Make Every Minute Count
“When men clean, they want to get in and get out as fast as possible,” says Kevin Ward. That’s why they’ll have the dishwasher going and the clothes washing while they’re cleaning the rest of the house. Make that part of your game plan too. “When you’re done, everything is done,” says Steve Parker, a former restaurant cleaning business owner in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Add an Incentive
What man would turn down the promise of a beer? Not my husband. Of all the chores he does, the one he despises most is cleaning the pool. To stay motivated, he sets a cold beer at the opposite end of the pool. Here’s a similar tip to get you moving when you’re cleaning: Turn on music in the room you’ll finish in, not the one you start in, says Parker. “It will ‘lead’ you to your endpoint faster.”

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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.

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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!

Our noses may fool us into thinking that a particular scent is the smell of clean, but we need to adjust our perspective!  One of the cleanest scents I can think of is going outside after a fresh spring rain.  What makes the air smell so great?  Positive ions!

Our chemical free cleaning method is based on the cleaning power of water – steam and positively charged ions in water!  For more information, please go to www.TheYearofHomeDetox.com.

2012 – The Year of Home Detox.

Upcoming Holiday Events on Long Island

FREE Admission

Bayport Heritage Association Invites All Residents To Their Dutch Christmas At Meadow Croft, At The Meadow Croft Located On The Bayport Sayville Border. Meadow Croft Is The 1891 Estate Of John E. Roosevelt And Family. The Roosevelts Were Dutch By Ancestry. The House Will Be Decorated In A Victorianw Motif With Beautiful Wreaths, Poinsettias And Greenery, Magnificently Reminiscent Of A Hundred Years Ago And Tied In With A Dutch Flavor. Musical Selections Will Be Played On The Original Roosevelt Grand Piano. Upstairs, Special Exhibits, Including Electric Trains, Teddy Bears, Dolls, Vintage Clothing, Woodcarvings, Old-Time Toys, And Christmas Specialties, Will Be On Display For Public Enjoyment. $5 Adults And $3 For Seniors & Children 4-12. Not Suitable For Children Under 4 Years Of Age.

Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Seniors & Children Age 4-12

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Join Us On Dec 4th At Dave & Buster’s Islandia For Breakfast With Santa! 15% Of All Ticket Sales & 100% Of All Star Sales Will Be Donated To Make A Wish Foundation Of Suffolk County. Ticket Prices Start At $10 For Kids & $20 For Adults! Reservations Are Required. All Guests Must Bring Their Own Camera To Take Pictures With Santa. Kids-$10/$20 With Powercard, Adults- $20/$30 With Powercard. For More Information Please Call 631-787-1406!

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For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.

We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.

The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!

by Joanna Fuchs

Tai from Teresa’s Family Cleaning

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Thanks for the great blog  post Christine <3