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Beyond Clean with ACE

Beyond Clean with ACE

By: David Thompson
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Here we talk about what is going on in the everyday lives of those who clean the environments the public enjoys.

It takes MORE than just cleaning like you do at home.

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Come on the show, we would be glad to have you!

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Episodes
  • Cleaning Up Crime Scenes: Not Your Average Dusting Job, with Rashelle & Mark * BCWA S10:E10

    Cleaning Up Crime Scenes: Not Your Average Dusting Job, with Rashelle & Mark * BCWA S10:E10
    Jun 12 2026

    In this episode of Beyond Clean with Ace, host Dave Thompson speaks with Rashelle and Mark, a husband-and-wife instructor team specializing in trauma and crime scene cleanup.

    They discuss the physical, psychological, and safety challenges of this demanding field, emphasizing that TV portrayals often mislead people about the reality of the work.

    The conversation covers their upcoming classroom-based course in Orlando, which addresses safety protocols, industry standards, client communication, and equipment.

    The class welcomes cleaning professionals of all backgrounds, from carpet cleaners to restoration contractors, and helps attendees determine whether this specialized field is right for them.

    https://events.humanitix.com/iicrc-trauma-and-crime-scene-technician-tcst-orlando-9-29-and-30-26

    'Mark', '00:13:43', 'I remember early in my career that I got called out to clean up a situation where a lady put her hand out to steady herself, went through the window, and almost bled out on the floor.'

    'Dave Thompson', '00:15:34', 'I went into the basement, it was so bad I went and got an oxygen tank from the rental store, went in and found two dead bodies.'

    'Rashelle', '00:12:18', 'We have opportunities to make really inappropriate and bad choices, and it really comes down to you, within yourself, do the right thing.'

    OUR WEBSITE

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    ACADEMY OF CLEANING EXCELLENCE: https://academyofcleaning.com/

    SOCIAL

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    PODCAST: https://beyondcleanwithace.podbean.com/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyofCle...

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rockstarsclean

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/academyofcl...

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@academyofclea...

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    #safe #healthy #cleaning #academyofclean #rockstarsofcleaning
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    18 mins
  • How One Software Helped a User Land a $4,200-a-Month Contract in Just Four Days * BCWA S10:E9

    How One Software Helped a User Land a $4,200-a-Month Contract in Just Four Days * BCWA S10:E9
    Jun 10 2026

    In this episode of Beyond Clean with Ace, host Dave Thompson speaks with Edwin Eaton, owner of I Pro Building Services and creator of Cinch Janitorial Software.

    Edwin shares how his experience running a commercial cleaning company in rural Washington inspired him to build software specifically designed for the industry.

    They discuss Cinch's key features, including bidding calculators, scope-of-work templates, CRM, inspections, geofencing, payroll reporting, and an AI assistant.

    Dave also highlights a special offer that combines his Academy of Cleaning Excellence bidding classes with an extended free trial and a discount on Cinch.

    To get this offer, use code: GEM26

    https://cleancinch.com/

    or attend a Bidding for Profit class.

    https://collections.humanitix.com/bidding-and-marketing-cleaning-contracts-for-profit

    Cinch Janitorial Software: "00:02:51" Bidding Calculators: "00:06:29" Cinch Leads: "00:08:01" Geofencing: "00:09:10" Synch IQ: "00:09:45" QuickBooks: "00:11:25" 15-Day Free Trial of Cinch: "00:14:01" 50% Discount on First Two Months: "00:14:01"

    OUR WEBSITE

    ==================================

    ACADEMY OF CLEANING EXCELLENCE: https://academyofcleaning.com/

    SOCIAL

    ============================

    PODCAST: https://beyondcleanwithace.podbean.com/

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyofCle...

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rockstarsclean

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/academyofcl...

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@academyofclea...

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    #safe #healthy #cleaning #academyofclean #rockstarsofcleaning
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    16 mins
  • Don’t Be a Mophead: Why Your Squeegee Blade Matters*NFMT East*BCWA S10:E8

    Don’t Be a Mophead: Why Your Squeegee Blade Matters*NFMT East*BCWA S10:E8
    Mar 30 2026
    In this podcast episode, streamed live from the NFMT East show floor in Charlotte, host Dave Thompson is joined by industry veterans David Green and Ken Horton to discuss the fundamentals of cleaning, emphasizing that effective cleaning is about people, training, and proper processes—not just products or equipment. They explore challenges in maintaining modern flooring like luxury vinyl and polished concrete, highlight common mistakes, and stress the importance of using the right tools. The conversation also covers the critical roles of training, ongoing maintenance, and the human element in achieving safe, healthy, and effective cleaning results, even as technologies like autonomous scrubbers become more prevalent. Tools and Equipment "Rotary Scrubber": "00:07:22""Cylindrical Brush": "00:07:26""Red Pad": "00:08:34""Diamond Impregnated Pads": "00:10:09""Microfiber Pads": "00:12:24" Websites and Companies "Mannington Mills": "00:12:32""Kahoot": "00:26:27" Concepts and Techniques "Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)": "00:06:25""Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)": "00:06:25""Polished Concrete": "00:08:18""Acrylic Floor Finish": "00:15:06""Autonomous Robotic Auto Scrubbers": "00:19:07""Facility Health": "00:24:27""Healthy Cleaning": "00:25:10" Notable Quotes "A building that is clean does not mean that it is healthy.": "00:24:38""If you focus on health first, everything else will follow.": "00:25:01" Training and Education "Validation of Training": "00:25:21""Behavioral Change": "00:32:27" Industry Discussion "Importance of training and investing in people in the cleaning industry": "00:02:43" OUR WEBSITES ================================== ACADEMY OF CLEANING EXCELLENCE: https://academyofcleaning.com/ ROCK STARS OF CLEANING: https://rockstarsofcleaning.com/ SOCIAL ============================ PODCAST: https://beyondcleanwithace.podbean.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyofCle... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rockstarsclean INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/academyofcl... TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@academyofclea... ============================ #safe #healthy #cleaning #academyofclean #rockstarsofcleaning cleaning industry, podcast, cleaning definition, labor costs, training in cleaning, luxury vinyl flooring, polished concrete, cleaning practices, cleaning methods, cleaning tools, cleaning budgets, cleaning mistakes, flooring materials, LV flooring, concrete cleaning, maintenance, auto scrubbers, squeegee blade, autonomous cleaning machines, facility health, cleaning chemicals, safety in cleaning, training programs, employee retention, interactive training, cleaning techniques, health risks, cleaning equipment, generational differences in workforce, cleaning processes, proper maintenance, cleaning outcomes, cleaning education, cleaning tools and techniques, effective cleaning, cleaning industry challenges, workforce training, cleaning strategies.
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    37 mins
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