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Pet Hair problems? Some simple steps for cleaning up after furbabies Pet hair has to be one of the most difficult things to clean up around your home.  Cat or dog they are our fur-babies but the hair and fluff created by them creates a big dusty mess. As professional cleaners, we have many years of experience in dealing with pet hair and if it gets you down we are here to help. Here are a few tips to help you get rid of the pet hair in your house. It sounds simple, simply vacuum – vacuum absolutely everything. From the couch to the drapes, vacuum everything. Remove the couch cushions and vacuum in all the crevices and cracks before vacuuming the cushions themselves. Naturally, you will also vacuum the drapes and any other soft furnishings in the room. With regard to the carpets, try using a good wide rubber squeegee. Gently push or pull the squeegee across the carpets and you will be amazed at how much hair comes up and can then be vacuumed. There are some pets that have a barbed hair that burrows deep into the fibers of couches, cushions and your carpet. This hair can be a bit tricky as the barbs are difficult to remove directly. Here are a couple of ideas that may help with this problem: Grab a pair of rubber gloves and dampen them with water then run the glove lightly over the furniture the hair should stick to the glove and can be rinsed off, a wet sponge may also be used. Mix together a tablespoon of your liquid fabric softener with 3 cups of water and add to a spray bottle. Lightly spray the upholstery and wipe off. To clean hair from your carpet you could try the pumice stone technique. Simply run a pumice stone over the carpet and the hair will gather up and can be removed. When vacuuming alternate the directions of the vacuum to loosen the stubborn hairs. Use dryer sheets to wipe the surfaces of your upholstered furniture, the hair gets attracted to the sheet and can be gathered up and removed. As they say, duct tape can be used for most everything. Wrap duct tape around you hand with the adhesive side out and pat over your upholstery. Alternatively, simply place strips of tape onto the furniture and tear them off gathering the hair as you go. The duct tape strips can be used until full with hair and then discarded. Any tips you would like to share with our readers? If you need professional house cleaning please contact Stewandy Cleaners Inc at (647) 992-1756 for a free quote.

The most popular option for home flooring has always been carpeting. Soft, warm and inviting they make a house feel comforting and calming. Dirty carpets though do not inspire the same feelings not to mention dirty carpets can be a health hazard with allergies and respiratory issues. Clean carpets are a must to keep your house feeling fresh, clean and appealing. There is something soothing about walking barefoot on a soft clean welcoming carpet. These days modern carpet cleaning is not based on heavy chemicals that can damage your carpets over the long term. New clean methods are based on hot water steam extraction. The water is heated to over 200 degrees, which easily removes dirt, dust and pet dander. The pressurized heated water loosens and frees trapped dirt deep within the carpet fibers. The heated water loosens deeply ingrained stains and other particles that are deep within the carpet. This dirt is then removed through a thorough industrial vacuuming procedure. The advantage of this system is that it is soap free and safe for your carpets, the environment, pets and children. These modern cleaning techniques will not damage the delicate carpet fibers of any of your carpets and rugs and will help them last longer. A terrific advantage of this kind of professional cleaning is that it reduces the allergens that made pervade your home. Your carpets tend to attract all kinds of microbes that can cause allergies from dust mites to pet dander. Vacuuming can bring these particles close to the surface of the carpet but may not remove all of them. Professional carpet cleaning will meticulously assist in the removal of these allergens and particles. Those same particles can also cause long-term damage to your rugs and carpets. The abrasive nature of the particles that get wedged in between the fibers wears the fibers down like sandpaper causing visible patches and a roughness under foot. A good professional cleaning will extend the life of your carpets and keep them looking, smelling and feeling fresh. The benefits are obvious; your carpets will not require as frequent a replacement and will look new over a much longer period of time. In today’s world, we also want to ensure that the practices we follow are environmentally friendly and the hot water extraction system has been shown to be the only environmentally friendly way to clean your carpets. There are no chemicals or non-biodegradable products used just simple hot water. Even if we require specific stain removers, we ensure that the products are biodegradable and wash away leaving no residue. This is green carpet cleaning at its best, safe for every carpet, every home and every person and pet that resides in the home. Worried about drying time and having to leave the house for hours? Well steam extraction makes that a thing of the past. The drying time is virtually eliminated with this kind of cleaning and nothing is left behind. Your carpets are ready to be stepped on almost immediately. This method also means there is absolutely no risk of mold or mildew setting in like the old-fashioned methods. Call Stewandy Cleaners Inc and we can provide you with a professional steam extraction in no time. #carpetcleaning

