Do We Really Need To Clear the Air?

 

Ozone Generator Removes Odor

 

It’s always a source of wonder to me when I hear, especially in political discourses, ‘I need’ or ‘we need’ to do something to improve or address a malady or situation.

For example, in order to clean up the mess in Washington D.C we need to enact term limits.  Or, in order to improve my health I need to give up coffee.

Having reflected on all these directives which I need or we need to do, I have come to the conclusion that in fact there really aren’t that many things which one truly needs to do.

Death and Taxes

It’s said the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Yet, I do not need to pay taxes. I can elect not to pay and suffer the consequences. I don’t really even need food, clothing or shelter. I can choose not to partake of any of these and hasten my ultimate demise.

There are two major exceptions. I do need to sleep. My body will literally shut itself down and send me involuntarily to dreamland if I avoid sleeping.

The other thing I absolutely need to do is breathe. I just gotta do it. Can’t hold my breath for more than a minute before the lungs involuntarily make me take in air.

May is Clean Air Month

Since I do in fact need to breathe, I might as well get the cleanest air I can into my lungs. May is Clean Air Month, and if you’re not getting the cleanest air you can, there are measures you can take to improve it.

One of the most important things you can do is test for mold in your air. Breathing mold is very hazardous to your health. Mold detection kits are available at most hardware stores, can be found online or you may elect to have a professional analysis done of the air in your home and/or workplace. If mold is detected, consult with a mold remediation expert to knock out the problem.

Something’s Rotten in More Places Than Denmark

Breathing air which is compromised by odor is unpleasant and detracts from the quality of your surroundings. One of the most effective ways to eliminate odors in the air is through the use of an ozone generator.

Ozone is used to destroy these common odors:Odor Removal with Ozone Generator
•    smoke odor
•    pet odor
•    urine odor
•    cooking odors
•    musty odors
•    fecal odors

Ozone can even destroy skunk odor!

So if the air quality in your home or workplace is compromised, you don’t ‘need’ to do something about it, but you certainly can choose to. Stop masking odors, eliminate them! Your nose and your body will thank you.

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 www.ozonesolutions.com

If you’re unfamiliar with the use of ozone to get rid of odors, we invite you to consult with the experts at Ozone Solutions. They work with businesses, landlords and homeowners to eliminate odors in the air. Ozone is a Green technology. Check out their rental store at Rent It Today. You can also visit their web site or their Facebook page.

Rent It Today Recognized by Cincy Magazine

 

Cincy Magazine

Evolving the Rental Industry Nets Second Consecutive Award.

Cincy Magazine held its fourth annual Tristate Success Award luncheon at the Sharonville Convention Center, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Rent It Today was among 49 Greater Cincinnati companies honored at the ceremony. It marked the second consecutive year Rent It Today was recognized.

The Cincinnati metropolitan area’s strength as a thriving business center is built on the growth and success of its businesses. Based on this premise, the Tristate Success Awards were instituted to honor local companies which have grown in revenue and employees despite an uncertain economic climate.

dunnhumbyUSA CEO Cites Loyalty in Keynote Address

In his keynote address, dunnhumbyUSA CEO Stuart Aitken outlined how his company has achieved the success which allowed his firm to recently begin construction of a new four-story corporate headquarters in downtown Cincinnati.

Aitken stressed identifying and rewarding loyal customers as a cornerstone of dunnhumbyUSA’s corporate strategy as well as clients like The Kroger Company, Macy’s, Coca-Cola, General Mills, and Proctor & Gamble.

Aitken has adopted the same ‘success through loyalty’ approach in fostering relationships with dunnhumbyUSA employees, creating a work environment which has landed his company on the Cincinnati Business Courier’s “Best Places To Work” list four times.

400+ In Attendance

In addition to giving the 400+ attendees a chance to reflect on their accomplishments, the event also served as a forum to connect with other decision makers on the issues which face the region.

