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With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about keeping a well-organized and clean home with a grateful heart, leaving plenty of time for the people most important to her. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco but learned to appreciate small town life in Tallahassee, Florida, which she now calls home. She has been writing professionally for twenty years and enjoys lifestyle photography, memoirs, gardening, reading and going to the beach with her husband and children.
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Are you finally ready to get started on those annual spring cleaning projects ? APS has some suggestions that may help you clarify your approach to energy...{SEE} 10 Easy Spring Cleaning Tips | WUR 96.3 FM
With so many nooks and crannies, cleaning your home from top to bottom can be a daunting task. Organizational expert Jeffrey Phillip and Good Housekeeping Institute head of cleaning Carolyn Forte are here to help.
Here are 10 of her expert tips for tackling the dirtiest and most overlooked spots in your home. :
1. Prevent more dirt from entering your home by using two floor mats at the front door. one inside and one outside.
2. Eliminate bad odors from the kitchen sink by running lemon zest and cold water down the garbage disposal.
3. Tumble dry blinds, drapes and pillows on the 'air only' cycle for 15 minutes to freshen them up.
4. Bring a bowl of water, lemon, and vinegar to a boil in the microwave to steam clean troublesome stains.
5. Rub half a lemon against your cutting board to remove food stains and odors.
6. Polish stainless steel appliances by scrubbing with a mixture of dish soap and hot water.
7. Organize your messy junk drawer with a non-slip liner and repurposed plates and bowls for odds and ends storage.
8. Freshen up your shower drain by pouring in a mixture of baking soda and table salt, followed by a cup of hot vinegar.
9. Don't forget to use your extendable duster when tackling ceiling fans, pendant lights, crown molding and more.
10. Quickly clean your child's plastic toys by tossing them in dishwater on a glass or on the quick wash cycle, no heat drying.
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spring cleaning? What to Give Goodwill - Kiplinger
Bill Parrish, Goodwill's Senior Donated Goods Retail Consultant, has led and supported Goodwill's retail operations for more than a decade. Kiplinger speaks He speaks
This is the time of year when many people start decluttering and decluttering their closets for spring cleaning. What does goodwill need? Clothing is our number one category and there is always a demand for quality clothing. But Goodwill (opens in a new tab) welcomes all types of donations , including collectibles, jewelry, antiques, furniture, housewares, shoes, computer supplies, and supplies.
Which items may not be donated? Items that should not be donated at all include firearms, ammunition, firecrackers, and broken and unusable items. For other items, you can consult local Goodwill team members on what can and cannot be donated. There are local and regional laws that cover specific articles. For example, some municipalities do not allow the resale of bedding and pillows, while others do.
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How many things donated to Goodwill are sold? In 2021, Goodwill received over 107 million second-hand donations totaling around £5.7 billion.
Approximately half of the total donations we receive meet our quality standards for our brick-and-mortar and online retail stores. Clothing with stains, tears, missing buttons, missing or non-functioning zippers, or severe damage is difficult to place on our sales floors.
The Goodwill Model is based on trying to reduce product waste. As such, we strive to sell, reuse or recycle donations locally through multiple retail channels, including our outlet stores. After all these channels are exhausted, the remaining items are sold in bulk to buyers, who sort the materials into different categories for recycling and export based on the needs of their buyer network.
Should you give away luxury? Absolutely. If a local goodwill organization has an online presence, they will offer these types of items for auction, similar to retail auction sites. We also have specialty stores under different names that sell luxury or more expensive items. They are still good value for money, below retail or even what is sold on the secondary market.
It's important for people to understand that the proceeds from the items they donate that we may sell in our stores help support Goodwill's mission, job training and placement programs, and support services such as childcare, financial education, taxes and offer free transportation.
What is the busiest time of year for giving? The key times for donations are spring and summer, when temperatures are rising. At the end of the year, when people have the holiday off, they clear out closets and donate stuff so their value can be deducted from their taxes. So it is also a great time to give.
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The Wisconsin company, which was recently sanctioned by federal officials for hiring children to clean slaughterhouses, is losing another contract at a Minnesota processing plant.
Packers Sanitation Services Inc. (PSSI), a Kieler, Wisconsin-based food service janitorial service, has notified the Minnesota Bureau of Employment and Economic Development that it is laying off 81 workers who work at a poultry processing center in Cold Spring, Minnesota his clean 19-year contract was suddenly terminated.
Brazilian meatpacking company JBS PP, which owns Pilgrim's Pride, had ended its relationship with PSSI in Cold Spring.
That's the latest finding from a US Department of Labor investigation last year that found PSSI employed more than 100 miners at meatpacking plants across the Midwest . In January , JBS terminated its contract with PSSI at its Worthington, Minnesota facility, where PSSI had hired several underage workers.
In a letter to DEED on Monday, PSSI Vice President Tom Glackin said JBS has found another remediation company to continue the remediation of the JBS Cold Spring site.
"Recently we received an unscheduled notice from JBS PP – Cold Spring that they have decided to outsource the site to JBS PP – Cold Spring," Glackin said, "which means PSSI will cease servicing this facility effective May 30, 2023 ".
A company spokesman confirmed that a cleaning contract at Pilgrim's Pride in Cold Spring would end in June, calling the announcement "disappointing news for the home team and for PSSI."
The spokesman said the Department of Labor has not alleged any violations at the Cold Spring site.
The announcement comes two months after the Department of Labor fined PSSI $1.5 million for violating federal labor laws by hiring minors to clean packaging facilities across the country, including in Minnesota. Cleaning slaughterhouses is considered dangerous under labor law, which prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from doing this work.
PSSI did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
DEED's announcement did not specify why JBS ended contact with PSSI. A letter from Glackin to employees attributed the layoffs to unforeseen business circumstances surrounding JBS and beyond "something we didn't anticipate".
According to Glackin's letter, PSSI had been cleaning the Cold Spring facility since 2004.
Clean freaks share an ingenious £1 solution to removing kitchen grease stains from surfaces - InYourArea
ALL GONE: Dealing with this difficult situation doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg because there's a solution that costs just £1 (Getty Photo)
Cleaning enthusiasts have discovered an easy way to remove unsightly grease stains, which are a common problem on kitchen surfaces and can be difficult to remove.
The tip came after a woman in Ms Hinch's 'cleaning tips' group posted on Facebook to seek advice. She wrote: "How do I get rid of grease stains on my kitchen cabinets? Thanks in advance."
Cleaning enthusiasts were quick to offer advice, with most users recommending Elbow Grease, which can be bought for the pound, costing just £1. The usual "all purpose degreaser" is said to be safe for use on fabrics, metals and plastics. and is suitable for kitchen surfaces, carpets, microwaves and grills.
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Fansite users rated the product "amazing" in comments, saying it "worked great" and "saved lives." Another said, "Elbow Grease Spray is great for any type of grease."
Several users have agreed on the effectiveness of this product, with one writing: "Hot soapy water, elbow grease wash fluid and dry. Do not use harsh chemicals as they will remove the protective coating."
Other suggestions included Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner, Cif Cream, Pink Stuff Paste, Sugar Soap, and Backing Soda Spray, or just warm soapy water. As one advised, "Use the all-purpose antibacterial wipes to start, then use the kitchen cleaner to finish. The cloths remove dirt, it takes a bit of scrubbing but you will be surprised what they remove."
What is your favorite way to remove grease stains? Let us know in the comments.
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