Have you ever sat in a dirty room after days of not cleaning and start to feel anxious? Once you’ve cleaned up that room, did your mood immediately feel uplifted, and you could breathe again? When it comes to the work environment, it’s no difference. Housekeeping in the workplace is imperative to the success and vibe of the office. Furthermore, you’ll be able to reduce the number of injuries seen! These aren’t the only ways you can benefit from cleaning after yourself in your office, as your visitors will have a lasting first impression that won’t be negative. Let’s take a look at housekeeping management in your workplace, and see how you can amplify the environment. Restore Safety by Removing Fire Hazards One of the most important tips we can give is to remove anything that’s a fire hazard – not only materials, but the way the materials are placed. If you have to run to get to an exit, but there are a lot of things blocking the way, you may get fined for this or you may hurt yourself in the process of trying to evacuate. Any items that are considered combustible should be in a receptacle to protect them from being a fire hazard. You should also remove these receptacles by the end of the day, before everyone leaves so that nothing happens overnight. Preventing Falling and Workplace Accidents There’s nothing worse than having the days reset for when someone was injured around the office. While not everyone’s office space has something like this, a lot of labour-drive jobs do, but that doesn’t mean an office space is immune from injury. When you’re able to keep things off of the floor, tape down and cords, and make sure there are signs, and dry areas or wet floor signs up, you’re able to reduce the number of workplace accidents. Another great option for taping down cords is putting mats over these areas so that there is no risk of tripping. Dust Control Matters Did you know that around 5% of the surface in an office place is covered in dust? We’re talking a little bit of everyone’s desk, so if you know someone who is incredible at hoarding cob-webs, this may be even more than 5%. Those that suffer from allergies or lung issues like asthma can reduce the amount they may suffer when you use an industrial vacuum. Those that work in a woodworking area or another type of environment that creates dust should most definitely look into safety masks and industrial level cleaning supplies. Creating Clutter-Free Areas It’s important that you create a clutter-free environment or else you run the risk of harming at least one person in the office every day. Dispose of any trash or items on the ground that aren’t meant to be there, remove any instances that may have someone twist a weird way that would hurt them, and make sure your workstation is organized enough where you’re not running around like a chicken with your head cut off. Learn more about how you can keep your office environment clean and de-cluttered by heading to Madam Clean Services today.

We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog like a boss! We understand that life gets incredibly hectic, and sometimes it’s necessary to hire a professional cleaning service multiple times throughout the month or year to keep your place happy and healthy. Get professionals that customize and cater to your services, with ease. The most important aspect to remember is that the professional you hire has to match up with your lifestyle is, and the type of cleaning you require. Here, you’ll find information hiring a professional cleaning service. Your Free Time and It’s Value There are professionals that will offer to clean your house once a week, once a month, or simply when you need a deep cleaning service. If you’re someone that doesn’t have a lot of free time, you may opt for someone that can clean your house once a week or once a month. Those that have a bit more free time but can make a little room once a week to clean, may want the occasional deep cleaning from a professional. While you can hire whenever you want, these are the general guidelines for those that have a crazy lifestyle but want to maintain a happy and healthy home. There are families that have two working parents that choose twice a month options, while others just opt for a deep cleaning every few months. There Are Even Daily Options There is something out there for everyone, and those families that are incredibly busy, but want something pristine, can opt for daily cleanings. If you have a lot of children, and work a lot to support them, this may be a fabulous option for you. You may even know someone that is elderly that might need daily cleaning. A cleaning service is also great for those that need a bit of laundry done. Whether elderly, someone who is sick, or simply someone who works a lot, a daily or weekly cleaning service may be optimal for your lifestyle. The Financial Side of Cleanliness It can become quite costly to hire a professional to clean every day, every week, or every month, especially since there are companies that charge by square footage of your home. This can be inexpensive, or it can become quite costly if you don’t pull in a lot of money. There are companies that do cut deals based on recurring appointments, and can cut you a fantastic deal based on how many cleaning services you’ve booked for the future. Other things to look out for include: Ask what types of products they’re using, and if you’ll be required to keep or buy any of these for the professional Look for references Next time you look into hiring a cleaning professional for your home or for someone else, make sure you have those questions in mind. If you still have questions and want a professional to answer them for you, contact Stewandy Cleaners Inc. at (647) 992-1756 today.

