Bissell: We mean Clean (CONTEST, Canada included)

I have five cats. Five cats + 1 DH + 1 child = DISASTER for your carpet. If I told you how many times I steam clean a month, you wouldn’t believe me ... of innovative floor care products such as vacuums, carpet sweepers, carpet deep cleaners and bare floor ... and wear, our tan carpet can take a HUGE beating. I know personally, our stairs see the most [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 22:44:21

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Watkins Natural Plant-Based Cleaners by Linda Carter

**Due to higher than usual orders, Watkins liquid laundry detergent and toilet bowl cleaner are temporarily unavailable ... years ago, Watkins made a huge mistake. Well, at least that's what I thought. The entire cleaning ... few are still available but not listed in the catalog).Instead, all the "new" cleaners were chemical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:00

today i’m a blockhead

faerie ferns. hopefully they will spread out into a lush carpet of ground cover in my hosta bed, which sits squarely in the shade. in my head i can see it clearly—a cool green carpet of tough little fern fronds completely ... . i think i have a dozen good-sized patches of it now. it’s not as low-to-the-ground as i’ [more...]

Date: 2008-06-15 20:00:29

Entertaining This Holiday? Tips to Help

This holiday season, many people will choose to entertain at home in an effort to save money, but may not know where to begin! ... spent preparing and make more time for celebrating, Donna Smallin, organizing and cleaning guru ... up a room like clean carpet and rugs. A great way to clean them yourself is with a carpet cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 14:55:22

The (Freakish) Things We Do When Family Comes to Town

My father and step-mother live in a preternaturally clean house.I'm not casting aspersions, just stating facts (enviously). Their house is many shades of tan, and cream, and beige, and off-white -- with lovely dark wood furniture and color on the walls in the form of paintings. There are never any spots on their cream carpet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 20:46:00

Sparkle, Sparkle, Little Floor....

Sure, you vacuum, you sweep, you mop... but when is the last time you really gave any thought to the correct way to clean your floors? ... can be updated. Carpets: Many of our homes have carpet on the floors - We do (although I longingly dream ... hardwood.) To keep your carpet looking great, it's important to vacuum regularly (daily in the traffic [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 21:44:15

Making Your Home a Haven Monday: The Two-Hour Quick Clean Up!

With the busy holiday weekend behind us, our home could definitely use some basic all-purpose picking up and cleaning today ... Clean Up* Before starting, spend time at least a short time in God's Word and prayer. Refresh ... a load of laundry. 2. Go to the kitchen sink and wash, dry, and put away the dishes. Then, shine [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 06:20:29

I Gave It Four Stars At Netflix

A couple years ago I had a conversation with someone, and they were warning me about teenage boys and their mega-turds. About how they can flat-out destroy residential plumbing… I remember laughing about it, and telling Toney, but can’t recall who gave me this advice. I thought about it all weekend, and came [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:00:36

The Day After, Fixing Common Thanksgiving Stains

You know the person at big family gatherings like Thanksgiving, (or my Aunty M's christmas bash) who can't be trusted not to score a messy direct hit on cherished linens, upholstery or carpet ... rubbing alcohol. That should get it, then wash like you normally would. On Upholstery or Carpet - Again [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:03:41

Eleven Days of Fail: Day 2

Day 2: The Payless-eningLast month, I flew to LA to attend a friend's wedding ... in storm gutter, I immediately started getting ready. I used an entire fun-sized bottle of shampoo ... of finding trouble. Even if I did nothing but crawl into the dry cleaning bag with it, within five [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 04:59:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Stories

Dog Training: Frequently Asked QuestionsBy: Susie AgaI frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time ... it they can't chew or eat it!How to get rid of urine smells in carpet?There are many different products ... days to see if the color changes. The professional carpet cleaners sometimes guarantee [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 14:01:00

FEELING GOOD AT HOME

“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00

Curbly Recession Busters: Cleaning Your House on the Cheap!