NBC affiliate WLWT Channel 5 news anchor Courtis Fuller repeated his 2011 role as event emcee.

Tristate Success Award

Tristate Success at Sharonville Convention Center

For Rent It Today, being a recipient of the prestigious award for the second straight year serves as verification the company is headed in a positive direction. The rental industry marketing company has added significant staff in the past year to support its growing client base as well as its new Call Center.

“The future is indeed bright here at Rent It Today,” said founder and CEO Jason Glass. “I felt Stuart Aiken’s keynote address resonated with our own growing focus in identifying and rewarding loyal customers.  It simply reinforces the desire to continue on that path.”

Rent It Today has seen continuous growth since Glass and Matthew Stephenson founded the company in 2007. More and more consumers as well as businesses realize the value of rental, making it a trend which shows no signs of slowing. The site has had over one million unique visitors each of the last two years.

How to Create a Burning Desire for Protection

Renters Insurance Protection

The Routine Drive Becomes Anything But

If you drive to the same place a few days each week, you undoubtedly begin to recognize a few landmarks. Might be something interesting, something quirky, or even just something to let you know you’re getting close to home.

I knew it was time to turn off the radio, locate the cell phone, and get focused whenever I passed by a large apartment complex each weekday on the way to my job. Typically within five minutes of passing this landmark, I was at my desk.

Comprised of several impressive four-story brick buildings containing at least 20 units each, the complex was well maintained and looked like an inviting spot to live.

Things Can Change in a Flash

One memorable morning the building closest to the road was a blackened shell, having been consumed by fire the previous evening. Every unit was charred and all its contents destroyed.

At that moment I hoped no one had been hurt, then quickly thanked Providence I had renters insurance. I pondered the poor unfortunates in that building who did not have renters insurance and had conceivably lost a good portion, if not all of their worldly possessions. But wait, surely they all had insurance. They had to, didn’t they?

Apartments Destroyed

Not according to an April 23, 2013 story in the Long Island Newsday:

Renters need protection too. Yet, a recent survey from InsuranceQuotes.com shows about a third don’t have renter’s insurance. The landlord’s insurance doesn’t cover your stuff or if someone slips and falls in your apartment. So do you need coverage?

“No, of course not, as long as you’re positive you’ll never damage the landlord’s property, the property of other tenants, injure another person on the premises or be a victim of a . . . theft of personal belongings from your dwelling or your car, and countless other life tragedies,” says Kevin Lynch, assistant professor of insurance at The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa
.
Given that list, consider a renter’s policy. Here’s what you need to know: continue reading here

 

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Rent Two-Way Radios That Are FCC Compliant

walky talky

 

FCC Will Begin Enforcing Compliance with Narrowbanding Mandate.

In a public notice issued on March 14, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it will proceed with plans to determine compliance with the narrowbanding mandate which took effect on January 1st.

Public and private organizations utilizing two-way radio communication and not yet in compliance with the narrowbanding mandate can essentially garner two take aways from the notice.

The first is the FCC will actively verify compliance in the near future. The second is by gaining compliance the penalties for failure to do so can still be avoided. The FCC stated the reason for the notice was to provide guidance to various organizations still in the process of converting from 25kHz to 12.5 kHz communication technology.

Many affected parties missed the deadline, but had submitted waiver requests. The sheer volume of those requests meant the FCC was unable to address them by the time compliance was mandated.

Noncompliance Still Significant Nationwide

The Department of Homeland Security estimates 1 in 5 licensees are still operating on the older technology.

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance, in their own announcement following that of the FCC, suggested that operators should remove non-compliant wideband emission designators on their licenses, even if the license designates a compliant emission.

The FCC has advised operators who are non-compliant to either cease operations immediately or file a waiver for an extension of the narrowbanding deadline.

Businesses which rent or lease compliant two-way communication systems are expected to see increased engagement from non-compliant operators. Not only can rental of a compliant system  avoid fines, the rental company can assist in transition to a permanent compliant system in most cases.

