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Spring Cleaning Reminders

By Teresas Family Cleaning · Comments (3)

Monday, March 4th, 2013

Spring Cleaning Reminders

Teresa’s Family Cleaning, a commercial and residential cleaning company based out of Rocky Point, NY, gives Long Islanders some tips on their spring cleaning chores.

Rocky Point, NY March 4th, 2013- Long Island’s Teresa’s Family Cleaning has some spring cleaning reminders to ensure that important tasks don’t get overlooked in the midst of your spring fever. Deep cleanings can happen all year round, but, according to Teresa Ward, President of Teresa’s Family Cleaning, “spring is a favorite season for most people to do their first really deep cleaning of the year. They can throw open the windows and get a little bit of fresh air. To keep a home healthy, it really helps to air it out.”

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Categories : Green Tips & Events, House Cleaning, News

Armageddon Green, are YOU?

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Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Friday, December 21, 2012 marks the end of the Mayan long-count calendar. On this day, some believe the world will end when a planet called Nibiru, discovered by the Sumerians, will collide with the Earth. Chances are, just like previous end-of-the-world predictions, December 21 will come and go without incident so why not green your routine for a more sustainable future?

Send VOCs packing
Conventional house paint emits harmful volatile organic compounds (aka VOCs). Consider giving your walls a green makeover with “low” or “no VOC” paint to cut down on your family’s exposure to these toxic fumes. Carpeting, pads and glues can release harmful VOCs as well so when you shop for your new floor covering, consider ec0-friendly options.

See the light with greener lightbulbs

Incandescent bulbs are a huge waste of energy since less than 10 percent of the bulb’s energy is used to produce light (the rest escapes as heat). When shopping for a greener light bulb, you will be looking at brightness (lumens), color, life, energy use (watts), and estimated operating costs for the year. Check out this Green light bulb guide put out by Consumer Reports to see what type of bulb is right for you and your home

Make those old appliances green with envy

Upgrading old appliances to new, Energy Star-rated ones can save you about a third on your energy bills along with the added benefit of reduced greenhouse gas emissions. To entice consumers to steer towards these energy saving appliances, rebate-with-purchase are offered from time to time. Check out this Energy Star Rebate Finder to see what is currently available before you hit the stores. Want to save even more? Try unplugging while not in use. No matter how energy efficient your electronics and appliances are, if they are plugged in, they are using energy. Stop this energy suck known as “phantom energy“ in its path and keep about 10% of your energy costs in your pocket. That’s like getting a FREE month of energy a year!

Be a heat miser
Did you know that a properly pre-programmed thermostats can save you about $180 every year in energy costs and that your air filter needs to be changed every 3 months? How about the fact that by sealing and insulating ducts you can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20 percent — and sometimes much more? These little changes can make a huge difference in the environment and your bank account.

Love Low E
Low emissivity aka Low E windows offer significant improvements over the traditional window. These windows are energy efficient and block most UV light which protects the fabrics, carpets and finishes of your home from the effects of sunlight. These windows are also often eligible for tax credits.Just say no to water bottles
You know you should be drinking filtered water so you have a few bottles a month delivered. This might be good for you but not so good for your bank account and mother earth. Consider installing a whole house water filter and never worry about storing giant plastic water bottles, using excess fossil fuels having it delivered and no more water delivery bills! If you can’t install a whole house filter you can still reap the same benefits and save money filtering tap water using one of the many pitcher filters available in any big box store or supermarket. Either way, a small investment now, saves a tremendous amount of money and resources vs buying bottled or delivered water.Be a Greener Cleaner

Green your cleaning solutions by making them at home. Homemade cleaning solutions are:

Cost effective
Have multiple uses
Healthier to use
Environmentally friendly

Small changes over time can make a huge impact so don’t fret if you can’t accomplish these all at once. Most of these tips are so simple and easy, we know you won’t Mayan them one bit.

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Categories : Carpets & Upholstery, Chemical Free, Cleaning & Organizing, Green Tips & Events, News

Tetanus and Superstorm Sandy

By Francine · Comments (2)

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Over the summer, we talked about how August was deemed National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) in order to spread awareness of how important immunizations are for both children and adults. The CDC supports and encourages the efforts of state and local health departments to use NIAM to promote back to school immunizations for children as well as college-aged students. It also serves as a reminder to all ages that influenza season is quickly approaching.

Since most parents choose to strictly follow the guidelines set for by the CDC or a modified schedule agreed upon by themselves and the child’s pediatrician, the average school-age child is protected from 16 potentially harmful diseases

While parents are expected to keep up to date on the importance of vaccinations for their children, many adults fail to keep up with their own vaccinations, thinking that the vaccinations they had as a child “last forever.” Unfortunately, this is not the case. Immunizations are just as important throughout your adult life in order to protect yourself against the flu, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, shingles, pneumococcal and HPV.

The importance of keeping up with your immunizations became headline news right after the East Coast was hit by Superstorm Sandy. New York State strongly recommended a Tetanus vaccination to anybody participating in any kind of storm cleanup. Since lacerations are common while dealing with dirty debris or repairing homes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged anyone working on storm repair and cleanup projects to check and make he or she has been immunized for tetanus within the last 10 years.

Current vaccinations are important for the healthy and are especially vital to the elderly and those who have a compromised immune system. The CDC has made it easy to view their recommendations for adults ages 19 – 65+ In addition, if you will be traveling out of the country in the near future, the CDC recommends seeing your doctor 4 – 6 weeks prior to your trip to ensure you are up to date on vaccinations needed to keep you healthy. This checklist will help determine if a visit to the doc is necessary.

The bottom line is, you do have a choice as to whether you continue to receive vaccinations as an adult. Whatever decision you choose to make, just be sure it is a educated one. Don’t wait until a disaster like Superstorm Sandy to serve as reminder. Prevention is always the best medicine.

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