I'm one of those people that probably have two many irons in the fire. Besides making signs and lettering vehicals on the side, I also own and operate another business in a totally different industry.

However, it's through my other business that I have been introduced to a product that I believe many shop owners could immediately benefit from if they were only made aware of.

My other business that I operate is a carpet cleaning business. And the biggest health risk to home owners and businesses alike is due to poor indoor air quality. You know the dust mites, pollens, cigarette smoke, chemicals, pet dander, mold/bacteria and dust (actually dead skin). It's enough to make you sick. And it does!! In a big way. Migrains, allergies, asthma, breathing dissorders, sleeplesness, fatigue. All because of the air we are breathing indoors.

Now stay with me. No I'm not trying to clean your carpet. I would rather letter a vehical. But... I've been in many sign shops as well and the odors that many consider the norm are pretty scary. Fumes from solvents, paints, and cleaners, that's nasty stuff.

Anyway, I was introduced to a product about 5 years ago that I still get amazed to what it does for an indoor environment. What I'm talking about is a air purifier about the size of a large shoe box. It's not a filter. But it electronically cleanes the inside air the very same way nature does outdoors. In fact, many of my customers have told me that after placing these machines in their homes or business it was if all their windows were all wide open. It leaves a fresh thunderstorm smell.

It's unlike anything I've ever seen and it has become my biggest seller in my business.

Chemical odors in factories are all gone in a matter of hours. Smoke, dust, fumes dissappear shortly afer placing the unit. In fact I placed a unit is a fellow sign painers shop a year or two ago. He had terrible fumes in his small shop. We went to lunch and when we came back, you literally had to stick you nose in a paint can to smell any paint! All the odors were gone. I went home that night not smelling like a solvent rag.

I'm thinking about offering this product to the sign industry. Most likery through trade journals or even this website as a merchant.

No I'm not trying to sell anything now. But would like your input regarding the need in our shops. Do you think this is a product that would be widely received? What if you had a full 30 days to try it or send it back for a full refund? Prices range from $375.00 to $1,500.00.

Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Thanks!
 

We are indeed talking about the same product. However they have since changed the name of their company.

Do you use it in your shop? I'm curious. I've sold many to various types of busineses. Factories, day cares, bingo halls, salons, tire shops, paint stores, and yes a sign shop!

I love them too!

Jimmy,

Have you heard about the new product they are preparing to release?

It's called the windtree. It will power your whole house on 10mph winds. I'm not sure when it will be in production.

[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: Jim Walz ]

If this thing will remove all those nasty beer fumes and odors and, therefore, alleviate the headaches the next day...I'd buy one!!!

Just jestin!
 

I never leave home without it, for the past fifteen years.
 

Does anyone NOT have one?

Oh well, e-mail me if you would like more info on them and I'll send out to you.

Can I say that???

P.S. Whether you get one from me or anyone else they are a must have item if you would like to get rid of the nasty smells in your shop.
 

Might add a false sense of security.
I work in a world of "if you can smell it, it's killing you" ... if it doesn't smell so bad is it not killing me as fast, so I wouldn't need to take same precautions?
 

[ January 12, 2002: Message edited by: cheryl nordby ]

Hope this post helps direct some to a practical solution that may suffer from bothersome allergies due to all the chemicals, paints, and solvents in your shop.