 

Rent Walkie Talkies

With 26 branches spanning the United States to serve your equipment rental, purchase, or service needs, BearCom has grown to be the premier wireless equipment dealer and integrator in the world.

Need to rent a single two-way radio for a weekend event? BearCom does that! Require expert assistance with developing a customized, integrated wireless communications solution for an entire corporate campus? BearCom can help.

More than 80% of Fortune 100 companies have relied on BearCom to provide their businesses with “last mile” wireless solutions for voice, video, and data applications.

BearCom rents two-way radios, push-to-talk phones, mobile broadband cards, video surveillance cameras, and mesh broadband networks.

With a hands-on approach, BearCom works directly with customers, both large and small.

Visit their website by clicking here, or check out the Electronics Rentals site at Rent it Today.

Ozone Treatment a Clear Choice for Water Color Removal

 

Ozone Water Color Remediation

Ozone is Effective and Economical for Water Treatment.

Most of us at one time or another has had the experience of drawing a glass of water and not seeing a clear liquid in the glass. Coloration in water is not a desirable trait from an aesthetic point of view or from a health standpoint in many cases.

For those who operate water treatment plants, color in water is an important consideration due to the fact it generates a significant number of customer complaints regarding water quality if the customer’s water is not clear.

Causes of Water Discoloration

Many coloration problems are  associated with acids which are precursors to formation of chlorinated organics in drinking water. This makes their control important for more than simply appearances sake.

Water coloration is usually the result of either the presence of particulate matter or dissolved solids. Particulate matter coloration is known as apparent color since the color is a result of scattered light. Dissolved solid coloration is called true color.

Apparent color can be effectively treated by filtration with membranes having 0.45 micron pores. Conventional treatment methods like sedimentation and filtration can remove a significant portion of true color.  Activated carbon is an option, but has a short service life if used for this application, especially if the color level is high.

Ozone Water Treatment Oxidizes Color Causing Agents

Ozone is not only a very effective color oxidant; it offers the benefit of not creating chlorinated organic compounds. Ozone also has the highly desirable characteristic of lessening the amount of chlorine required to satisfactorily treat affected water.

In cases where conventional treatment methods do not produce water color which is acceptable to end users, additional treatment is indicated. Ozone is a very viable and economical option when used as part of a treatment train to eliminate virtually all water coloration.  When used in combination with activated carbon, ozone has been shown to provide up to 95% overall removal of color.

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Ozone Water Treatment Rentals From Ozone Solutions

Ozone Solutions is a leading supplier of turnkey ozone systems for the ground water remediation, bottled water and food processing industries. In addition to a growing line of rental solutions, they carry hundreds of products specifically suited for ozone applications.

For over 15 years, Ozone Solutions has expanded their knowledge and expertise in ozone applications, making them well suited to understand the complexity of integrating ozone into your process.

When contacting Ozone Solutions for the first time, they realize you are very curious about ozone, and usually have a lot of questions. They start by taking small steps to ensure you are confident ozone will work for you. Their philosophy is to crawl, walk, then run.

Only after you have seen the results and verified the contaminant reduction, will they provide a quote for a full-scale system. This method is time tested and ensures you are convinced that ozone works in each stage of your process.

Ozone Solutions carries an impressive variety of ozone equipment for pilot testing, or even short term projects. From large ozone generators to complete ozone injection devices, they can supply equipment for virtually any requirement.

The majority of Ozone Solutions equipment and turnkey systems include a money-back satisfaction guarantee. They will strive to make sure you are completely satisfied.

To learn more, visit Ozone Solutions rental store at Rent It Today, or click here to go to their web site.

South France Motorcycle Rental Company Rides Into Year Five

Cannes, France Motorcycle Rentals and Tours

Columbus International Rents Quality Motorbikes.

