2017

Why Water Damage Cleanup Companies May Want You To Put Some Damaged Items In The Freezer

If you experience water damage and you call up a professional water damage restoration company, you may end up asking them what you can do to help jumpstart the cleaning and drying process before they arrive. And depending on the company, they may tell you to put some damaged items in the freezer (items such as books, documents, and papers) if the area is safe to enter. Here's why they may give you this seemingly bizarre recommendation.

Ready For Summer? 4 Maintenance Tips To Get Your Boat Ready For Action

Now that summer is just about here, it's time to get your boat ready for action. This is particularly important if you haven't used your boat during the off-season. If your boat has been docked for an extended period of time, there could be issues with the maintenance that would interfere with optimum performance. Before you head out this summer, take care of the maintenance steps described below. Start with a Clean Hull

Health Hazards Of Not Cleaning

If you're one that doesn't like to do, or doesn't have time for, regular cleaning chores, then you might want to reconsider. You may think that it doesn't really matter if you don't dust, vacuum, wash the floors, or do all the small things for a while, as long as you keep things organized and everything looks nice. However, cleaning is not just about how things look; it's also about keeping your home healthy.

How Employers Can Reduce The Impact Of Allergens On Employees

Allergies affect nearly one-third of American adults and are a common cause of workplace absenteeism. While employers can't do much about the home environments of employees, they can take action to eliminate or lessen allergens in the workplace. Below are several measures that employers can take to minimize the impact of allergens. Maintain Air Conditioning and Heating Systems One of the most important steps that employers can take to reduce allergens is maintaining air conditioning and heating systems.

Tips To Prevent Traffic Wear On Carpets

Carpet is an investment, so it makes sense that you want to keep it looking good for as long as possible. Unfortunately, most carpet is prone to traffic wear. These are the compressed, dark colored lanes that appear where people tend to walk most. These areas can look shabby while the rest of the carpet still looks like new, so it makes sense to try and minimize traffic wear. The following tips can help.