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Those of us who live in cold weather climates have a lot of knitted hats, beanies, scarves, gloves, and mittens. They’re essential for keeping you warm on a cold winter day. I like to wash them properly so that they stay looking nice and will …
For the past 4 months I’ve been on a mission to get things cleaned out, organized and downsized throughout our home. We’re older now and empty nesters. Just the two of us, so we don’t need all of these things that we’ve been holding onto …
Winter is here and its time to get out all of your snow removal gear. That includes snow shovels, brooms, ice scrapers, salt, snow blowers, etc. All equipment should be inspected and prep before the season gets started. Anything that isn’t in good working order should be replaced. Don’t wait until the last minute when there’s a run on these items at the local hardware store.
Shoveling snow is one of my least favorite tasks when it comes to winter weather. It’s hard on your back, legs, knees and hips. I’m not the type of person who enjoys being outside in freezing cold temperatures working my butt off removing snow from the driveway and sidewalks.
Depending on the type of precipitation, moisture in the air, and temperatures…snow and ice can stick to your shovel making that task a lot harder than it has to be. To make things a whole lot easier you want to be prepared before the first snowfall even arrives.
Give all of your shovels a good overall cleaning. I do it in late fall with a non-toxic liquid cleaner and my garden hose. Remove all dirt, debris, and residue. Let them completely air dry.
Our local Dollar Tree store sells non-stick baking spray for a buck a can. At the start of the season I pick up two or three of them. Why? Because they’re perfect for turning your snow shovel into a non-stick surface.
Lightly spray the front and back of the shovel with the non-stick spray. Let it dry. The next day hit it with a second coating. Let dry. It’s now ready for the first snowfall. The ice and snow should slide right off of the shovel making the task easier (and lighter) to complete.
Every few weeks (depending on how much snowfall you get) you will need to repeat the process of prepping your shovel with the non-stick spray. This is why I pick up 2-3 cans at the beginning of the season. You can find all kinds of great tips and videos online on how you should correctly shovel snow and ice to prevent back injuries and heart attacks. Important to read them on a yearly basis.
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For the past 2 months I’ve been on a mission of cleaning things out, re-organizing, and downsizing the items that we have. We’re empty nesters and it’s time to get things in order and make our lives easier. Every month I’ve been tackling a new …
We’re empty nesters and have been working on cleaning things out, re-organizing our items, and downsizing everything that we can. Now that we’re both older, we’re looking to make our lives easier. Less clutter means less deep cleaning. The first project that I tackled was …
Whether you are looking for apartment cleaning services, full house cleaning, or business cleaning services, proper research is always necessary. Here are six things to look for when hiring a cleaning company.
1. Experience and Screened Employees
The first thing to look for in your cleaning company, for instance, WOW Total Cleaning, is the experience they have already gained working as one and what companies they have worked with before. You should also check how many employees they currently have and only then choose the option that seems best to you. Some companies hire freelancers instead of providing permanent staff because it is cheaper than providing insurance, holiday pay, etc., but this usually comes at quality service. The other question is, how do you make sure the employees supplied by this company are screened? Asking for certificates, reference checks, and other screening methods is always a good idea.
2. Equipment and Products
The cleaning company you choose, such as Austin carpet cleaning, should use the latest equipment that will not cause any damage to your furniture or other valuables at home. You also need to see if they are using eco-friendly plants, solvents, disinfectants, etc. If they are not using eco-friendly products, it does not necessarily mean their cleaners are bad, but make sure to find out why they do not use them. Bad smells from cheap products can be very unpleasant during the cleaning process because their cleaners have to smell them all day long.
3. Quality Assurance Inspections
Every service needs some policy that ensures the quality of work, because there are always people who want to cut costs. This is why you can look for companies that provide their employees with periodical inspections of the work they do. It lets you check if the cleaners pay attention to every detail and ensure that nothing gets overlooked.
4. Insurance and Guarantee
Your safety is very important, so make sure the cleaning company you choose has insurance for their employees, which usually covers injuries during the work process. Also, it never hurts to see what kind of guarantee they provide, because this tells you how confident they are in their services. If they offer none, it might be better to find another option, because cleanliness should not come at the price of our safety or well-being.
5. References
The best way to check if the company you are looking at is good for your needs is to ask for their references. This way, you can contact previous customers and ask them about their experience with the cleaning process and how it went. It might also be necessary to check if they have any flags on their social media accounts or other places online, because people write bad reviews just to slander companies they had a bad experience with.
6. Cleaning Process
Last but not least, you should always look at what kind of cleaning services the company provides and then choose the right option that matches your needs. The best thing would be to offer multiple services, like sanitizing or deodorizing carpets, upholstery, etc. Still, it is also possible to find companies that provide only one type of service.
The company you choose to clean your facility can make a big difference to your property or business. You must hire a cleaning service that will efficiently and thoroughly serve your needs.
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