In April of 2009, Columbus International launched a business devoted to the rental of motorbikes in France. Despite being told by numerous doubters the company would never work, Columbus International is today not only running a profitable enterprise, they are celebrating the start of their fifth year in business.

By striving above all to keep renting motorcycles simple and insisting on unparalleled customer service, Columbus International has overcome the challenge of starting a business during a severe recession. As they roll into year five they have the largest fleet of BMW, MV Agusta, Harley Davidson, KTM and Ducati rental motorcycles in France.

French Luxury Motorcycle Rental Firm Sets New Standards in the Business.

From a startup, Columbus International has gone on to set new standards in the motorcycle rental industry:

  • Emails are answered promptly within 12 business hours.
  • Each rental motorcycle is no older than six months.
  • Customers are compensated for every minute they are made to wait.
  • If rain makes your rental a soggy one, you’ll receive a 50% reduction in your rental rate.
  • Delivery and pick-up of your motorcycle anywhere within 200km of Cannes. This covers all airports, train stations and harbors in the South of France.
  • To avoid getting lost, all bikes can be fitted with GPS units.
  • Motorcycle luggage and safety equipment are available .

There are no plans to let off the throttle now. Great things are planned in the months and years ahead.

Cannes France Motorcycle Rentals

Keep the Shiny Side Up

Columbus International would like to thank those associates whose inspiration, hard work, and support have made their venture possible. Above all Columbus International thanks their customers for sharing their passion and joining them for the ride. Their loyal customers make all the work worthwhile. Happy Birthday and keep the shiny side up!

Based in Cannes, France, Columbus International offers the largest choice of BMW, Ducati, Harley and KTM motorcycles for rent. Their bikes are no older than 6 months and serviced to the highest manufacturer standards. For added convenience, they deliver your chosen rental motorbike within 200km of Cannes to your hotel, airport, etc. by van. Furthermore, they offer guided motorbike tours to discover the scenic motorcycle roads across the Provence, Cote Azur and Alps. Visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/ColumbusInternational

Ozone Water Treatment Removes Organic Compounds

Ozone Water Rental

 Ozone is an Effective Water Treatment Solution

Reducing organic compounds in water treatment applications is effectively accomplished through the use of ozone. This is due to ozone’s ability to oxidize organics.

In order to properly evaluate the organic levels in untreated water, two measures are commonly employed. One is called chemical oxygen demand (COD), while the second is known as biological oxygen demand (BOD).

COD measurement utilizes a combination of aggressive chemical oxidants and high temperatures to totally oxygenate organic compounds in a sample and measure the equivalent oxygen amount required for the process to occur, i.e. the chemical oxygen demand.

The BOD method oxygenates the sample with bacteria which then digest the organic compounds. This digestion produces carbon dioxide. Over a period of 1-5 days the BOD of the water is indicated.

A COD result can exceed a BOD value due to that fact some compounds are not as readily oxidized by bacteria. A large COD:BOD ratio is indicative of the presence of organic compounds which are not as biodegradable.

Ozone Breaks Down Resistant Compounds to a Biodegradable Form

Ozone typically is more effective addressing compounds which are not biodegradable. A specific oxidant, ozone targets select molecules. In the case of compounds which are responsible for color, taste, and odor in water, ozone may target only parts of molecules.

The process of organic compound breakdown can itself lead to the formation of additional biodegradable compounds like ketones, aldehydes and carboxylic acid.

Because specific oxidants only target molecules or portions of molecules, they offer an advantage in that less oxidant is necessary. This means ozone can be used as a pretreatment for a biological process in treating water as compounds resistant to being broken down are rendered biodegradable.

Combining ozone with UV light or peroxide will convert it to the indiscriminate oxidant hydroxyl radical, which will address just about every organic compound.

photo:usgs.gov

 

Ozone Solutions For Rent

Ozone Solutions is a leading national supplier of turnkey ozone systems for the ground water remediation, bottled water and food processing industries. In addition to a growing line of rental solutions, they carry hundreds of products specifically suited for ozone applications.

