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3 Items to Help You Get Hallow-clean

1) Buy graffiti or gum cleaner for cleaning up Halloween pranks. These cleaners will remove any trace of vandalism from your property.

2) Laundry detergent to wash costumes. Especially if you just used pieces from your own wardrobe to create a costume!

3) Shampoo to get hair dye and hairspray out. I’m currently rocking an authentic teased 80s hairstyle, so I’m going to need a lot of shampoo to wash out the hairspray!

Halloween is typically a safe and fun day for adults and children alike, and, contrary to popular belief the crime rate is not really different from any other day of the year.  However, certain types of vandalism are more likely on Halloween.  If you’re an unfortunate victim of one of these messy pranks, you may end up spending a lot of time (and money) having to clean up the mess if you don’t act quickly or correctly.  Here is a simple guide to cleaning the top 3 Halloween pranks you may encounter:

1) Removing Toilet Paper from Trees - The best item you can have on hand is a long pole or broom and masking tape to assist you in this.  Use the pole to hook under the larger pieces of tape, then when only smaller pieces remain wrap the tape (sticky side out) around the top of the pole or broom to collect the remaining toilet paper.  Time Sensitivity – Before it rains or you will really have a mess!

2) Cleaning egg from a car or siding – Egg can potentially be very damaging to your car or house paint, you’ll want to remove it as quickly as possible  as the longer it sits the more damage it is likely to cause.  Waxing your car the week before Halloween can help a bit, or cars with newer paint are a bit more resistant to damage; but even so the key is to not let the egg sit very long.  Don’t rub it away, or the eggshells will scratch the paint, instead use a hose to wash it off, then after the pieces are gone use a gentle wiper and some car wash soap to remove the egg.  Time Sensitivity – Clean ASAP!

3) Soaped Up Windows – This prank looks worse than it is, a soaped up window is difficult to see out of but luckily easy to clean up, and has an added benefit of thoroughly washing your windows.  Use a hose to get the majority of the soap rinsed away, and use a soft brush or window squeegee in combination with the hose to get rid of the rest.  Time Sensitivity – Can be cleaned the next day.

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

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Most people have a proper hurricane preparedness kit, but do you have the necessary safety items for the cleanup afterwards?  With most of the East coast recovering from hurricane Irene, the most damaging storm we’ve seen in about 25 years, it is important to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during clean-up and follow general safety guidelines. 

While cleaning debris, you’ll likely be using power tools – make sure you have the right PPE for your tasks.  Protective eyewear is important anytime you are using a powertool, each year 2.5 million eye injuries are reported in the U.S. that could have been prevented, and 50,000 of them result in permanent vision damage. 

A good pair of gloves and boots will make the task go faster, within reason you’ll be able to step wear you want and grab objects with less difficulty than using bare hands and regular shoes.  Lastly if you are cleaning up near the side of the road, reflective gear will be necessary so cars going by can see you clearly.  Below is a brief list of items you should have:

• - Safety glasses or face shields
• - Earplugs
• - Heavy-Duty Gloves
• - Safety Shoes, steel-toed boots
• - Hard Hats
• - Reflective Vests or Clothing

For general safety tips, the most striking aspect of the hurricane to me was the amount of downed power lines in my neighborhood.  First and foremost, never go near downed power lines, call the appropriate professional utility workers and allow them to do their jobs.  Second, though most trees come down during the actual storm, be wary of trees that were damaged and may topple any time in the days or weeks following the hurricane.

Take the necessary precautions during your hurricane cleanup, and wear the appropriate protective equipment to keep yourself safe from harm this season.

We’ve all had it, fever, chills, cough, body aches, fatigue.  It’s the flu and according to the CDC it affects between 5% and 20% of the population every year.  With flu season looming its ugly head, we should all take note there are several things we can do to lessen our chances of getting sick. 

Avoid touching your hands and face in public places or at the gym – Most people don’t really think about it, but on average we touch our faces up to 18 times an hour.  If you are touching objects or surfaces that are touched by others often, consciously avoid touching your face until you can wash your hands.

Know the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting – Sanitizing lowers the number of germs while disinfecting kills germs.  Many cleaners can do both, but they have different instructions.  Disinfecting usually requires the solution to sit for a longer period of time before washing it away. 

Clean surfaces that get touched often – As far as viruses go, the flu virus is somewhat fragile.  Cleaning surfaces that get touched often like doorknobs, counters, or elevator buttons will help keep the virus from spreading from surface to person.

