A New Way to Say ‘Thank You’ With HEFF This Veterans Day

June 10, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — W.M. Barr & Company, Inc. (“W.M. Barr”) is proud to announce their partnership with Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that sends Care Packages to our Nation’s Heroes to say “Thank You” to all who serve. The partnership developed through a new product that W.M. Barr launched called HEFF, HandMore...

Prevent Moisture From Damaging Your Home

February 28, 2019

Storm season is here, which means millions of Americans are taking steps from now through November to prevent their homes from flooding and wind damage. Are you ready?

As sweltering heat blankets the country, humidity levels are also on the rise.

February 28, 2019

As sweltering heat blankets the country, humidity levels are also on the rise. During the hot summer months, the air inside your home can carry humidity levels of 80% or higher. This causes you to feel uncomfortably hot and sticky. Along with discomfort, excessive indoor humidity can cause damage in the form of mold and mildew, peeling wallpaper or paint, warped hardwood floors, unwanted condensation, allergies and unpleasant thick, musty air. The key to controlling humidity levels in the home is to maintain a moisture balance.

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME MEANS IT’S GOOF OFF TIME

February 28, 2019

It’s back to school time again and as kids make their annual trip back to the classroom, parents have begun to make their annual trip back to the drawing board. Faced with an array of new and mysterious back to school messes; parents are discovering stain and spot removal to be a real battle. From melted crayons all over the car seats to arts and crafts messes covering the carpet and walls, Goof-Off® is pleased to offer a few Miracle Removing tips to help parents wage war against a whole slew of goofs. And, for the month of September, a special back to school discount of 10% will be applied toward all products ordered through goof-off.com, plus free shipping on all order over $25, the promo code is SEPG.

How To Make Tough Household Chores Easier

February 28, 2019

Household chores are nobody’s idea of a good time. But the more time your family spends enjoying your home, the dirtier it seems to get -- with all those muddy footprints, spilled drinks and stains clinging to your carpets, wood floors, upholstery and even your garage floor.

The lead-paint abatement market

February 26, 2019

The lead-paint abatement market has been in the spotlight the last couple years because of the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule that went into effect in April of last year.

W.M. Barr & Company, Inc. announced that it has acquired Microban

December 30, 2011

W.M. Barr & Company, Inc. (“W. M. Barr”), a market leader in specialty cleaning products serving both consumer and industrial customers in the home improvement, household and automotive industries, today announced that it has acquired Microban International, Ltd. (“Microban”), a global leader in built-in antimicrobial product protection, engineering durable antimicrobial solutions for consumer, industrial and medical products around the world.