Mission We are committed to providing high quality and client-centered services/care to our clients to enable them to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes. In consultation with the client and/or their family, their individual needs are carefully assessed, understood and met through the selective assignment of qualified, honorable and compassionate PSWs/home care aids. Vision Our vision is to have a reputation for providing the highest standard of in-home care services by: Earning and maintaining our clients’ satisfaction, trust and loyalty; Keeping current on the home care industry’s best practices; As a member of the CANSWA and the OPSWA I will comply with the Code of Conduct that consist of six principles Providing skilled PSWs and home care aids who have compassion and integrity and remain competent through regular, ongoing testing and training. Services We Provide  Personal Care  Bathing and washing hair;  Basic skin care;  Oral hygiene;  Grooming and dressing;  Toileting and incontinence care;  Mobility assistance; Transferring and positioning;  Feeding and special diets; and,  Medication reminding.  Homemaking We help clients with certain key life tasks they need to manage in order to live independently at home including:  light housekeeping;  laundry;  linen changes;  meal preparation;  transportation for appointments, errands & shopping;  medication reminders;  transportation;  shopping, appointments;  recreational activities & outings; Companionship Our Companionship services provide non-medical, basic supervision to ensure a client’s  safety and well-being. Personal or hands-on care is not provided in this category. Some  activities Companions perform include: providing friendship and emotional support talking listening, sharing experiences;  playing games/cards, reading to clients;  helping to keep clients in contact with family, friends and the outside world;  providing transportation and escort assistant to medical appointments, grocery  store and errands;  accompanying clients to recreational and/or social events;  teaching/performing meal planning, preparation and serving; reminding client to take their medication; and, reminding client to start or finish their meals. Caregiver Respite Our Respite services provide relief to primary Caregivers (e.g., a spouse, son, daughter, friend or relative) a break from providing supportive and supervisory care to someone who is dependent on their presence or assistance. Respite can be for a few hours or a few days depending on the individual situation. It can be provided occasionally, or periodically on a regular basis. Respite will enable Caregivers to:  Deal with a crisis:  Take a planned, brief absence, such as a vacation; Deal with their own medical issues (e.g., appointments, procedures);  Have an opportunity to rest, relax and catch up on sleep;  Spend quality time with friends and family; and,  Take time for themselves to exercise, shop, do personal care, and run errands.  Respite services, which we can provide to when Caregivers are absent include:  Assistance with personal care activities (e.g., oral care, Bathing, dressing,  Mobility, and grooming);  Medication assistance (e.g., reminders, removing medications from blistopax);  Homemaking (e.g., cleaning, laundry);  Meal preparation and clean-up;  Help with exercises (e.g., range-of-motions exercises); and,  Promote well-being (take out for walks, conversation)  Friendly Reassurance  Friendly Reassurance provides regular contact with Homebound people via telephone, Digital means or in-home visits to assure their well-being and safety. Generally, contact is  made by telephone and/or home visit based on the individual client’s Service Plan. The  goals of friendly reassurance are to: assure a client’s safety, well-being, comfort;  provide social interactions; and, provide companionship. Live-In Care and 24-Hour Care  Live-In Care and 24-Hour Care are provided to individuals who cannot be left alone at any  time. Often, these people are housebound. Support is provided 24-hours a day, 7-days a  week, 365 days per year. Live-In support offers an alternative to Assisted Living Care where  services are provided in a facility setting. Generally, people who require Live-In Care, have Temporary health conditions, which will improve in time (e.g., Traumatic Brain, Injury)  Chronic conditions, which require increasing support with age  Deterioration of condition (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis);  Terminal conditions, which result from injury or illnesses and will not improve (e.g. Cancer). The PSW - Homecare Aide assigned provide personal, social and domestic care and supervision at a level, which is appropriate to the individual client. Transportation Transportation services are offered to eligible clients using agency, private and client owned vehicles, providing the transportation services are specified in the Care Plan and other specific criteria are met. Before any transportation services are approved, you are required to read, accept and sign the Agency’s Transportation Liability Waiver form, which absolves our PSW - Homecare Aide or any Agency Representative from all claims, which may arise from operating a Motor Vehicle, in which you are riding. Contact us at: Call us today: 1 (905) 699-7756 1(647) 992-1756 services@nursejackiehomecare.com nursejackie2020@gmail.com www.nursejackiehomecare.com