The wisenheimers among us might say the best way to save money on cleaning supplies is not to clean. That, however, is not an option. You can be broke and clean. (Just ask any depression-era housekeeper.) In an effort to embrace ... Swiffer Dusters too! Using newspapers to clean mirrors and windows is an old money-saving idea [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:31:22

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

Handy Hints for Wednesday ~ 9

Now that the work year had begun in earnest will things be frantic? Never mind help is on the way! ... dry but are no good for keeping heat in. Have you any ould carpet lying around the house? Cut out a pair of insoles from the carpet and your tootsies will be toasty while you work or play in the mud [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:14:46

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:50

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:59

Holiday Blog Contest—Prose

First of all, thanks to everyone who submitted to the contest! There were a lot of really great entries and we enjoyed reading all of them! Today we will post the fourth runner-up in the contest for prose. Another post will be put up later today for the poetry section. So here we go!The fourth runner-up prose is Jen Mickalski of Baltimore, MD! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 18:34:00

Purchased a Hoover SteamVac to Deep Clean My Carpets

When I first moved into my apartment a year ago, my carpets looked brand new. Even though I vacuum regularly, months of shoe and sneaker traffic, feline hairballs ... . I was considering hiring professionals, but this would be an expensive proposition. Hoover SteamVac [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 15:00:33

Sort Out Thanksgiving Stains

You know the person at big family gatherings (like Thanksgiving) who can't be trusted not to score a messy direct hit on cherished linens, upholstery or carpet ... rubbing alcohol. That should get it, then wash like you normally would. On Upholstery or Carpet - Again [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:03:41

What IS Kawasaki Disease?

The little known KAWASAKI disease was thrust into the spotlight this week with the tragic passing of John and Kelly (Preston) Travolta ’s 16-year-old son, Jett.  Though his Kawasaki disease is not presently thought to be related to his untimely passing, the media’s mention of his diagnosis of Kawasaki disease (at age 2) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:22:21

All The Basics On Humidifiers

By Lillian Wills A humidifier is used to add moisture to homes and businesses that may otherwise lack it ... may cause burns. The other problem is the machine can become very hot so if left on the carpet ... mist humidifiers to consider. The first is an ultrasonic humidifier. This machine creates cool [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:02:04

Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner Hangers

It’s hard to believe but The Hanger Network can attribute the start of their company to a stain on a carpet. J.D ... that had been compiling in his closet from his local dry cleaner. After cleaning his closet J.D. began to walk ... once you had taken off that freshly cleaned dry cleaning garment. The prototype for the eco-friendly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:29

What You Should Know About Carpet Care

by Qandishah Brown We all love having carpets in our homes, but do we really know how to take care of them? ... your carpet more than this. Take the time to clean baseboards and other areas that may be difficult ... that carpets can be sensitive and you should never use laundry soap or dishwashing detergent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:05:43

Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner Hangers

It’s hard to believe but The Hanger Network can attribute the start of their company to a stain on a carpet. J.D ... that had been compiling in his closet from his local dry cleaner. After cleaning his closet J.D. began to walk ... once you had taken off that freshly cleaned dry cleaning garment. The prototype for the eco-friendly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:29

Franchises Up and Coming?

Franchises Up and Coming? January 17, 2009 – 10:22 am While launching a new business or opening up a franchise may seem a formidible task in these tough times, conditions may just prove favorable. Browse any entreprenurial website or publication and you’ll see opportunities abound and despite everything, many franchises are growing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:22:26

And now.....Fast, Easy and sometimes cheap wisdom from me.

I have become a champion of finding the easiest, fastest and sometimes cheapest cleaning solutions. After all my years all 34.5 years of cleaning, I have searched the web, watched my favorite shows, read magazine articles ... you high (unless that is the highlight of your day, then you can get high on your cleaning fumes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:00

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... the traditional use of toxic chemical protectors, hazardous cleaning ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58

The Carpet Cleaners

The Carpet Cleaners Carpet cleaning could be a daunting task especially if you're a busy mommy ... damage to your carpet. So why worry yourself when professional carpet cleaners can do the dirty job ... it with water, then dry it again. You need professional carpet cleaners to break down dirt and dust, draw [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 18:36:10

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 17)

--- 1 --- Ugh. Honestly? It hasn't been a great week. Other than some very bright spots like one dear friend cleaning my house and another bringing over some delicious homemade meals for me to keep in my freezer, it was one of those weeks where I felt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:00

Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning - Gets Results Like Absolute Magic

Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning - Gets Results Like Absolute Magic Carpet manufacturers and carpet cleaning technology have made tremendous advances in recent years. These considerable improvements have come in equipment as well as substantial advances in the chemicals used to clean as well. Too much water in your carpet can cause mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:10:25

Water Damage

water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00

Frugal house cleaning

This article is part of an ongoing series called Money Saving Monday. Each Monday, I share tips and techniques you can use to start saving money ... .  Be careful though, it will whiten any fabric including carpet.  I personally hate the smell [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 15:04:04

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:06

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:16:33

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ

Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ All Natural Carpet Cleaning Jamesburg NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, ... managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great pride in using non-toxic cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:15:53

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning can be complicated, with so many solutions and methods to choose from. No matter what the job is, whether commercial or residential, Main Line Carpet Cleaners is ready ... . When hiring Main Line Carpet Cleaners you can be assured that our well-trained certified [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:46

Happy New Year

The Weekly Volcano will skip the the Happy New Year dribble and general feeble-witted written retch, and instead offer our post New Year' Eve party cleaning tips.  Whether you’re removing lipstick from the couch or cigarette stains from the armoire, we have you covered. Removing red wine [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 11:00:07

Want to Start a Pet Business?

3 Pet Businesses You Can Start For Under $10,000by Cash MillerBusiness should be about doing what you love to do. And if you love being around animals then there are business opportunities that can allow you to do just that. And really what more can a person ask for except to make a good living while doing something you enjoy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 17:26:00

100 things you may or may not know about me...

My cousin did this a while back and I got so much entertainment from reading hers I decided to try it. It was hard and fun! Try it!1 ... —out of our carpet which he had torn up. My parents made me get rid of him after that.6. I gave Max [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 03:37:00

PAUL WHITMORE: UNFIT TO COMMAND

On December 30, 2008 I was called to the office of the Director of the Veterans Transitional Facility (afterwards referred to as the Facility) and was told that my services as Assistant Manager were no longer needed. I was also informed that I would be asked to leave the Facility on January 30, 2009 by Mr. Paul Whitmore, the Director [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 07:20:00

Monday in Manhattan

Monday in Manhattan Routine routine routine. Schedule schedule schedule. That’s what life raising an autistic child is like, or is often said to be like: You’re locked in a vise of always doing the same old same old, lest the proverbial “all hell” should break loose [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 17:12:48

Top Pet Medications

Top Pet Medications January 18th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Top Pet Medications The development of medications for pets has increased rapidly in recent years. Pets are becoming a part of the family, and general advancements are being made in medicine. It makes sense that more resources are being devoted to pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:01:51

Yes, a mess, I am

I was offline all of yesterday (except for a brief email check first thing in the morning) because the husband was home for the day, and it was carpet cleaning time. We do it every year ... than usual this year. I should correct that. The husband cleaned the carpet. My day went [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 16:00:31

Crazy-Busy Cleaning Shortcuts with Donna Smallin

Today I’m pleased to welcome a very special expert guest to The Home Know-It-All ... so you can clean on the fly. During a television commercial, you can dust in the living room. Cleaning ... . Donna Smallin is an organizing and cleaning expert and the author of eight books on—you guessed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 16:24:15

Long leaving planning panel for park project - Abilene Reporter-News

Long leaving planning panel for park project - Abilene Reporter-News January 16th, ... cleaning and dry-cleaning business — to replace Long. Archibald said Glenn likely will be sworn in during the next P&Z meeting in February. … Click Here to learn more about Carpet Cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:23:58

Knowing Your Handy Carpet Cleaning Machines

Deciding to start a carpet cleaning services is something that needs specialist know-how ... that the cleaners they hire know how to handle the kind of carpet they have. Though there are many carpet cleaners offering this specials service, a commercial or residential cleaning service may also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 03:29:32

Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice

Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice January 17th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice When giving commands to a dog, a calm, firm, authoritative voice is most effective. Dogs do not respond well to hesitant, pleading voices, nor to yelling, which might sound to the dog like threatening barking or scolding [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:01:39

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