Keep up with routine cleaning – Again because the flu virus is relatively fragile, routine cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas that should be cleaned regularly will help prevent the spread of the virus.

Wash hands regularly - I personally don’t believe in excessive handwashing, but a good guideline for washing hands is after using the restroom, when the kids come back from playing, or if you’ve been touching a lot of surfaces that a lot of other people have touched using an antibacterial soap or no rinse hand sanitizer is a good practice.

While there is no guaranteed way to avoid the flu, following these tips can help reduce your chances of getting sick this flu season.

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Back to school for either the college dorm or apartment living with roommates can be stressful. Pier 1 recently ran a list of solutions to common roommate problems.

Here are some solutions to roommate cleaning and clutter issues:

Strange Smells – Combat mysterious odors with air freshener sprays. These are great if you like the smell of candles, but dorm regulations forbid open flames. They come in a variety of fragrances and many even work to neutralize the smell, not just mask it.

Dish Duty – One of the tasks that most people hate is cleaning up dishes, even if you have an automatic dish washing machine! Try stocking up on a great scented dish washing soap, one that you would also wash your hands with, if possible. Remember to wash hands frequently before cooking and after handling raw meat.

Combat Clutter – Try using reusable storage boxes to keep clutter at bay. You can even use plastic bins to store away seasonal clothing with limited closet space.

It’s time to celebrate Independence Day this 4^th of July, and many Americans will be spending their day cooking out and enjoying firework displays.  Make sure your 4^th of July weekend is a safe one by observing these safety tips.

Firework Safety

-Obey the fireworks laws of your state.  Regulations vary from state to state on the type of fireworks that are legal or illegal, or if having fireworks at home are legal period.  The American Pyrotechnics Association has a great breakdown of firework laws by state.

-Only use fireworks outdoors, and always have a bucket of water or hose handy.

-Spectators should stay a safe distance away from the fireworks, and the launcher should wear safety glasses.

-Never use home-made fireworks, and don’t drink and handle fireworks; have a designated firework shooter.

For more firework safety tips visit the National Council of Firework Safety.

Cooking Out

-Do not leave a grill or stove unattended, and keep any flammable items (like pot holders and paper towels) off of the cooking area.

-Cooking appliances should be plugged directly into an outlet and not an extension cord.  With an extension cord the circuit can easily be overloaded causing a fire.

-Keep children and pets away from the grill, make it clear there is no playing near the grill area.

-Wear short, close-fitting clothing while cooking.  Dangling or loose fitting clothing can potentially touch the heat source and ignite.

For more tips on staying safe while cooking out visit the U.S. Fire Administration.

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As summer is starting up, the kids are home from school, and the weather is finally beginning to cooperate it is a great time to get outdoors.  Many families will be taking camping trips during the season, or kids might be going off to sleep away camps.  Whatever your outdoor plans are for the summer, follow these safety tips to have an enjoyable camping experience.

 Use sunscreen and sunglasses:  It’s not only at the beach that you can get a sunburn.  In very intense sunlight it’s possible to get burned in as little as 5 to 15 minutes.  Protect your skin and your eyes while outdoors by wearing the right clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

 Hike with a friend, not alone:  There’s always the chance of encountering a dangerous animal while hiking, or twisting an ankle on some loose rock.  Always hike with someone, tell someone where you are going, and bring a cellphone/GPS with you.

 Be careful around water and while swimming:  Be especially careful in a body of water you haven’t been to before, there could be a sudden drop off or current you aren’t aware of.  Keep in mind that small islands in the water tend to look closer than they really are – don’t swim out further than you feel comfortable.

 Remember to bring bug spray:  All those bugs can be a real nuisance when you are trying to enjoy sitting out.  Remember to bring insect repellant, otherwise an enjoyable time could end up miserable.

 Fully extinguish your campfire:  If possible allow the campfire to burn all the way down to ashes and pour water on all of the embers not just the red ones.  Pour the water until the hissing stops, and then stir the ashes and ember with a shovel.  Stir and make sure everything is wet.   For more information view this great campfire safety resource.  

 Have a first aid kit handy:  A basic first aid kit should contain various bandages, a sling and pins, gauze, dressing pads, sterile eye packs and eye wash, burn cream, a cold compress, aspirin, first aid tape, tweezers, scissors, and disposable gloves. 

 Enjoy your summer and have fun camping!