For over 15 years, Ozone Solutions has expanded their knowledge and expertise in ozone applications, making them well suited to understand the complexity of integrating ozone into your process.

When contacting Ozone Solutions for the first time, they realize you are very curious about ozone, and usually have a lot of questions. They start by taking small steps to ensure you are confident ozone will work for you. Their philosophy is to crawl, walk, then run.

Results Oriented Methodology

Only after you have seen the results and verified the contaminant reduction, will they provide a quote for a full-scale system. This method is time tested and ensures you are convinced that ozone works in each stage of your process.

Ozone Solutions carries an impressive variety of ozone equipment for pilot testing, or even short term projects. From large ozone generators to complete ozone injection devices, they can supply equipment for virtually any requirement.

The majority of Ozone Solutions equipment and turnkey systems include a money-back satisfaction guarantee. They will strive to make sure you are completely satisfied.

To learn more, visit Ozone Solutions rental store at Rent It Today, or click here to go to their web site.

Cap and Gown Means College Bound For Dayton, Ky. Seniors

College Signing Day

College Signing Day 2013 Recognizes Focus and Accomplishment.

Rent It Today was proud to sponsor the second annual College Signing Day at Dayton High School in Dayton, Ky. which took place on Thursday, March 28, 2013.

At the College Signing Day assembly attended by the entire student body, 40 of the school’s 55 seniors took the stage with representatives from several universities, colleges and technical schools and signed a commitment to attend the school of their choice in the fall.

Guest speakers included Kentucky State Representative Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, and Jack Moreland, president of Southbank Partners, a collaboration of Northern Kentucky private citizens, business leaders, local government administrators and elected officials.

Both men applauded the graduates and stressed the importance of education.

Guidance Counselors Keep Students Focused

College Signing Day is the culmination of a guidance program at Dayton H.S. which is run by school counselor Jennifer Glass.

Rent It Today Backs Education

Guidance Counselor Jen Glass

In order to qualify for College Signing Day, seniors must complete five requirements:

1. Attend senior conferences with Mrs. Glass to map and monitor progress.
2. Apply to at least one college by Christmas break.
3. Take a college tour with a representative of the college by the end of January.
4. Take the ACT at least one time in addition to when they took the test as juniors.
5. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

“This program is designed to assist students in learning about the whole college admissions and decision making process as well as teaching them to meet deadlines,” Glass commented. “A lot of schools recognize college bound scholarship athletes, and I wanted to give these students a similar experience.”

Rent It Today Pledges Continued Support

Rent It Today saluted the 40 seniors who took part in the program by providing a recognition luncheon for the soon-to-be graduates prior to the school assembly. Rent It Today was honored to sponsor the inaugural event in 2012, and plans to continue support of this very worthy program.

Read Cincinnati/Kentucky Enquirer coverage  here.

Rent It Today congratulates graduating seniors everywhere!

 

photos courtesy dayton.kyschools.us

 

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Ozone Water Treatment System Benefits And Water Quality

Rent Ozone Water Treatment

Water Analysis Is Key To Performance.

Ozone water treatment is a remarkable technology which reduces or eliminates undesirable contaminants in water. Ozone water systems employ ozone as a highly efficient oxidant and disinfectant that is effective at low concentrations in many water purification applications.

When evaluating an ozone water purification solution or an ozone water purifier, a logical and beneficial starting point is evaluating and understanding the water quality, possible variations of the water quality, and the overall objective to be accomplished by the ozone water system.

The recommended initial step requires collection of water samples which are representative and which correspond to intermittent and varied times of operation.

Consider The Variables Which May Affect Water

If the source water to undergo ozone injection is subject to season and climate change, sampling at corresponding seasonal intervals is prudent.

Water sample analysis parameters which are recommended include pH, alkalinity, organics, inorganics, and specific metals as well as total dissolved solids and total suspended solids.

