powder Compound is a cutting-edge dry compound carpet cleaning powder. It cleans deeply and

www.excellent-supply.com

The best!

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Was your friend (Debbie?) still working there Jim?

Debbie departed when her uncle Fritz took the business over from her father Quentin several years back.

She published a white paper that shot down how the CRI Seal of Approval testing was done, and its failings. She also shared a great deal with me about the effect of pH on stain resistance.

Her life after "doing time" in the cleaning industry has been happy and rewarding.

 

[sassyotto]

yep, just got confirmation. they are closed.

 

[Mikey P]

yep, just got confirmation. they are closed.

Did you hear White Magic went under too?

 

[Tom Forsythe]

I knew this blog was going to go live at some point this week when I first commented on Monday.. This was posted a few hours ago from Dane Gregory.

Why I Changed My Opinion About Using Brush Pro Dry Compound When Commercial Cleaning

Dry absorbent compound works great for cleaning oily carpets, in areas that you can't get wet, spot treating, and can be easily removed.

blog.aramsco.com

 

[sassyotto]

Back in the early 80s we were using HOST exclusively. At one point our company actually hired a former HOST School instructor. He knew just about everything there was to know about carpet. He knew just about everything these was to know about using HOST on carpet. Thing was, put him in a home and he didnt have a clue. Sent him on his first job alone and he called the office and said he needed help. Had to send someone else over to help him get the job done. He didnt last very long.

 

[Meter Maid]

I tried cleaning with compound once. I decided customers would probably wait a few hours for the carpet to dry for a better clean.

 

[randy]

We've had a number of HOST users contact us for Brush Pro Compound.

I guess this is it.

Sad day, even if it wasn't a system you used or appreciated, the Rench family were a part of our industry for 85 years

The Beginning of On-Location Professional Carpet Cleaning Methods – Part 2

Host/Racine Industries From the Host website: “Racine Industries, Inc., manufacturer of the HOST Dry Carpet Cleaning System , began as the Rench Manufacturing Company and was founded by Harry Rench…

historyofprofessionalcarpetcleaning.wordpress.com

I get what you are saying. Having done a lot of HOST and even owned a Von Schrader upholstery unit that I snagged for $250 many years ago, this is somewhat depressing & SAD news. When you think of all those guys that came before us that Francis Von schrader and Mr. Rench were putting into business in the 1930's that were much like us, trying to build a business. I always found the folks at Racine Industries and Von Schrader extremely kind and helpful. They were also innovators along the way and launched schools back when equipment sellers were just getting around to thinking , " maybe we should have an instructional manual. "

To all the HOST & Von Schrader folks, thanks for the help along my journey.

 

[cjprokesch]

Host Dry supposedly found a legitimate buyer and is back in business producing machines and sponges.