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A time of rebirth — and spring cleaning!

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The Importance of CleaningSpring is here at last! The snow has melted, the birds are singing, flowers and trees are spring-ing back to life. But something else is springing into life and now we’re talking about all those dust balls hiding under the beds, behind furniture, caught in the carpets and rugs. A thorough cleaning from basement to attic is a must for our homes to be spic and span once more. But, unfortunately, we’re not all born to be cleaners! To efficiently eliminate all the dust and bacte-ria, as well as getting rid of any stains and spots of mould, people often entrust the work to spe-cialists employed by the different cleaning companies. These days, house cleaning is a science which uses ever more effective techniques and cleaning products while always keeping the environment in mind. Whether it’s a matter of cleaning carpets, washing walls and windows, cleaning heating and ventilation ducts, freshening up kitchen cabinets, etc., cleaning special-ists are ready for anything. But why go to all that trouble? Because cleaning carpets, walls and ceilings as well as heating and ventilation ducts allows you and your family to breathe better quality air, reduces allergy symptoms and improves general health while relieving respiratory problems such as asthma. What’s more, you should be aware that a new technology is now of-fered by carpet cleaning experts: hydrolysis. This procedure doesn’t just remove stains from the surface of carpets and rugs, it literally decomposes them. Completely biodegradable because it’s water-based, hydrolysis ensures a clean and healthy home environment.

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CAR WASHand

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Reasons to wash your carProtect your investment.When your vehicle is in good condition, you’ll get a higher resale or trade-in value. Just think, regular cleaning can equate to thousands of dollars in value. Road salt, bird droppings and sun damage are just some of the threats to your car’s condition. All of that grim slowly chips away at your vehicle’s paint, exposing the sheet metal be-neath. Once the sheet metal is exposed, the rust moves in and gets very comfortable. Once it starts eating your sheet metal, it can be tough, and expensive, to eradicate. Not only is rust unsightly, but it can expose vehicle components to the elements that are not meant to be exposed.Protect yourself from bacteria.Regular cleaning inside your car can help keep away bacteria and fungus that accu-mulate on steering wheels, gear shifts, radio buttons and the floor. Take pride and feel good.A clean car looks better and communicates pride. Who doesn’t feel better driving a clean car?Drive safely.We’ve all had the experience of a dirty windshield obscuring our view while driving. Keep windshields, mirrors and signal lights clean. You will see more of the road, and just as importantly, others will be better able to see you.Improve fuel economy.Did you know that the cleaner your car, the less wind resistance? Save time and money.Your time is valuable, so don’t waste it in your driveway. Instead, visit a professional car wash and get a great wash in just a few minutes.It’s safe for the vehicle.The world’s automobile manufacturers trust professional car washes with their new vehicles and so can you. Today’s car wash technology is washing cars more safely and effectively than ever before. And, a recent study of more than 5 million car washes revealed the rate of damage to be less than one-tenth of one percent - and that even included pre-existing damage (i.e. vehicles that come to the car wash that are already damaged)!

Ready to clean up the yard?Are you itching to start work in the yard? If so, you’re not the only one! Keep an eye on your lawn, because as soon as the ground has dried out you can start the big spring cleanup.

While you wait you could start your gardening season by checking the state of your tools. Are your spades, rakes, secateurs, hoes, weeders, hand tools, and other indispensable devices in need of repair or replacement? Don’t forget about gardening gloves; a pair made of rubber is practical for working in wet soil and another pair made of a heavy fabric is always useful for big jobs.

Perhaps you’ve already sowed some of your flower seeds inside. Many seeds have to be planted in January, February, or March, but April is the time to sow zinnias, nasturtiums, and celosias. You’ll find all the seeds you need at your favourite garden centre. Just be sure to follow the package instructions.

One of the first jobs in the yard is to remove any winter protection, then clean up dead branches and leaves, turn over the soil in vegetable and flower beds, and add some compost. Some of your shrubs and rosebushes will also have to be pruned. The pro-fessionals at the garden centre will be able to tell you about the care that each of your plants requires.

If you were clever and planted some bulbs last fall, you’ll now be able to

admire the fruits of your labour. Crocus and snowdrops are the earliest to appear, followed by a gorgeous display of daf-fodils, tulips, and hyacinths. Once the risk of ground frost has passed you can take advantage of a cloudy day to transplant your annuals and divide your summer-flowering perennials.

Lastly, don’t forget to acclimatize your seedlings gradually before planting them outside. This simple precaution will make all the difference to their survival.

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