When it comes to routine maintenance of your home or office, many people hit the high pointsthe cosmetic features such as the flooring and walls and the major equipment. However, one area that often goes forgotten air ducts. Cleaning out air ducts should be added to your routine maintenance and upkeep schedule for a number of reasons, including the following: Health Cleaning out air ducts prevents a buildup of mold, dust, pet dander, and other allergies that can negatively impact your health. For businesses, this can... Read More

Its that time of year again, and the talk of resolutions is everywhere. Resolutions can be frustrating because they dont often get met. The cycle of obsess about a resolution, make a resolution, and then (two weeks later) break the resolution is one many people get caught in. If that sounds like you, why not try something different? This year, challenge yourself to dump the New Years resolution and instead focus on something of more valueyour personal bucket list. Your bucket list is the catalog of all of the things you want to do... Read More

Ahhhh. the holiday season is over, and as a retail store owner or manager, you are looking forward to finally catching your breath. But wait! Its time to start thinking about getting organized and spruced up for the new year. As the year comes to a close, you have a long list of things to prepare forrestocking, changing the signage, updating pricing. But does your list include having your store cleaned? Remember, during the shopping season thousands of feet trampled the carpet, sticky fingers smudged the displays, and who knows how... Read More

December is the time for holiday hustle and bustle. The shopping, the parties, the end of year bookkeeping, reporting, and closing out files. Everyone is scrambling to get projects finished up so they can head off on vacation and you no doubt have a full plate. There is certainly no time to think about cleaning the officeon second thought, maybe this is the PERFECT time to think about scheduling an office deep clean! Start the Year Off Fresh What better way to start off the new year than with a fresh, clean office? Dont you... Read More

The holidays are a time of year for family and friends to get together and celebrate. For a lot of us, that means loads of good food and drink. But what goes hand-in-hand with these smorgasbords? Youve got itstains! Chances are, youve had something spilled on a tablecloth, carpet, or clothing that will seriously leave a stain if left untreated. Here are some of the biggest stain culprits and how to handle them: Wine If one of your guests drops a glass of wine (especially red) on your carpet, then youve got to spring into... Read More

The holidays are here and before you can kick back and enjoy yourself with family and friends, there are a few things to check off your to-do list. Are you hosting a big holiday celebration this year? Or maybe youre just having a few family members over for Christmas dinner? Either way, youll want to have your house holiday-ready so you can enjoy your visitors when the time comes. Here are some great tips to get your house ready for the holiday season. Spring Cleaning in the Winter Time Now is a great time to do a... Read More

How we deck the halls for the holiday season is a very personal decision. From how early we get started to how many trees we put up, our decorating decisions are guided by our culture, our style, and our family traditions. Many of us make the same choices year after year. Others take each season as a chance to change it up a bit. Either way, the process can be a bit intimidating. Luckily, there are some things you can do that will make your job easier in the long run. Here are our top five tips for things you should do before you... Read More

As a business owner or manager, you do your best to attend to the details that keep your office healthy and comfortable for both employees and customers. Windows cleanedcheck. Floors cleanedcheck. Bathrooms cleanedcheck. Upholstery cleanedoops! Yes, its likely that youve overlooked that one important detailoffice upholstery cleaning. In fact, when was the last time you had that done? If its been over a year, then you should put that at the top of the to-do list. You probably havent given it much thought, but your office furniture... Read More

Commercial carpets are designed to withstand heavy traffic, add cushion, and can help to decrease the noise level within your business or commercial property. So how do you know when it is time to replace your commercial facilitys carpet? Stains and Discolorations. A stain here and there is understandable, but when your carpet has frequent, large, or unsightly stains that are easy to notice, it is time to consider replacement. Worn Down and Tearing. When you notice tears and holes in your carpet, or it is coming... Read More

As parents, the list of things you teach your children is endless--from walking and talking, to reading and writing, to attitudes and behaviors, the list is endless. You are molding your child and helping them grow into happy, successful adults. With the increase of negative messages throughout the news and at our fingertips with social media, its even more important to teach children about compassion and gratitude. These values will help them grow to become kind and moral adults. Studies have shown that kids who practice grateful... Read More