Should ozone water disinfection be a desired goal, collection and analysis of micro organisms is indicated.

Rental Offers Flexability

After the initial assessment is completed and ozone water benefits are indicated to be feasible, pilot testing is undertaken to determine which ozone water machine or ozone water generator solutions will best address the objectives of the user.

Ozone water system rental offers a large degree of flexibility for the customer as well as overall cost savings. When ozone water benefits are confirmed, the option to purchase a rental installation is available at any time if engaging the services of a competent and professional ozone water treatment company.

 

ozone water treatment

Ozone Solutions is a leading national supplier of turnkey ozone systems for the ground water remediation, bottled water and food processing industries. In addition to a growing line of rental solutions, they carry hundreds of products specifically suited for ozone applications.

For over 15 years, Ozone Solutions has expanded their knowledge and expertise in ozone applications, making them well suited to understand the complexity of integrating ozone into your process.

When contacting Ozone Solutions for the first time, they realize you are very curious about ozone, and usually have a lot of questions. They start by taking small steps to ensure you are confident ozone will work for you. Their philosophy is to crawl, walk, then run.

Results Oriented Methodology

Only after you have seen the results and verified the contaminant reduction, will they provide a quote for a full-scale system. This method is time tested and ensures you are convinced that ozone works in each stage of your process.

Ozone Solutions carries an impressive variety of ozone equipment for pilot testing, or even short term projects. From large ozone generators to complete ozone injection devices, they can supply equipment for virtually any requirement.

The majority of Ozone Solutions equipment and turnkey systems include a money-back satisfaction guarantee. They will strive to make sure you are completely satisfied.

To learn more, visit Ozone Solutions rental store at Rent It Today, or click here to go to their web site.

Is It Time to Free Up Space in Pittsboro, N.C. ?

 

Self Storage Units For Rent Pittsboro NC

 

Spring Forward to an Uncluttered Environment.

Twice a year we change our clocks, springing forward one hour in March and falling back an hour in November.

The annual ritual of changing the time as spring approaches is a good place to take a look around your home or business and determine what might be better stored off site to free up some welcome extra space.

If you have a home office or a business office, you might benefit from utilizing a self storage unit to house business records or inventory. Self storage units can be found in a range of sizes to meet your specific needs. From a space the size of a large closet to a space comparable to a garage, self storage facilities will be happy to consult with you to determine the best solution for your situation.

Time Marches On

As we’re now well into the New Year, maybe it’s time to take a look at how much of your home or business space is being taken up by holiday and seasonal decorations. Christmas and Valentines Day are behind us at this point. Do you have to rearrange your space to get to the St. Patrick’s Day displays? Imagine having your decorations all neatly and efficiently organized in a self storage unit, allowing you to get in, out, and done while managing and organizing them quickly.

At this point in the year we’re just a couple of months away from high school and college graduations. It’s not too early to think about the changes this can mean in how space in your home is used. If your child is moving in or moving out of your home, self storage is a great place to use to help manage the furniture and possessions which come with this passage.

 

 

Rent Self Storage Pittsboro NC

With two convenient locations serving the Pittsboro, N.C. metropolitan area, American Self Storage offers the right storage space to meet your needs.

With nearly two decades experience in the storage business, you can be confident your belongings are in capable and conscientious hands.Business Storage

They have clean, spacious and affordably priced storage areas that are perfect for people who want to free up space in their homes, businesses, or both. Climate controlled storage is also available for those who want to protect their items from moisture and temperature extremes.

At American Self Storage, the goal is to provide you with the best storage facility possible, run by customer focused storage pros who will gladly answer any questions you may have.

In addition to traditional storage units, American also offers boat, RV, and commercial vehicle storage in both covered and open space options.

All premises are gated with 24 hour surveillance.

Visit the Pittsboro Highway 64 West  rental store or their Mt. Gilead Church Rd rental store at Rent It Today. In addition, you can explore their web page here.

 

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