Welcome to our mini-series getting ready for Valentine’s Day!

Gather Your Gear
Men love checklists, from making sure everything’s turned off in the house before your vacation to detailing all the essentials they’ll need to go fishing. Do the same when it comes to cleaning: Pull together the tools you’ll need in a carryall tray, a bucket or a bib-style cleaning apron. “This way your supplies are in one place and ready to go when you’re ready to clean,” says Jeff Campbell, author of Speed Cleaning.

Plan Your Attack
“Men like to have a clear action plan and they don’t waver from it,” says Kevin Ward, co-owner of Teresa’s Family Cleaning in Rocky Point, New York. They like to know how they’re going to do something before they even begin. Follow their lead: Once you decide what you’re going to clean and how you’ll do it, stick to that strategy. It will help you stay focused and finish faster.

And don’t forget, if you’re looking to sweep your Valentine off their feet, give Teresa’s a call!

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866.744.4021

It’s important that everyone recognize the dangers of ice.  Here are helpful hints  to avoid falls when it’s slippery outside!

• Wear boots or shoes with grip soles. Avoid walking in shoes that have smooth surfaces, which increase the risk of slipping.
• Walk thoughtfully. Be alert for black ice. Avoid the temptation to run to catch a bus or beat traffic when crossing a street.
• Your arms help keep you balanced, so keep hands out of pockets, avoid carrying heavy loads – they may cause you to become off balance.
• Walk “small.” Avoid a marching posture. Look to see ahead of where you are about to step. When you step on icy areas, take short, shuffling steps, curl your toes under and walk as flatfooted as possible.
• Remove snow immediately before it becomes packed or turns to ice. Keep your porch stoops, steps, walks and driveways free of ice by frequently applying ice melt or kitty litter. This is the best way to prevent formation of dangerous ice patches. Using a potassium-based melter instead of salt will prevent damage to concrete, grass and other vegetation or to carpets and floors should you track in some.

Keep safe out there!