For most people who have been stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown, cabin fever may be setting in. You know how it goes—you’ve binged everything on Netflix multiple times, you’ve eaten all your emergency supply snacks, and you are worried you are turning into Jack Nicholson in The Shining . But don’t lose hope just yet! There are still many things that you can do to keep boredom from setting in for you and your kids. Here’s a sampling. Get caught up on your reading—Many publishers are releasing new books as a... Read More

Whether we like it or not, technology is taking over more and more of our lives and that is starting to creep into the lives of our children. Many of us are worried that our kids are spending too much time on electronic devices like smartphones, TVs, and video game systems. But you may actually be surprised by just how beneficial it is to limit the amount of time your kids spend staring at screens. Let’s look at the realities of limiting your kid’s screen time: Physical One of the biggest areas of concern is that we are... Read More

If you are a property manager, then you know how tough it is to keep your properties looking presentable for prospective renters. As soon as one tenant moves out, you have to turn around and get the unit ready for the next one and you have to do it as soon as possible. The more time you spend getting a unit cleaned, the less money you are earning on that unit. And one of the biggest things that needs cleaning is the carpeting. Let’s take a look at how important a clean carpet is and how to get yours cleaned and ready for the... Read More

It seems to happen every year like clockwork—the pollen comes out and coats the cars and streets. And then a day or two later comes the sniffling noses, sinus headaches, and breathing problems. If your child has allergies, this can be particularly aggravating. But one of the best things you can do to help you and your family with allergies is to make sure that you clean your home and carpets regularly. You Must Get the Allergens Where They Hang Out One of the biggest causes of allergies is the level of dust and other... Read More

While many of us are neat freaks about changing the sheets and cleaning the furniture regularly, many of us forget one of the most used aspects of our homes—the mattress in your bedroom. Even if you only sleep 6 to 8 hours a night, that’s still 25 to 33% of your lifetime in this one spot. But many people think that other than flipping the mattress around, there really isn’t a lot that can be done to clean a mattress. Well, we are here to tell you that you can, in fact, clean your mattress and here’s how! Odors ... Read More

The importance of washing hands, social distancing, and staying home when sick has been well-communicated but another aspect of not spreading COVID-19 is keeping a clean (and germ-free) home or office. While it’s imperative that we are careful while out and about, what’s lingering in our carpets, fabrics, and surfaces at home is just as important. CDC Recommendations In this crazy time of information (and misinformation) it is essential to turn to reliable sources of information to get your questions answered. When it... Read More

If you are like a lot of Americans, then you are probably in those last stages of winter, cuddled up in your home and trying to stay warm until the blessed spring arrives. If you are looking for something to add a little warmth to your home until the weather changes, you might want to consider the Danish concept of hygge. This is a practice that tries to promote comfort and coziness as well as togetherness and relaxation. Here are a few ways to celebrate hygge: Cozy together with a warm drink — One of the first things that... Read More

You probably already know that regular commercial cleaning of your office carpets is important to maintaining a professional image. Customers will judge your business based on how clean it is (or appears to be). But, did you also know that regular cleaning can also help your employees be more productive? Let’s take a look at how this works. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each employee costs their company $1,685 per year in productivity. This comes from chronic absenteeism brought on by illness. When an... Read More

If you’re a mom, you know that getting your kids to do their chores can be the absolute bane of your existence. It seems there is always an excuse that lets them get out of the work—they are too tired, or they have too much homework. Other times they just don’t do the work without excuse. (If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I forgot,” I could retire.) But there are some things that you can do to get your kids to do their chores. Here’s how: The first thing you might want to do is to figure out what is... Read More

Cleaning is not fun by any stretch of the imagination. But it is one of those things that absolutely must be done so you don’t wind up being buried in an avalanche of kids’ toys, pet hair, and dust. Unfortunately, many people aren’t sure of how to clean and this can lead to a downward spiral. You may know the routine—you feel so overwhelmed by everything that has to be done that you let the cleaning slide. You say that you will get to it when you have time. But when the time comes, you’ve just created more work for yourself... Read More