You know the scene: you visit your childs school or go to pick them up one day. While there, you see another child (or several of them) with runny noses theyre wiping on their sleeves, sneezing and coughing without covering their mouths. The germs that get spread around some classrooms can be so disturbing that you would want to bathe in hand sanitizer. But if youre worried about your child catching something from the germs at school, here are some tips on how to boost your kids immune system: Sleep The first thing you... Read More

If you have a retail space that caters to customers, then you know that your appearance can make or break the store itself. If a customer comes in once and finds the carpets and flooring dirty and dingy, theyre likely to walk out and never come back again. If they do deign to try out your store a second time and find there has been no improvement, then you can almost guarantee that you will lose their business. So how do you prevent this? You might think that vacuuming or sweeping is enough, but it may not be for a commercial space.... Read More

Autumn is an awesome time to get out and enjoy yourself with the family, especially if you have been cooped up in the house for parts of the summer. (Who really wants to go outside when the temperature is over 100 and you have air conditioning at home?) Now that the temperatures are dropping, you can bundle up a little and really get outside and have a blast. Here are some things you can plan to do this fall with your family: Go on a hayride A hayride is just one of those simple, childhood memories that many of us have... Read More

Often people ask how they can take care of their carpets to ensure they last longer and look better. But that isnt the only reason why you should consider getting a protector for your carpets. There are actually financial reasons why you should consider doing this. There are several different protectors that you can use for your carpet, from runners to clear plastic coverings in a work environment, as well as chemical sealants and protectors such as Scotchgard. But heres why you should use these carpet protectors: Money ... Read More

A few years ago, the term helicopter parent was coined. These are the parents that hover over their children and swoop in anytime they think that someone is treating their child unfairly. They are often overprotective and too involved in their childrens lives. These are the parents that call a parent conference over every single assignment, who do their childrens essays for them, and who are still micromanaging them even into college. But now that parenting style has moved aside for a new one that is even more troublingthe lawnmower... Read More

Weve all heard the saying dont judge a book by its cover. But that is exactly what potential customers and clients do as soon as they walk through the doors of your business. The appearance of your store or office is of the greatest importance when it comes to impressing your clientele and turning potential customers into returning customers. One of the biggest problem areas for your office appearance is your carpets. If you havent had your carpets professionally cleaned in a while, heres a rundown on what youre accumulating: 1. ... Read More

Back-to-school is just around the corner, and for thousands of families across the country, its time to trek back into the office supply and big box department stores to do some back-to-school shopping. While many people love the sight of new notebooks and that perfect giant box of crayons with the sharpener built in, there are lots of others who cant afford to buy even the most basic school supplies. If you wish to help out this year, there are a few things you can do to assist those in need so that they can get their school year... Read More

Ive yet to meet anyone who actually enjoys cleaning. Its a hassle that most people would like to cut down on in this busy and fast-paced world of ours. But what if I told you there are some cleaning tasks that youre performing more often than you should? Some of these tasks can actually be put on an annual household cleaning schedule and should only be carried out once or twice a year. Lets take a look at the household cleaning tasks you can re-schedule: 1. Oven Cleaning Some people are obsessive about their ovens and will do a... Read More

For those of us with kids, we can often look at summer with a combination of joy and dread. On the one hand, we look forward to being able to kick back, relax a little, and spend more time with our children. But it also comes with the fear of having to keep them occupied, out of trouble, and not uttering the dreaded phrase, Mom, Im bored. With that in mind, heres how you can make the most of your summer vacations so you can keep your sanity while keeping the kids happy and motivated to do more: Let the day take you ... Read More

You may not think that a clean carpet and productivity are related, but youd be surprised how much the two are linked. In fact, it could be said that having a clean carpet actually increases productivity. Weve put together three pieces of evidence that support this statement. Healthy employees are happy employees. Cleaning is more than just making your office look nice. Dust, dirt, spills, and garbage all contribute to bacteria which can increase the spreading of illness. The carpet is even more susceptible to this, as shoes... Read More